A Newark man reported being assaulted in an attempted robbery on Thursday, according to police. The man was doing maintenance work on a house on Finlay Place at around 11:10 a.m. when he was approached by a man who asked if he had any money on him, then struck him in the back of the head and pushed him to
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Police Report Attempted Robbery, Assault in South Orange
A Newark man reported being assaulted in an attempted robbery on Thursday, according to police. The man was doing maintenance work on a house on…
Multiple Shoplifting Incidents in Maplewood, Police Say
The following is from Lt. Christopher Black of the Maplewood Police Dept. April 5, 2018; Shoplifting; At approximately 3:15 PM officers responded to the Extra Supermarket on…
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Columbia High Walkout Takes Place Despite Fact Students Will Be Charged With Cuts
Approximately 300 Columbia High School Students walked out of class this morning and marched toward Maplewood Town Hall, despite the fact that this walkout against…
South Orange Middle School HSA Hosts 3rd Annual SOMS Market Sunday April 22
Local residents can raise money for South Orange Middle School students AND promote their business, sell their wares, or make a profit off of a…
Treat Your Young Dancer to Master Class With CHS Special Dance Company May 5
The Columbia High School Special Dance Company is inviting young members of the community to participate in CHS Dance Day on Saturday, May 5 with…
2018 Spring Athletic Signing Day at Columbia High School
Columbia High School recently held its Spring Athletic Signing Day, when senior high school student-athletes signed letters of intent for NCAA programs. The photo and…
South Mountain YMCA Honors 8th Grader Who Organized Massive Food and Clothes Drive
From the South Mountain YMCA: A trip to Manhattan with the South Mountain YMCA shaped Daniel Goldsmith’s life. “As we headed toward Bryant Park, I…
South Orange, ChambersDesign Win Award for Sustainability Best Practices & Planning
From South Orange Village Trustee Walter Clarke: The United States Green Building Council of New Jersey has recognized chambersdesign (in partnership with Township of South…
South Orange Wins ‘Roots to Rivers’ Reforestation Grant
From the South Orange Environmental Commission and Trustee Walter Clarke: The South Orange Environmental Commission has won a grant for $6,516 to plant native species in…
Maker Madness Returns South Orange-Maplewood on April 28
From the Achieve Foundation: The science fair meets the crafts fair at the Achieve Foundation’s fourth annual Maker Madness on April 28, 10 a.m. -4…