Maplewood Green Day is back

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood will host its ninth Green Day fair to demonstrate simple ways that every person can make more planet-friendly, sustainable choices in their lives on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Memorial Park. The fair is a community celebration with live music, how-to demonstrations and eco-vendors, environmental organizations, […]

Maplewood artist to exhibit at Peg Williams Gallery

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Saturday, Oct. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m., visit the Peg Williams Gallery in Madison for the opening reception of “Shifting Horizons,” featuring new works by Maplewood abstract artist Aida Jones. Live music will be performed by acoustic musician Steve Jones. Refreshments will be served. This event is free to the […]

West Orange HS football team gets payback vs. Bloomfield

By Josh Baker Correspondent WEST ORANGE, NJ – On Thursday night, Sept. 28, the West Orange High School varsity football team defeated the Bloomfield HS Bengals, 34-18, despite receiving a vast number of penalties. Following last year’s 21-13 loss against Bloomfield, West Orange coach Jim Matsakis planned to utilize the running game more than the […]

County announces winners of annual county parks photography contest

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. presented awards to the eight winners in the annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest in adult and youth categories on Saturday, Sept. 23, during the annual Fall Family Festival at the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County […]

Diwali Fest in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In honor of South Asia’s cultural and artistic diversity, the township of Maplewood and three local volunteer organizations — SOMA Masala, SOMAsian and SOMA Cross-Cultural Works — will host the first Diwali Fest NJ at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood, on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. The […]

County unveils program to help residents in need pay their bills

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Division of Community Action is now administering two new programs to provide temporary utility assistance for eligible low- to moderate-income households. “When families experience unemployment or medical issues, it may become difficult to make ends meet. If you have an unpaid gas or electric bill or are being […]

Participate in the annual Newark Bike Tour

NEWARK, NJ — Bikes will roll free through the Brick City on Sunday, Oct. 8, taking riders through some of Newark’s great sights, like the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Branch Brook Park, Weequahic Park and the Ironbound. Organized by Newark nonprofit bike advocacy group Brick City Bike Collective, the 16-mile ride will include two […]