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Maplewood Township Recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance, Awareness Week

The Maplewood Township Committee recognized Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) and Transgender Awareness Week on Tuesday. TDOR is this Friday, November 20; Transgender Awareness Week…

Maplewood Memorial Park Conservancy, Maplewood VFW Cut Ribbon on Restored Vietnam Vets Memorial

From the Memorial Park Conservancy: November 13, 2020 The Maplewood Memorial Park Conservancy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Maplewood Post 10120 VFW at the…

The Adult School and Janet Mandel present ‘Ruth Asawa: Sculptor, Educator, Arts Activist’ on Thursday, Nov. 19

From the South Orange-Maplewood Adult School Join popular art history educator Janet Mandel on Thursday, November 19 and learn about the pioneering and inspirational artist…

The Knot Launches Black Artist Collective, Featuring South Orange Artist/Designer Christine Llewellyn Ohemeng

From The Knot, November 16: Today, The Knot, a leading wedding planning and registry resource, releases the new Black Artist Collective on The Knot Invitations—a one-stop shop for all…

Vote for Your Favorite Photo in Maplewood’s First Photo Contest; Voting Ends Nov. 30

From the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture: Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture received over 100 entries on our first Photo Contest. After review…

November 16: Essex County Reports 30,398 (+205) Cases of COVID-19, 1,945 Deaths

Below is the November 16, 2020 report from the Essex County Executive’s Office on the total number of diagnosed coronavirus cases and COVID-19-related deaths as…

SOPAC Virtual Gala to Feature Richie Furay, Catherine Russell, Dar Williams & More, Nov. 14

From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is celebrating the arts and putting on a virtual show for…

SOMA Two Towns for All Ages Partners with Seton Hall to Teach Senior Citizens Technology

From SOMA Two Towns for All Ages and Seton Hall University: SOMA Two Towns for All Ages and Seton Hall University have teamed up to…

Family Promise to Screen Academy Award-Winning ‘Inocente’ November 14

From Family Promise of Essex County: Family Promise of Essex County, Inc. (FPE) will host a free virtual screening of Inocente, the 2013 Academy Award®…

Maplewood Athletic Fields Closed for the Season

From the Maplewood Department of Community Services All Maplewood athletic fields will be closed for the season the week of November 9th. Beginning on that…