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MAKING MUSIC FOR THE THRILL OF IT By Tia Swanson
South Orange Symphony celebrates 75 years of a musical community On most Tuesday evenings for a very, very, very long time, a motley...
Tia Swanson
Mar 145 min read


GET UP, GET OUT By Ellen Donker
It’s good for democracy and your health My job is rather solitary. I work from home, in front of my computer most of the day, and...
ellencdonker
Mar 143 min read


BRINGING THE BLOCK TOGETHER By Ilysse Rimalovski
Pot-lucky Pulled Pork Sliders A potluck spread offers something to satisfy every guest’s cravings Imagine buffet tables covered with...
Ilysse Rimalovski
Mar 144 min read


CULTIVATING GROWTH By Amy Lynn-Cramer
Far Brook School’s new garden inspires learning and discovery Imagine being a second grader at Far Brook School in Short Hills. After...
Amy Lynn-Cramer
Mar 144 min read


THE KNAPP EFFECT By Ilysse Rimalovski
Cultivating community John and Cathy Knapp are fixtures at St. James’s Gate in Maplewood Village. Imagine you’ve just moved to Maplewood...
Ilysse Rimalovski
Mar 144 min read


YOUR UNKNOWN SOURCE FOR QUALITY WINE By Hank Zona
A South Orange business works to elevate the local wine game Angela DeLuca and Eva Zorad sharing wine and conversation at the recent CHS...
Hank Zona
Mar 145 min read


FOR 48 YEARS, AN INTERFAITH COMMUNITY ‘REMEMBERS AND TELLS’ THE HORRORS OF THE HOLOCAUST By Donny Levit
SOMA Holocaust remembrance service urges us to never forget How do we prevent our history from disappearing, especially when remembering...
Donny Levit
Mar 146 min read

SNOWSTORM MEMORIES By Ellen Donker
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...
ellencdonker
Feb 13 min read


LESSONS I LEARNED AT 45 By Kristen Haas
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...
Kristen Haas
Feb 13 min read


CHS HOCKEY GETS CO-OPERATIVE AND COMPETITIVE ON THE ICE Written by Brian Glaser. Photographs by Julia Maloof Verderosa
Columbia joins Nutley and Bloomfield to build a varsity team Back row L to R: Daniel Kopcha, Christian Sherman, Abel Grimaldi and Jack...
Brian Glaser
Feb 14 min read


HOW TO START THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION By Judie Hurtado
Clearing up the misconceptions, with local help Maplewood Meditates took place in Memorial Park in Maplewood this past fall. Photo by...
Judie Hurtado
Feb 15 min read


MUENCH FAMILY DENTAL TRANSITIONS TO NEW OWNER By Ellen Donker
Welcome Redwood Family Dental Dr. Agnes Seong from Redwood Family Dental in Maplewood Village. Dr. Agnes Seong had been practicing...
ellencdonker
Feb 13 min read


LOCAL GROUP LEADS CHARGE TO DELAY PHONES UNTIL 8TH GRADE By Allison Weiss
Parents concerned about effect on friendships, mental health Photo generated by ideogram.ai. Maplewood parent and businesswoman Dana...
Allison Weiss
Feb 15 min read


POWER BOWLS By Ilysse Rimalovski
Fuel for a healthy new year Fully assembled, each power bowl bite is a mighty forkful layered with flavors and textures. The power bowl...
Ilysse Rimalovski
Feb 14 min read


MENOPAUSE IS HAVING ITS MOMENT By Amy Lynn-Cramer
Local experts work to share information to improve lives Panelists at the “Not Your Mother’s Menopause NJ” symposium. L to R: Dr....
Amy Lynn-Cramer
Feb 14 min read


DREIDELS, CHINESE FOOD, AND A CHRISTMAS TREE NAMED SHLOMO By Donny Levit
A very merry and menschy Chrismukkah My first experience as a Jewish guy purchasing a Christmas tree had all the ingredients necessary...
Donny Levit
Nov 29, 20243 min read


THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME, FOR THE HOLIDAYS By Amy Lynn-Cramer
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...
Amy Lynn-Cramer
Nov 29, 20245 min read


ALL SET By Ilysse Rimalovski
Holiday Tablescaping 101 While a well-planned menu shapes a memorable holiday dinner, a thoughtful host helps guests feel welcomed and...
Ilysse Rimalovski
Nov 29, 20244 min read


TWEETS AND CHEEPS By Ellen Donker
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...
ellencdonker
Nov 29, 20243 min read

NEW LOCAL BUSINESS BRINGS THE NIGHTLIFE ESCAPE TO THE SUBURBS By Allison Weiss
Bespoke events startup has local roots, big plans Roughly 200 people stream into the club, hoping to leave their cares behind for a place...
Allison Weiss
Nov 29, 20245 min read
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