Maplewood provides Clarus update

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — This coming Monday and Tuesday, May 8 and 9, the pedestrian walkway along the NJ Transit tracks and the south pedestrian tunnel at the northwest corner of the Village Coffee lot will be closed. Barring bad weather, the new sidewalk will be installed those two days, as well as the plaza at […]

TSTI hosts cultural, musical and mindfulness programs

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, the Reform synagogue in South Orange, invites area residents of all ages to the following programs in May: On Sunday, May 7, at 7 p.m., TSTI will screen the film “Bethlehem,” by Israeli director Yuval Adler, about Israeli counterterrorism. The screening will be followed by an interactive discussion […]

Activities for seniors in South Orange, Maplewood

SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — To celebrate Older Americans Month this May, there will be a variety of activities, speakers and events by, for or of interest to residents over 60 in South Orange and Maplewood. Wednesdays at 10 a.m., seniors are invited to join in weekly walks using the new Maplewood Department of […]

DOI recognizes its volunteers at annual luncheon

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel held its annual volunteer recognition luncheon on April 19, recognizing 75 volunteers who dedicate their time to various areas throughout the home. South Orange President Sheena Collum addressed the attendees on the importance of volunteerism and her particular affinity for seniors. The attendees also enjoyed a delectable luncheon […]

‘From Parlor to Attic’ – an informal afternoon dedicated to the history of Durand-Hedden

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Have you ever wondered how Durand-Hedden House became Maplewood’s historic house museum? When it was built? Who lived there? Come out on Sunday, May 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. for an informal afternoon of exploring Durand-Hedden’s nooks, crannies and collections. The event is free, though donations are appreciated. After the program, […]

Los Lobos to headline Maplewoodstock 2017

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The 14th annual Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival will be Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9, from noon until 10 p.m. each day. This free, two-day, live music and arts event will be held at Memorial Park in Maplewood. Each day features nearly a dozen bands who represent a stylistically wide […]