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Community Coalition on Race asks “How are We Doing?”
May 7, 2013MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is hosting a public forum on Wednesday, May 15, at 7...
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GFest to Bring German Car Fans to South Orange on Saturday, May 18
May 7, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Get ready to start your engines. GFest, one of the largest gatherings of vintage German car-owners on the eas...
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Summit Boys Lacrosse Oust Columbia 16-1
May 6, 2013SUMMIT, NJ - Summit’s Austin Carbone scored four goals and five assists to lead the Hilltoppers’ boys lacrosse team to a 1...
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Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission to meet at History Center of Maplewood
May 6, 2013MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Members of the Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission will be at the Local History Center of Maplewood, 1688 Sprin...
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“Falafal-ly Yours” Brings Authentic Taste of the Middle East to South Orange
May 6, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - A new restaurant, named “Falafel-ly Yours,” opened up over the weekend at 50 W. South Orange Avenue, se...
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Essex County Announces Opening of Presby Memorial Iris Gardens and Jack Hanna at Turtleback Zoo
May 5, 2013WEST ORANGE, NJ - Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo has announced three upcoming events on Friday May 10, and Saturday, May 11....
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"The Music Man" Takes the Stage at the Burgdorff Center
May 5, 2013MAPLEWOOD, NJ - This past Friday, the latest production from Maplewood’s own community theatre troupe—the Strollers—...
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Lease With South Orange, Maplewood Says Animal Shelter Only Takes Strays from Animal Control
May 4, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The animal shelter in South Orange does not take stray animals unless they are brought in by an animal contro...
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Association of Chiefs of Police, Essex County, Becomes Third Police Group to Endorse Christie for Governor
May 3, 2013CEDAR GROVE, NJ - On Friday May 3, the Association of Chiefs of Police, Essex County, became the third police group in the state to...
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Maplewood Releases Post Office Redevelopment Plan
May 2, 2013MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Maplewood Township has posted on its website the redevelopment plan for the Village Post Office site, which outlines t...
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Actors Bare Their Souls … and a Lot More in “The Full Monty”
May 1, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - What happens when several steelworkers in Buffalo, New York get laid off, causing feelings of anxiety and worthless...
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Learn How to Install a Drip Irrigation in Your Garden with the Green Team
April 30, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The Green Teams of Maplewood, South Orange and Millburn will be installing a drip irrigation syste...
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Dispose of Your Household Hazardous Waste This Saturday
April 30, 2013CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Essex County is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 4, at the Essex...
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Maplewood's Green Day 2013 Had Something for Everyone
April 30, 2013MAPLEWOOD, NJ – A beautiful, sunny afternoon filled Maplewood’s Memorial Park on April 27 with many environment...
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Clearview South Orange 5 Theater Changing Hands
April 29, 2013RIDGEFIELD, CT - It was announced today that Bow Tie Cinemas will acquire Clearview Cinemas from current owner, Cablevision...
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A Perfect Day for Maplewood's Sixth Annual Green Day Fair
April 29, 2013MAPLEWOOD, NJ - This past Saturday, the residents of Maplewood gathered for the annual “Green Day” celebration....
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South Orange Village Center Alliance Hosts Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings
April 28, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ- While South Orange is near the Livingston and Short Hills malls, residents of the village now have a few more reason...
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The College Report: Joe Cordrey of Summit Erupts with 4 Goals for Union Lacrosse
April 26, 2013Joe Cordrey (Summit, Sr.) scored a team-high four goals to lead the men’s lacrosse team of Union College to a 21-8 victory over ...
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"Tycoon Dog" Gives Back to the Community
April 24, 2013MAPLEWOOD, NJ - If you’ve got time to kill and no money in your wallet you can party with Tycoon Dog while the sun is shining an...
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The College Report: Fairfield’s McLinden Plays Role in Taking Down No. 1 Denver
April 23, 2013Fairfield defeated no. 1 Denver, 10-9, in overtime in the Mile High City on Saturday in men’s lacrosse action. Colin McLinden (M...
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Ann Alexander Named South Orange Villager of the Month
April 23, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Trustees and audience members rose to their feet and applauded as Ann Alexander accepted Villager of the Mont...
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St. Barnabas Is Recruiting for Nationwide Cancer Study
April 23, 2013LIVINGSTON, NJ – On Wed April 24, St. Barnabas Health and the American Cancer Society are hosting a kick-off event to help recru...
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Local Mom-Blogger Joins Others to Climb the Best-Seller List
April 22, 2013MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Anna Sandler has been blogging for longer than most people have known what the term blogging means.&n...
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St. Barnabas Ambulatory Center Now Offering Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
April 22, 2013LIVINGSTON, NJ – Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center is now home to one of only two doctors in New Jersey offering minimally i...
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Millburn Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Street Fair
April 22, 2013MILLBURN, NJ – The sweet aroma of funnel cake and fried Oreos often reminds people of the Jersey shore, yet on Sunday afternoon ...