“I’ve shied away from 9/11 ceremonies, too painful to go back there, but on this 25th anniversary, I wrote a poem that honors the horror without remaining trapped in it, and which hopefully gives us all somewhere meaningful to go: toward one another.”  — Maplewood Committeeman Dean Dafis

All proceeds from the race will help Achieve continue to support the students, families and educators in the South Orange-Maplewood School District.

From the Maplewood Health Department on September 11, 2026: MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Health Department is advising residents that a raccoon found in Maplewood this week has tested positive …

A Gofundme for the woman, whose cat died and belongings were destroyed by the fire on Van Ness, has raised more than $20,000 in just a few days.

“We will continue to keep alive the memories of Kirsten and Doug and all those lost that day. We also will never forget the heroism of the fire, police and emergency medical personnel who raced into harm’s way to save the lives of others. … May this twisted steel serve as a reminder of that horrific day and as a call to build a better world – free of terrorism, violence and war – now and for generations to come.”

“We remember the 343 firefighters. We remember the police officers, EMTs, and other first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. And we remember every innocent person who went to work, boarded a plane, or simply woke up that morning expecting to come home that night. But we also remember what came afterward…. Even in our darkest moments, we have a choice. We can choose to bring light.”