Book launch with West Orange’s Gloria Bozor in South Orange
SOUTH ORNAGE, NJ — “ABCs of Child Sexual Abuse,” the first book from the “FaFa and GloGlo” series, will be launched by the author, West Orange resident Gloria Bozor, at The Suite Spot, 25 Valley Road...
View ArticleSOMAS to hold Broadway cabaret fundraising event
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Join the South Orange–Maplewood Adult School for a fabulous fundraising event featuring local Broadway stars. On Monday, June 13, the curtain goes up on a one-off Broadway cabaret,...
View ArticleSOPAC cuts ribbon on renovated space, reopens main theater after flood damage
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — A week before the South Orange Performing Arts Center was set to reopen after a year-and-a-half–long COVID-19 closure, the weather had other plans. The remnants of Hurricane Ida...
View ArticleCommunity Coalition on Race to host community forum on safety and policing
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Monday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m., the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race invites local residents, neighboring communities and all interested parties to...
View ArticleNJDOT announces $19.6 million in grants for Safe Routes to School Program
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Department of Transportation officials announced on May 31 the allotment of $19.6 million for 31 grants under the Safe Routes to School Program. This represents the largest...
View ArticleJESPY House clients win awards
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — JESPY House nominated client Ari G. for the N.J. Association of Persons in Supported Employment’s Supported Employee of the Year Award. The organization presented the awards...
View ArticleSouth Orange–Vailsburg church says goodbye to longtime pastor
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — After 22 years of pastoring the congregation of South Orange–Vailsburg United Methodist Church in South Orange, the Rev. Molege Desir is retiring. He will preach his final sermon on...
View ArticleWSOU wins New York Press Club award for its political coverage
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The New York Press Club announced this spring that WSOU 89.5 FM is a winner in the category of “Political Coverage NYC Metro – Radio” for its 2021 election night coverage. This is...
View ArticleSOMSD superintendent: Data shows suspension moratorium is a good start
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Seven months after the South Orange–Maplewood Board of Education passed a resolution that placed a moratorium on most suspensions and school removals, Superintendent...
View Article2022 Essex County SummerMusic Concert Series to take center stage
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 2022 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series brings a diverse group of musicians and entertainers to perform at locations throughout the historic Essex County Park System...
View Article‘Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom’ to be held at Durand-Hedden House in...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Durand-Hedden House & Garden Association and the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race will once again co-host “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom” at...
View ArticleEngel wins primary election to be Dem candidate for Maplewood TC
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Small business owner, mom of three, community volunteer and lifetime Democrat Deborah Engel won a decisive victory Tuesday, June 7, for the Democratic nomination for the Maplewood...
View ArticleNJBPU approves grants to create community energy plans to combat climate change
TRENTON, NJ — On June 8, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved Community Energy Plan Grants for 46 municipalities throughout New Jersey, totaling $820,000. In late 2021, the board...
View ArticleYoung artist exhibition showcases renewed creativity post-pandemic lockdown
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The “Inspired Minds: Young Artist Exhibition” is a visual arts program designed to nurture and enrich the next generation by celebrating young artists in the region. This annual...
View ArticleJewish Family Service honors volunteers at ‘An Evening of Laughter’
MILLBURN, NJ — Jewish Family Service of MetroWest held its annual gala, “An Evening of Laughter,” on Wednesday, June 1, outdoors at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in Millburn. This year, JFS honored the...
View ArticleArea high school productions receive Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards
MILLBURN, NJ — As one of the nation’s leading professional theaters and recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, Paper Mill Playhouse has a well-earned reputation for launching both performers and...
View ArticleColumbia High School students attend 2022 NJ Teen Arts Festival
EDISON, NJ — After two years of virtual festivals, the New Jersey Teen Arts Festival returned in 2022 in person. On June 1, 31 Columbia High School visual arts students attended the 2022 NJ Teen Arts...
View ArticleSouth Orange/Maplewood CCR hosts forum on safety and policing
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange–Maplewood Community Coalition on Race held a communitywide forum on safety and policing on June 13, bringing the police chiefs from both towns together...
View ArticleFashion editor, creators of Ultimate Frisbee inducted into CHS Hall of Fame
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Four new members were added to the Columbia High School Hall of Fame on June 8. Grace Mirabella from the Class of 1946 was honored alongside Bernard “Buzzy” Hellring Jr., Joel Silver...
View ArticleSeth Boyden stepping program empowers students thanks to AIE grant
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Seth Boyden Elementary school students are finding their power and joy through an innovative stepping program made possible for the second year in a row by a grant from the Artists in...
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