Indiana University freshman soccer standout Mason Toye signs adidas deal with MLS

Editor’s note: The following article was released by Indiana University. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Indiana University freshman forward Mason Toye, a South Orange native, has signed a Generation adidas deal with Major League Soccer, foregoing his final three seasons of eligibility with the Hoosiers. Generation adidas is a joint program between MLS and adidas which […]

‘Razorhurst’ comes to the Luna stage this February

WEST ORANGE, NJ — “Razorhurst,” a new musical commissioned by Luna Stage, will open Feb. 1 as the second show in Luna’s 25th anniversary season. Directed by Artistic Director Cheryl Katz with book and lyrics by Kate Mulley and music by Andy Peterson, “Razorhurst” tells the tale of Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine, two violent […]

JLOSH extends deadline community grants applications

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — In October, the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills invited local nonprofit organizations to apply for a community grant for 2017-2018. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, Jan. 26. JLOSH is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000; grant recipients will be announced in the spring. The […]

Burns Night returns to the Maplewood Club

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Enjoy an evening of Scottish dancing, music and food at the second Maplewood Burns Night on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Maplewood Club, 489 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood. Dress is black tie — and plaid of any kind is encouraged. This event is open to all and proceeds […]

County dedicates replica of historic Indian Trails Plaque

NEWARK, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. unveiled a replica of a historic Indian Trails Plaque next to the Essex County Courthouse in Newark on Thursday, Dec. 28. The plaque shows old Indian trails through the city of Newark and how they relate to current major thoroughfares. It was originally dedicated in 1951, […]

YMCA of Montclair Dolphins swim team members enjoy splashing success at meets

MONTCLAIR, NJ – Members of the YMCA of Montclair Dolphins swim team turned in outstanding performances in two major meets that were held just before the Christmas break.   At the Eastern Express Holiday Classic XXXI, held at Rutgers University on Dec. 16-18, 32 of the team’s fastest swimmers qualified for a meet that has […]

‘Giving Teens a Voice’ in SOMA

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is teaming with the South Orange and Maplewood public libraries for a special session, “Giving Teens a Voice,” at the South Orange Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All teens, adults and community members are invited to attend. After […]