Ken Burns to Discuss Film, Politics, Race, and Culture at CHS
The Maplewood and South Orange Library Foundations will host an evening with filmmaker Ken Burns in conversation with South Orange resident and Harvard Professor Khalil…
Columbia HS Student Discharges Airsoft Rifle in Locker Room, No Injuries Reported
The following is an email sent by Columbia High School on October 19: Dear CHS Families, Yesterday, a student brought an airsoft rifle to Underhill…
Students, Broadway Performer Raise Funds and Voices with ‘SOMA Sings’ Friday, October 20 at SOMS
What happens when generosity is modeled? Jake Ezzo, the South Orange Middle School Choir teacher, is both cause and effect, case and point. “Every year…
Author Mark Mazzetti to Speak at CHS’s Black Box Theatre
Mark Mazzetti, author of America’s Shadow Wars: From 9/11 to the Trump Era, will speak at CHS’s Black Box Theatre.
Everyone’s Invited — Columbia High School Homecoming Friday, Oct 20!
From Deborah Gaines Ryan: This Friday, October 20, the Columbia Cougars will square off against the Randolph Rams for the Homecoming Game, 7 p.m. at Underhill Field (next…
PHOTOS: CHS Senior Paloma Diaz Is ‘Queen of Argentina’ in NYC Hispanic Day Parade
Columbia High School senior Paloma Diaz, born in Argentina, was the Queen of Argentina on the Argentina float in the 53rd Annual New York City…
40-Unit Residential Building Proposed for Gleason Cleaners Site in Maplewood
The Maplewood Planning Board assembled Tuesday night for a preliminary meeting regarding a proposal to build an apartment complex at 7 West Parker Avenue.…
LETTER: Members of Parent Group Question Madhu Pai, Ask for Apology on Achievement Gap Statements
Dear Ms. Pai: We are members of PARES, Parents in Partnership for Respect and Equity in SOMA Schools, a grass-roots organization consisting of more than…
Columbia High School Students Attend 2017 NJ Teen Arts Festival
From James Manno, Supervisor of Fine Arts and Performing Arts at the South Orange Maplewood School District: Columbia High School Attends 2017 NJ Teen Arts…
In Maplewood, Path to Better Police & Community Relations Begins Its Long, Difficult Journey
After the release of police audio and video detailing police herding local teens of color out of town and kicking and punching one teen, Maplewood…