Seton Hall professor honored for American Catholic Studies

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Thomas Rzeznik, associate professor and chairman of the Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University, received national recognition — including top honors for scholarly excellence — from the Catholic Press Association for American Catholic Studies, the journal he co-edits with Rodger Van Allen of […]

August magic at the Maplewood Pool

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The days are getting warmer and refreshment is offered right in Maplewood at the community pool. If you are not a member, it’s not too late to join in the prime of the season. “August Only” memberships are available at www.maplewood.recdesk.com for reduced rates. August events include storytime with crafts at the […]

Lead test results show large variances

SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District had announced June 12 the results of testing for lead in school buildings’ water, which showed that nine sources out of 223 had a higher lead action level than that established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in drinking water, news that upset parents […]

Sharing summer fun with the Adult School

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Trustees from the South Orange-Maplewood Adult School board looked in on the class building fairy houses during this year’s Children’s Summer Program at South Orange Middle School. From left, Emily Zacharias, Amy Dahn and Nonie Murphy inspect the skills of two young builders, who were among the 770 students and 78 […]

NJ Transit to expand bus service to additional M&E stations

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit will enhance alternate travel options for Morris and Essex rail lines customers with the addition of a.m. peak-period express bus service from two new stations along the M&E as part of the summer service changes due to ongoing Amtrak track work at Penn Station New York. Beginning Thursday, Aug. 3, […]

SO cafe to screen film on race and crime

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Addressing the sensitive but significant topics of how race and class contribute to the American criminal justice system may be difficult, but it is exactly what filmmakers Hafiz Farid and Shelley Grodner Seidenstein intend to do when the screen “The Presumption of Guilt: Race, Class, and Crime in America” at Inkosi […]

Seton Hall nursing professor presents research in DC

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Gerontology experts, including Seton Hall University College of Nursing associate professor Judith Lucas, gathered in Washington, D.C., on July 11 to address challenges of care delivery at end of life, financing and spending, quality of care and patient preferences, and hospice and palliative care during “Health Affairs Briefing: Advanced Illness and […]

Transgender flag raising in South Orange

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — In response to President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that transgender individuals will no longer be allowed to serve in the U.S. Military in any capacity, South Orange will be hosting a transgender flag raising downtown to show that “everybody belongs here.” The flag raising will take place Thursday, Aug. 3, at […]

DeHart Park now boasts Expression Swing

DeHart Park now boasts Expression Swing

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation recently installed a new Expression Swing in the playground at DeHart Park. The Expression Swing is the only patented playground swing designed to promote intergenerational play in which an adult and child can interact face-to-face and eye-to-eye while enjoying the ride. Research shows that when a parent and a child’s […]