From The Ethical Mattress Company: A recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that many popular babies’ and children’s mattresses emit toxic chemicals and flame retardants …

From South Orange Downtown: With showers and thunderstorms in Saturday’s forecast, Under Cover Music Fest is officially moving to its rain date: Sunday, June 1, and shifting to a new …

The current President of the Board of Education and her three predecessors gathered at Columbia High School on Tuesday, May 27 with other South Orange-Maplewood School District officials for an …

Jelly walked through an unlocked gate and was discovered by staff in less than 5 minutes. At no time were visitors or staff in any immediate danger. The zoo is reviewing protocols and implementing extensive retraining.

“Addressing the scourge of antisemitism is another primary focus for Josh Gottheimer and, as a proud Independent, I am excited to change my registration affiliation to support a pragmatic and moderate candidate that is laser focused on the 2 most pressing issues in the state of NJ – reducing property taxes and addressing antisemitism.” — Michael Goldberg

Three candidates are vying for two nominations in 28th NJ Assembly Democratic Primary this year: Incumbents Garnet Hall (D-Maplewood) and Cleopatra Tucker (D-Newark) and challenger  Chigozie Onyema (Newark). Follow Village Green election coverage …