MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood is hosting its eighth Green Day fair to demonstrate simple ways that every person can make more planet-friendly, sustainable choices in their everyday lives. With an expected turnout of more than 5,000 attendees, the fair is a community celebration with live music, how-to demonstrations, and more than 70 eco-vendors, environmental organizations, […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Team TRIumph, a USAT-certified women’s triathlon club, is looking for new members. The group is a diverse community of women with all fitness levels, with the singular goal of motivating each other to complete a triathlon. Through supportive and fun group training sessions, the group empowers women to take charge of their […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Sunday, June 5, was a historic day for Maplewood’s Boy Scout Troop 5, with 10 young men earning the coveted title of Eagle Scout, the highest Scouting rank. Matthew Girardi, Joshua Heacock, Donald Jones, Jack Kelly, John Meusel, Russell Popa, Tyler Rivera, Tajeer Robinson, Adam Yawdoszyn and Campbell Zachara were awarded the […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School’s Comicology Club will present the first-ever Cougar Con on Saturday, June 11. Cougar Con will take place in the Columbia High School Cafeteria from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will celebrate the worlds of comics, anime, manga, sci-fi, fantasy, movies and cosplay. In addition, there will be demonstrations […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Waste management recently announced changes to residents’ bulk item collection. In an effort to simplify the process and provide an improved experience, waste management will be making the following changes: One bulk item per week will be collected, replacing the one time per month collection; Bulk collection will occur on your regular […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The seventh annual Rock to Defeat ALS concern will be Saturday, June 11, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the South Orange Elks Lodge, 220 Prospect St. in South Orange; it will be hosted by “SO/MA’s Legacy,” a Walk to Defeat ALS team. Two great bands, 3rd Gear and Howlin’ Poets […]
MILLBURN, NJ — As one of the nation’s leading regional theaters and producing partners for Broadway, Paper Mill Playhouse has a well-earned reputation for launching both performers and shows for the Great White Way, according to a recent press release. Since their inception in 1996, the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There are a lot of things a 13-year-old girl could request for a birthday present, but for Maplewood Middle School seventh-graders Anna Paul and Liv Knutsen, there was only one thing they wanted: donation money to help construct a well that would provide clean drinking water for those in need as part […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival will be held Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10, from noon until 10 p.m. each day. This free, live music and art event will be held at Memorial Park in Maplewood. Now in its 13th year, Maplewoodstock has grown from a lazy afternoon jam in […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Civic Association’s July 4 Committee recently announced that the South Orange Rescue Squad is confirmed as host and beneficiary of the dunk-tank fundraiser. With help from residents, some good sports will get a good dunking. The rescue squad will be on standby during the July 4 celebration. The dunk tank […]