County residents and dogs win prizes in annual costume contest

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. welcomed dog owners and their pets to the county’s annual “Strut Your Mutt” canine costume parades and contests at the Brookdale Dog Park Bloomfield/Montclair and the South Mountain Dog Park in Maplewood/Millburn on Saturday, Oct. 21. At the Brookdale Dog Park contest, Dominique and Dana […]

‘From Flowers to Fragrances’ with the MGC

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Get an insider’s look at the perfume industry on Monday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St., when the Maplewood Garden Club presents “From Flowers to Fragrance.” Speaker Bruno Leyssene was born into the fragrance business and has worked in the United States for almost 20 years […]

JLOSH restocks the Orange School District nurses’ pantries

ORANGE, NJ — In collaboration with 28 Days Project and local dentists, Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills restocked the nurses’ pantries in the Orange School District with non-medical wellness essentials. According to JLOSH, many children in the area attend school lacking adequate clothing and other basic needs. The lack of access to […]

SO Elks support music at MMS

SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange Elks presented a $1,000 check to Maplewood Middle School for ITS band and orchestra. The money was raised during First Fridays — live music at the lodge on the first Friday of each month. From left are Tarquin Learned, MMS HSA President Deborah Holt, Joe Donohue, […]

Olive guesses ‘this pumpkin’s weight’

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Public Library’s “Guess This Pumpkin’s Weight” contest was won by Olive Witte, 8. She estimated 20 pounds — exactly right! — by comparing the pumpkin’s size to her baby sister’s size and weight. Her dad, Thomas, came along to help deliver the pumpkin to its new home.

Water valve replacements in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — New Jersey American Water will be replacing water main valves at the intersection of Elmwood and Boyden avenues. Work will commence Thursday, Nov. 2, at approximately 7 a.m. and will be finished by 7 p.m. In the event the work is not finished, work may continue on Friday, Nov. 3, starting at […]

OLS to celebrate Mass of Remembrance

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, 217 Prospect St. in South Orange, will be celebrating its Mass of Remembrance in memory of departed family members, friends and parishioners on Saturday, Nov. 4, at noon. Join the congregation as it comes together in prayer and fellowship. All are welcome. A Book of […]

Learn how to certify your small business

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Essex County is hosting a workshop on “Understanding the Certification Process” on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. This free event will also include a breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Workshop topics include the New Jersey process to become certified as a […]

Members, clergy makes music, memories at TSTI

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — One Friday evening a month from September through June, the sanctuary at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange resonates with the sounds of live musical accompaniment featuring the TSTI Band, a group of talented synagogue members who play instruments, sing and bring their spirit to the community as they usher in […]