From the South Orange Environmental Commission: South Orange received a grant from Sustainable Jersey on June 15 to support construction of rain gardens on private property. Interested property owners can …

As President of the Essex County Young Democrats and Director of Outreach for Congresswoman Analilia Mejia, Metellus is working to make government feel more accessible and responsive to the people it serves. 

The township and 161 Maplewood Investors LLC have been in mediation over a proposed 65-unit development at Inwood Place that includes 13 affordable units and a restaurant space in the former bank building.

Events starts 5 p.m. at the library, followed by a 6 p.m. screening of Air Bud: World Pup in Memorial Park — then an open-air watch party in Maplewood Village of USA vs. Turkey.

Zoo veterinarians and staff, along with Essex County Sheriff’s officers have been tracking the bear, and NJ Fish and Wildlife has been contacted.

The following report is from Seeds of Peace, an organization that was profiled for Village Green by Columbia High School reporter Ella Levy earlier this year. Seeds of Peace is …