From [words] Bookstore: Local independent bookseller [words] Bookstore will be hosting Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and acclaimed author Anna Quindlen on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30 PM. This event will …

Meanwhile, Maplewood police report: “Officers were able to locate students from another area high school a few blocks away. The students’ parents and schools were contacted and the juveniles were ultimately turned over to family members.”

The following is a press release from SOMSD:  MAPLEWOOD, N.J. – South Orange & Maplewood School District librarians and elementary school students participated in the Maplewood Library’s Kids Speak Out event. The …

A second Code Yellow was called in the afternoon: “The police again swept the building and determined it was safe to dismiss students. The police remained on campus through the afternoon as students were dismissed. At no time were any weapons found.”

“The administrative team will work with CHS teachers, counselors, and other relevant staff to consider how the Academy will best serve students next year.” — Board of Education member Shayna Sackett-Gable

From Maplewood Township: The New Jersey Safe Schools Coalition with Columbia High School Spectrum Club along with the Township of Maplewood will be holding a community candlelight vigil to honor …