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Seniors bring art to their peers
Photo Courtesy of Celene RyanShowing his artwork is a participant in a class taught by Elder Arts Ambassador program teacher Sallie Sheola. ORANGE, NJ — Armisey Smith noticed some of the students in...
View ArticleFive young men attain esteemed rank of Eagle Scout
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Five young men from the community spread their wings and soared through the ranks of Boy Scouts of America, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in a court of...
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Teenagers compete in sailing race to fight glioblastoma
Photo Courtesy of Michael MaultKieran Norton, left, and Jack Ryan Mault recently embarked on a sailing expedition to raise money for the American Brain Tumor Association. By Michael Bonaccorso /...
View ArticleBOT introduces $3.5M budget, votes down banked cap
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Board of Trustees introduced the village’s proposed 2017 budget at a June 12 meeting. The 2017 budget comes in at $35,588,094.13. The board voted unanimously, 6-0 to...
View ArticleSOPAC gallery presents ‘Inspired Minds’
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Herb & Milly Iris Gallery in the South Orange Performing Arts Center presents “Inspired Minds,” a young artist exhibition featuring drawings,...
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Whalen takes top angler prize
Photo Courtesy of Glen Frieson MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., right, congratulates Ben Whalen of Maplewood for catching the most fish in the boys’ under 5 category during...
View ArticleSOPAC Gala to celebrate community advancement, local luminaries
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Performing Arts Center will celebrate the contributions of three local leaders at its 2017 Gala on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 11 p.m....
View ArticleColumbia graduates Class of 2017
Click to view slideshow. NEWARK, NJ — The air in the Essex County College Athletic Center in Newark on June 22 was filled with excitement, nervousness, joy, relief and more as Columbia High School...
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Three SOMA women honored by NCJW/Essex
Photo Courtesy of Lisa BlumertFrom left are Jennie Goldsmith Rothman, Susan Miller and Teddi Dolph. WEST ORANGE, NJ — Three local women were presented with awards for their leadership, service and...
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Interfaith Iftar tightens community bonds
Photo Courtesy of Lisa Tilton Levine MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Members of the South Orange-Maplewood community gathered June 19 at The Woodland in Maplewood for an interfaith Iftar, which is the festive communal...
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MML to hold book sale
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Friends of Maplewood Library is holding a one-day bag-of-books sale on Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale takes place in Memorial Hall at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51...
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Distinguished poet to lead poetry workshop at Ethical Culture Society
Sylvia Kramer MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County is sponsoring a fundraising poetry workshop on Saturday, July 15, at 2 p.m. Society member Sylvia Kramer, distinguished author,...
View ArticleSOMA Film Festival to screen free program for children
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Film Festival, in partnership with the South Orange and Maplewood public libraries, is offering a free screening of its successful “Kids...
View ArticleHeart health tests
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Farmers Market on Monday, July 10, will feature a van from Atlantic Health Systems for blood pressure and blood sugar testing along with information on heart health. The...
View ArticleNJ Transit offers additional busing along M&E line
NEWARK, NJ — In response to direct requests from customers, NJ Transit will offer additional busing from its highest ridership stations along the Morris & Essex Lines while trains are diverted to...
View ArticleMaplewood Jitney alters schedule during summer delays
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In response to AMTRAK repairs being performed at New York Penn Station by NJ Transit from July 10 through Sept. 1, a temporary Maplewood Jitney schedule will be implemented and will run...
View ArticleNearby events for seniors
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The SOMA – Two Towns For All Ages initiative hosts several events for community seniors, presented by a number of community organizations. Events are free unless...
View ArticleSOPA tests out valet parking program
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Parking Authority launched a Valet Parking Pilot Program, run by AEValet, on June 16. This pilot program will last for six months. Drop off will be in the Firehouse...
View ArticleGallery 1978 hosts annual members exhibit
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Gallery 1978 at Maplewood Arts Center will have its annual members exhibit, “Friends of 1978,” featuring visual self-expressions that are personal to each artist. This year, the exhibit...
View ArticleYouth leaders ADAPT to a healthier way of life
Click to view slideshow. ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Heading into summer vacation, many parents and guardians become concerned with how their children will fill their time. Unstructured time can be dangerous,...
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