Although the summer of 2020 is different than most, residents of South Orange will still be able to enjoy some in-town recreation this year. At a virtual town hall meeting …
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CommunityMaplewoodSouth Orange
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Violin Vigil for Elijah McClain in Maplewood
by Joy Yagidby Joy YagidOn July 4, community members held a “Violin Vigil” to honor the life of Elijah McClain, the 23-year-old Aurora, CO man who died in 2019 after police officers put him …
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
The Columbian: When To Teach Consent
by Zoe Fergusonby Zoe FergusonWith all schools in New Jersey in distance learning mode, the dedicated staff of Columbia High School’s award-winning student newspaper, The Columbian, proudly present their second on-line edition at thecolumbianchs.com. …
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Incoming Kindergartner or New Student? South Orange-Maplewood School District Now Has Virtual Registration
From the South Orange Maplewood School District: Please be advised that this communication ONLY applies to parents/guardians who may be enrolling “NEW” students in the District for the 2020-21 school …
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Student Disputes How Textbook Was Taught, as South Orange-Maplewood District Weighs Continued Use
A textbook co-authored by James Q. Wilson, one of the creators of the “Broken Windows” theory that ultimately led to stop-and-frisk policing policies, will remain in use at Columbia High …
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CommunityCOVID-19South Orange
South Orange Elks Lodge Donates $2K to MEND to Help Food Insecure During COVID-19
From South Orange Elks Lodge 1154: South Orange Elks 1154 donated $2,000 to MEND (Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity), an interfaith network of 20 food pantries located throughout Essex County, …
