SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Thousands of South Orange villagers and neighbors from surrounding towns flocked downtown on Sept. 15 for the annual PlayDay South Orange. Attendees enjoyed games, rides, activities and more at this event, held by the South Orange Village Center Alliance. Photos by Amanda Valentovic
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad returned to her hometown of Maplewood on just the second day of her book tour to rehash old times with the community and to discuss the trials she withstood to make Team USA in the 2016 Olympics. On July 25, Muhammad promoted her memoir “Proud” — which also has […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — During the past month, the families with fencers at New Jersey Fencing Alliance in Maplewood participated in a toy drive. The fencing club also hosted a beginners’ tournament on Dec. 10 and, in lieu of the entry fee, participants brought toys for the drive. The South Orange-Maplewood School District’s Parenting Center received […]