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HOBOKEN, NJ – A NJ Transit train crashed into the platform at Hoboken Terminal during the morning commute, killing at least one person, injuring up to 100, and causing structural damage to the station, according to various media outlets.

Gov. Chris Christie stated that there was one confirmed death ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ -- The most recent police blotter from Maplewood police reported that three burglaries occurred during the day on Monday, Sept. 19.

According to Maplewood police, at about 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 19, officers responded to an alarm activation at a home on Harvard Ave. When officers arrived, "they found that the home had been forcibly entered and jewelry was reportedly ...

SOUTH ORANGE AND MAPLEWOOD, NJ - This weekend is a four-day one for many, with the South Orange-Maplewood School District schools closed on Monday, Oct. 3, and Tuesday, Oct. 4 for the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Here's what's happening in the two towns this weekend:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

South Orange Train Station Centennial Celebration - It's a roaring twenties party from ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - On Sunday, Oct. 16, the Maplewood Lions Club sponsors its 16th annual Maplewood in Motion 5K & Kids Fun Run.

The run is open to all, and organizers invite participants to "bring your family and friends to run, jog, and even walk through the beautiful, tree-lined certified 5K course throughout Maplewood. Strollers are welcome."

The Maplewood in Motion 5K ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ - The 11th annual Essex County Senior Wellness Day is on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Codey Arena (560 Northfield Ave.) in West Orange. The free event is sponsored by Aetna, AAA and ShopRite,

“We are planning a fun-filled day of activities and will be providing a great deal of valuable information that will benefit ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Winchester Gardens, a continuing care retirement community, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tues, Sept. 13, to celebrate the beginning of work on an expanded and redesigned healthcare center. The healthcare building and renovation project is expected to be completed by fall 2018.

The construction project will include renovation of Winchester Garden's ...

NEWARK, NJ - Columbia High School seniors Asma Makhdoom and Halle Bryant of South Orange, and Ellie Cohen of Maplewood, recently graduated from the seven-week "Girls Who Code" summer Immersion program offered at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).

Makhdoom, Bryant, and Cohen were among 40 young women from throughout New ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The community came out to celebrate the South Orange Public Library's 150th birthday on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 17. Library and local officials spoke to the crowd, and plenty of music created a festive mood for the celebration that took place both inside the library and outside in the parking lot.

There were lots of activities for party-goers young and old, ...

SOUTH ORANGE AND MAPLEWOOD, NJ - This weekend is a four-day one for many, with the South Orange-Maplewood School District schools closed on Monday, Oct. 3, and Tuesday, Oct. 4 for the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Here's what's happening in the two towns this weekend:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

South Orange Train Station Centennial Celebration - It's a roaring twenties party from ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- South Orange held its annual PlayDay event on Sunday, Sept. 25, which featured inflatable rides, games, a rock wall, food, and a plethora of free giveaways. By closing down the section of South Orange Ave. between Valley St. and Church St., the village allowed residents to mingle and enjoy the day as a community. PlayDay is South ...

SOUTH ORANGE AND MAPLEWOOD, NJ - This weekend is a four-day one for many, with the South Orange-Maplewood School District schools closed on Monday, Oct. 3, and Tuesday, Oct. 4 for the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Here's what's happening in the two towns this weekend:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

South Orange Train Station Centennial Celebration - It's a roaring twenties party from ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- South Orange held its annual PlayDay event on Sunday, Sept. 25, which featured inflatable rides, games, a rock wall, food, and a plethora of free giveaways. By closing down the section of South Orange Ave. between Valley St. and Church St., the village allowed residents to mingle and enjoy the day as a community. PlayDay is South ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The 2004 Columbia High School yearbook, the Mirror, includes a photo of Ahmad Rahami, an Elizabeth man suspected of planting bombs in the region.

Rahami's photo appears in the 2004 yearbook under the heading "Freshmen." His photo is not found in the 2005 Columbia High School yearbook.

Elizabeth Councilman Carlos Torres said authorities believe ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The Community Coalition on Race (CCR) held a Coffee House Discussion, providing a forum for local community members to discuss concerns and race-related issues on Wed., August 31. The event, which was held in a private room at the restaurant Chez Dubois, had about 70 participants at 15 tables, each featuring a member of the CCR who acted ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — A PowerNet BizExpo event benefitting the CHOW food bank for the second-consecutive year enabled dozens of small local retailers, businesses and service providers to mingle with consumers from the Essex County area as they enjoyed food, drink and live music at 316 Eisenhower Parkway in Livingston on Sept. 22.

Participants met at the SWS Architects two-story atrium office ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Saturday, Sept. 10, was a celebratory day for Pet Wants South Orange, located at 67 South Orange Avenue. Friends, customers and neighbors attended the grand opening, as well as community officials which included South Orange Village President Sheena Collum, several Village Trustees, and South Village Center Alliance board ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ -- About 50 local voters gathered at the DeHart Community Center on Thursday night, Sept. 22, to hear a Candidate’s Forum between the two contenders seeking election to the Maplewood Township Committee.

The Candidates Forum was hosted by the Hilton Neighborhood Association,and moderated by Carol Buchanan, the association’s president. Maplewood Township ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ - The 11th annual Essex County Senior Wellness Day is on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Codey Arena (560 Northfield Ave.) in West Orange. The free event is sponsored by Aetna, AAA and ShopRite,

“We are planning a fun-filled day of activities and will be providing a great deal of valuable information that will benefit ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ -- About 50 local voters gathered at the DeHart Community Center on Thursday night, Sept. 22, to hear a Candidate’s Forum between the two contenders seeking election to the Maplewood Township Committee.

The Candidates Forum was hosted by the Hilton Neighborhood Association,and moderated by Carol Buchanan, the association’s president. Maplewood Township ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - On Sunday, Oct. 16, the Maplewood Lions Club sponsors its 16th annual Maplewood in Motion 5K & Kids Fun Run.

The run is open to all, and organizers invite participants to "bring your family and friends to run, jog, and even walk through the beautiful, tree-lined certified 5K course throughout Maplewood. Strollers are welcome."

The Maplewood in Motion 5K ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — A PowerNet BizExpo event benefitting the CHOW food bank for the second-consecutive year enabled dozens of small local retailers, businesses and service providers to mingle with consumers from the Essex County area as they enjoyed food, drink and live music at 316 Eisenhower Parkway in Livingston on Sept. 22.

Participants met at the SWS Architects two-story atrium office ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Winchester Gardens, a continuing care retirement community, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tues, Sept. 13, to celebrate the beginning of work on an expanded and redesigned healthcare center. The healthcare building and renovation project is expected to be completed by fall 2018.

The construction project will include renovation of Winchester Garden's ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The new apartment complex at Third & Valley held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Monday, Sept. 19, with representatives from the developer, Jonathan Rose Companies, South Orange officials, and members of the community joining the celebration.

The Third & Valley development, which began construction in 2014 and cost $64.4 million to ...

October is the prime time to attend fall festivals within the North Jersey area. The weather is still warm to enjoy the outdoors with your entire family. Throughout the first weekend of October, you can travel across the state to attend events that celebrate the harvest season.

Lenape Day

One of the more unique cultural experiences occurs every October when the Great Swamp Outdoor Education ...

Cancel the trip to Tuscany. New Jersey is receiving a great deal of acclaim for their vineyards with award-winning wines being produced every day. Americans are enjoying fine wine like never before and the Garden State has become a destination for winery tours and tastings. Many wineries also offer delightful dining on their scenic premises. We have suggestions from all around the ...