Family returns to Maplewood to teach art of dance

Lee family on pointe in Maplewood this holiday season

Family returns to Maplewood to teach art of dance

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The week between Christmas and New Year’s is often pretty dull, despite being book-ended by two such extravaganzas. But Maplewood Recreation refuses to let you have a boring break, so will be hosting a three-day winter ballet workshop at the Burgdorff. From 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, through Thursday, Dec. […]

Mayor joins Hilltop Partners and hosts Job and Contractor Fair

IRVINGTON, NJ — Mayor Tony Vauss, who has used branding and social media to get his message out about the “New Irvington,” recently broadcast the Dec. 6 Job and Contractor Fair organized by his administration in partnership with IHOP owner Adenah Bayoh and her fellow Hilltop Partners developer, Matt Gross. “Today, we’re hosting our first-ever […]

1978 Maplewood Arts Center to feature student artwork

‘FRESH 9.0’ recognizes budding artistic talent

1978 Maplewood Arts Center to feature student artwork

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — “FRESH 9.0,” an exhibit now in its ninth year that features artwork by Advanced Placement studio art students from six area high schools, opened Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. The schools represented include: Columbia High School in Maplewood, Arts High School in Newark, West Essex Regional High School in […]

Holiday Party and Toy Giveaway is a huge success

Holiday Party and Toy Giveaway is a huge success

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Hundreds came to Calvary-Roseville United Methodist Church on Main Street in East Orange on Saturday, Dec. 17, to participate in the Joi’s Angels annual Holiday Party and Toy Giveaway, and despite the large number of attendees, Pastor Veronica Palmer said there was still room for more. “Joi’s Angels is a community […]

West Orange to celebrate Kwanzaa

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange African Heritage Organization will hold its 18th annual Kwanzaa celebration on Thursday, Dec. 29, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Washington Elementary School, 289 Main St. in West Orange. The event will include refreshments, music, African dancing, vendors and lots of fun. Admission is free and there is […]

H.A.N.D.S. bids a fond farewell as its director retires

H.A.N.D.S. bids a fond farewell as its director retires

ORANGE, NJ — The Housing and Neighborhood Development Services of New Jersey, based in Orange Township’s Valley section, held its 17th annual Community Leadership Awards banquet at the Appian Way restaurant on Landon Street on Wednesday, Dec. 7. But this year’s celebration of all things related to developing the Valley Arts District was bittersweet, since […]

‘FRESH 9.0’ comes to 1978

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — 1978 Maplewood Arts Center presents the 9th annual Advanced Placement Art Students Exhibit, “FRESH 9.0.” Join the 1978 family as we celebrate the talent and energy of our next generation of art stars. Advanced-placement studio art students demonstrate the skills and ideas developed, refined and applied throughout high school to produce visual […]