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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments Celebrates Grand Opening

The Springfield Avenue Partnership and Township of Maplewood officially welcomed Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 16. The…

UPDATED: School District Responds to Health Officer’s Report of Mice Infestations at Maplewood Schools

UPDATE, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m.: In response to inquiries from parents regarding the timing of communication to families, the district said the following: The District…

Eagle Scout Project Gives South Mountain Reservation’s Washington Rock a Facelift

If you’ve ever been to the regional treasure that is South Mountain Reservation, you know that it can be the perfect place to park yourself…

What Does a Board of Education Member Do (and Why Should You Care)?

This opinion piece first appeared on VillageGreenNJ.com on October 14, 2015 and has been updated and edited for republication. The author is Madhu Pai, 2nd Vice…

Here’s How South Orange-Maplewood Can Help Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey

The effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to take a catastrophic toll on the Texas community as the slow-moving storm dumps what forecasters estimate to be…

Coalition on Race Chair: Moving Beyond Mistrust to Make Equality & Inclusion Reality

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the vigil held in Maplewood in support of the residents of Charlottesville who were victimized by…

South Orange Classic Card Expands From South Orange to Maplewood

From SOMA: Two Towns for All Ages: The very successful South Orange Classic Card programs has expanded into Maplewood. This free card for residents 65…

Collum and DeLuca Join Mayor’s Compact to Combat Hate

Maplewood Mayor Vic DeLuca and South Orange Village President Sheena Collum are joining the Mayor’s Compact to Combat Hate, Extremism, and Bigotry, a joint effort of…

M&E Midtown Direct Trains Resume Sept 5, Regular Fares in Effect

The following is from NJ Transit via Maplewood Mayor Vic DeLuca: NJ Transit Update – August 24th M&E Midtown DIRECT Trains Resume; Regular Fares in…

New CHS Mandarin Teacher From Beijing Tours South Orange-Maplewood

Yesterday, I had the honor and pleasure of showing Maplewood and South Orange to Columbia High School’s new Mandarin Language teacher, Niu Xiuqing. I arrived…