MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ —The 14th annual Artists Studio Tour expanded to a full weekend this year, spanning June 3 and 4. This community-supported event provides visitors a unique look at the vibrant and dynamic art scene in the two towns. With more than 70 emerging, mid-career and established artists — 20 percent of […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — According to the New Jersey Department of Health, Lyme disease is endemic in New Jersey, with more than 4,800 cases reported in 2015, which was the second highest number of cases reported in the United States. In 2015, Essex County reported 165 Lyme disease cases. Recent scientific studies indicate that 2017 may […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race will host Coffee House Discussions on Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St. in Maplewood. CHD is a quarterly informal gathering for SOMA residents to share openly their perspectives on pressing race-related issues and then to explore local solutions […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Maplewood Police Chief Robert Cimino announced June 7 that the Maplewood Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a homicide. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on June 7, Wesley Reason, 53, of Maplewood sustained fatal injuries when he […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Sixth Annual Columbia High School Switch Sticks was a huge success The event, held at Underhill Field, featured games in which the boys and girls played against each other and switched sticks. There were four great games. The Eighth-Grade Girls’ team won, 5-2. The Boys’ Freshman team won, 2-1. The Boys JV […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School Jr. Air Force ROTC celebrated several major successes at the annual Military Formal and Awards Ceremony, held June 1 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange. More than 200 cadets, family members and friends were on hand to recognize outstanding cadets and graduating seniors, and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Fifty-one West Orange High School juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society in a ceremony held on May 24. The requirements for induction as a junior in the National Honor Society includes a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 in both freshman and sophomore years. During the application process students must […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Sunday, June 11, the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh Essex will be hosting the 16th annual Exhibition of Irish Sports at Seton Hall Preparatory School’s Kelly Athletic Center in West Orange from noon to 7 p.m. The purpose of this not-for-profit event is to encourage and promulgate Irish culture, traditions […]
Photo of tennis team: Pictured are members of the MKA tennis team surrounding coach Val Azzoli who holds the prep B championship trophy. From left are Max Goldfarb, Joey Smuckler, Bhavik Desai, Michaels, Rohan Israni and Milian Seeve. UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ – Bennett Knowles, Nico Corbo, and Will Michels were key contributors on their respective […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Sunday, June 11, at 2:30 p.m., author David Baron will speak about his new book, “American Eclipse: A Nation’s Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World.” The program will be held at the Laboratory Complex at the Thomas Edison National Historical […]