SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — interACT Theatre Productions will present “Frozen Jr.,” the local company’s eighth annual children’s production, from Dec. 6 through Dec. 15 at South Orange Middle School, 70 North Ridgewood Road in South Orange. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, 7, 13, and 14, with 2 p.m. matinees on Dec. 8 […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Members of the Maplewood Police Department have been allowed to break the department’s rules and grow beards this month, all in the name of raising money for a local charity. The fundraising effort, led by Maplewood PBA Local 44 President and MPD Officer Carlos Baez and Superior Officers Association Vice President and […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University welcomes the community to join its Christmas at the Hall celebration with the 10th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, on the University Green at the South Orange campus, 400 South Orange Ave. Recognized for several years as Best College in America for “Holiday Events” […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — When creating floral displays, some florists use materials that are not eco-friendly. Join the Maplewood Garden Club on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St., to learn how to minimize the use of materials that pollute the environment in your own floral arrangements. Edith Villavicencio, owner […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Adrianna Donat was afraid of beards when she was a child. Her own children, on the other hand, were mesmerized by them. “They were fascinated with facial hair,” the Maplewood resident said in a Nov. 15 phone interview with the News-Record of her sons, who are now 14 and […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently held its 2019 Veterans Celebration at the Hall of Records, honoring the patriotism and sacrifice of the men and women who have served the United States, and recognizing specific veterans of Essex County for their service. The Freeholders presented the honorees with framed commendations, […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, will present “Our Stories,” a two-part workshop for all ages, this December. On Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m., attend “Graphics & Words” with Elly Lonon, the local author of “Amongst the Liberal Elite,” a graphic novel satire. On Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Seventy-five years ago, Clifford Beers was released from the hospital after suffering from a mental illness and founded the New Jersey Mental Hygiene Association, which aims to improve treatment for mental illnesses in hospitals. Beers’ organization still exists, but under a different name; the Mental Health Association in New Jersey is […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Jazz students from Columbia High School and Maplewood and South Orange middle schools gathered in CHS’ auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for a free jazz masterclass event hosted by New Jersey Performing Arts Center and made possible by support from TD Bank. Six-time Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride interacted with student […]
EWING, NJ — On Nov. 19, Sustainable Jersey announced the recipients of the 2019 Sustainable Jersey municipal awards at the annual Sustainable Jersey luncheon held during the New Jersey League of Municipality Conference in Atlantic City. Maplewood Mayor Victor DeLuca received the Mayor Art Ondish Leadership Award, and 2019 Collaboration Award was given to Glen […]