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Oheb Shalom delves into immigration issues past, present
‘Stateless’ screening at Oheb Shalom Congregation on Jan. 7 SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As a 10-year-old, Michael Drob did not understand the reasons his family was twice denied refugee status by the U.S....
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Cannata provides networking opportunity for SHU student leaders
Photo Courtesy of Matt StaubleFrom left are Frank G. Cannata, Hiyabu Habtemichael, Shaaliyah Lyons and N.Y. Giants Super Bowl champion Antonio Pierce. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Through the entrepreneurial...
View ArticleDistrict’s strategic plan gets under way
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The process to implement the South Orange-Maplewood School District’s strategic plan is under way following the Board of Education’s 8-1 vote — with board member Johanna...
View ArticleCCR holds 2017 Civic Engagement Institute in February
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Register for South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race’s free volunteer preparation training program, the Civic Engagement Institute. The training is intended...
View ArticleMaplewood opens time capsule from 1890s
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood residents came together Jan. 7 at Maplewood Memorial Library’s Hilton Branch to open a time capsule buried in the 1890s. The time capsule was rescued...
View ArticleFree Maplewood health screenings
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood will hold several free health screenings throughout the year. These screenings, performed by Maplewood Health Department nurses, include medication, weight and health...
View ArticleBeth El launches adult education programming
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — This month, Congregation Beth El will launch three learning series for adults and teens, to which the public is invited. • From Jan. 22 through April 23, participate in the “Beth El...
View ArticleReading Buddies volunteer loves work at South Mountain School
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Bettie Adams, an RSVP volunteer with the Reading Buddies program, says the program has helped her to feel needed and appreciated post-retirement. As a retired teacher, she missed...
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South Orange updates its SO Connect system
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Village recently upgraded the software application for SO Connect, the app residents can use to report a concern, such as inoperational streetlights and broken curbs....
View ArticleNurse gives advice at Jan. 16 event in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Rosemary Gorman, a registered professional nurse with past experience in intensive care, oncology and home care, will give a presentation at Winchester Gardens’ auditorium, 333 Elmwood...
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Maplewood library to hold book sale Jan. 28
Photo Courtesy of Laura NialAn avid reader checks out the selection at a recent Maplewood Memorial Library book sale. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Friends of Maplewood Library are holding a one-day bag-of-books...
View ArticlePolice encounter workshop
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Attend a police encounter workshop on Saturday, Jan. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of South Orange, 103 Valley St. in South Orange. Participate in this...
View ArticleSlave-Free Community Project debuts in towns
MILLBURN, NJ — The Slave-Free Community Project is enlisting residents, organizations, businesses, schools and governments in South Orange, Maplewood, Millburn and Short Hills to become the first...
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Township Committee welcomes McGehee
Frank McGehee MAPLEWOOD, NJ — At its Jan. 1 reorganization meeting, the Maplewood Township Committee welcomed Committeeman Frank McGehee, who was sworn in for a three-year term. McGehee joins Mayor...
View ArticleEssex County outlines plans for 10th annual deer management program
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County recently outlined plans for the 2017 deer management program in South Mountain Reservation and Hilltop Reservation. This is the 10th year of the program, which is geared...
View ArticleMaplewoodians, don’t forget to pay your property tax
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — First-quarter property taxes for 2017 are due Feb. 1. You may confirm that payment has been received or make a payment at any time by going to the township website at...
View ArticleParenting Center offers groups
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Parenting Center, of Maplewood and South Orange, offers many groups, which are free of charge and open to all residents. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 7 to 8 p.m., join a selective...
View ArticleMaplewood Recreation events
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation and Cultural Affairs has lots of new programs and classes for the new year. A self-defense and safety awareness program for ages 5 through 15 will meet Wednesdays...
View ArticleGet to the heart of health
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Join one of the nurse practitioners from The Heart Centers at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston to learn about living a heart-healthy life on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 2:30 p.m. at...
View ArticleMaplewood Scouts invite transgender boy to join them
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A Maplewood Cub Scout pack has offered to take in an 8-year-old transgender boy who made international headlines after being asked to leave his Secaucus pack...
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