South Orange Police Arrest Man Found with Chainsaw in Burglary on Fairview Ave.
South Orange Police arrested a Newark man on Wednesday and charged him with burglary in an incident that took place on Wednesday. According to the…
5th Annual SOMA School Supply Donation Drive Is Growing to Meet Needs
From the SOMA School Supply Donation Drive: We’re excited to write to you about the 2019 SOMA [South Orange-Maplewood] School Donations Drive. Our mission is…
Former CHS Principal Elizabeth Aaron to Be Assistant Principal of Summit High
Former Columbia High School Principal Elizabeth Aaron is expected to be appointed Assistant Principal of Summit High School this September. The news was announced on…
Sloan Street in South Orange Closed for Paving August 30
From South Orange Police Department: On Friday August 30th beginning at 7 pm, Sloan Street will be milled and paved. The work will run through…
New South Orange-Maplewood School Supe: ‘It’s Been a Fantastic’ Start
Ronald Taylor appears to have hit the ground running. The new superintendent of the South Orange-Maplewood School District — who took office on July 8 —…
OPINION: Goodbye, SO (South Orange) & Hello, SO (Seven Oaks)!
The following essay is by Wayne Eastman, long-time South Orange resident and former President of the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education. Twenty-seven years ago, I…
‘Upset’ Montrose Preschool Parents Implore District to Rethink Staffing Cuts
Tempers flared as several current and former Montrose Early Childhood Center families expressed concern and frustration at Monday’s South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education meeting about…
‘Dog Days of Summer’ Returns to Maplewood Pool September 7
One of Maplewood’s most popular annual events is back! Bring your pooch to the Maplewood Community Pool for a free dip at the “Dog Days…
Essex County Freeholders Honor Irvington High Teachers & Coaches
From the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders: The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently honored three Irvington High School teachers and coaches during…
Fields Says Black Parents Workshop Will Sue to Block Reassignment of MMS Principal
Walter Fields of the Black Parents Workshop told the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education on Monday that his organization would seek a court order…