Community

This year’s program, “Upholding Dr. King’s Legacy in Challenging Times,” encourages the public to reaffirm commitment to racial equity and inclusion.

Retiring to spend more time with family and travel with daughter and renowned R&B singer SZA, Rowe says she’ll stay connected to CCR. “I could never retire with a big R. I’ll still be involved in some way, shape or form. But this gives me the opportunity to step back and be more intentional with my time.”

With rise in antisemitism, South Orange and Maplewood elected officials and faith leaders come together to support Jewish neighbors and celebrate the Festival of Lights.

From The Maplewood Foundation: The Maplewood Foundation, a community foundation dedicated to improving the…

This is the fifth year that Impact100 Essex has awarded these grants and, to date, this giving circle has funded a total of $170,000 in Equity Grants. 

From SOMA Hoops: It’s hard to believe that in a town where the popularity…

JESPY House is one of the partners in the project, and 16 units will go to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

South Orange Village and designated groups will soon be able to use the Community Center on Valley and show movies on the exterior wall facing the Founders Park.

PSE&G crews are repairing a damaged gas lamp that has long created a dark stretch of sidewalk between Harmon Road and Village Green Court. An 87-year-old woman was injured when she fell in the dark on the sidewalk there on Thanksgiving.

“Whether she’s teaching yoga, advocating for our seniors, championing our public library, or lending her thoughtful voice to local initiatives, Tonia Moore exemplifies engaged citizenship and the power of giving back.” — Mayor Sheena Collum