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 […]

Enjoy a night at the movies at the SOPL

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m., join Friends of the South Orange Public Library in the library meeting room, 65 Scotland Road in South Orange, to view “La Notte,” the next installment in their foreign film program. Gerard Amsellem, educator and filmmaker, will introduce the film describing its history and […]

Theater Project showcases new plays

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In line with its mission of providing writers the opportunity to present new work, in February the Theater Project is showcasing playwrights from near and far in two annual short play festivals: “Think Fast” is a competition for writers new to The Theater Project and “Kaleidoscope Kabaret” is a showcase for members […]

Talk to the Township Committee

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Throughout 2017, Maplewood Township will hold several Talk to the Township Committee events in which residents can meet with committee members in a more relaxed atmosphere than a meeting to discuss township issues and receive information. All meetings are held in Maplewood on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to noon. Talk to the […]

Ace your next job interview with SHU’s help

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University will host the Get Hired Boot Camp, which will arm participants with the tools needed to translate their value into employer needs ­­— the critical component of increasing the likelihood of being hired. Bob Franco, a recognized thought leader with expertise in organizational change and strategy and recruiting […]

Friends of the SOPL book donation day

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Sunday, Feb. 12, Friends of the South Orange Public Library will hold a book donation day between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Feel free to drop off your gently used books; the donation will be processed by volunteers. The books collected will be used in several ways to help fund programs […]

TSTI’s (RE)Connection Group kicks off winter fun at potluck

MILLBURN, NJ — Forty-two members of the (RE)Connection group at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel gathered recently for a playoff football potluck at the home of synagogue members Andrea and David Baum in Short Hills. Among those who enjoyed a Sunday afternoon of socializing over food, drink and football were, from left, Debbie Taffet of Short Hills, […]

Victims identified in Maplewood triple homicide

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Maplewood Police Chief Robert Cimino announced Jan. 30 that Maplewood Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating an incident in which three people were found dead in a Maplewood apartment on Sunday, Jan. 28. The victims have […]