“We’re on track, but we have tough decisions to make.” — South Orange-Maplewood Schools Business Administrator Imani Moody
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Arts & CultureSponsored
World Premiere of 90 Minute Adaptation of ‘Hamlet’ Opens at Luna Stage on February 14
by Luna Stageby Luna StageFrom Luna Stage: Luna Stage will present the World Premiere of Rajesh Bose’s new adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet February 12-March 8 on the MainStage. Streamlined to a fleet 90 minutes, …
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSponsored
SOMSD Board of Ed to Hold Public Retreat Feb. 12 to Focus on Ethics Training, Budget Development, and District Programming
From the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education: The Board of Education will hold a public Board Retreat on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the District Meeting …
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MaplewoodPolice and Fire
Firefighters Rescue Man, 2 Dogs from Burning Maplewood Home on Gifford Court
Fire Chief Joseph Alvarez commended all the firefighters who battled the blaze and frigid 4-degree windchill, highlighting Squad 32. “Without question, their decision to immediately commit their company to making the rescue and the swift action they took are the reasons a resident of our town is alive today.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATE: After Early Dismissal From Delia Bolden for Lack of Heat, Problem is Resolved
UPDATE – The heating problem is resolved and school will reopen tomorrow, Feb. 3, 2026. Here is the update letter that Principal Kim Hutchison sent to families Monday afternoon: Dear …
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Local R&B phenom and Columbia High School Hall of Famer Solana Rowe, aka SZA, won two Grammys Sunday with hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar for their collaboration on the song, “luther,” …
