Learn how to keep your child happy and safe

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Parenting Center and Elementary School PTAs will present “The Impact of Social Media on Growing Minds: What All Parents Need to Know” on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Tuscan Elementary School, 25 Harvard Ave. in Maplewood. Licensed psychotherapist Lauren Muriello, founder of Well Being Therapy Center, will provide tips […]

West Orange High School Poetry Out Loud winner crowned

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Sophomore Rachel Favetta was named the winner of the eighth annual Poetry Out Loud competition at West Orange High School. Freshman Shanelle Chambliss was named first runner-up. Favetta’s performances of “The Albatross,” by Kate Bass, and George Gascoigne’s “And If I Did, What Then?” resonated with judges and audience members alike. […]

‘Rhythm & Words’ in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There will be a free writing workshop, “Rhythm & Words: Maplewood,” aimed at teens in grades six through 12, though open to anyone, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. This student-driven program, facilitated by Ras Heru, will be held at Sutagao Restaurant, 149 Maplewood Ave. in Maplewood, and will […]

WOFD to hold CPR certification course

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Fire Department will hold a CPR certification course for West Orange residents, ages 16 and older, on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free class will be held at the West Orange Emergency Operations Center, 25 Mt. Pleasant Place; enter the building through the […]

Become a Maplewood police officer

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Police Department is seeking applicants to participate in the MPD entrance exam. The department is actively recruiting highly qualified candidates, including strong representation of minorities and women, to be Maplewood police officers. Meeting minimum qualifications, the applicant must be a United States citizen; must be between ages 18 and 35 […]

Jamall Angoy named Irvington District Support Professional of Year

IRVINGTON, NJ – Jamall Angoy, former Irvington High School head baseball coach and current IHS guidance counselor, has been named District Support Professional of the Year. Angoy, an IHS graduate, Class of 1999, was selected by the District’s Selection Committee. Angoy was the IHS head varsity baseball coach from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that, […]

Parenting Center to present ‘Divided in a Diverse Community’

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District Parenting Center will present “Divided in a Diverse Community: Why Intentional Integration Matters” featuring 2017 MacArthur Genius Award recipient Nikole Hannah-Jones on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:15 p.m. at South Orange Middle School, 70 N. Ridgewood Road in South Orange. Hannah-Jones is the author of the […]