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‘Try Not to Micromanage or Nag’ & Other Tips on Reducing Student Stress from CHS Guidance Director Scott White

The following message was sent via email by Columbia High School Interim Director of Guidance Scott White in April. We are reposting it here on…

PHOTOS: SOMA Action Leads Abortion Rights Rally in Maplewood

The local activist group SOMA Action led a rally in support of abortion rights at the Maplewood Train Station on Tuesday night, May 21, that…

LBGTQI+ Graduating Seniors Invited to 1st Ever ‘Lavender Graduation’ June 18 at Maplewood Town Hall

From Maplewood Township Committee Member Dean Dafis: In partnership with SOMA Action LGBTQ Committee and CHS Spectrum Club, the Township of Maplewood will be hosting the…

American String Quartet Holds Masterclasses at Columbia High School

From South Orange-Maplewood School District Fine Arts Supervisor James Manno: The Columbia High School String Orchestra Program recently hosted masterclasses with American String Quartet members…

After a Contentious Election, South Orange Leaders Say ‘No Grudges,’ Only ‘Hope’ Going Forward

“Win or lose, there is always a seat at the table. You are welcome always, 100%.” With those words, South Orange Village President Sheena Collum…

Jordan Muhammad Wins for Shakespeare in Love; CHS Nominated in 6 Categories for Foxy Awards

The Shakespeare in Love production by Columbia High School’s Parnassian Society was nominated for six Montclair State University Theatre Night Awards — or Foxy Awards…

PHOTOS: CHS Sophomore Sophia Gigante Receives Prestigious Jefferson Award

Sophia Gigante, a sophomore at Columbia High School, received the prestigious Jefferson Award for volunteerism and public service this Sunday, May 19, at the War…

Theater in The Park Festival Returns to South Orange’s Founders Park June 8

From Sadie’s and the Founders Park Conservancy: The Founders Park Conservancy is pleased to present the third annual Theater in The Park, a free event…

R.L. Stine, Dan Gutman, Ibi Zoboi Headline MAPSO Book Fest Children’s Area June 8

From MAPSO Book Festival: R.L. Stine, author of the legendary Goosebumps series, Dan Gutman, of Weird School fame, and Ibi Zoboi, author of the YA hits American…

More Than 100 Households Sign Up for SOMA Yard Sale May 18 9am-3pm

From SOMA Treasure Hunt: We’re pleased to present New Jersey’s largest, and possibly ONLY… Pirate Themed Yard Sail event! THE SOMA TREASURE HUNT May 18th (Raindate…