On November 12, the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race hosted “Now More Than Ever,” an event aimed at educating local residents about the long history of efforts to integrate …

Photos by Alex Goodman.

“The owner of the movie theater property had the property on the market for a while, but has decided to keep the property and rent it. He has signed a lease with the movie theater operator who also is opening at SOPAC.” – Maplewood Mayor Nancy Adams

Former squad member Sharon Schwarz, who volunteered with the Squad for 28 years, and her husband, Jimmy, provided the gift that enabled SORS to purchase the advanced life-support level monitor/defibrillator.

Columbia High School Principal Frank Sanchez says that Maplewood Police were contacted after the graffiti was found in a bathroom in the D wing on Nov. 12. The graffiti read “F Kikes” near a triangle with a small swastika.

“Once more we have had to bear witness to an antisemitic attack, this one in Bondi Beach, Australia. We stand resolutely with our Jewish families and unequivocally condemn this heinous act and all acts of antisemitism, hatred, and intolerance, whether they occur in our community or around the world.”