2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (408+ words) When the Elks Lodge in South Orange hosts its annual Elktoberfest on Saturday, October 3, there will be something special added to the celebration: the unveiling of a brand-new mural by nationally recognized artist DISTORT.. This mural shows imagery of an…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (239+ words) From the organizers of Oytersfest: The Robert J. Miller Oysterfest will return to The Woodland in Maplewood on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m., for its 11th annual fundraiser for melanoma awareness. New advances recently announced by several national pharmaceutical organizations for melanoma research…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (271+ words) South Orange Village, the Township of Maplewood, and the South Essex Fire Department are joining together for a September 11 community gathering and remembrance service “honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and all those forever affected by…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (841+ words) The Board of Education President has promised “ongoing follow-up and oversight.” Meanwhile, some parents say the problems were foreseeable. With the end of the first week of school in South Orange and Maplewood, parents continued to share tales of school…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (74+ words) Forums are schedule for Sept. 17, Sept. 29 and October 8. The four candidates vying for three seats on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education — Patricia Azeez, Liz Callahan, Kevin Diaz, and Will Meyer — will meet at three forums this fall. Links for…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (490+ words) From Maplewood Village Alliance: The Maplewood Village Alliance is pleased to welcome Applause Home Care, an independent, non-franchise home care agency providing individualized, non-medical support for older adults and individuals with special needs, injuries, mobility challenges, or illnesses. Located at…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (184+ words) From the Maplewood Police Department: Maplewood Police Blotter for August 15-22, 2026 08/20/2026 – BURGLARY TO MOTOR VEHICLE: On this date, a citizen’s report was generated regarding a burglary to a motor vehicle that occurred during the overnight hours. The complainant reported that his…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago   (255+ words) As Maplewood Fire Chief, Alvarez guided the Maplewood and South Orange fire departments through a contentious consolidation in 2021 and 2022. He leaves behind a highly trained, professionalized and integrated South Essex Regional Fire Department. The following press release is from the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1492+ words) South Orange Police Blotter for July 2026: July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026 July 1, 2026, Illegal Dumping: Patrol responded to a residence on Irving Avenue for a report of illegal dumping. A mattress and several pillows were left in front of a residence. The Department of…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (273+ words) Maplewood Girl Scout Sofia Kopytek of Troop 20299 is one of five Girl Scouts in Essex and Hudson Counties to receive The 2026 William and Ida M. Kiefer Memorial Scholarship from the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) as they take the…...