New Jersey Circus Center Comes to Seth Boyden
From Seth Boyden Elementary School: The circus came to Seth Boyden School recently, as the New Jersey Circus Center took up an Artist’s Residency at the school…
Columbia High Students Win Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Five Columbia High School students — and one middle school student — are among those being recognized for their art and writing by the Northern…
South Orange Invites Public to Weigh in On Proposed Plastic Bag Ban at April 1 Meeting
From the Village Vibe: The South Orange Board of Trustees is presently considering an ordinance to encourage the use of reusable carry-out bags, prohibit the…
Opinion: CCR’s Integrated Playgroup Fosters Integration Through Personal Relationships
By: South Orange Maplewood Community Coalition on Race Volunteer Keli A. Tianga I became a trustee and a volunteer of the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition…
South Mountain YMCA’s Quest to Raise $182,500 Off To Strong Start
From the South Mountain YMCA: In just six weeks, the South Mountain YMCA raised nearly 72 percent of its 2019 goal of $182,500 in the…
CHS Guidance to Seniors: College Acceptances are Not a Measure of Your Worth as a Person
The following was sent by the Columbia High School Guidance Department to Seniors on March 21. It received such an enthusiastic response among parents, students…
Is the Test Formerly Known as PARCC Still Required for Graduation? It Depends
Recently, the NJ Department of Education issued new guidelines for the largely reviled test that used to be known as PARCC, now called the New Jersey…
MSO Cougar Youth Wrestling Club Has Another Successful Season
From the MSO Cougar Youth Wrestling Club: Youth wrestling in Maplewood and South Orange is experiencing an historic resurgence. The MSO Cougar Wrestling Club, sponsored…
Seth Boyden School Enjoys 2nd Year of African-Drumming Program from Cali School of MSU
From the South Orange-Maplewood School District: Montclair State University’s African Drumming Ensemble had Seth Boyden School’s 3rd Grade staff and students on their feet dancing…
MEND Green Bean Gala Raises More Than $90K to Fight Food Insecurity, Support Pantries
On March 9, the first-ever Green Bean Gala — the newly branded annual fundraiser for MEND — raised $93,105. “On behalf of MEND, I am…