“Particularly in the African American community, representation has always been a bit of an issue,” said SOMA Justice Learn to Swim instructor Ellis Peters. “I’ve been doing my best to fill that role. That’s been my particular niche and I’m open to working with everybody.”
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Community Foundation to Honor South Orange Mayor with Visionary Leadership Award
The award will be presented to Mayor Sheena Collum at Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s Inaugural 2025 Community Changemaker Night in June.
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Professional and non-professional artists are encouraged to submit original works in 11 categories; entry deadline is Tuesday, August 19.
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South Mountain YMCA Duck Race Set for Memorial Day
From The South Mountain YMCA: The South Mountain YMCA is excited to continue a beloved community tradition with the Memorial Day Annual Duck Race set for Monday, May 26 at …
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Each year for ArtBender, neighbors come together to create unique projects — from painting murals to planting community gardens — for free in Seton Village.
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Get ready for good, clean fun as volunteers of all ages participate in a hands-on effort to clean up the South Orange section of the Rahway River!
