A self-described “policy wonk, political junkie, and perpetual diplomat,” Collum balances her continued work as a local leader with her new positions and increasing responsibilities throughout the state.
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CommunityHealth & WellnessMaplewoodSouth OrangeTowns
Rare Solar Eclipse is Coming April 8 — Are You (and Your Kids) Prepared to View It Safely?
Experts say that it’s imperative that solar eye protection is worn while looking at the sun. Several SOMSD elementary schools will be dismissing students at peak eclipse time, so abundant caution is necessary.
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CommunityEnvironmentGovernmentMaplewood
After 30 Years as a Maplewood Neighbor, Nancy Adams Becomes 2nd Woman to Serve as Mayor
Since moving here in 1989, Adams has played pivotal roles as an environmental activist, a champion of economic redevelopment, and even named one of Maplewood’s best-known neighborhoods.
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Arts & CultureSouth Orange
The Extraordinary Career and Family Life of South Orange’s Andre Braugher
In January 2019, Andre Braugher sat for an interview with the Village Green in…
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Arts & CultureMaplewood
Maplewood’s Storybook Sound Makes Audio Magic on The Feelies’ New Live Album
“Some Kinda Love: Performing the Music of The Velvet Underground” was released on October 13. Storybook Sound recorded the album at a White Eagle Hall concert in Jersey City in 2018.
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BusinessFood & WellnessSouth Orange
Miti Miti Owners to Open Greek Food and Gyro Spot on South Orange Avenue
The newest project from George Constantinou and Farid Ali will be a spinoff of their Medusa The Greek restaurant in Park Slope
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Arts & CultureHistoryMaplewoodSouth Orange
A Tale of Historic Photography, on Display at one of Maplewood’s Quirkiest Storefronts
Selections from the collection are currently on display at the “Gallery on Valley” in Pickers NJ (formerly 2 Guys from Newstead) at 491 Valley Street in Maplewood.
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BusinessFood & WellnessMaplewood
Maplewood’s Maple Leaf Diner Morphs Into ‘Spot Diner’ with New Owners
While the layout remains largely the same, long-time customers of the Maple Leaf will see some differences.
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Arts & CultureCommunityMaplewoodSouth Orange
From Dionne Warwick to Ultimate Frisbee, ‘Mapso Podso’ Highlights Maplewood & South Orange
Want to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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BusinessFood & WellnessSouth Orange
UPDATE: Three Daughters Baking Co. Opens Flagship Bakery in South Orange
The bakery, operated by Erica Leahy, opened for business on February 14 at 52 Taylor Place in South Orange, NJ.
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