‘Cut Loose’ and let your hair down at the Pierro Gallery

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — A new group of artists will be on display for the next month at South Orange’s Pierro Gallery. The exhibit, titled “Cut Loose,” features work by artists from South Orange and Maplewood in addition to others from Brooklyn and the New York City area. According to the gallery’s description, the exhibition […]

Diwali Fest in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In honor of South Asia’s cultural and artistic diversity, the township of Maplewood and three local volunteer organizations — SOMA Masala, SOMAsian and SOMA Cross-Cultural Works — will host the first Diwali Fest NJ at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood, on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. The […]

Village greets newcomers, shows what makes SO great

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Village held Newcomers Day at the South Orange Public Library on Sunday, Sept. 24. This annual event celebrates all that South Orange offers its residents, whether they’re recent arrivals or have been in the community for decades, and provides both information and fun to the newest villagers. Photos by […]

Amos to perform ‘Halley’s Comet’ in SOMA

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Acclaimed actor John Amos is bringing his talents to the stage in Maplewood to support the Black Parents Workshop and the MapSO Freedom School, two partner organizations that advocate for the academic success of Black students in South Orange and Maplewood. Amos is performing his one-man play “Halley’s Comet” on Saturday, […]

Enjoy the International Celebration at SHU

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University’s 2017 International Celebration is here! This is a special time of year when the Seton Hall community highlights the multiculturalism of its campus. The events that are part of this celebration span across various academic departments, student organizations and individuals. Events are free, open to the public and […]

Eismann takes to the oceans to ‘swim for Shakespeare’

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In her quest to fully experience the world of Shakespeare and ensure others can as well, Maplewood actress Sarah Eismann, who founded the all-female Manhattan Shakespeare Project, is “Swimming for Shakespeare.” She is taking to the water in a swimming challenge to raise awareness for companies that use Shakespeare to better their […]

Flu vaccine clinic in South Orange

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Department of Health will offer seasonal influenza vaccinations for adults 18 years old and older on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the village offices, 76 South Orange Ave., Suite 302, Conference Room 1. The clinic will not be accepting Medicare Part B cards; everyone […]

Donate items to those in need in Puerto Rico

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Police Department’s PBA is collecting non-perishable items like clothing, water, baby food, diapers, batteries, flashlights, first aid kits and more to send Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico. There is a collection box in the lobby of Maplewood Town Hall, 574 Valley St., and another at the Police/Court Building at […]

‘Without a Net: the Digital Divide in America’

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Sunday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Columbia High School, attend a screening of a new documentary presented by Verizon called “Without a Net: the Digital Divide in America.” The film explores how the “digital divide” in education is impacting millions of students across America. Immediately following the […]