MAPLEWOOD — Maplewoodstock, the annual music and art festival in Memorial Park, was held last weekend before a large and energetic crowd that dealt with oppressive heat, heavy rain and thunder but still seemed to have a good time. “Everything went terrifically well,” said Tarquin Learned, a long-time member of the committee that runs the […]
WEST ORANGE — Nia Fellowship Baptist Church will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the acquisition of their church building during the 10 a.m. worship experience on July 21. Nia Fellowship is the only African American Baptist Church in West Orange and is led by Pastor Alphonsus Platt. It was founded on Feb. 3, 2002. […]
It was a festive Independence Day Celebration at Rooney Circle. There were 13 food trucks, live music, a DJ, and a kid’s zone with inflatables and a bubble machine. Carnaby Street Band entertained the crowd with classic rock hits like “Runaway,” “Time of the Season,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” and “It’s So Easy.” Later in the day […]
The winners of the Fourth of July Run Through Maplewood were both township residents. Noah Kaufman, top left, finished first overall with a time of 17:35.06. Izzy Gladstone, upper right, was the first female finisher, completing the course in 18:44.42. She was sixth overall. Constantin Schreiber, of Union, was the second male at 17:58.68 and […]
Bloomfield celebrated Independence Day at Foley Field on Thursday, July 4, and it was scorchingly hot, one in a string of blisters the past week. Gates opened at 5:30 p.m. when the crowd was predominantly young people until evening when older residents showed. Opening ceremonies, at 7:30 p.m., were by Mayor Ted Gamble who thanked […]
ORANGE — A gospel festival was held on Saturday, June 29, in Monte Irvin Park. The event featured the Bethel Baptist Church Choir, pictured at upper right; Dawn Bowles, above left; and Charles Barner, above center. Also singing were the Cross and Crown Christian Church Choir and the St. Mathew AME Church Choir. The event […]
The Durand-Hedden House & Garden Association and The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race recently celebrated Juneteenth at Grasmere Park. Activities included historical reenactors, learning about the history of enslaved people in New Jersey, musical performances, and African dancing. Children enjoyed face painting, crafts, storytelling, Nubian quilters, and an art exhibit featuring local Black artists. […]
MAPLEWOOD — The South Mountain YMCA celebrated 25 years of the iconic Duck Race on Memorial Day, raising a net total of $31,784 for local children and families through duck sponsorships, ticket and T-shirt sales, prize and individual donations. The event began with participants in duck-themed attire marching in the town’s Memorial Day Parade before […]