MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Grammy-winning gospel music producer and singer Rev. Milton Biggham brought the house down with his fundraising educational concert for Seth Boyden on March 26. More than 400 people attended “The Story of Gospel: A Unique American Art Form.” The legendary Biggham gathered a host of veteran gospel musicians for the event, including […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Valerie Fund, a nonprofit that provides support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders, is proud to announce that Harriet Greenholtz will serve another term on the organization’s board of trustees. “Harriet is a passionate champion of the Valerie Fund mission since its origin and her […]
EWING, NJ — The presentations and on-site judging of Sustainable Jersey’s first ever civic tech competition, Coding for Community, took place March 31 at The College of New Jersey. Competing teams working with 10 municipalities presented their civic tech solutions to an audience and judges for prizes. Encore Dev Labs, partnering with Maplewood, won first […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Local residents got up close and personal March 30 with Tenafly Councilman Mark Zinna and small business owner Lisa McCormick, two Democrats who are hoping to win their party’s nomination for governor of New Jersey. Zinna and McCormick addressed a crowd of approximately 60 people at Above Restaurant and Bar in […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Prospect Presbyterian Church, 646 Prospect St. in Maplewood, has several events planned for Holy Week, 2017. Sunday, April 9, is Palm Sunday and it starts with an intergenerational Sensational Sunday class at 9:15 a.m. in which participants will “walk” through the last week of Jesus’ life shared through creative storytelling. Palm Sunday […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood residents can now interact with the Department of Public Works on the social media outlets Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Department of Public Works is looking to increase engagement with residents in the interest of better serving the community, and providing an inside peak into how it serves Maplewood. On Facebook, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In recent years government officials, community leaders and police executives have engaged in a national discussion involving policing, bias and the critical need to enhance police-community relations by enhancing public trust and legitimacy for law enforcement agencies. Within New Jersey the goal to improve police-community relations has been advanced by the N.J. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Library foundation, library staff and other supporters have worked several years on ideas for a substantial renovation of the main library branch, 51 Baker St. A community workshop is scheduled for tonight, Monday, April 3, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. to hear ideas from the architectural firm and contribute community […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A day before heading to this establishment, I was speaking with my friend, Paul, and I mentioned I would be reviewing St. James’s Gate. Paul was born in Ireland and he frequents the pub. He said it is just like the pubs in Ireland and the best one in the area. I […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission offers information about your house with tips on its history and care on Saturday, April 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Members of the HPC will be at the Local History Center located in the Maplewood Hilton Library, 1688 Springfield Ave., to answer your questions. Maplewood residents […]