By Jim Van Orden Correspondent MAPLEWOOD, NJ – A cup hanging by a string from his 103rd floor office ceiling swung in a wide arc as the World Trade Center’s south tower swayed in strong winds blowing off the Hudson River. The cup, as well as a high-powered telescope he assembled so employees could view […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The South Orange Department of Recreation is presenting a 19th century baseball game on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Cameron Field, starting at noon. Part game, part show, part history lesson, and all fun, the Flemington, NJ Neshanock team will play against local volunteers in bare-handed baseball, wearing period uniforms and using […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Maplewood Club participated in a Net Generation “Kids On Court” activation at the 2018 US Open. Twenty-four kids from the program were part of an on-court tennis demonstration prior to the start of the third round match between defending US Open champion Sloane Stephens and Victoria Azarenka in Arthur Ashe Stadium. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Ashley Corino, the head coach of the Columbia High School varsity girls’ soccer team, is excited about her team this season. The Cougars are a young team with some good experience, looking to be strong contenders. “I like our youth,” said Corino following her team’s tough 2-1 overtime loss to Union in […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The community is invited to come out and support participants in the 5th Annual Two Towns Triathlon for Kids this Saturday, September 8, 2018. This event is sponsored by the South Orange and Maplewood Departments of Recreation & Cultural Affairs to promote and foster an increased interest in overall health and […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – When Gary Mobley took over the Columbia program prior to the 2016 season, Cougar fans had reason to feel excited. After all, Mobley came from Rahway where he coached the Union County team to tremendous success. The Cougars, however, posted just one win in each of Mobley’s first two seasons. But as […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Manta Rays enjoyed a five-meet season and placed third in championships with the Tri-County Diving League this year. Thunderstorms and inclement weather couldn’t keep this team down! Ben Doubek, new head diving coach, along with assistant coaches, led the Maplewood Manta Rays through a successful season. Season highlights include three […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Columbia High School varsity boys’ soccer team, under fifth-year head coach Josh Russotto, returns a strong group from last year’s team that finished with a solid 10-7-1 record. All of the eight returning players have starting experience. The senior captains are Sam Maidenberg, Frederick Hoffman, Ethan Pidgeon, and Julian Lyons. Maidenberg […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – This year, 140 Maplewood Pool members between the ages of 5 and 18 took the plunge and joined the Maplewood Makos swim team. With a focus on sportsmanship and fun, the team competes in the North Jersey Summer Swim League every summer. Swimming against teams like Springfield, Berkley Heights, Morris Township and […]
SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The South Orange/Maplewood 8U Cougars baseball team enjoyed a fantastic summer. After a slow start to the season, the Cougars rolled into the champinship game of the New Providence 8U Green League, riding a seven- game win streak. Unfortunately, they lost to the Madison Dodgers, 3-2, on the last play of […]