Man tackles 5,000-mile sailing journey to fight glioblastoma
Click to view slideshow. WEST ORANGE, NJ — Michael Mault has always longed to set sail aboard an old tall ship. The West Orange resident practically grew up at sea, expertly skippering small sailboats...
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Seton Hall’s Sister Rose Thering Fund names new program manager
Clare Giangreco SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University has selected Clare Giangreco as...
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SOMA Board of Education approves appointment of four new administrators
From left are Pamela Murray, Bridgett Green, Dara Gronau and James Manno. SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — At its Aug. 22 meeting, the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education approved the appointment...
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Locals to compete in international paella contest in Spain
Photo Courtesy of Frank RodinoManny ‘Manolo’ Rey of Cranford and Frank ‘Paco’ Rodino of South Orange will compete in international paella contest in Spain. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Frank “Paco” Rodino of...
View ArticlePuppets take over the South Orange Public Library
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Local artist Russell Christian held puppet workshops at South Orange Public Library. Working with simple supplies, children of all ages created characters to...
View ArticlePlayin’ Around South Orange returns!
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Playin’ Around South Orange kicks off for the fourth year in a row on Saturday, Aug. 27, at noon, bringing live music and art in the form of hand-painted pianos and outdoor...
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Maplewood teen wins pageant, will represent NJ nationally
Nyla Edwards, above, a 13-year-old Maplewood resident, won the title of 2016 National American Miss New Jersey earlier this month. She will be representing our state in the national competition....
View ArticleGet ready for ‘back to school’ at Words
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Words Bookstore is hosting a back-to-school celebration with bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the release of...
View ArticleVillagers bemoan decrepit road
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Members of the South Orange Board of Trustees’ Public Works and Infrastructure Committee told the News-Record that they hope next year to completely repave...
View ArticleTemple Sharey Tefilo-Israel now taking registrations for religious school
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel is now accepting applications for fall 2016 for the Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School. The school offers a comprehensive Reform Jewish education...
View ArticleA 21st-century bake sale
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange resident Andre Preoteasa will be hosting a bake sale on Friday, Sept. 2, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the corner of Vose and Raymond avenues in South Orange with proceeds to be...
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NJ Transit continues quality of commute improvements at Port Authority Bus...
NEWARK, NJ — Following the success of last year’s reorganization and consolidation of services within the Port Authority Bus Terminal, NJ Transit is again partnering with the Port Authority of New York...
View ArticleEssex County annual 9/11 memorial at Eagle Rock
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County will host its annual Sept. 11 ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 8 a.m. — with chamber music playing until 2 p.m. — at the Sept. 11 Memorial in Eagle Rock Reservation off...
View ArticleFind peace in the park through RISE’s ‘Maplewood Meditates’
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Do you want to attain clarity, feel less stressed, tap into your innate creativity, sleep better, become more focused and productive, and have greater health and wellness in your life?...
View ArticleCelebrating 150 years of library service in South Orange
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Public Library will celebrate 150 years of history and service with a Birthday Bash on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. as part of Stay & Play weekend....
View ArticleArts Unbound showcases local senior talent in Orange
Click to view slideshow. ORANGE, NJ — Arts Unbound, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the artistic development and achievement of seniors and people with disabilities, is currently exhibiting...
View Article30-year-old Maplewood man killed in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City police were dispatched to Woodlawn Avenue between Ocean and Garfield avenues in Jersey City at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Aug. 29 on a report of shots fired, according to...
View ArticleWSOU to air special programming over Labor Day weekend
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — WSOU 89.5 FM is heading back to school this Labor Day with an A-to-Z-themed weekend. Beginning Friday, Sept. 2, at 6 a.m., WSOU will be playing the bands in their music library in...
View ArticleSOMSD shuts down CHS pool to protect students
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Orange-Maplewood Superintendent of Schools John Ramos Sr. sent the following letter, in part, to the Columbia High School community on Sept. 1: “We are suspending the use of the...
View ArticleSOMA Board of Ed candidates debate to be moderated by DeLuca, Collum
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange-Maplewood Cares About Schools will hold a South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education candidates debate on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Baird Center, 5 Mead St. in...
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