Celebrate Black History Month at 1978

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — This weekend at Gallery 1978 in Maplewood, enjoy discussions with featured artist Lula Mae Blocton and 2016 artist in residence Juan Antonio Picasso, a Cuban artist, to celebrate Black History Month. On Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m., meet and visit with Picasso, who will discuss his art, its influences and symbolism, […]

Seton Hall professor receives major social work award

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University’s Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work professor Richard Blake has received a major award from the National Association of Social Workers New Jersey Chapter. Blake was honored at the annual Social Work Gala on Oct. 27 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe, according to a recent […]

South Mountain Y launches annual support campaign

YMCA goes where no man has gone before with campaign

South Mountain Y launches annual support campaign

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — It is that time of year again: the South Mountain YMCA’s annual fundraiser! This year’s theme is space and the Y hopes to raise $165,000 by year’s end to support its many programs and events. The South Mountain YMCA is one of six Y branches that make up the Metro YMCA of […]

Disaster! at Durand-Hedden

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Head to Durand-Hedden House on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. for a talk with historian Alan Siegel. The discussion will center on his book “Disaster! Stories of Destruction and Death in 19th Century New Jersey.” Superstorm Sandy in 2012 was a disaster of epic proportions, by any measure. The deadliest storm […]

Therapist’s novel takes a look at under-the-radar abuse

Levine tackles tough topic in debut novel

Therapist’s novel takes a look at under-the-radar abuse

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The teenage years can be difficult enough without the added distress that comes when injurious adults prey upon children. Maplewood resident and therapist Laurie Levine explores the trauma that can result from one form of inappropriate relationship between an adult and teenager in her debut novel, “Now I Know It’s Not My […]

Maplewood Memorial Library holds month of events

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Memorial Library is set for an educational and memorable Black History Month with a month of events planned. The Main Library is located at 51 Baker St. and can be reached at 973-762-1622; the Hilton Branch is located at 1688 Springfield Ave. and can be reached at 973-762-1688. For more information, […]

SOMSD graduation rates fall behind state averages, report says

MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — According to recent information from the New Jersey Department of Education, while New Jersey’s overall graduation rates went up slightly, South Orange-Maplewood’s went down slightly. As reported by the DOE, Columbia High School’s adjusted cohort graduation rate has decreased in the last three years and hit a four-year low […]

Celebrate Edna Lewis, the first lady of southern cooking

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Memorial Library’s Hilton branch, 1688 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood, will host chef Jesse Jones on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 7 p.m. In this unique program, Jones will demonstrate how to make Edna Lewis’ famous “She-Crab” soup and “Herb Hoe” cakes. A tasting will follow the demonstration. This event is […]