Learn about how the new tax law impacts homeowners

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Accountant Lawrence Pappas will conduct an informal presentation at the Maplewood Senior Center, 106 Burnett Ave., on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 11 a.m. The presentation, co-sponsored by Maplewood Senior Share and Cathy Knapp, will highlight the new tax law and how it will impact local homeowners. Refreshments will be served. For more […]

Participate in Maplewood senior activities

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Below are a sampling of activities being offered to Maplewood and South Orange residents at the Maplewood Senior Center, 106 Burnett Ave. A free senior fitness open house will be Thursday, Feb. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Try a free sampling of the center’s many fitness offerings with demonstrations, followed […]

NAACP standing up for immigrant rights, U.S. immigration policy reform

ORANGE, NJ — Oranges-Maplewood NAACP President Tom Puryear and Irvington NAACP President Merrick Harris agree there is a direct correlation between the civil rights movement and U.S. immigration. They teamed up with Karol Ruiz and Cynthia Osorio of Wind of the Spirit, a faith-based nonprofit immigration advocacy and legal aid group, and Pastor E.T. Stoddard, […]

HNA celebrates black poetry

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Hilton Neighborhood Association will celebrate Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave., Maplewood. The association will be sharing poetry by black poets. Background about the poets will be given, then attendees will take turns reading some of the poets’ writing. Bring […]

SOMA Film Fest to return for third year

SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The SOMA FilmFestival returns for its third season with an impressive slate of films that will both entertain and enlighten, according to a recent press release. The festival takes place Friday, March 16, through Sunday, March 18, and for the first year at The Woodland in downtown Maplewood with […]

SOPD working to combat statewide increase in pedestrian fatalities

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Across New Jersey pedestrian fatalities were up in 2017 reaching their highest point in more than 24 years, according to state police statistics. Many authorities are concerned that distracted drivers and distracted pedestrians are combining to drive these incidents up. In response the South Orange Police Department has been addressing this […]

Learn the history of your home

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood and South Orange are charming older suburbs whose houses are brimming with character, style and history. Have you been curious about uncovering your home’s past but didn’t know where to begin? If so, join nationally known land title expert Joe Grabas at Durand-Hedden on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. Grabas […]

Oheb Shalom hosts upcoming events

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m., Oheb Shalom Congregation in South Orange will screen the movie “Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?” about a young man who is banished from his Israeli kibbutz for being gay. Admission is charged for adults. Register at www.OhebShalom.org or call 973-762-7067 for details. On Sunday, […]

For some TSTI members, it’s all in the family

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, the Reform synagogue in South Orange, is fortunate to be home to many multi-generation member families — families that have provided continuity, perspective and support for decades. It’s not unusual to find longtime members whose children grew up at TSTI and joined as adults and whose children are […]

Enjoy live music with the South Orange Symphony

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Symphony presents its annual family concert on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. at South Orange Middle School, 70 N. Ridgewood Road. Admission is free. Conductor Susan Haig presents a variety of popular and lively selections to introduce children and adults to a wide range of orchestral music. […]