Maplewood Jitney to realign with NJ Transit schedule

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Effective Tuesday, Sept. 5, NJ Transit plans to restore full rail service to and from Penn Station New York following the conclusion of Phase One of Amtrak’s track renewal project. All Morris & Essex Line Midtown Direct trains will resume service to and from PSNY and will no longer be diverted to […]

Maplewood Town Hall driveway closed Sept. 1

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Friday, Sept. 1, the Maplewood Township driveway located on Park Avenue will be closed due to construction repairs. Anyone seeking business in the Town Hall building should find alternate parking on Oakview Avenue or surrounding streets.

Find peace in the park with Maplewood Meditates

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Do you want to attain clarity, feel less stressed, tap into your innate creativity, sleep better, become more focused and productive, and have greater health and wellness in your life? If so then beginning a practice of meditation can be the place to start. Not sure how? Don’t worry. There is no […]

Men’s glee club holds ‘open sing’

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — If you’re a guy who likes to sing, whether seriously or in the shower, the Maplewood Glee Club has an invitation for you! The group is hosting it’s annual “open sing” on Monday, Sept. 11, at 7:45 p.m. at the DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett St. in Maplewood, for men in the […]

NJ Transit prepares for full restoration of service

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit plans to restore full service at Penn Station New York on Tuesday, Sept. 5, following confirmation by Amtrak that Phase One of the track renewal project has concluded. As a result, all Morris & Essex Lines Midtown Direct trains will resume service to and from PSNY and will no longer […]

Maplecrest Station Post Office operations suspended

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In the interest of public and employee safety, retail customer service operations have been temporarily suspended at the Maplecrest Station Post Office, 1767 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood. A vehicle accidentally ran into the front door of the unoccupied building at approximately midnight on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Maplecrest Post Office box holders can […]

SHU, ECC sign academic agreement

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Welcoming strategic academic partnerships, the Stillman School of Business of Seton Hall University has announced the signing of an articulation agreement with the Division of Business of Essex County College. The agreement enables Essex County College students graduating with an associate in science degree in finance, who apply and meet admissions […]

Arts Accessible Festival returns to Essex County

FAIRFIELD, NJ — Arts Unbound will hold its second Arts Accessible Festival on Friday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission, 369 Passaic Ave. in Fairfield. This event is for children, teens and adults with disabilities, as well as seniors. The feature of the festival is all […]