Vigil for tolerance and peace in Maplewood
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Members of the South Orange and Maplewood community gathered in Ricalton Square the evening of Aug. 13 to participate in a vigil for tolerance and peace in...
View ArticleMaplewood Farmers Market remains township fixture
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Monday, Aug. 14, a sizable crowd descended on the Maplewood Farmers Market to take advantage of the fresh fruits and vegetables being sold, as well as...
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Playin’ Around South Orange is back, bringing art and music to the streets
Photo Courtesy of SOPACAn artist works on her piano, soon to be placed on the street for the public to enjoy. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Playin’ Around South Orange, supported in part by Valley National Bank,...
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Cierkowski gives back
Efe Cierkowski WEST ORANGE, NJ — Through A Sip of Art, a paint and sip art studio located in West Orange that opened in 2016, Efe Cierkowski of South Orange donates a portion of her business’ sales...
View ArticleSO Village installs ‘parklet’ in downtown
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Some South Orange residents may have noticed the new hangout spot on W. South Orange Avenue, where a wooden deck has been built containing tables and an area...
View Article10 to run for 3 open seats on SOMA BOE
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — With a few months to go until the November general election, it is shaping up to be an exciting time in South Orange and Maplewood, with 10 candidates running for three...
View ArticleVehicle vs. building with fire at 1753 Springfield Ave.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Friday, Aug. 18, at approximately 10 p.m., the Maplewood Fire Department responded to 1753 Springfield Ave. after Maplewood police observed smoke and fire resulting from a motor...
View ArticleBig grins and high fives at B2SS
WEST ORANGE, NJ — “I got the coolest stuff!” said one young boy running up to greet his father after attending the ninth annual NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store on Sunday, July 30. “My new backpack makes...
View ArticleLife is the bubbles at Maplewood Mermaid Camp
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation’s newest offering, Mermaid Camp, launched at the Maplewood Community Pool on Aug. 14. Program creator and coach Kayla Spinelli shared her love for the ocean and the...
View ArticleDon’t miss a ‘dive-in movie’ with Maplewood Recreation
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Community Pool welcomes all residents — whether they are pool members or not — to a “dive-in movie” event on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. The Maplewood Recreation...
View ArticleTake the pledge: ‘SO Not Plastic’
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Environmental Commission, South Orange Green Team and the South Orange Village Center Alliance have partnered to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics in the...
View ArticleCHS marching band rises ‘From the Ashes’ in new routine
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School Marching Band launched its 2017 season on Aug. 21, opening a weeklong band camp on the school’s campus to learn a new halftime show and teach the...
View Article40th annual senior picnic in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation will host its 40th annual senior picnic at the Maplewood Community Pool, 187 Boyden Ave. in Maplewood, on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at noon. The afternoon will include...
View ArticleRent space in the Rahner Greenhouse
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Applications for rental space in the Rahner Greenhouse, administered by the Maplewood Garden Club, will be received in the Maplewood Municipal Building, 574 Valley St., from 6 to 7 p.m....
View ArticleTNVR program in Maplewood and HarvestFest
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Save the dates for the following Maplewood Health Department events: On Saturday, Sept. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., volunteers are needed to help the Trap Neuter Vaccinate and Release Feral...
View ArticleMaplewood teen files suit against MPD
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Following the events of July 5, 2016, in which Maplewood police officers are accused of using excessive force and attempting to herd rowdy teenagers into neighboring Irvington, one...
View ArticleArts Accessible Festival returns to Essex County
FAIRFIELD, NJ — Arts Unbound will hold its second Arts Accessible Festival on Friday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission, 369 Passaic Ave. in...
View ArticleGet into the groove with the South Orange Symphony
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Do you have fond memories of playing in a high school or college symphony orchestra? Do you sometimes think about reprising those days, even if only for a couple of hours? Pick up...
View ArticleSHU, ECC sign academic agreement
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Welcoming strategic academic partnerships, the Stillman School of Business of Seton Hall University has announced the signing of an articulation agreement with the Division of...
View ArticleMaplecrest Station Post Office operations suspended
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In the interest of public and employee safety, retail customer service operations have been temporarily suspended at the Maplecrest Station Post Office, 1767 Springfield Ave. in...
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