‘Un-Common-Place’ at CHS explores life experiences

‘Un-Common-Place’ at CHS explores life experiences

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — With a deliberately ambiguous title, three local artists took unique approaches to exploring common experiences in the exhibit “Un-Common-Place,” which is on display through Sept. 30 at the Domareki Gallery in Columbia High School. The exhibit, curated by CHS art teacher Ellen Weisbord, features the work of Sybil Archibald and Russell Christian, […]

CHS Class of 1956 to hold reunion

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School Class of 1956 is holding its 60th reunion on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 12:30 p.m. at the Grand Summit Hotel in Summit. For information or to register, call the CHS 60th Reunion Committee at 717-464-6609.

Art Walk & MusicFest returns to Maplewood Village

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Village Alliance will host the fifth annual Maplewood Art Walk & Music Fest on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Maplewood Village. This is a rain-or-shine event. In addition to live music by local bands, the event will feature more than 40 local fine artists displaying […]

Transfer students find their collegial home in South Orange

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Aug. 26, 328 transfer students were welcomed to Seton Hall University at the Transfer Students BBQ. Students transferred from institutions including Rutgers University, Quinnipiac University, Monmouth University, Mount St. Mary’s University, Rowan University and many of New Jersey’s community colleges. “The main reason I chose Seton Hall was for the […]

Flu vaccines in South Orange

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Department of Health will offer seasonal influenza vaccinations for residents ages 18 and older on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from noon until 3 p.m. at the firehouse, 56 Sloan St. in South Orange. Medicare Part B cards will not be accepted; everyone will be charged $20 and will receive […]

Public invited to join in celebration at Seton Hall Weekend

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The public is invited to attend Seton Hall Weekend, Sept. 23 through 25. Activities include music and theater performances, sporting events, campus tours, food, carnival games, rides and more. “Seton Hall Weekend is a university tradition that celebrates our close ties enjoyed by students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and the surrounding […]

Attend a seniors fall party in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There will be a seniors fall party on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Les Saisons B&B, 304 Elmwood Ave. in Maplewood. There will be music by the Starlighters Quartet with vocalist Joanie Murphy. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres by Chef Jesse, soft drinks, desserts, coffee and tea; alcohol is BYOB. […]

Bill to require NJ Transit to notify public prior to service reduction is now law

TRENTON, NJ — A bill Assembly Democrats Wayne P. DeAngelo, Raj Mukherji, Valerie Vainieri Huttle and John McKeon sponsored to help ensure that mass transit riders are properly informed of proposed service cuts is now law. The new law, A-227, requires NJ Transit to hold a public hearing and provide notice prior to a reduction […]

Seton Hall rises again in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 America’s Best Colleges guide has ranked Seton Hall University among the top tier of national universities, and put the school on its list of “A Plus Schools for B Students.” For 2017, Seton Hall’s ranking rose for the sixth consecutive year to 118th among the […]