A very merry and menschy Chrismukkah My first experience as a Jewish guy purchasing a Christmas tree had all the ingredients necessary...

How Ginna Claire Mason made her dreams a reality When South Orange resident Ginna Claire Mason was just 13, she sat in row K of the...

Holiday Tablescaping 101 While a well-planned menu shapes a memorable holiday dinner, a thoughtful host helps guests feel welcomed and...

Interpreting the sounds of my back yard When I walk out of my house, I’m used to hearing the soundtrack of the suburbs. This time of year...

Bespoke events startup has local roots, big plans Roughly 200 people stream into the club, hoping to leave their cares behind for a place...

These third spaces make SOMA feel like home L-R: Students at Indigo Road Studio Pottery; delectable treats at The Able Baker; the patio...

The story of Far Brooks One and Two There are two Far Brooks. One is the 75-year-old bastion of progressive education that occupies 9½...

Holiday beverages for a merry season The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means – family, friends, festivities and perhaps a...

I’m a Leo. What’s your sign? I don’t remember exactly when I learned that my zodiac sign was Leo, but it was probably sometime in...

Studio Tour SOMA returns for its 21st year Judy Targan creates "fantasy landscapes" with oil paints on wood; Kennis Baptiste specializes...

Nurturing young talent and community spirit through theater in SOMA Charlotte Boerger and Oona Girton Marshall are children of SOMA. Both...

Downsizing upgrades family’s homelife Imagine the big smile on Beethoven’s face if he’d driven down Ridgewood Road in Maplewood early...

Melanie Curtis turns fear into fuel and inspires others to take the leap When Melanie Curtis was 18, she jumped out of an airplane with a...

Essential Apple Crisp When I feel a hint of fall in the breeze, I am reminded that the time is ripe for apple picking. I can already...

When a new apartment marks a new phase of life I moved to SOMA in the fall of 2020. My husband, my 10-month-old daughter and I made our...

South Orange resident pens an inspiring book about a 12-year-old fossil hunter A lot of kids like to search for treasures such as shells...

The Maplewood Junior Police Academy instills teamwork and promotes relationships Fresh out of school for the year, 25 recruits in yellow...

Tennis tournament raises funds for epilepsy support Laura Holtz; 2023 tournament winners L-R: Rjay Basco, Seth Manjos, Mark Bochner, Eric...

How high schoolers are using a simple phrase to redefine fashion I t all began with a simple order. Van Girton-Marshall’s father...

Here's how to get started Pickleball is everywhere. You probably have a friend – or several – who plays it. And it’s such a social sport...