Far Brook School’s new garden inspires learning and discovery Imagine being a second grader at Far Brook School in Short Hills. After...

Cultivating community John and Cathy Knapp are fixtures at St. James’s Gate in Maplewood Village. Imagine you’ve just moved to Maplewood and the couple next door greets you with freshly baked cupcakes and an open invitation to swim in their pool. Neighbors and friends enjoy the annual First Splash in the Knapp’s backyard pool. In an era when neighbors barely exchange more than a wave, John Knapp and his wife, Cathy, have built something rare and valuable – a true community. T

A South Orange business works to elevate the local wine game Angela DeLuca and Eva Zorad sharing wine and conversation at the recent CHS...

SOMA Holocaust remembrance service urges us to never forget How do we prevent our history from disappearing, especially when remembering...

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...

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...

Columbia joins Nutley and Bloomfield to build a varsity team Back row L to R: Daniel Kopcha, Christian Sherman, Abel Grimaldi and Jack...

Clearing up the misconceptions, with local help Maplewood Meditates took place in Memorial Park in Maplewood this past fall. Photo by...

Welcome Redwood Family Dental Dr. Agnes Seong from Redwood Family Dental in Maplewood Village. Dr. Agnes Seong had been practicing...

Parents concerned about effect on friendships, mental health Photo generated by ideogram.ai. Maplewood parent and businesswoman Dana...

Fuel for a healthy new year Fully assembled, each power bowl bite is a mighty forkful layered with flavors and textures. The power bowl has organically evolved into a staple of health-conscious menus. This artful combination of layered grains, proteins and vegetables meets the growing desire for convenient bespoke nutrition. A shift toward clean eating is evident in the ubiquity of bowls served at fast casual restaurants and elsewhere. But if Sweetgreen or Chipotle is not you

Local experts work to share information to improve lives Panelists at the “Not Your Mother’s Menopause NJ” symposium. L to R: Dr....

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 comfortable before the first dish is served. Tablescaping is the art of designing and arranging a dining table by combining tableware, centerpieces, linens and decorative elements to create a setting that is inviting and visually appealing. But it goes beyond simple table setting. Anticipation and effort are expressions of care. Using themes,

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...