A young black bear has been has been visiting backyards, the Reservation and the zoo. If you see him, make your presence known with noise, back away but don’t run, and don’t make eye contact.

“The message voters sent in this election was clear: progressive voices matter. New voices matter. Younger voices matter. Independent voices matter. And I will continue fighting to make sure those voices have a seat at the table.”

South Orange’s Meadowland Park Conservancy hosted its annual Star Spangled South Orange event on Flood’s Hill on Saturday, June 27, featuring kids crafts and games, the return of the Town …

For the last 26 years, Larry Alexander, a South Orange resident since 1983, has helped others by providing free tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income taxpayers, seniors and residents …

“Special Education Parents Advisory Committee and the broader community could and should have been brought in as partners at the beginning stage of this decision…. It didn’t have to be like this.” — Jessica Mingus

“This decision is a hammer blow to the 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians who live and work in the US under this protection, including 16,000 Haitians and a significant number of Syrians who call New Jersey home–as well as the loss of valued workers who perform critical services in agriculture, healthcare and hospitality.” — SOMA Action Immigration Committee