SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Resident Pam Bachorz had been named the September 2021 Villager of the Month in South Orange in recognition of her commitment to recreational and athletic activities in South Orange, especially during the pandemic. “I began volunteering for the baseball program as a team manager,” Bachorz said in a press release. “Then, […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As usual, South Orange’s annual National Night Out even on Aug. 3 proved to be a great time for all. In addition to games and activities, community members were able to meet with first responders and learn more about their jobs. Photos Courtesy of Sheena Collum
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On July 27, National New Jersey Day, the Meadowland Park Conservancy invited people to come to Flood’s Hill to enjoy Jersey-based music — lots of Bon Jovi — games provided by the South Mountain YMCA; NJ sloppy joe picnic boxes from Town Hall Deli; and the chance to make a giant […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Continuing its popular tradition of celebrating obscure national recognition days each month, the Meadowland Park Conservancy is celebrating National New Jersey Day on Tuesday, July 27, at 6 p.m. at Flood’s Hill in South Orange. The event is free and open to anyone from the area who is proud to live […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange and Maplewood community came together at Flood’s Hill in the village to celebrate Juneteenth with a barbecue, beer garden and performances. Despite some light drizzle, the festive atmosphere couldn’t be dampened. Photos Courtesy of Sheena Collum
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School was raring to go when its theater department sold out all of the tickets to the 2020 production of “Matilda,” even going so far as to add another show to what was supposed to be a two-weekend run. Then the COVID-19 pandemic happened, and the show […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Village held its annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 31, recognizing all those service men and women who have given their lives in defense of the United States. “The best way we can honor our fallen soldiers is to take care of their surviving brothers and sisters both today […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — To celebrate National Pretzel Day and continue its new tradition of recognizing offbeat national recognition days, the Meadowland Park Conservancy in South Orange welcomed a happy, masked and socially distanced crowd to the area around the Skate House. Due to rain on the original date of Sunday, April 25, the event […]
SOUTH ORANGE — There seems to be a national day for everything these days. Case in point: April 26 is National Pretzel Day. The Meadowland Park Conservancy, hot off of the success of its celebration of National Puppy Day in March, is bringing twisted fun to South Orange on Sunday, April 25, from noon to […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Members of the South Orange–Maplewood community gathered in Meadowland Park on March 21 to remember the more than 530,000 lives lost to COVID-19 in the United States — including 47 in SOMA. This event was hosted by South Orange Village, Maplewood Township, SOMA Justice and the Meadowland Park Conservancy.