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Tia Swanson
4 days ago5 min read
MAKING MUSIC FOR THE THRILL OF IT By Tia Swanson
South Orange Symphony celebrates 75 years of a musical community On most Tuesday evenings for a very, very, very long time, a motley...


ellencdonker
4 days ago3 min read
GET UP, GET OUT By Ellen Donker
It’s good for democracy and your health My job is rather solitary. I work from home, in front of my computer most of the day, and...


Ilysse Rimalovski
4 days ago4 min read
BRINGING THE BLOCK TOGETHER By Ilysse Rimalovski
Pot-lucky Pulled Pork Sliders A potluck spread offers something to satisfy every guest’s cravings Imagine buffet tables covered with...


Amy Lynn-Cramer
4 days ago4 min read
CULTIVATING GROWTH By Amy Lynn-Cramer
Far Brook School’s new garden inspires learning and discovery Imagine being a second grader at Far Brook School in Short Hills. After...


Ilysse Rimalovski
4 days ago4 min read
THE KNAPP EFFECT By Ilysse Rimalovski
Cultivating community John and Cathy Knapp are fixtures at St. James’s Gate in Maplewood Village. Imagine you’ve just moved to Maplewood...


Hank Zona
4 days ago5 min read
YOUR UNKNOWN SOURCE FOR QUALITY WINE By Hank Zona
A South Orange business works to elevate the local wine game Angela DeLuca and Eva Zorad sharing wine and conversation at the recent CHS...


Donny Levit
4 days ago6 min read
FOR 48 YEARS, AN INTERFAITH COMMUNITY ‘REMEMBERS AND TELLS’ THE HORRORS OF THE HOLOCAUST By Donny Levit
SOMA Holocaust remembrance service urges us to never forget How do we prevent our history from disappearing, especially when remembering...

ellencdonker
Feb 13 min read
SNOWSTORM MEMORIES By Ellen Donker
We all have a story I always feel better when the weather behaves in a seasonally appropriate way. As I write this, snow has begun to...


Kristen Haas
Feb 13 min read
LESSONS I LEARNED AT 45 By Kristen Haas
My Nan is a good teacher Nan cleans up at bingo night at her senior community center. My 98-year-old grandmother, Nan, recently fell. I...


Brian Glaser
Feb 14 min read
CHS HOCKEY GETS CO-OPERATIVE AND COMPETITIVE ON THE ICE Written by Brian Glaser. Photographs by Julia Maloof Verderosa
Columbia joins Nutley and Bloomfield to build a varsity team Back row L to R: Daniel Kopcha, Christian Sherman, Abel Grimaldi and Jack...


Judie Hurtado
Feb 15 min read
HOW TO START THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION By Judie Hurtado
Clearing up the misconceptions, with local help Maplewood Meditates took place in Memorial Park in Maplewood this past fall. Photo by...


ellencdonker
Feb 13 min read
MUENCH FAMILY DENTAL TRANSITIONS TO NEW OWNER By Ellen Donker
Welcome Redwood Family Dental Dr. Agnes Seong from Redwood Family Dental in Maplewood Village. Dr. Agnes Seong had been practicing...


Allison Weiss
Feb 15 min read
LOCAL GROUP LEADS CHARGE TO DELAY PHONES UNTIL 8TH GRADE By Allison Weiss
Parents concerned about effect on friendships, mental health Photo generated by ideogram.ai. Maplewood parent and businesswoman Dana...


Ilysse Rimalovski
Feb 14 min read
POWER BOWLS By Ilysse Rimalovski
Fuel for a healthy new year Fully assembled, each power bowl bite is a mighty forkful layered with flavors and textures. The power bowl...


Amy Lynn-Cramer
Feb 14 min read
MENOPAUSE IS HAVING ITS MOMENT By Amy Lynn-Cramer
Local experts work to share information to improve lives Panelists at the “Not Your Mother’s Menopause NJ” symposium. L to R: Dr....


Donny Levit
Nov 29, 20243 min read
DREIDELS, CHINESE FOOD, AND A CHRISTMAS TREE NAMED SHLOMO By Donny Levit
A very merry and menschy Chrismukkah My first experience as a Jewish guy purchasing a Christmas tree had all the ingredients necessary...


Amy Lynn-Cramer
Nov 29, 20245 min read
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME, FOR THE HOLIDAYS By Amy Lynn-Cramer
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...


Ilysse Rimalovski
Nov 29, 20244 min read
ALL SET By Ilysse Rimalovski
Holiday Tablescaping 101 While a well-planned menu shapes a memorable holiday dinner, a thoughtful host helps guests feel welcomed and...


ellencdonker
Nov 29, 20243 min read
TWEETS AND CHEEPS By Ellen Donker
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...

Allison Weiss
Nov 29, 20245 min read
NEW LOCAL BUSINESS BRINGS THE NIGHTLIFE ESCAPE TO THE SUBURBS By Allison Weiss
Bespoke events startup has local roots, big plans Roughly 200 people stream into the club, hoping to leave their cares behind for a place...
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