Award-winning children’s book illustrator, painter exhibits in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Gallery 103 in Maplewood is hosting an art exhibit of oil paintings by award-winning children’s book illustrator and painter, Adam Gustavson. The show, titled “Swimmers,” will be open...
View ArticleTwo towns’ seniors meet and mix at The Woodland
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On March 12, the Two Towns for All Ages program held its first social event at The Woodlands. The Meet and Mix, organized by South Orange Seniors and the...
View Article‘Art All Night’ at Arts Unbound
ORANGE, NJ — Arts Unbound, a nonprofit arts organization in Orange that is dedicated to the artistic achievement of people living with disabilities and seniors, will be hosting its third annual 24-hour...
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Friends of Maplewood Library to hold annual spring book sale
Photo Courtesy of Laura NialCustomers browse the offerings at a past book sale. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Friends of Maplewood Library is holding its spring book sale on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 5...
View ArticleOheb Shalom Cong. to hold interfaith concert for peace
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The uniting power of music from multiple religious backgrounds will be felt as the Oheb Shalom Congregation hosts an interfaith concert, “Wild Peace:...
View ArticleSOMA Star Athlete: Marissa Viqueira
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Marissa Viqueira, a senior at Columbia High School, has been fencing for nine years. A foil fencer, she trains at the Fencers Club in New York City with Alex...
View ArticleGarden Club continues to support plants
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Celebrating 90 years in existence and 80 years of their now legendary plant sale, the Maplewood Garden Club continues to be a staple organization in the...
View ArticleSOMSD fine arts spring calendar
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District recently released its spring fine arts calendar. Events are as follows: Monday, April 3, from 10 to 11 a.m., Columbia High...
View ArticleNJ American Water flushing schedule
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — This spring and into the summer months, New Jersey American Water will perform its annual cleaning of the water distribution system to help ensure that customers continue to receive...
View ArticleTSTI celebrates Purim with Abba spoof, crafts and games
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The community at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel got into the Purim spirit with a day of games, crafts and a spoof on the Book of Esther featuring the musical...
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UPDATED: Spring 2017 egg hunt in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — It’s time to kick off the spring season with Maplewood Township’s annual egg hunt rescheduled due to inclement weather to Saturday, April 8, from noon to 2 p.m. in Memorial Park with...
View ArticleMaplewood introduces $43.6 million 2017 budget
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Though most of Maplewood’s expenses remained relatively flat for 2017, main drivers such as increased pension and debt payments, will leave the average homeowner paying approximately...
View ArticleS. Orange Village native leads police in community relations
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Kyle Kroll has served as South Orange’s police chief for roughly half a year now, yet he knows exactly the direction he wants to move the department. And it...
View ArticleWSOU to induct 3 new members into its Hall of Fame
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — WSOU 89.5 FM, Seton Hall University’s student-run radio station, is welcoming three new inductees into the legendary station’s Hall of Fame: sportscaster Matt Loughlin ’79, traffic...
View ArticleDebate swirls around shelter
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE / LIVINGSTON, NJ — The police captain in charge of the Livingston Animal Shelter told the News-Record that the shelter will soon have an isolation room in which...
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Mayapple Trail Runs return; are you ready?
MILLBURN, NJ — Runners are invited to register for the eighth Mayapple Trail Runs to be held on Saturday, May 20, in South Mountain Reservation. Organized by the volunteers of the South Mountain...
View ArticleLearn about your historic Maplewood home
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission offers information about your house with tips on its history and care on Saturday, April 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Members of the HPC will be at...
View ArticleSt. James’s Gate Publick House — a true Irish pub
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A day before heading to this establishment, I was speaking with my friend, Paul, and I mentioned I would be reviewing St. James’s Gate. Paul was born in Ireland...
View ArticleAdd your voice to the Maplewood Library renovation
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Library foundation, library staff and other supporters have worked several years on ideas for a substantial renovation of the main library branch, 51 Baker St. A community...
View ArticleMaplewood police receive ‘Fair and Impartial Policing’ instructor certifications
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In recent years government officials, community leaders and police executives have engaged in a national discussion involving policing, bias and the critical need to enhance...
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