UPDATED: August 7 Community Forum Calling for Police Reform Postponed
Updated: The Community Forum originally scheduled for Monday, August 7, 2017, will be rescheduled for a future date. From the organizers: “In the meantime, our work…
South Orange Hosts Transgender Flag Raising, Rally August 3
From South Orange Village President Sheena Collum: South Orange Transgender Flag Raising – Thursday, Aug. 3 @ 7pm! President Donald J. Trump recently announced a new policy that…
South Mountain YMCA Upgrades Swim Lessons for Improved Skill-Building
The following is from the South Mountain YMCA Swimming lessons for South Mountain YMCA members have been revamped to help students at all ability levels…
Community Groups to Demand Justice at August 1 Maplewood Township Committee Meeting
The following is from the SOMA Black Parents Network While many communities across the nation prepare to participate in National Night Out on Tuesday August…
August Events at the Essex County Environmental Center
The following is from the Essex County Environmental Center A variety of programs are being offered at the Essex County Environmental Center during the month…
Black Parents Workshop Calls for Dismissal of Police Chief Cimino
The following is a letter from the SOMA Black Parents Workshop Upon hearing the audio recordings of the Maplewood (NJ) Police Department from the evening…
Twilight Concerts Scheduled for Maplewood’s Memorial Park
The following is from the Maplewood Office of Cultural Affairs The Maplewood Office of Cultural Affairs in conjunction with the Maplewood Village Alliance has scheduled…
MEND’s Summer Food Drive Continues at Local Libraries
The following is from MEND (Meeting Emergency Needs With Dignity) When school ends, hunger begins for over 44,000 children right here in Essex County. Many…
Retiring Supe Ramos: ‘Architecture is in Place’ for South Orange – Maplewood Schools
The following is from Dr. John Ramos, SOMSD Superintendent of Schools To the SOMSD Learning Community: After sharing the following information with the school district’s…
Register Your Young Kicker with SOMA’s Cougar Soccer Club
The following is from the Maplewood Recreation Department Registration is now open for all midfielders, strikers, and goalies with the Cougar Soccer Club of Maplewood…