Things heat up as community raises scholarship money
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The heat was on in the West Orange High School Cafeteria on Friday, Nov. 18, as the West Orange High School Principal’s Scholarship Fund hosted its MasterChef Competition, with all proceeds going toward scholarships for graduating seniors. The five-judge panel for the competition included WOHS culinary teacher Derrick Gagner, professional chef […]
Community Coalition on Race examines two towns’ racial diversity and factors that affect it
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A community forum to discuss the changing demographics of South Orange and Maplewood and the trends that affect these changes was presented by the South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race on Nov. 9 at the Maplewood Memorial Library. The report had been presented before both the Maplewood Township Committee and the South […]
APA-NJ recognizes Maplewood Memorial Park for ‘exemplary character, quality and planning’
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A favorite among local and regional visitors alike, Maplewood Memorial Park was designated as one of New Jersey’s Great Spaces by the NJ Chapter of the American Planning Association, in an award presentation that took place at the Maplewood Civic House on Oct. 15. Great Places in New Jersey, the flagship program […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Mental health providers, advocacy organizations and elected officials gathered to express continued support and increased awareness of topics related to mental illness and substance abuse services as the Essex County Mental Health Coalition held its 16th annual Legislative Breakfast at the Mayfair Farms in West Orange on Oct. 7. The event was sponsored […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The American Conference on Diversity presented area real estate firm Realogy with its Commercial Real Estate Industry Humanitarian Award at the organization’s annual fundraiser, held Oct. 4, at Mayfair Farms in West Orange, recognizing the organization for its outreach and inclusion efforts in the industry. Proceeds from this annual commercial real […]
Legislators attend event addressing mental health needs
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Mental health providers, advocacy organizations and elected officials gathered to express continued support and increased awareness of topics related to mental illness and substance abuse services as the Essex County Mental Health Coalition held its 16th annual Legislative Breakfast at the Mayfair Farms in West Orange on Oct. 7. The event […]
NUTLEY, NJ — After spending 30 years in the human resources field, longtime Nutley resident Estelle Roupas is turning her hand away from the keyboard and toward the paintbrush, although still with the goal of guiding others to reach their maximum potential. On Sunday, Oct. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m., Roupas will host an art […]
Manno brings his personal love of art to SOMSD students
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District’s new supervisor of fine arts, James Manno, was approved for his position at the Aug. 22 Board of Education meeting, along with three other administrators. Strong community relationships and an emphasis on the importance of the arts are two tenets Manno plans to bring to the table. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — With a deliberately ambiguous title, three local artists took unique approaches to exploring common experiences in the exhibit “Un-Common-Place,” which is on display through Sept. 30 at the Domareki Gallery in Columbia High School. The exhibit, curated by CHS art teacher Ellen Weisbord, features the work of Sybil Archibald and Russell Christian, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Dara Gronau, who years ago outran the competition on the Columbia High School track, is coming full circle to lead the administration of Maplewood Middle School as its newest principal; her appointment was approved during an Aug. 22 Board of Education meeting. Gronau earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and English from […]