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A GIFT FOR MAKING KIDS SHINE by Heidi Borst
n his 13 years teaching kids with special needs, Michael Wojcio has aquired a reputation as a miracle worker among SOMA parents and administ
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Aug 19, 20195 min read


HAVE YOU HEARD THE STORY ABOUT MAPLEWOOD'S BOO TRUNDLE? by Donny Levit
“Ask a storyteller how they got into storytelling and that’s a long story,” says Trundle, who was born in Virginia Beach, VA.
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Aug 19, 20195 min read


THE BEST DAY AT COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL by Ellen Donker
Every year at Columbia High School (CHS), a committee comprised of advisors, student council members, and school staff takes on an important
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Aug 19, 20195 min read


STORIES WORTH A THOUSAND STITCHES by Ellen Donker
When Bisa Butler posts a photo of her latest project on Instagram, she writes, “There is zero paint on this artwork.” That’s because people
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Aug 19, 20194 min read


THE DOG DAZE OF SUMMER by Donny Levit
A newly-minted dog dad adjusts to canine life I’ve become the most popular guy in the neighborhood. Kids stop me when I walk down the...
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Jun 12, 20193 min read


CAN WE ARM OURSELVES AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE? by Abby Sher
Maplewood’s Max Weisenfeld says it starts with being informed
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Jun 12, 20194 min read


MAKING A GAME OUT OF FRAUD by Ellen Donker
Local resident funds card game with Kickstarter campaign.
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Jun 12, 20193 min read


FARE WELL FOR A PICNIC by Karen Tedesco
Allow me to introduce you to a magical Italian recipe. Say hi to your new friend: the incredible, edible frittata.
donny levit
Jun 11, 20193 min read


LISTEN UP! MAPLEWOOD IS RADIO-SILENT NO LONGER by Donny Levit
It all started out with a radio boom box and a Barbie disco record player.
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Jun 11, 20195 min read


RESILIENCE IN RECOVERY by Ellen Donker
As a general practitioner, Hugh Snyder is accustomed to giving and caring. But recently, the roles were reversed.
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Jun 11, 20196 min read


MAD FOR MUFFINS By Karen Tedesco
Go big! Celebrate spring with a batch of oversized strawberry rhubarb streusel muffins. Like all iconic foods, the great American muffin...
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May 2, 20193 min read


FUN FOR GRADS, PEACE OF MIND FOR PARENTS by Adrianna Donat
Midnight Madness at CHS The night of graduation is full of mystery and fun for the graduating class at Columbia High School. Seniors...
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May 2, 20192 min read


RECYCLING YOUR CLOTHES CAN MAKE YOU A FAIRY GODMOTHER (or Father) by Adrianna Donat
Welcome to the CHS Pop Up Prom Shop According to a 2015 survey by Visa, the average amount of money spent on prom is $919. That’s a huge...
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May 2, 20194 min read


COULD STRONGMINDS STOP A DEPRESSION EPIDEMIC IN AFRICA? by Donny Levit
Maplewood's Sean Mayberry has a brave plan Let’s begin with a series of astounding statistics: Approximately 66 million women in Africa...
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May 1, 20196 min read


ASSEMBLY REQUIRED by Adrianna Donat
New Jersey robots get competitive at Columbia High School Photos by Julia Verderosa “Are you ready to RRRROOOOOBOT?!” Maplewood Mayor Vic...
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Apr 30, 20194 min read


IS THAT YOUR NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR WEARING A POLICE UNIFORM? by Donny Levit
As the throng of cars and commuter trains rumble back to Maplewood at the end of any given workday, tired residents hope to catch up with th
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Apr 29, 20195 min read


RAISING AWARENESS OF HUNGER by Elaine Durbach
A big green bus brings home the message of need. You may have noticed earlier this year a crop of bright green signs that sprouted on the...
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Mar 26, 20194 min read


THE DINNER DILEMMA by Karen Tedesco
Revamp your pantry and get out of the mealtime rut If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the pantry is the rhythmic beat that...
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Mar 22, 20193 min read


HOME REMEDIES by Tanya Meda
Six takes on refreshing your space Every year right about now I feel as though I were in the “almost there” season – practically...
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Mar 22, 20194 min read


FROM THE CHS ARCHIVES: FORMER FIRST LADY ADDRESSES COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS by Carol Petrallia
Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady of the United States, First Delegate to the United Nations, author, and activist, spoke to students,...
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Mar 22, 20193 min read
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