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CCR report shows shifting demographics
Photo by Shanee FrazierCommunity Coalition on Race Executive Director Nancy Gagnier shares demographics report information about South Orange and Maplewood with the community at the Maplewood Memorial...
View ArticleMML trustees select architectural firm for 21st-century library
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Moving forward with its vision of creating a 21st-century library, the Maplewood Memorial Library board of trustees has awarded a contract to Sage and Coombe Architects LLP to create a...
View ArticleKidde recalls combination smoke/CO alarms due to alarm failure
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Kidde Fire Safety has issued a recall on Kidde hard-wired combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its seven-year end of life...
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Hanover Wind Symphony wows in concert
Photo Courtesy of Diana DrewTaking a break before the Hanover Wind Symphony’s ‘Night in the Big City’ concert, held recently in Whippany, are Hanover Wind Symphony oboe players Karen Cavaliere of...
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Transforming the TSA, administrator speaks to Seton Hall community
Peter Neffenger SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall School of Diplomacy and International Relations is proud to host a major address by Transportation Security Administration administrator Peter...
View ArticleSustainable Jersey announces 2016 awards, certifications
EWING, NJ — Sustainable Jersey recently announced the recipients of the 2016 Sustainable Jersey municipal awards and the 74 towns that have achieved certification. The announcement was made at the...
View ArticleSee historical houses in expanded holiday house tour
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Celebrate the holiday season by participating in the annual Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour. This year, the tour includes 15 Essex County historic sites, which will be...
View ArticleSouth Orange siblings on pointe in Montclair
Click to view slideshow. MONTCLAIR, NJ — South Orange siblings Anna Pettigrew, 13, and Will Pettigrew, 16, will join renowned professional guest artists when Anna stars as Clara and Will performs the...
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Thanksgiving dinners provided for Maplewood residents
Photo Courtesy of Keith AddieRepresenting Maplewood first responders, from left, Maplewood Det. Carlos Baez, firefighter Ciro D’Urso, Capt. Keith Addie, firefighter Angelo Fiorenza, Det. Michael...
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Essex County women’s organization helps women in need
Photo Courtesy of Christine BakerMembers of Soroptimist International of Suburban Essex prepare HUGS bags for women survivors of domestic violence. ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Soroptimist International of...
View ArticleCCR calls for submissions for Lookbook
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race announces the launch of Lookbook as part of its ongoing marketing efforts to promote the welcoming and inclusive...
View ArticleTwo Towns Turkey Trot fundraiser draws record crowd
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Saturday, Nov. 19, sunshine and nearly 60-degree temperatures greeted the more than 250 runners in the Two Towns Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun...
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Maplewood cares for Maplewood
Photo Courtesy of Mary Lou Phifer MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Evening Membership Department of the Maplewood Woman’s Club continued its Thanksgiving tradition of providing 10 food bins to the Maplewood...
View ArticleNCJW/Essex to host panel to combat sex trafficking
Click to view slideshow. LIVINGSTON, NJ — Most people think of slavery as a terrible institution from our past and look to the outcome of the Civil War as the beacon that ended it. But they are wrong....
View ArticleOheb Shalom concert sheds light on immigration issues
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Oheb Shalom Congregation in South Orange celebrated its 25-year anniversary of helping more than 40 emigres from the former Soviet Union resettle in the area...
View ArticleSuperintendent salary cap may change, SOMA wants it gone
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Education on Nov. 16 released proposed revisions to a portion of the state’s Accountability Regulations, including changes to the...
View ArticleChild-friendly ‘Nutcracker’ returns to Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The New Jersey Dance Center will present a child-friendly hourlong performance of “The Nutcracker” ballet to benefit the American Red Cross on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 1 and 3 p.m. at the...
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Maplewood recognized for pedestrian safety efforts
Photo Courtesy of NJTPAFrom left are Essex County principal planner David Antonio, Maplewood Police Chief Robert Cimino, NJTPA Executive Director Mary K. Murphy, Maplewood Mayor Victor DeLuca and...
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‘Festive Flowers and Vegetable Designs’ with the MGC
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Garden Club will meet Monday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St. in Maplewood, to hear Florence Leyssene discuss “Festive Flowers and...
View ArticleSeton Village to ‘Light Up the Holidays in Seton Village’
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange’s Seton Village Committee is hosting “Light Up the Holidays in Seton Village!” for the third year. This year, the tree lighting and celebration will be Saturday, Dec. 3....
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