MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Maplewood Fire Department held their first annual open house and dedicated their new engine on Saturday, Oct. 13.

The open house was a chance to welcome the community, exhibit equipment, and demonstrate life-saving equipment, including how the "Jaws of Life" can be used to rescue an entrapped person from a vehicle.

Maplewood Fire Chief Michael ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A structure fire in the Lourdes neighborhood near downtown West Orange caused a stretch of Harrison Avenue to be shut down on Saturday evening.

The West Orange Fire Department battled the blaze near the corner of Harrison Avenue near Elm Street. Officials said a vehicle fire ignited a nearby two-car garage and an attic apartment at 51 Harrison ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Nutley High School - Columbia High School Hockey Team is ready to hit the ice. 

The schedule of home ice (Codey Arena, West Orange) and away events follows: 

Wed 11/21 - 5:45pm - scrimmage vs. Montville - Mennen Sports Arena, Morristown

Fri 11/23 - 2:00pm - scrimmage vs. Bernards - Richard J. Codey Arena

Sun 11/25 - 6:00pm - vs. Dayton - ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — More than $160,000 was raised at RWJBarnabas Health’s (RWJBH) second annual Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk in support of RWJBH and the New Jersey Devils’ collective effort to build stronger communities by promoting healthy, active lifestyles and world-class healthcare.

Proceeds from the race, held at Essex County’s ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - South Orange Health Officer John Festa has finished his inspection of the South Orange school bathrooms, according to an update on the South Orange website.

The South Orange website states, "in response to recent events surrounding the school district's bathroom conditions, Health Officer John Festa inspected the bathrooms of the South Orange ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — ­For the 14th consecutive time, Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) has received an “A” Hospital Safety Score rating by the Leapfrog Group—making SBMC the only hospital in the state and one of only 42 in the country to earn an “A” in each report since the Leapfrog surveys began.

SBMC was also one of eight RWJBarnabas Health ...

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced the return of the “Troops to Teachers” program to support the transition of veterans and members of the Armed Forces to careers in teaching. Over the next five years, the NJDOE will receive nearly $1 million to support and promote the program.

Troops to Teachers is a national program designed to promote ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - South Orange Health Officer John Festa has finished his inspection of the South Orange school bathrooms, according to an update on the South Orange website.

The South Orange website states, "in response to recent events surrounding the school district's bathroom conditions, Health Officer John Festa inspected the bathrooms of the South Orange ...

Turkey or ham? Perhaps a turducken? Whichever traditional centerpiece you go with this Thanksgiving, there’s a chance it wasn’t served during the first holiday dinner in 1621.

Historians believe the Plymouth Pilgrims and Wampanoag tribe shared lobster, rabbit, nuts, carrots, eggs, and dried fruits during the original three-day celebration.

For 154 years, Thanksgiving would ...

SOUTH ORANGE AND MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Fall foliage has been at its peak the last few weeks in South Orange and Maplewood, and TAPinto SOMA is sharing some of the best local places enjoy the autumn foliage.

To have your photos added to the gallery here or to share your favorite spots to find fall foliage in and around SOMA, email asandler@tapinto.net.

Favorite Fall Foliage Places in ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - For many, it was the end of an era when longtime Maplewood pub O'Reilly's closed after last call on Monday night, Nov. 19. 

The new owners are planning to update the space, and anticipate re-opening in about six weeks, with a new name.

One of O'Reilly's regulars who was there on Monday afternoon said a reason he liked the pub so ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Buyrite Liquors, located at 400 Valley St., is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, which is this Thursday, Nov. 22.

Buyrite is stocked with wines from around the world, a vast variety of spirits, and traditional and craft beers. 

Buyrite has rare spirits like Black Maple Hill Straight Bourbon and Rye, both available in very limited ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - For many, it was the end of an era when longtime Maplewood pub O'Reilly's closed after last call on Monday night, Nov. 19. 

The new owners are planning to update the space, and anticipate re-opening in about six weeks, with a new name.

One of O'Reilly's regulars who was there on Monday afternoon said a reason he liked the pub so ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - South Orange Health Officer John Festa has finished his inspection of the South Orange school bathrooms, according to an update on the South Orange website.

The South Orange website states, "in response to recent events surrounding the school district's bathroom conditions, Health Officer John Festa inspected the bathrooms of the South Orange ...

This article was updated at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday to reflect updated vote totals from the Essex County Clerk's office.

SOUTH ORANGE AND MAPLEWOOD, NJ - There were eleven candidates on the ballot vying for three positions on the South Orange - Maplewood Board of Education (SOMBOE): Narda Chisholm-Greene, Michael Laskowski, Bruno Navarro, Shannon Cuttle, Felisha George, Avery Julien, Marian ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - With three sets of hands on the scissors, the ribbon was cut on Saturday, dedicating the new pocket park on Baker Street in Maplewoood Village.

John James, President of the Maplewood Village Alliance (MVA), described the newly revitalized green space as “a pocket park," and stated that it is sponsored by the MVA, and funded by Allison Ziefert of Keller Williams ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - With three sets of hands on the scissors, the ribbon was cut on Saturday, dedicating the new pocket park on Baker Street in Maplewoood Village.

John James, President of the Maplewood Village Alliance (MVA), described the newly revitalized green space as “a pocket park," and stated that it is sponsored by the MVA, and funded by Allison Ziefert of Keller Williams ...

SOUTH ORANGE AND MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race (CCR) is requesting the community's participation in a research project, with responses being collected through Nov. 17.

The survey is being conducted by Market Research Students at Seton Hall University, who are working closely with the CCR, according to the introduction to the ...

 MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Maplewood Fire Department held their first annual open house and dedicated their new engine on Saturday, Oct. 13.

The open house was a chance to welcome the community, exhibit equipment, and demonstrate life-saving equipment, including how the "Jaws of Life" can be used to rescue an entrapped person from a vehicle.

Maplewood Fire Chief Michael ...