SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The “Inspired Minds: Young Artist Exhibition” is a visual arts program designed to nurture and enrich the next generation by celebrating young artists in the region. This annual program provides a comprehensive, professional gallery experience to art students from submission, selection, exhibition and possible sale of their artwork. This year, “Inspired […]
TRENTON, NJ — On June 8, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved Community Energy Plan Grants for 46 municipalities throughout New Jersey, totaling $820,000. In late 2021, the board redesigned the program to incorporate a greater emphasis on equity and overburdened municipalities. The redesigned program also simplified the grant application process and reduced […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Small business owner, mom of three, community volunteer and lifetime Democrat Deborah Engel won a decisive victory Tuesday, June 7, for the Democratic nomination for the Maplewood Township Committee. This primary victory means that Engel will appear on the ballot in the general election this fall. No Republicans or independents have filed […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Durand-Hedden House & Garden Association and the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race will once again co-host “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom” at Durand-Hedden House and the surrounding Grasmere Park, 523 Ridgewood Road in Maplewood, on Sunday, June 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. Activities will take place primarily outdoors and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 2022 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series brings a diverse group of musicians and entertainers to perform at locations throughout the historic Essex County Park System and provides residents with an evening leisure activity. This year’s series features three concert and fireworks spectaculars, five concerts in Brookdale Park, 12 concerts […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Seven months after the South Orange–Maplewood Board of Education passed a resolution that placed a moratorium on most suspensions and school removals, Superintendent Ronald Taylor said in an update at the board’s May 16 meeting that the pause reduced the risk of suspensions across races, even though there are […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The New York Press Club announced this spring that WSOU 89.5 FM is a winner in the category of “Political Coverage NYC Metro – Radio” for its 2021 election night coverage. This is the first time WSOU was recognized with this prestigious award. Five College of Communication and the Arts students […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — After 22 years of pastoring the congregation of South Orange–Vailsburg United Methodist Church in South Orange, the Rev. Molege Desir is retiring. He will preach his final sermon on Sunday, June 12, at 10 am. The Rev. Ralph Terrell, who received his M.Div. in 2004 from the Theological School at Drew […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — JESPY House nominated client Ari G. for the N.J. Association of Persons in Supported Employment’s Supported Employee of the Year Award. The organization presented the awards virtually during an event in March. In March 2020, Ari accepted a position at Five Guys in Madison. He initially worked 20 hours per week, […]
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Department of Transportation officials announced on May 31 the allotment of $19.6 million for 31 grants under the Safe Routes to School Program. This represents the largest amount ever awarded for the program. “The Safe Routes to School program is a great example of how NJDOT, working with the state’s […]