Telling the story of a legendary woman

MAPLEWOOD — Sharon Shepard Levine and Lori Brown Mirabal met at Clinton Elementary School where both had children enrolled as students. That meeting led to a 20-year-effort to create what has become an award-winning documentary called “Gabriel’s Daughter, The Life and Legacy of Clara Brown.” The documentary reflects on the life and legacy of freed […]

Ceremonies celebrating Ramadan in West Orange, Maplewood

Ceremonies celebrating Ramadan in West Orange, Maplewood

West Orange and Maplewood both held Ramadan ceremonies over the weekend. A steady rain could not dampen the Ramadan celebration in West Orange on Saturday. Mayor Susan McCartney spoke at the event, thanking the organizers and the Department of Public Works for helping to set up the display of the Crescent moon in front of […]

Warrant has some details of altercation that led to charges against CHS principal

The warrant that led to the arrest of Columbia High School Principal Frank Sanchez this week provides some details of the encounter between Sanchez and a student that led to the charges against him. Sanchez turned himself in this week at the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and was charged with one count of second degree […]

CHS security tighter after Code Yellows

CHS security tighter after Code Yellows

Stressing the importance of having and using ID cards, improving communications, and making sure doors can’t be propped open are among the steps being taken in the wake of two Code Yellow incidents at Columbia High School. South Orange & Maplewood School District Acting Superintendent of Schools Kevin F. Gilbert spoke at the Board of […]

Vitaly will bridge imagination with reality at SOPAC

Vitaly Beckman will be bringing art to life at the South Orange Performing Arts Center. “It’s my own creation, ‘Evening of Wonder,’” said the illusionist. “It’s about photographs, paintings, coming to life. Drawings coming out of the page. People’s own pictures on their drivers licenses will disappear.” SOPAC, which will be hosting Vitaly on Saturday, […]

SOPAC to host 10 week festival of unreleased films

Arthouse Film Festival will unspool for 10 weeks beginning March 11 at The Village at SOPAC in South Orange. AFF is a curated series of not-yet-released movies from around the world, followed by conversations with filmmakers and actors. The selected films comprise award winners from Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, Telluride, Venice and SXSW film festivals, along […]

Film tells story of legendary restaurateur

Film tells story of legendary restaurateur

A screenplay written by a former Maplewood resident about a South Orange resident who transformed the restaurant business is making waves on the independent film circuit. Donald G. Boudreau’s screenplay, “The Restaurant Man,” was awarded Best Feature Script at the Swedish International Film Festival. It was also named an Official Selection at the NICE International […]

Maplewood Committee, mayor ask protestors to be respectful

MAPLEWOOD — The mayor and township committee are asking participants in public protests to refrain from engaging in hate speech or behavior that targets any specific group. “Recently, some protestors, who are exercising their First Amendment right to free speech have used language that is hurtful and unnerving to many of our neighbors,” the township […]

Coming to NJ: Black families share their stories

Coming to NJ: Black families share their stories

Four different people from four different places. Each shared their story about how their family came to New Jersey, and how they came to live in the South Orange Maplewood community. “Coming to Jersey: Black Families Share Their Stories” was presented on Feb. 11 at The Woodland Parlor. It was presented by the SOMA Community […]

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