MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Special Dance Company, Columbia High School’s resident dance company for 51 years, is giving young dancers in the South Orange–Maplewood community the chance to learn and dance with members of the company with the return of the Special Dance master class on Saturday, April 30. “There is so much young talent […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Now in its eighth year, the Maplewood Library Ideas Festival celebrates the talent and creativity of the SOMA community. This year’s festival will run from Monday, April 18, through Friday, April 29. All programs are free and open to the public. For a listing of events and details, go to www.maplewoodlibrary.org/ideas-festival. Events […]
NEWARK, NJ — On March 31, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners virtually held its Women’s History Month celebration via Zoom, recognizing the accomplishments of four outstanding Essex County women, while honoring the contributions of all women to society as a whole. “Whether we are reflecting on the life of the recently deceased Madeleine […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Small business owner, community volunteer and lifetime Democrat Deborah Engel filed Monday, April 4, to run for a seat on the Maplewood Township Committee. According to a press release from Engel, who has lived in Maplewood for 13 years, when she saw the need for a coworking space that also provided flexible, […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County is inviting area high school students to participate in the first-ever Essex County Teen Arts Festival devoted to the visual arts. The festival will be held completely online and is free to enter. The deadline to enter is Thursday, April 14. “I am proud of the skill and creativity […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The east branch of the Rahway River runs right through the heart of South Orange — literally and figuratively. Sadly, trash quickly builds up along the banks and in the river itself. But for 11 years, members of the community have gathered together on the first Sunday in May to remove […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange–Maplewood Adult School’s ever-popular Children’s Summer Program is back and will run from June 27 through July 22. The schedule is jam-packed with loads of fun activities — from cartooning to Camp Shakespeare, there’s something for everyone! There’s a wide variety of courses to choose from in […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race celebrated its 25th anniversary with a virtual ceremony on March 29, honoring the founders of the organization and the work that its volunteers and staff members have done since. According to Carol Barry-Austin, who sits on the CCR board of trustees and […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange has launched its Community Care & Justice social media presence on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. CC&J will use its social media presence to share news and information related to its mission of empowering community members in optimizing their own wellness and in turn protecting the community’s most vulnerable and […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall University esports Pirates won both Big East championships. League matches concluded with the Pirates claiming the spring 2022 title for League of Legends and Rocket League. With the wins, the Pirates have earned an automatic bid to the League of Legends National College Championship, scheduled to begin on […]