MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Chamber of Commerce introduced its executive board for the 2018-2019 year June 27, adding three new members to its ranks. Joining the board of the Chamber of Commerce is Catherine Wilson, president and CEO of United Way of Essex and West Hudson; Christine Coster, a State Farm agent and owner […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents who frequent Mayapple Hill Park have expressed frustration regarding the condition of Cedar Lane, an entrance and exit to the section of the South Mountain Recreation Complex that leads to Pleasant Valley Way. The long, tree-lined road is filled with potholes and gravel, leaving parkgoers concerned about safety as well […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange North Ward Councilwoman Tency Eason is inviting everyone in the city to come out to her home church, St. Matthew AME Church on Oakwood Avenue, on Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the annual fish fry fundraiser. “We’re inviting people to come and fellowship with us at […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Department of Recreation presented an Independence Day celebration at Foley Field on Wednesday, July 4. The sky was overcast the entire day and rain seemed imminent, but did not fall. A good crowd, on blankets and beach chairs, were spread over the field or filing up to the food stands behind […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange City Council President and East Ward Councilman Kerry Coley and at large Councilman Chris Jackson, the newly-elected council vice president, agree that dealing with the challenges presented by Mayor Dwayne Warren’s 2018 budget proposal will be their top priority, now that the governing body’s new leadership has been settled. “The department-focused […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Two Towns for All Ages has extended the Gogo Grandparent pilot car service program through July, giving a new option to senior citizens in South Orange and Maplewood looking for a ride. The program helps seniors who don’t use smartphones to access Uber or Lyft, ridesharing services that […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood’s Springfield Avenue Gazebo Concert Series returns this summer on five Friday nights from July 20 through Aug. 17. Working in conjunction with HONK NYC, which “brings the tradition of global street band music and spectacle to audiences everywhere,” Maplewood’s Office of Cultural Affairs has created a series that represents a diverse […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Elks 1154 recently made a donation to St. Joseph’s CYO Basketball in Maplewood for its new scoreboard. Pictured are, from left, CYO board member Ann Laskowski, Elks secretary Bob Donnelly, CYO Athletic Director Gerry O’Connor, CYO board member Patrick Aylward and Elks treasurer Ron Housley.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chabad of West Orange held its annual dinner on June 21, at which it celebrated its recent growth and success. The evening focused heavily on the future and Chabad of West Orange’s financial stability. Marsha and Marvin Frank were given the “Chabad Tomorrow Award” for their vision in securing Chabad’s future. […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Tony and Jennifer Leitner were honored at a dedication ceremony in the lobby of the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 18. Former Maplewood residents, the Leitners were lauded for their long-time and unswerving dedication to advancing the mission of SOPAC to become a first-class presenting organization in the […]