NJ Transit says it’s prepared for winter weather

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit is prepared to do battle with Old Man Winter this season, according to a press release. Snow-fighting supplies and equipment across the state are stocked and ready to be deployed as conditions warrant. NJ Transit is busy inspecting and winterizing its infrastructure, equipment and stations to be in the best […]

U.S. Congress authorizes Rahway River Flood Mitigation Project as national priority

U.S. Congress authorizes Rahway River Flood Mitigation Project as national priority

RAHWAY, NJ — The U.S. Congress approved the Federal Water Resources Act of 2016 on Saturday, Dec. 10, and sent it to President Barack Obama for signing, according to a release from the Mayors Council on Rahway River Watershed Flood Control The act includes the authorization of the Rahway River Flood Mitigation Project as a […]

NCJW/Essex panel implores community to fight to eradicate sex trafficking

NCJW/Essex panel implores community to fight to eradicate sex trafficking

LIVINGSTON, NJ — A special evening event, “#EndDemand: Fighting Sex Trafficking – Our Children at Risk,” was held in late November at Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston and featured a dynamic discussion with a distinguished panel of speakers. The panel helped to shine a light on the motivations of those who promote sex trafficking, what […]

Maplewood health officer honored by Freeholders

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders honored Maplewood health officer Robert Roe during its meeting at Maplewood Town Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 26, for being named “Essex County Volunteer of the Year,” according to a December press release. Roe had received his award from the state of New Jersey Governor’s Council […]

Pop ’n Shop returns to village for holiday season

Pop ’n Shop returns to village for holiday season

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — New Jersey’s finest shopping experience returns for the holidays with 40-plus vendors. Pop ’n Shop, a temporary retail outlet, features finely crafted jewelry, apparel, body products, accessories, art and other unique gift items made by many of this area’s finest local artisans and craftspeople. The store will be open from Thursday, […]

Get smart about antibiotic use

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — In this season of colder temperatures and winter colds, there is the common default to ask for antibiotics from health care providers to get us back on track to our healthier selves. However, this practice of overusing antibiotics as a society may be doing more harm than good. Antibiotic resistance is […]

Orange resident named curator of SOPAC gallery

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Performing Arts Center recently announced the appointment of Jeremy Moss of Orange as curator for the Herb & Milly Iris Gallery in the arts center. He will be overseeing the strategic direction of the gallery, as well as bringing new exhibits to the South Orange landmark that reflect […]

‘Thinking Money’ exhibit kicks off in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries selected to present the museum-quality traveling exhibition “Thinking Money: a Financial Expedition.” Maplewood is the only New Jersey location where the 1,000-square-foot exhibit will be seen. It will be on view at the Main Library at 51 Baker St. from Dec. 17 through Jan. […]

Maplewood Woman’s Club hits centennial

Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years of service, fellowship; looks forward to 100 more years

Maplewood Woman’s Club hits centennial

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In today’s age of short-lived Snapchats and disposable everything, not much lasts for a century. Startups fold, restaurants close and leaders fall from the public eye. Fame is 15 minutes long, with luck. The Woman’s Club of Maplewood, however, is another story. On Friday, Dec. 2, it celebrated 100 years of steadfast […]