The Columbia High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Peter F. Bauer performed its annual concert on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the South Orange Performing Arts Center. The …
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Proceeds from the delicious and fun annual fudraiser go directly to the MEND food pantry network.
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South OrangeTowns
SHU Again Receives ‘High Research Activity’ Designation by Carnegie Foundation and ACE
The designation places Seton Hall University among top national institutions — those receiving at least $5 million in total Research & Development funding and awarded at least 20 research/scholarship doctorates annually.
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MaplewoodPolice and FireTowns
Maplewood Police Blotter: Brown Street Home Burglarized; Suspects Take Keys to Steal New BMW
The following is the Maplewood Police blotter for February 6 through February 26: February 13-25, 2025, Motor vehicle rummages: Maplewood Police received reports of motor vehicles rummaged on Midland Boulevard, Burnett …
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMA Schools Get 6% Increase in State Aid, But Need to Close $4M Gap
Regarding the $4 million gap, Business Admin. Imani Moody said, “We have a conviction across all of the constituencies here to have this budget process be a success, and to get to a place where we’re providing a balanced budget and avoiding reductions in force and things of that nature by really being strategic about how we’re deploying resources.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Bing, BOE Discuss Needs of Special Ed Students & Budget Planning Going Forward
Liz Callahan said her goal as chair of the BOE’s Special Education committee moving forward was “to remain committed to ensuring that students and teachers are at the heart of these discussions while supporting the district in intentional, well-structured planning that does reflect the evolving educational landscape.”

