Juneteenth, a traditional African American holiday marking the end of slavery, was observed on Saturday, June 19, at the Durand-Hedden House in Maplewood with historical reenactors, poets and exhibits. The …
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Schools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
Olivia Baker, Columbia High Class of 2014, Set to Run at Olympic Trials June 24
South Orange native and Columbia High School Class of 2014 track & field star Olivia Baker is competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic women’s 800 relay team by …
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Arts & CultureCommunityMaplewoodSouth Orange
PHOTOS: Dancing in the Streets at Big Queer Block Party in Maplewood Village
by Joy Yagidby Joy YagidPeople were dancing in the streets Friday evening, June 18, in Maplewood Village at the Big Queer Block Party, a joint event organized by SOMA Justice, Newark LGBTQ Community Center, …
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From South Orange Village: June 18, 2021 – South Orange Village today announced the schedule for the SOMA South Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration on Saturday, June 19th from 6 to …
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Maplewood
Maplewood Deputy Mayor Dean Dafis Comments on Latest Supreme Court Ruling on Nondiscrimination Laws
by Dean Dafisby Dean DafisOn Thursday, June 17 the United States Supreme Court ruled that governments can continue to enforce nondiscrimination laws – including nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ persons – so long as they …
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GovernmentMaplewoodPolice and FireSchools / Kids
Police Continue to Investigate Homicide of Maplewood Teen, as Essex County Offers $10,000 Reward
The Essex County Sheriff’s Office has offered a $10,000 reward in the case of a Maplewood teenager killed on June 6, as police continue to investigate the case. “It is …
