Doing ‘Art Like a Girl’ and showing it off at Maplewood gallery

Doing ‘Art Like a Girl’ and showing it off at Maplewood gallery

The Just Like A Girl art exhibit challenges stereotypes and showcases the creativity, strength, and vision of young female artists. “The exhibit aims to flip outdated narratives of what it means to do something ‘like a girl,’” said Andrea Teutli, manager of Maplewood Arts and Culture. Timed to coincide with Women’s History Month, all the […]

St. Joseph’s Church adds sensory room

St. Joseph’s Church adds sensory room

MAPLEWOOD — A room where troubled parishioners once assuaged their guilt by confessing their sins is now helping people with sensory issues find peace. “It went from a confessional to a safe space,” said Fr. Jim Worth, pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. “We dedicated it on Dec. 8, 2024.” The old confessional had fallen […]

SHU students team up in campaign to fight against book banning

SHU students team up in campaign to fight against book banning

A group of public relations students from Seton Hall University have put together a campaign to stop book bans. The Seton Hall University (SHU) Bateman Team’s campaign is part of the national Bateman Case Study Competition, the country’s premier public relations contest for college students. The SHU team is spearheading a strategic campaign for EveryLibrary and […]

The Seeing Eye is actively recruiting puppy raising volunteers

The Seeing Eye is actively recruiting puppy raising volunteers

The Seeing Eye is actively recruiting puppy raising volunteers in Essex County. The Seeing Eye is a non-profit organization that breeds, raises and trains service dogs for people who are blind in the United States and Canada. The dogs are bred at the organizations Morris County headquarters and then volunteers foster and raise puppies for […]

Seeking social change through music

Seeking social change through music

The 2025 Wharton Arts Education Award will be presented to Maplewood resident Tricia Tunstall on April 10. “It’s wonderful,” said Tunstall. “I haven’t had a recognition like that before in my life. It’s particularly wonderful it comes from Wharton Arts. I’ve been a fan of that organization for a while. I’ve been involved with them […]

Black women and civil rights in N.J.

Black women and civil rights in N.J.

Black women in New Jersey played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. This fascinating history was the subject of a presentation given by Professor Hettie V. Williams, author of “The Georgia of the North: Black Women and the Civil Rights Movement in New Jersey.” The event was presented by The Durand-Hedden House in […]

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