“For the past 25 years, the Township has met its affordable housing requirements because it was the right thing to do. It still is.”

Chloe Barter and Benjamin Gevirtz will be recognized with other valedictorians and salutatorians from other Essex County high schools

From The South Orange Public Library: The South Orange Public Library (SOPL) and South…

Incumbents Mayor Nancy Adams and Deputy Mayor Jamaine Cripe are joined by first-time candidate Malia Herman in the primary.

“I’ve never been separated from my heart. Even at an early age, I have always led with my heart. … But apparently the time has come for a repair.”

An aftershock near Gladstone NJ was felt around 6 p.m.; experts said to expect more aftershocks in the coming days and possibly longer.

Locally, numerous residents in NJ and beyond reported feeling walls shake and the ground tremble.  South Orange-Maplewood schools were put in a Code Yellow shelter-in-place until buildings could be inspected for safety.

From the South Mountain YMCA:  It’s the 25th Anniversary of the iconic Duck Race…

From the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education: The Board of Education will meet…

“I hope that the district reviews this in great detail,” said Board 2nd VP Nubia DuVall Wilson. “The importance of this policy with district personnel and the appropriate state-mandated steps that personnel must take if or when they believe a student has experienced abuse by a staff member. … It helps give the voiceless safety and support.”