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McKeon receives Robert Pellet Leadership Award
John McKeon WEST ORANGE, NJ — The New Jersey Clean Communities Council has awarded its Robert Pellet Leadership Award to Assemblyman John McKeon for his ongoing efforts to promote anti-litter...
View ArticleSummer concert series in Springfield Avenue Gazebo
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Office of Cultural Affairs in conjunction with the Springfield Avenue Partnership have announced the lineup for the 2017 Summer Concert Series at the Springfield Avenue...
View ArticleTwo towns unite against gun violence
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Dozens of community members gathered under the gazebo of the Hilton Branch of the Maplewood Public Library on Friday, June 2, for the second SOMA Wear Orange...
View ArticleTSTI honors member volunteers
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange recently recognized three members at its annual congregational meeting in May. The 2017 TSTI Volunteer Service...
View ArticleAvalon Bay works to rebuild what was lost in fire
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Avalon Bay is restoring what was lost in the six-alarm fire that tore through the Avalon Apartments construction site on Feb. 4, destroying approximately...
View ArticleSO band to play LouFest 2017
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — LouFest 2017, held in St. Louis, Mo., from Sept. 8 to 10, promises to deliver on a diverse lineup and impressive guest experience, especially with the addition of South Orange’s...
View ArticleFriends of SOPL to hold giant book sale
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Friends of the South Orange Public Library is asking you to search your basements, attics and closets for books you no longer want and, on Wednesday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,...
View ArticleNine SOMSD water sources found to contain higher levels of lead
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District, in compliance with the Department of Education regulations and technical guidance developed by the New Jersey Department of...
View Article‘A Taste of NJ’s Best’ celebrates great cause with fine food
Click to view slideshow. EAST ORANGE, NJ — FAMILYConnections recently honored James Laird, award-winning chef of Chatham’s Restaurant Serenade, and former Maplewood Mayor Ellen M. Davenport at the...
View ArticleSORS cadets bring home gold in EMS competition
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Saturday, June 11, the South Orange Rescue Squad took part in the fifth annual Bayshore EMS Cadet Competition, hosted by the Keyport First Aid Squad in...
View ArticleChinese teacher from China will education students at CHS for full academic year
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School recently participated in a nationwide competition to host a Teachers of Critical Language Program teacher and is one of 26 schools that has been awarded the honor....
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DiVincenzo receives Clean Communities Vision I Award
Photo Courtesy of Essex CountyFrom left are West Caldwell Campus Vice Principal Joseph DiVincenzo, Essex County Environmental Center Director Tara Casella, West Caldwell Campus Principal Avisha...
View ArticleEvents for seniors in Maplewood and South Orange
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The SOMA – Two Towns For All Ages initiative has several events tagged for the community’s seniors. These events are presented by a number of community organizations....
View ArticleHNA celebrates 22nd anniversary
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Hilton Neighborhood Association will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Wednesday, June 21, at the gazebo on Springfield Avenue near the Hilton Branch Library, 1688 Springfield Ave....
View ArticleCommunity forum on lead in drinking water
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District will hold a community question-and-answer forum to discuss the recent discovery of lead in nine district drinking water sources. The forum...
View ArticleMaplewood’s Fourth of July promises to be grand
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood invites you to an all-day, fun-filled Fourth of July. This year’s celebration will be bigger and better with the addition of new initiatives, the return of events and...
View ArticleStop for Nikhil 5K expected to draw large crowds
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Nikhil Badlani Foundation will present the Stop for Nikhil 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Sept. 17, at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave. The 5K run is sanctioned by USATFNJ Grand...
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Municipal officials finally meet with NJ Transit reps
Photo Courtesy of Sheena CollumMayors representing communities on the Morris & Essex lines testified May 31 before a joint hearing of the Senate Legislative Oversight Committee and Assembly...
View ArticleVictim of South Orange fatal motor vehicle crash identified
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and South Orange Police Chief Kyle Kroll announced June 16 that the victim in a June 15 fatal pedestrian incident has been identified...
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Valerie Fund Walk raises money for local children will illnesses
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — More than 4,000 people came to Verona Park on Saturday, June 10, to celebrate the courage and resilience of children in our area being treated for cancer and blood disorders. Now in its...
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