Updated at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 14

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - There are planned road closures on Valley Street at Tuscan Road and on Valley Street at Oakview Avenue "on or about" Friday, July 14, and Monday, July 17, according to an update from the Maplewood Police Department.

A further update from Maplewood police on Friday morning stated, "construction on Valley St has been ...

SUMMIT, NJ - Hilltop City residents Tina Boyer and Mike Sinunu were two of three individuals to recently find the cup from the tee box at The Summit Municipal Golf Course, thus joining the 'Hole-in-One Club.'

Joining the pair of Summit 'aces' was Jake Laskowski of Maplewood, who took out 'The Big Dog' -- his driver -- to achieve golfing nirvana on the 122-yard fourth ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ - The fruition of East Orange Mayor Lester Taylor’s multi-year vision of making the East Orange Golf Course at Short Hills playable, popular, and profitable came into full view last Friday night with a grand opening celebration at the newly opened, Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge.

Taylor thanked Mario LaVecchia, who also owns Above Restaurant & Bar in South Orange, ...

MAPLEWOOD AND SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The following letter was sent via email to the South Orange Maplewood School District (SOMSD) community on Thursday, July 20, from John J. Ramos, Sr., SOMSD Superintendent.

Dear SOMSD Community,

As you may be aware, an initial report indicated elevated levels of lead in nine of 223 of the district’s water sources. Upon receipt of the results, each of ...

SUMMIT, NJ - When treated in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer is over 90 percent. Unfortunately, only 15 percent of cases are found at this early stage due to ovarian cancer's non-specific symptoms and lack of available early detection tests.

When discovered at a more advanced stage, the ovarian cancer survival rate can be as low as 18 ...

MAPLEWOOD AND SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The following letter was sent via email to the South Orange Maplewood School District (SOMSD) community on Thursday, July 20, from John J. Ramos, Sr., SOMSD Superintendent.

Dear SOMSD Community,

As you may be aware, an initial report indicated elevated levels of lead in nine of 223 of the district’s water sources. Upon receipt of the results, each of ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - There are lots of activities this week at the South Orange Public Library. Here's what's happening for kids and adults:

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

THURSDAY, JULY 20

7 p.m. - SOMA Kids Film Festival and Teddy Bear Sleepover

FRIDAY, JULY 21

1:30 p.m. - Friday Features - Pete's Dragon - Rated ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - South Orange Summer Nights are in full swing, with Art in the Park taking place since June, and Concerts in the Park since July 5. In August, there will be a Moonlight Movies series.

All events take place on Floods Hill in Meadowland Park. Event organizers encourage concert-goers to arrive early to order from the food trucks and to pick out a spot on the ...

MAPLEWOOD AND SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The SOMA Film Festival, in partnership with the South Orange and Maplewood public libraries, is offering free screenings on July 20 and July 24 of its successful “Kids Program."

The inaugural “Kids Program” screened to a sold-out Maplewood Theater in March at this years’ festival. According to festival organizers, the ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - South Orange Summer Nights are in full swing, with Art in the Park taking place since June, and Concerts in the Park since July 5. In August, there will be a Moonlight Movies series.

All events take place on Floods Hill in Meadowland Park. Event organizers encourage concert-goers to arrive early to order from the food trucks and to pick out a spot on the ...

SUMMIT, NJ - It's so big that it is a week that will last 10 days.

Summit’s Ninth Annual Restaurant Week will begin Thursday, July 20 and run through Sunday, July 30, and feature more than 30 restaurants and food shops offering prix fixe menus and specials. Restaurant Week will begin with a 'Kick-Off Night' July 20, which will include live music throughout downtown from 6 ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Germaine Theodore of Maplewood, who stole about $298,000 from customers of his two debt relief businesses in Maplewood and Jersey City, was sentenced to prison on July 19, according to a release from Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino.

Germaine Theodore promised customers of TGC Movement in Maplewood and Save My Future in Jersey City big reductions in their monthly ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -  The official opening of Artistry Salon by Ampy was held last week, with the ribbon cutting ceremony held indoors due to inclement weather.

Surrounded by family, clients, well-wishers, and members of the South Orange Village government, South Orange Village Center Alliance (SOVCA), and the Academy Heights Neighborhood Association, everyone gathered behind ...

MAPLEWOOD AND SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Monday morning, July 10, was the first day of what has been called the "Summer of Hell" for NJTransit commuters, when service on NJTransit is greatly reduced while Amtrak rail work is being completed. Both Maplewood and South Orange had refreshments and local officials on hand to send-off commuters on the first day of the new schedule.

Early on ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The Rotary Club of South Orange hosted "Happy Hour for Charity" at the Reservoir Restaurant in South Orange the evening of June 15. The event honored CEMFNJ - Children's Emergency Medical Fund of New Jersey, an organization which provides advocacy and medical services, as well as supplies and support to families.

Stacey Borden, President and ...

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - You don't have to drive far to discover all the Jersey Fresh goodness of the Garden State

Many of the state's best farmers market are right here in Essex County, offering produce from farms across the Garden State.

Nutley Farmers Market

Municipal Lot No. 1, at the corner of Franklin Ave. & William St., Nutley, NJ 07110

June 18th - Oct. 29th, ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - This charming local Garden Center has been run by Cosmo Mellusi, his brother and sister since 1971. Prior to that, the Cardinal family ran a garden center beginning in 1950.

The Cardinal family chicken farm was on this site long before any houses were built in the area. Cosmo says his business has been built by word of mouth with many customers coming from surrounding towns ...