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Judge Orders Malespina to Pay $40K in Legal Fees to ‘Friends of Frank’ Defendants

Local Broadway Starts are Miscast in 4th Annual Broadway in the Park Concert on Sept. 1

SOMSD Board of Ed to Meet to Review Seton Hall Survey Results, Strategic Planning Services, and Board Goals


  • PHOTOS: Eagle Scout Project Brings Beautified Kiosks to Springfield Avenue

    by The Village Green August 13, 2025
    by The Village Green August 13, 2025

    Springfield Avenue Partnership and Maplewood Township celebrate local Scout Jesse Fryatt’s restoration of three kiosks on Springfield Avenue.

  • South Orange Elks Beacon Grant Benefits Rent Party Garden

    by South Orange Elks Rent Party Garden August 13, 2025
    by South Orange Elks Rent Party Garden August 13, 2025

    The South Orange Elks donated $4,000 to the South Orange Elks Rent Party Garden in July as part of the Elks Beacon Grant program.  “Elks care and love to share! …

  • South Orange Performing Arts Center Celebrates 20 Years as the Cultural Heart of SOMA with Landmark Anniversary Season

    by The South Orange Performing Arts Center August 13, 2025
    by The South Orange Performing Arts Center August 13, 2025

    From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) proudly announces its 20th Anniversary Season, marking two decades of bringing world-class performances, impactful arts education, …

  • Update: Funeral Arrangements; SOMSD Mourns the Death of Jane Bean-Folkes, ELA Supervisor

    by The Village Green August 12, 2025
    by The Village Green August 12, 2025

    “Dr. Bean-Folkes was more than an exceptional educator — she was a tireless advocate for literacy, equity, and the belief that every child has the right to a high-quality education, regardless of circumstance.” – Superintendt Jason Bing

  • NJ Receives Eighth Credit Rating Upgrade Since 2022

    by The Village Green August 12, 2025
    by The Village Green August 12, 2025

    This is the third credit upgrade from S&P Global Ratings. The state has also seen upgrades from Moody’s, Fitch, and KBRA.

  • South Orange Awards Contract for River Greenway Construction

    by Laura Griffin August 11, 2025
    by Laura Griffin August 11, 2025

    Construction on the $3.6 million path from New Waterlands Park to Chyzowych Field will include a bridge. Village officials expect work to begin this fall.

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  • Realtor Allison Ziefert on SALT Tax Changes and What the Numbers Mean for Local Buyers & Sellers

    by Allison Ziefert Real Estate Group August 11, 2025
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  • Kitchen a la Mode Announces Delicious & Skill-Building Fall Cooking Classes

    by Kitchen a la Mode August 11, 2025
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  • Maplewood Helping Residents Avoid Homelessness With Diversion Services

    by Mary Barr Mann August 11, 2025
    August 11, 2025
  • South Orange Green Team Revives Native Species Garden at the Duck Pond

    by Laura Griffin August 10, 2025
    August 10, 2025
  • ‘Summer Nights’ Movies are back on Flood’s Hill

    by The Village Green August 9, 2025
    August 9, 2025
  • Jaguars End Season with Impressive Haul of Nat’l Champions and All-Americans

    by Davianne Harris  August 9, 2025
    August 9, 2025
  • No Ruling Yet on July 11 Maplewood Deaths

    by The Village Green August 8, 2025
    August 8, 2025
  • Maplewood Village Sidewalk Sale Brings Three Days of Deals & Local Charm — August 14-16

    by Maplewood Village Alliance August 8, 2025
    August 8, 2025
  • Greenwood Gardens Board of Trustees Receives NJ State Governor’s Volunteerism Recognition

    by Greenwood Gardens August 8, 2025
    August 8, 2025
  • Maplewood’s “SOMOS LATINOS” Call for Art, an Exhibition in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

    by Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture August 8, 2025
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Public Safety

Judge Orders Malespina to Pay $40K in Legal Fees to ‘Friends of Frank’ Defendants

August 14, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann August 14, 2025

Update: 92-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed in Roadway at Winchester Gardens

August 4, 2025
by The Village Green August 4, 2025

ICE Detained a Man in South Orange on June 6, Still Won’t Provide His Name or Why He Was Detained

August 1, 2025
by The Village Green August 1, 2025

South Orange Introduces Bond Ordinance to Pay for New Equipment for South Essex FD

July 31, 2025
by Laura Griffin July 31, 2025

National Night Out is Back August 5

July 27, 2025
by The Village Green July 27, 2025

NYPD: Maplewood Man Turns Himself in in Connection with Police Vehicle Fires

July 21, 2025
by Laura Griffin July 21, 2025

Schools and Kids

SOMSD Board of Ed to Meet to Review Seton Hall Survey Results, Strategic Planning Services, and Board Goals

August 14, 2025
by The South Orange Maplewood Board of Education August 14, 2025

Columbia High School’s Clock Tower (With Bell!) Restored in Time for Centennial Celebration

August 3, 2025
by Annabelle Mecca August 3, 2025

No Parker Avenue Drop Offs at Columbia High School Starting in September

July 31, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann July 31, 2025

2 Slates — 6 Candidates Total — File to Run for 3 Seats on the South Orange-Maplewood BOE

July 30, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann July 30, 2025

Maplewood Makos Finish Strong Season Setting Several New Team Records

July 30, 2025
by Bruno J. Navarro July 30, 2025

SOMA Schools Integration Initiative Could See ‘Potential Modifications’ in Two Years

July 29, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann July 29, 2025

Elections

South Orange Village Council Puts Open Space Tax Levy on the Ballot

July 30, 2025
by Laura Griffin July 30, 2025

Malini Nayar, Paul Stephan & Meredith Higgins Announce Candidacies for South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed

July 28, 2025
by Malini Nayar, Paul Stephan, and Meredith Higgins for Board of Education July 28, 2025

Bill Haskins, Hannah Zollman & Patricia Canning Announce Candidacy for Village Council

July 24, 2025
by The Haskins, Zollman and Canning Campaign July 24, 2025

Daniel Caplan, Ashley Ludovicy-Donahue, and Ashwat Rishi File to Run for South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed

July 10, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann July 10, 2025

Want to Run for South Orange Council? Get Your Candidate Packet Now!

July 6, 2025
by Laura Griffin July 6, 2025

Following Primary Win, SOMA Action Endorses Mikie Sherrill for NJ Governor

June 13, 2025
by The Village Green June 13, 2025

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