Authorities investigate 3 homicides in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Maplewood Police Chief Robert Cimino announced that authorities are investigating an incident in which three people were found dead...
View ArticleSOMSD sets up survey for new website
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District is working to redesign the district website, according to a recent statement. The district is currently looking for input on...
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In final weeks, Obama adds Maplewood fencer to President’s Council
Ibtihaj Muhammad MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In his final week in office, President Barack Obama added four Olympic medalists to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. Gymnast Gabby Douglas,...
View ArticleVictims identified in Maplewood triple homicide
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Maplewood Police Chief Robert Cimino announced Jan. 30 that Maplewood Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office...
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TSTI’s (RE)Connection Group kicks off winter fun at potluck
Photo Courtesy of TSTI MILLBURN, NJ — Forty-two members of the (RE)Connection group at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel gathered recently for a playoff football potluck at the home of synagogue members...
View ArticleFriends of the SOPL book donation day
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Sunday, Feb. 12, Friends of the South Orange Public Library will hold a book donation day between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Feel free to drop off your gently used books; the donation...
View ArticleAce your next job interview with SHU’s help
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University will host the Get Hired Boot Camp, which will arm participants with the tools needed to translate their value into employer needs — the critical component of...
View ArticleTalk to the Township Committee
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Throughout 2017, Maplewood Township will hold several Talk to the Township Committee events in which residents can meet with committee members in a more relaxed atmosphere than a...
View ArticleTheater Project showcases new plays
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In line with its mission of providing writers the opportunity to present new work, in February the Theater Project is showcasing playwrights from near and far...
View ArticleEnjoy a night at the movies at the SOPL
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m., join Friends of the South Orange Public Library in the library meeting room, 65 Scotland Road in South Orange, to view “La Notte,” the next...
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Celebrate Edna Lewis, the first lady of southern cooking
Edna Lewis, the first lady of southern cooking MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Memorial Library’s Hilton branch, 1688 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood, will host chef Jesse Jones on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 6 to...
View ArticleSOMSD graduation rates fall behind state averages, report says
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — According to recent information from the New Jersey Department of Education, while New Jersey’s overall graduation rates went up slightly, South Orange-Maplewood’s went...
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Schnall, Clarke to run for re-election; joined by Hilton
Photo Courtesy of Doug ZackerRunning for the three open seats on the South Orange Board of Trustees are, from left, incumbent Walter Clarke, challenger Karen Hilton and incumbent Stephen Schnall....
View ArticleSouth Orange native returns to his Essex County roots in novel ‘4 3 2 1’
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Paul Auster did not base his new coming-of-age novel “4 3 2 1” directly on his years growing up in South Orange, though that time of his life certainly can be...
View ArticleMaplewood Memorial Library holds month of events
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Memorial Library is set for an educational and memorable Black History Month with a month of events planned. The Main Library is located at 51 Baker St. and can be reached at...
View ArticleTherapist’s novel takes a look at under-the-radar abuse
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The teenage years can be difficult enough without the added distress that comes when injurious adults prey upon children. Maplewood resident and therapist...
View ArticleDisaster! at Durand-Hedden
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Head to Durand-Hedden House on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. for a talk with historian Alan Siegel. The discussion will center on his book “Disaster! Stories of...
View ArticleSouth Mountain Y launches annual support campaign
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — It is that time of year again: the South Mountain YMCA’s annual fundraiser! This year’s theme is space and the Y hopes to raise $165,000 by year’s end to...
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Seton Hall professor receives major social work award
Photo Courtesy of SHURichard Blake is pictured with his students at the annual Social Work Gala. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University’s Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work...
View ArticleCelebrate Black History Month at 1978
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — This weekend at Gallery 1978 in Maplewood, enjoy discussions with featured artist Lula Mae Blocton and 2016 artist in residence Juan Antonio Picasso, a Cuban artist, to celebrate Black...
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