Now that the weather is warmer, I’m turning my attention to my back yard. I’m trimming the zebra grass that hopefully provided critters...

This salad says springtime The first time I saw asparagus growing, the farmer deftly snapped a stalk and handed it to me, encouraging me...

Words and Photographs by Ilysse Rimalovski This flexible recipe invites your creativity When I prepare to make a pot of soup, I look for...

Your home has a story to share The gentle ghost appears in our living room window. On the sidewalk, my wife and I chat before taking a...

Scott Sinkler enlists local talent to capture the reinvigorated Ballantine House For devotees of vibrant art institutions, the Newark...

This time I didn’t overthink my decision I admit that I am a homebody. I don’t especially invite change, even when I know it’s good for...

Collecting the antique and the unexpected from the far corners of the world Left: Braderie de Lille, France, 2023: Do-it-yourself...

Words and Photographs by Joy Yagid How four homeowners created beloved gardens As winter fades into spring, it’s natural to start...

Community Coalition on Race creates pilot loan program to promote integration The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is...

A multigenerational band wants to make you dance Some of the members of the Essex Funk Collective, L-R: Jonathan Glasser plays guitar and...

You and your canines can beat the winter blues T-H-W-A-C-K! I usually reserve spelling out that word when making a comic book reference...

Maplewood resident turns 100 Rob Densen admits that he may be biased when it comes to his mother. He’s entitled to it given that she has...

New organization awards $50,000 in grants in its first year As the remnants of Hurricane Ida ripped through Maplewood and South Orange on...

Dr. Bill Gallo presents the Unbiased Science Institute Maplewood and South Orange have long been home to talented authors, theater...

HerMD offers a new approach to female health care Waiting for an appointment at HerMD is not like sitting in any hospital or doctor’s...

My New Year’s resolution may start today My husband never got the chance to take music lessons. Growing up, he desperately wanted to play...

Mila Jasey set to leave the Legislature to pursue life as a full-time grandma If you have lived in the two towns for any length of time...

How to host a successful cookie exchange I love cookies. I love baking them, and I love eating them. But mostly I enjoy spreading “cookie...

Kim Sleeman helps create welcoming homes for unhoused families Four years ago, Kim Sleeman was facing a birthday milestone and began...

Maplewood residents turn favorite party drink into a popular bottled beverage It all started because Rick Martinez couldn’t cook. Instead...