The Black History Month 2024 theme is “African Americans and the Arts,” spanning the many impacts Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, cultural movements, and more.
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South Orange Middle School to Present 2nd Annual ‘My Black Is Beautiful’ Celebration
by SOMSDby SOMSDCommunity’s Celebration of the beauty of black culture and black history scheduled at SOPAC this Saturday, February 24.
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“I was the luckiest person in that I could bring Gemma Fritzen to work, and I’m the luckiest person to have these special relationships in my almost 45 years here,” said Maplewood Town Clerk Liz Fritzen.
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CommunitySchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMA Spotlight: Columbia High School Student and Disney Dreamer, Sophia Halm
by Joy Yagidby Joy Yagid“I plan to give back through mentorship with the hope of encouraging young girls who look like me to pursue careers in STEM.”
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Pollock Properties Group Announces Hot Home, February Classes, and Community Events
From Pollock Properties Group: February is a full month at Pollock Properties Group! We…
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[words] Bookstore Announces Two Book Events on Thursday, February 1
From [words] Bookstore: Local independent bookseller [words] Bookstore is excited to announce the official…
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CommunityMaplewoodSouth OrangeSponsored
Isaiah House To Host Annual Dance Party Fundraiser ‘House of Love 2024’ on Saturday, February 3
by Isaiah Houseby Isaiah HouseFrom Isaiah House: Get your dancing shoes ready as Isaiah House is set to…
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CommunityEnvironmentGovernmentMaplewood
After 30 Years as a Maplewood Neighbor, Nancy Adams Becomes 2nd Woman to Serve as Mayor
by Donny Levitby Donny LevitSince 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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[words] Bookstore Proudly Celebrates its 15th Anniversary this Saturday, January 20
From Words Bookstore: [words] Bookstore proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary this Saturday, January 20, 2024!…
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Columbia High School Student Admitted into Disney Dreamers Academy
by SOMSDby SOMSDSophia Halm chosen as one of 100 high school students from across the country to participate in 4-day event