MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Sporting shirts that encouraged the audience members to “Keep Calm and Aspire,” or asked the question “Why Be a Little When You Can Be A.L.O.T.,” the young women of the Columbia High School Ladies of Leadership club held their end-of-year banquet and awards ceremony at the Newark Waterfront Center on June 23. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Mountain YMCA members can now download a free app that will help them make the most of their membership. The easy-to-use app from Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges allows members to check in to the facility using a barcode, search for exercise classes and add them to calendars, set fitness goals, […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Heading into summer vacation, many parents and guardians become concerned with how their children will fill their time. Unstructured time can be dangerous, especially for teenagers who may have access to drugs or alcohol. Luckily, Essex County parents and guardians can count on ADAPT to help them steer their children in […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Gallery 1978 at Maplewood Arts Center will have its annual members exhibit, “Friends of 1978,” featuring visual self-expressions that are personal to each artist. This year, the exhibit will open this Saturday, July 8, with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m., and run until Sunday, July 30, with a closing reception […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Parking Authority launched a Valet Parking Pilot Program, run by AEValet, on June 16. This pilot program will last for six months. Drop off will be in the Firehouse Lot off of First Street near the Zip Cars and Scooter Shelter. Vehicles will be parked in the Third […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The SOMA – Two Towns For All Ages initiative hosts several events for community seniors, presented by a number of community organizations. Events are free unless otherwise noted; registration may be required. On Mondays, from 10 to 11:45 a.m., attend Project Healthy Bones at the Baird, 5 Mead St. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In response to AMTRAK repairs being performed at New York Penn Station by NJ Transit from July 10 through Sept. 1, a temporary Maplewood Jitney schedule will be implemented and will run during that time. The temporary jitney schedule reflective of NJ Transit’s changes can be found on the township website at […]
NEWARK, NJ — In response to direct requests from customers, NJ Transit will offer additional busing from its highest ridership stations along the Morris & Essex Lines while trains are diverted to Hoboken this summer due to Amtrak’s repair work. “The feedback from our customers is vital and is something I am personally committed to,” […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Farmers Market on Monday, July 10, will feature a van from Atlantic Health Systems for blood pressure and blood sugar testing along with information on heart health. The Maplewood Farmers Market takes place Mondays, from 2 to 7 p.m., at 1848-1852 Springfield Ave., between Yale and Oberlin streets. Ample parking […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Film Festival, in partnership with the South Orange and Maplewood public libraries, is offering a free screening of its successful “Kids Program” this July. The inaugural “Kids Program” screened to a soldout Maplewood Theater in March at this years’ festival. The program had all original content from local […]