Chris Dickson

Rent Party Donation Extends Summer Meals Program in Maplewood for 2 More Weeks

At the August 6 Maplewood Township Committee meeting, Maplewood health official Candice Davenport reported that more than 900 breakfast and lunch meals had been served…

PHOTO: As Wagner Steps Down, South Orange & Maplewood Honor Rent Party BackPack Pals Program

On June 24, South Orange and Maplewood issued a joint proclamation honoring and extending congratulations to Chris Dickson and David Wagner for their “tireless…

Able Baker Hosts 7th Annual ‘Apple Peeling Party’ November 18 and 19

From The Able Baker in Maplewood Village: 7th Annual Apple Peeling Party Calling all Apple Peelers! After our first Thanksgiving at the bakery in 2011,…

Rent Party Family Picnic Returns Saturday, September 8

From Rent Party: Rent Party Family Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Maplecrest Park from 12 – 8 PM. In…

South Orange Elks Donate $2,000 to Rent Party Garden

From RPP Media: The South Orange Elks Lodge donated $2,000 as part of their ongoing support of the Rent Party Garden. The donation is part…

Chris Dickson of Rent Party Honored at Jefferson Awards

From Rent Party: Rent Party co-founder Chris Dickson was an Honoree at The New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Awards on Saturday, June 2 in Trenton,…

South Orange Village President’s Birthday Party Raises $12K+ to Tackle High School Food Insecurity

From “Sheena Collum’s Birthday Party with a Purpose”: On Saturday, November 18, Village President Sheena Collum hosted her annual birthday party with the South Orange…

Exclusive Interview: Rent Party Opens 9th Season With Legendary L.A. Band The Blasters

Since its inception in 2009, the live music series Rent Party has been known for featuring a line-up of impressive bands. Founder Chris Dickson is…

South Orange Elks & Rent Party Throw Garden Party June 10

From Rent Party: The South Orange Elks Rent Party Garden is throwing their annual Garden Party on Saturday from 1 – 3 PM and…

Rent Party Wraps Up 8th Season with 3 Great Bands on June 9

Since October 2009, the local not-for-profit Rent Party has presented live music events, with the proceeds supporting hunger fighting initiatives in Maplewood and South Orange.…