Three doctors give back to community
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Positivity and persistence were the takeaways of the day as the Three Doctors Foundation and Seton Hall University’s Educational Opportunity Fund Program...
View ArticleSecurity takes center stage in Baird seminar
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange resident Andre Preoteasa held a security seminar at the Baird on July 28, at which attendees had a conversation about how to approach home video...
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Viola, Olivia and Malvolio all at the SOPL
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Public Library, with the support of Global SOMA, hosted its annual summer production by The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble. Pictured, the cast...
View ArticleMark your calendar for good health
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Take advantage of a free opportunity to reduce your risk of health problems. The South Orange Health Department will hold its 10th annual free health fair on Saturday, Sept. 10, from...
View ArticleRSVP Center launches Reading Buddies in Essex County schools
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The RSVP Center of Essex and Hudson Counties is launching a Reading Buddies program, which will connect volunteers age 55 and older with elementary school students in Essex County....
View ArticleGold resigns as Maplewood Middle assistant principal
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Orange-Maplewood School District administrators seem to be traveling through a revolving door. The latest SOMSD administrator to announce his resignation is Maplewood Middle...
View Article‘InterACT Sings: Stay Tuned!’ runs this weekend
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — InterACT Theatre Productions will presents its annual musical revue benefit “interACT Sings!” at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood this...
View ArticleMiddle school students interview Eric LeGrand and Kim Jones at Write on...
Click to view slideshow. MONTCLAIR, NJ — The annual “Write On Sports” Oranges summer journalism camp for middle school students was held from July 5 through 15 at Montclair State University, and...
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First step taken in merging FDs
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The possible future of shared fire department services between Maplewood and South Orange is a credible option following the unanimous agreement by the governing bodies...
View ArticleWater main break on Warren Court in SO
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The village announced on its website today, Aug. 5, that emergency crews are on Warren Court for a water main break. The entire street will experience a water outage for...
View ArticleMaplewood offers help for home repairs
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The mayor and Township Committee invite you to apply for Maplewood’s Affordable Housing Program, under which you can receive up to $20,000 for repairs. Eligible uses of funds include...
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Seaton discusses faith around the world
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Religious book author Rev. Leslie T. Seaton discussed his latest work, “Faith Beyond Borders,” a book on the basic tenets of the world’s five major religions, at a July 24...
View ArticleFive to run for three open Board of Ed seats
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — November’s South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education election looks to be full of tough discussions, with six candidates running for three open...
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Beth El, Oheb Shalom to host spoken word artist for special Tisha B’Av program
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Congregation Beth El and Oheb Shalom Congregation will commemorate Tisha B’Av, which commemorates the anniversary of a number of disasters in Jewish history, with an evening of...
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Paitakes retires from SHU to serve on New Jersey State Parole Board
Photo Courtesy of Seton Hall UniversityCriminal justice professor John Paitakes is sworn in by Robin Stacy, attorney for the State Parole Board. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Raritan resident John Paitakes,...
View ArticleWork to begin on final component of Post House work for first phase
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — As of Aug. 5, the township announced that it was reviewing final construction and installation plans for the first phase of work on the sanitary sewer line that services existing...
View ArticleJCC MetroWest presents new fall 2016 exhibits
Click to view slideshow. WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest presents an exhibit of paintings and mixed media by Gaelen Juried Art Show award winners Lorraine DeProspo and Ellen Hark. The exhibit, which...
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TSTI hosts ‘summer soiree,’ discusses women’s growing role in politics,...
Photo Courtesy of TSTIFront row, from left, village President Sheena Collum, professor Karen Gevirtz and Assemblywoman Mila Jasey take time after the discussion to schmooze with event coordinators...
View ArticleCASA to hold education session in South Orange
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — CASA for Children of Essex County will host an information session at the South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 6:30 p.m. for citizens interested in...
View ArticleGetting psyched for birthday bash, SOPL embraces origami
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Origami master Alice Baldwin Jones leads South Orange Public Library’s 150+ origami project in celebration of 150+ years of library service in South Orange....
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