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STORIES
Our stories are all about the interesting people, places and things in Maplewood.
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A DIFFERENT VISION FOR THE WORLD by Tia Swanson
The founder of Greenwood Gardens reflects on – and lives – the maxim that less is more A new billboard for the Turtle Back Zoo has gone...
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Mar 12, 20225 min read


THE NIGHT I ASKED THE WORLD TO SEND MY SUMP PUMP GOOD JUJU by Donny Levit
Tropical storm Ida’s most unwelcome visit Do not underestimate the power of water. Best to respect and fear the wet stuff.” So said my...
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Oct 1, 20213 min read


MEANWHILE IN SOUTH ORANGE... By Adrianna Donat
Making Meadowland Park a world-class open space Stretching from South Orange Avenue to Clark Street, and from the train tracks to...
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Mar 12, 20212 min read


VOLUNTEERS HELP PRESERVE OUR HISTORIC GREEN SPACES By Adrianna Donat
You can thank the Maplewood Memorial Park Conservancy Each day people stroll through and enjoy the pristine natural beauty of Memorial...
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Mar 12, 20215 min read


EDUCATING KIDS ON TRASH by Georgia Madiba
A summer walk turns into a waste audit Playgrounds reopened in July after being closed due to the pandemic and, naturally, my two...
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Aug 14, 20203 min read


CULTIVATING OUR YOUNGEST EARTH KEEPERS by Malia Rulon Herman
Teaching grade-school students (and their parents) sustainable practices Living a sustainable life is not just for grown-ups. Just ask...
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Mar 13, 20205 min read
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