South Orange shows love to the Garden State
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On July 27, National New Jersey Day, the Meadowland Park Conservancy invited people to come to Flood’s Hill to enjoy Jersey-based music — lots of Bon Jovi — games provided by the...
View ArticleNewark man arrested, charged with murdering Moussa Fofana
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Maplewood Police Chief Jimmy DeVaul announced Aug. 6 that Yohan Hernandez, 20, of Newark, has been arrested and charged with...
View ArticleNew Jersey State Council on the Arts approves more than $35.6M in grants
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Council on the Arts recently awarded more than $35.6 million in grants to support more than 700 arts organizations, projects and artists throughout the state. The...
View ArticleSOVCA is now South Orange Downtown with Melissa Hodge at the helm
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Aug. 2, the South Orange Village Center Alliance announced its new name — South Orange Downtown — and a major rebrand for the nonprofit organization dedicated to making the...
View ArticleMaplewood health officer named August 2021 Sustainability Hero
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Sustainable Jersey has named Candice Davenport, the Maplewood Township health officer, its August 2021 Sustainability Hero. “Ms. Davenport has been instrumental in providing a healthy...
View ArticleSouth Orange and Maplewood reignite conversation about merging fire departments
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Talk of a merged fire department that serves both Maplewood and South Orange resurfaced at the South Orange Board of Trustees’ first in-person meeting since the beginning...
View ArticleSouth Orange community comes together for National Night Out
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As usual, South Orange’s annual National Night Out even on Aug. 3 proved to be a great time for all. In addition to games and activities, community members were able to meet with...
View ArticleThe Valerie Fund adds new members to its board of trustees
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Effective June 21, Chris Johnson and Neil Mehta have joined The Valerie Fund’s leadership board. “The board of the Valerie Fund is thrilled to welcome Neil Mehta and Chris Johnson as...
View ArticleSocial work professor to lead community outreach and wellness in South Orange
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Kristin Miller, a professor in the Social Work Department at Seton Hall University, has joined the South Orange Community Care & Justice program as director of outreach and...
View ArticleMaplewood Rec keeps kids engaged with themed weeks this summer
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Kids Camp has long been a way for Maplewood and South Orange residents to make long-lasting memories and friendships. This summer, Maplewood Kids Camp decided to spice things...
View ArticleSeton Hall community hosts tribute to black history professor
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Saturday, July 31, friends, family and students of Julia Gaetano Miller gathered in Jubilee Hall at Seton Hall University to remember the professor, who taught at SHU from 1970 to...
View ArticleJESPY celebrates grand opening of Tico’s Gym at JESPY Clubhouse
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Aug. 5, JESPY celebrated the grand opening of Tico’s Gym at the JESPY Clubhouse, a new program space at 15 Valley St. in South Orange. The location honors the memory of Albert...
View ArticleMaplewoodian advocates for organ and tissue donation
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Kimberly Slaton, of Maplewood, never thought much about organ and tissue donation — until it became personal. Slaton grew up as close with her cousin Dr. Randall “Randy” Giles. When...
View ArticleEast Orange’s Isaiah House holds early-morning yoga fundraiser in Maplewood...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood’s Memorial Park wasn’t empty as the sun rose on Aug. 13, with residents rolling out their yoga mats for an early-morning session hosted by East Orange–based homeless shelter...
View ArticleGreen Way Markets signs lease for Maplewood Village location
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood announced Aug. 19 that Green Way Markets will be opening in the village this fall, taking over the space previously occupied by Kings. Green Way Markets owner and operator...
View ArticleSouth Orange passes temporary cannabis opt-out ordinance
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Board of Trustees passed a temporary opt-out ordinance prohibiting the operation of any class of cannabis business within the geographic boundaries of South Orange...
View ArticleSouth Orange–Maplewood School District plans to rename Jefferson School
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange–Maplewood Board of Education voted unanimously on Aug. 16 to adopt a resolution affirming the district’s commitment to renaming Jefferson Elementary...
View ArticleSOMA BOE president releases statement on new contract for superintendent
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Orange–Maplewood Board of Education President Thair Joshua released a statement regarding the new contract for Superintendent of Schools Ronald G. Taylor on Aug....
View ArticleSouth Orange PAC boasts diverse lineup for 2021-2022 season
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The wait is over. This fall, the South Orange Performing Arts Center fully reopens. SOPAC’s 2021-2022 season is its most diverse and inclusive yet, featuring musicians from various...
View ArticleSouth Orange Invitational returns for fourth year
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The host committee of the fourth annual South Orange Invitational has selected Cinema Ed, a community-based nonprofit, as the beneficiary of this year’s event. Cinema Ed provides...
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