University community comes together for Seton Hall Weekend
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — More than 3,500 people celebrated at Seton Hall Weekend, running Sept. 24 through 26, demonstrating the close ties shared between the university and...
View ArticleBoth sides appeal HIB investigation results to the BOE
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The attorney for two of the Columbia High School baseball coaches accused of bullying and the parent of one of the players they allegedly targeted are both appealing some of the...
View ArticleMidtown Direct Rep announces new partnership, moves to The Woodland
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Midtown Direct Rep recently announced a new partnership with the township of Maplewood. Beginning with the 2016-17 season, MDR will present its staged readings and other productions as...
View ArticleDon’t miss ‘CAF XIV’ at the 1978 Arts Center
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The “Contemporary Artists Forum XIV” exhibition currently running at 1978 Arts Center in Maplewood will close on Monday, Oct. 10. Many of the artists in this exhibit have made a...
View ArticleCounty announces eight winners in photography contest
ROSELAND, NJ — Eight local residents received awards in the annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest. Winners were awarded in adult and youth categories and were recognized on Saturday, Sept. 24,...
View ArticleSOMSD appoints 2 new administrators
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — At a special meeting on Sept. 29, the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education approved two new administrators: Melissa Butler as the interim K-12 supervisor...
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Seton Hall’s Unanue Latino Institute holds ‘Rumba 2016!’
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute invites you to its annual fundraiser gala, “Rumba 2016!,” to be held at the New York Athletic Club on Wednesday, Oct. 19. This year,...
View ArticleTC candidates square off at HNA debate
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Hilton Neighborhood Association enjoyed a large turnout on Thursday, Sept. 22, for its Maplewood Township Committee candidates’ forum. And, if that night is...
View ArticleGolda Och Academy bids bon voyage to security team member on ‘tikkun olam’...
Click to view slideshow. WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Friday, Sept. 23, Golda Och Academy Lower School students and faculty bid bon voyage to Michael Mault, a member of the school’s security team, who is...
View ArticleGet moving to save lives at the Maplewood in Motion 5K
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Sunday, Oct. 16, the Maplewood Lions Club sponsors its 16th annual Maplewood in Motion 5K and Kids Fun Run. Bring your family and friends to run, jog and even walk through the...
View Article‘Hannibal the Great’ at the SOPL
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Join writer and director Ken Sibanda on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the South Orange Public Library as he reads from his new graphic novel, “Hannibal the Great,” and...
View ArticleSouth Orange Train Station celebrates 100th anniversary with swanky party
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Approximately 350 guests turned out Oct. 1 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the South Orange Train Station, raising $15,000 for a new beautification...
View ArticleHealth & HarvestFest in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Springfield Avenue Partnership and Maplewood Loves Wellness committee will hold their second Health & HarvestFest on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hilton...
View ArticleWhich eco-mower is right for you?
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Join re:Yard, a community yard sustainability program co-created by the green teams of Maplewood, Millburn and South Orange, for an eco-mower test drive on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 to...
View ArticleCoaches deny accusations as bullying lawsuit continues
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School baseball coaching staff has denied that it repeatedly bullied a former player in court documents filed in response to the former player’s lawsuit against the...
View ArticleFinal TC debate in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The final candidates forum for one seat on the Maplewood Township Committee will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 9:45 a.m. at Les Saisons, 304 Elmwood Ave. in Maplewood. The...
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County honors two exceptional Italian-Americans
Photo Courtesy of Glen FriesonFrom left at the 2016 Essex County Italian-American Heritage Month observance are Barry E. DiBernardo, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and Silvia Farro....
View ArticleCelebrate Maplewood Memorial Park on Oct. 15
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Memorial Park has been designated as one of New Jersey’s Great Public Spaces by the NJ Chapter of the American Planning Association. According to the Association, “Memorial...
View ArticleRecycle old computers and unwanted electronics equipment
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Essex County residents are encouraged to participate in the Essex County Computer and Electronics Recycling Day, sponsored by the county and the Essex County Utilities Authority. It...
View ArticleFree vaccination clinic for dogs and cats in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There will be a free vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood. No registration is required....
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