ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Heading into summer vacation, many parents and guardians become concerned with how their children will fill their time. Unstructured time can be dangerous, especially for teenagers who may have access to drugs or alcohol. Luckily, Essex County parents and guardians can count on ADAPT to help them steer their children in […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Gallery 1978 at Maplewood Arts Center will have its annual members exhibit, “Friends of 1978,” featuring visual self-expressions that are personal to each artist. This year, the exhibit will open this Saturday, July 8, with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m., and run until Sunday, July 30, with a closing reception […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Parking Authority launched a Valet Parking Pilot Program, run by AEValet, on June 16. This pilot program will last for six months. Drop off will be in the Firehouse Lot off of First Street near the Zip Cars and Scooter Shelter. Vehicles will be parked in the Third […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The SOMA – Two Towns For All Ages initiative hosts several events for community seniors, presented by a number of community organizations. Events are free unless otherwise noted; registration may be required. On Mondays, from 10 to 11:45 a.m., attend Project Healthy Bones at the Baird, 5 Mead St. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In response to AMTRAK repairs being performed at New York Penn Station by NJ Transit from July 10 through Sept. 1, a temporary Maplewood Jitney schedule will be implemented and will run during that time. The temporary jitney schedule reflective of NJ Transit’s changes can be found on the township website at […]
NEWARK, NJ — In response to direct requests from customers, NJ Transit will offer additional busing from its highest ridership stations along the Morris & Essex Lines while trains are diverted to Hoboken this summer due to Amtrak’s repair work. “The feedback from our customers is vital and is something I am personally committed to,” […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Farmers Market on Monday, July 10, will feature a van from Atlantic Health Systems for blood pressure and blood sugar testing along with information on heart health. The Maplewood Farmers Market takes place Mondays, from 2 to 7 p.m., at 1848-1852 Springfield Ave., between Yale and Oberlin streets. Ample parking […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Film Festival, in partnership with the South Orange and Maplewood public libraries, is offering a free screening of its successful “Kids Program” this July. The inaugural “Kids Program” screened to a soldout Maplewood Theater in March at this years’ festival. The program had all original content from local […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County is sponsoring a fundraising poetry workshop on Saturday, July 15, at 2 p.m. Society member Sylvia Kramer, distinguished author, poet and lecturer, will gently and amusingly bring out the poet in all attendees. Whether you love writing, or if you’ve never written a line and […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Friends of Maplewood Library is holding a one-day bag-of-books sale on Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale takes place in Memorial Hall at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St. in Maplewood. A bag, supplied by Friends, can be filled with a mix of hardbacks or paperbacks. Books […]