NEWARK, NJ — The Rachel Coalition, a partnership of nine Northern New Jersey organizations, working together to provide services and support programs for victims of domestic violence in Essex and Morris counties, is seeking volunteers for its Court Advocate Program. This 40-hour hands-on training program educates participants to assist domestic violence victims with emotional and […]
EWING, NJ — Sustainable Jersey announced on Sept. 22 that seven municipalities were selected for the Sustainable Jersey Solar Challenge program; they are Galloway, Highland Park, Hoboken, Hopewell, Maplewood, Verona and Woodbridge. Woodbridge and Highland Park also served as early pilots to fine-tune the program. These municipalities will promote the adoption of solar energy at […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The two candidates running for the sole open seat on the Maplewood Township Committee participated in a candidates’ forum at DeHart Community Center last night, Sept. 22. The forum was hosted by the Hilton Neighborhood Association and moderated by Carol Buchanan. Running for the TC are Democrat Frank McGehee and Republican Michael […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — After two decades of gradually transforming its backyard into a vibrant outdoor learning center, Seth Boyden Elementary School in Maplewood inaugurated the final and most highly anticipated phase of the project: an open-air classroom bordered by an art nook, a performance area and a large habitat garden — a space that the […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Susan Scherreik, founding director of the Stillman School of Business’ Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, has been named a 2016 Top 25 Leading Woman Entrepreneur/Intrapreneur of New Jersey by Leading Women Entrepreneurs. The group annually acknowledges businesswomen who have demonstrated stellar performance and achievement in business and economic innovation, community involvement and […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — KST Productions had its launch reception on Sept. 17 at Inkosi Restaurant in South Orange. Founded by three women, KST Productions’ first project will be “H.U.S.H….nomore.” H.U.S.H. stand for healing unwanted scars with hope. If you are interested in becoming a cast member, send a 30-second video to castcall@hushnomore.net. All stories […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Sept. 21 at approximately 12:10 p.m., Maplewood police responded to the 7-Eleven on Valley Street on a report of a pedestrian being struck by a car, according to a release from police. Upon the officers’ arrival, they discovered that a 15-year-old female had been struck in front of the store. A […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — With a deliberately ambiguous title, three local artists took unique approaches to exploring common experiences in the exhibit “Un-Common-Place,” which is on display through Sept. 30 at the Domareki Gallery in Columbia High School. The exhibit, curated by CHS art teacher Ellen Weisbord, features the work of Sybil Archibald and Russell Christian, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School Class of 1956 is holding its 60th reunion on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 12:30 p.m. at the Grand Summit Hotel in Summit. For information or to register, call the CHS 60th Reunion Committee at 717-464-6609.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Village Alliance will host the fifth annual Maplewood Art Walk & Music Fest on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Maplewood Village. This is a rain-or-shine event. In addition to live music by local bands, the event will feature more than 40 local fine artists displaying […]