Ember offers in-person concert in South Orange on April 16
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Ember, the critically acclaimed choral ensemble of Schola Cantorum on Hudson, will present the live concert “Release,” in which the ensemble examines the period in life between what...
View ArticleAnnual initiative warns motorists against distracted driving
TRENTON, NJ — As distracted driving continues to claim more lives on New Jersey roadways than any other risky driving behavior, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety...
View ArticleSO budget presented at BOT meeting
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The 2021 municipal budget of $38,476,326.09 was presented at the South Orange Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, March 22. There will be a 3.6 percent tax increase this year, a 0.9...
View ArticleMaplewood Garden Club to hold 84th annual plant sale
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Garden Club will hold its 84th annual plant sale outdoors in the Maplewood Community Pool parking, 187 Boyden Ave, from May 6 through 8. After holding an abbreviated version...
View ArticleWebinar on cohousing for older adults in the SOMA community
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Two Towns for All Ages, along with New Providence’s Our Community For All and Lifelong Montclair, are sponsoring a webinar for older adults on cohousing on...
View ArticleSouth Orange honors longtime resident with flowers, proclamation
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On March 31, South Orange Village President Sheena Collum stopped by the Glenside Road home of Barbara Van Doren to present the longtime resident with flowers and a proclamation from...
View ArticleSouth Mountain Conservancy warns against building tepees in the reservation
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Building tepees in the woods from natural sticks can be an exciting team-building activity filled with imaginative play. Unfortunately, when these structures are built in protected...
View ArticleSMC selects new artistic director, team for Wildflower Sculpture Park
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — After nine years as artistic director/curator of the Wildflower Sculpture Park in the South Mountain Reservation, Tricia Zimic is handing over the reins to Newark artist Lisa...
View ArticleSOMSD once again named a ‘best community’ for music education
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange–Maplewood School District was once again recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation as a “best community” for music education....
View ArticleCollaboration saves historic Squier Farmhouse in South Orange
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The journey to save the Squier Farmhouse ended in victory at the South Orange Planning Board meeting on March 25, when the board voted 5-0 to allow the owner of the historic home on...
View ArticleJESPY clients highlight the significance of Developmental Disabilities...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — “One of the most important things we need is to be treated with dignity and respect,” JESPY House client Debra D. said. She is a longtime participant in the programs and services...
View ArticleRiver Day cleanup returns to South Orange for 10th year on May 2
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Green Team and Environmental Commission could not bear to spend another year out of the Rahway River. Like so many events, the annual community gathering to clean up...
View ArticleSOMA’s Remember & Tell Holocaust remembrance service to be April 18
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The 44th annual Remember & Tell South Orange/Maplewood Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Service will go virtual on Sunday, April 18. The annual interfaith observance,...
View ArticleCongregants at area churches come together to celebrate Easter
NEWARK, NJ — The Archdiocese of Newark commemorated the resurrection of Jesus on April 3 by celebrating the Easter Vigil, the holiest observance of the Christian religious calendar, marking Easter’s...
View ArticleNJAW’s temporary scheduled treatment change to end in this area
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On April 19, New Jersey American Water will resume using chloramines in water treatment at its Raritan-Millstone and Canal Road Water Treatment plants. These plants serve NJAW...
View Article‘Orange Reclaimed’ art exhibit evokes hope
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Good Crowd Events is currently showing “Orange Reclaimed,” a new virtual exhibit that uses the color orange to evoke hope, optimism, and determination. This exhibit was conceived of...
View ArticleSOPAC presents virtual evening with Fox News host Chris Wallace
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As part of the South Orange Performing Arts Center’s “A Virtual Independent Voices” series, on Tuesday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m., the arts center will livestream a one-night-only live...
View ArticleSOMSD announces phases 4 and 5 to reopen for in-person learning
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Orange–Maplewood School District Superintendent Ronald Taylor announced the plan for the next two phases of the district’s reopening plan, as the district gets...
View ArticleWSOU celebrates 73 birthday with Hall of Fame inductions
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University’s WSOU 89.5 FM celebrated its 73rd birthday by inducting three alumni into its Hall of Fame on April 14. Dave Packer ’88 and Cristina Lang ’88 will be Hall of...
View ArticleTaylor addresses integration, facilities plan in letter to community
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — To provide updates regarding the South Orange–Maplewood School District’s Intentional Integration Initiative, which will begin in September with the incoming kindergarten...
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