Manta Rays to host dive-a-thon to support St. Hubert’s

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Manta Rays diving team with be holding a dive-a-thon at the Maplewood pool on Saturday, July 9, to help raise money for St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center. Divers will dive from 9 to 10 a.m.; raffles, games and adoption will run from 10 a.m. to noon. Dogs and cats will […]

Get pumped for Maplewoodstock 2016

Headliners NRBQ, Railroad Earth get ready for local show

Get pumped for Maplewoodstock 2016

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewoodstock, Maplewood’s annual free music festival, will return to Memorial Park for its 13th year July 9 and 10, once again bringing together renowned cult-favorite performers and undiscovered local talent for the community to enjoy. This year’s event will be headlined by NRBQ and Railroad Earth, two bands that have developed fiercely […]

Maplewood man killed in Union, police investigate homicide

UNION, NJ — The homicide of a Maplewood man in Union Township is under investigation, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced July 5 in a press release. The victim has been identified as Matthew Murrell, 25, of Maplewood. Police responded to a home on the 800 block of Salem Road in Union shortly […]

Attend a free dance performance at The Woodland

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Dancing at The Woodland featuring members of the NYC based Lydia Johnson Dance Company will offer a free performance to the public on Sunday, July 17, at 7 p.m. The Woodland is located at 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. Performing on the open floor of The Woodland’s great hall, dancers will present […]

National Night Out returns to Maplewood’s DeHart Park

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Police Department will be hosting its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 2,  at DeHart Park from 6 to 9 p.m. If there are any residents or business owners who would like to take part in the event or make a contribution to the evening, they are encouraged […]

Maplewood fireworks to go up tonight

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — After being rained out last night on Monday, July 4, Maplewood Township will host its fireworks tonight, Monday, July 5, at 9 p.m. in Memorial Park to celebrate American independence. No wristbands need be purchased for this event, but there will also be no refunds for those who purchased wristbands in anticipation […]

Board to discuss HIB, perhaps in baseball program

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, in the Superintendent’s Office at 525 Academy St. in Maplewood and will immediately move to go into executive session to discuss HIB, personnel and legal issues. No action will be taken.

Monday farmers market offers healthful variety in town

Monday farmers market offers healthful variety in town

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Farmers Market is in full swing once again, offering the freshest fruits, vegetables, cheeses and more for its 22nd year. Patrons who stop by the Indiana Street Municipal Lot every Monday, from 2 to 7 p.m., throughout the summer and fall will have the chance to check out six vendors […]

Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel graduates and celebrates 2016 confirmands

Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel graduates and celebrates 2016 confirmands

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Nineteen students representing this year’s confirmation class at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel led the Friday night service and shared what the Ten Commandments mean to them at a Shabbat service marking their confirmation on June 10. The students incorporated readings, music, prayers and teachings into the confirmation service, which, following the tradition […]