The upgrades to the Zoo were funded with grants from the New Jersey Green Acres program and the Essex County Recreation and Open Space Trust Fund.

In late-breaking news, Board of Ed 1st VP Liz Callahan noted that the paras will be W-2 employees and the district was working to recruit more former aides, although all spots have been filled. Callahan said the Board is committed to ensuring “our special education classrooms are safe and joyful places where all students can learn and thrive.”

The Maplewood Village Association — in partnership with the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture — is bringing “Summer Streets” to the Village starting Saturday, August 29 and running through …

SOMA Community Cares has become the go-to local nonprofit helping immigrant detainees. The organization is seeking donations to help fund bonds for four detainees by Monday.

From The Achieve Foundation of South Orange & Maplewood: Achieve is inviting local businesses, organizations and families to become sponsors of the 24th Annual Newstead 5K, taking place Saturday, September …

Columbia High School is ranked #72 in NJ using data from the 2023-24 school year. Leaders say that graduation rates and other metrics have improved in the last two years.