MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Part of a nationwide movement of kindness, keep your eyes peeled for happy rocks throughout Maplewood. Painted and decorated rocks are being left for residents to find and either keep or re-hide, just to bring some happiness to their day. The idea has been spreading across the country, and Maplewood Recreation Director […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Parenting Center of Maplewood and South Orange has created a new support group for parents whose children live with food allergies. It will meet Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Board of Education building, 525 Academy St. in Maplewood. For more information, contact Liza Smith at [email protected].
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Each July for the last 42 years, soccer teams from all over the world convene in Sweden for The Gothia Cup, considered by many in the sports world to be the Youth World Cup. This year, the tournament hosted approximately 1,700 teams (ages 11-17) from 80 nations. The goal of each team […]
IRVINGTON, NJ – The Irvington Golden Knights Pop Warner football program experienced an excellent weekend that saw every level record a victory. Flag (ages 5-6) prevailed versus the Central Ward Blue Devils, 12-6, to start the weekend off on a high note. The Tiny Mites (ages 6-7), nicknamed “The Money Team,” remained undefeated with a […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the annual “Week of Respect” began Oct. 2 in the West Orange School District, Kelly Elementary School kicked off its week with a special “Omega Man” assembly featuring feats of strength and serious anti-bullying messages meant to teach students about becoming a true H.E.R.O. — Helping Everyone Respect Others. Principal […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School has 12 beautiful new benches — seven made of mahogany — for students to use for outdoor seating as a result of an Eagle Scout project by CHS senior Robert Bryant. Bryant saw a need for the additional outdoor seating and approached the school’s Home and School Association board […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Nia Fellowship Baptist Church will host a free community health fair on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 174 S. Valley Road in West Orange. The following free screenings will be available: cholesterol, glucose testing, podiatry screening, children’s dental, blood pressure, vision testing, chiropractic testing, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — When Ramesh Nuthi was looking for a permanent location for his manufacturing business in 2015, he turned to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for support. With a little more than $645,000 in EDA direct loan funds in hand, Nuthi was able to establish Flame Cut Steel’s new home in an 18,291-square-foot […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Lions Club sponsors its 17th annual Maplewood in Motion 5K and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. beginning on Maplewood Avenue in front of Freeman’s Fish Market. Bring your family and friends to run, jog and even walk through the beautiful, tree-lined certified 5K course throughout […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Several West Orange synagogues and Jewish community organizations led the Jewish community in a jubilant celebration of Sukkot, “Dancing for Joy,” on Sunday, Oct. 8. Photos Courtesy of Jerry Siskind