Networking luncheon for business owners

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The MetroEast Region of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners is hosting its monthly networking luncheon Thursday, Jan. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Greek Taverna, 292 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. The topic for this event is “New Year’s Solutions to Get Business Booming,” presented by personal […]

SOPAC nominated for JerseyArts award

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Performing Arts Center had been nominated for Favorite Small Performing Arts Center in the 2017 JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards. SOMA Film Festival, co-produced by SOPAC, is nominated for Favorite Film Festival. Now in its ninth year, the annual awards program run by Discover Jersey Arts pays tribute to the […]

Newark homicide investigated

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a shooting in which four people were shot, one fatally. Kevin Barber, 16, of Newark sustained a fatal gunshot wound on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Three other males, ages 19, 16 and 15, were also shot. All […]

Get to the heart of health

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Join one of the nurse practitioners from The Heart Centers at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston to learn about living a heart-healthy life on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 2:30 p.m. at Winchester Gardens’ auditorium, 333 Elmwood Ave. in Maplewood. This event is sponsored by the Maplewood Health Department.

Road closures due to PSE&G work

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The next phase of the PSE&G underground cable project through West Orange commenced Jan. 11 on Prospect Avenue just north of Mt. Pleasant Avenue. This phase consists of the installation of an underground duct bank that will house the electric cable. The cable will be placed at a later date. The […]

Maplewood Recreation events

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation and Cultural Affairs has lots of new programs and classes for the new year. A self-defense and safety awareness program for ages 5 through 15 will meet Wednesdays through March 29 at The Woodland. The class for students ages 5 through 8 will meet from 5 to 5:40 p.m. and […]

Parenting Center offers groups

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Parenting Center, of Maplewood and South Orange, offers many groups, which are free of charge and open to all residents. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 7 to 8 p.m., join a selective mutism support group. This support group is for sharing information and experiences, support and resources. The goal of the […]

Maplewoodians, don’t forget to pay your property tax

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — First-quarter property taxes for 2017 are due Feb. 1. You may confirm that payment has been received or make a payment at any time by going to the township website at www.maplewoodnj.org. Go to the “online payments” menu and view whether or not your tax account is up to date. If you […]