Want to turn in your old guns?

Then give them to the county.

The Essex County Bar Association and the Essex County Bar Foundation are sponsoring a gun buyback program this Saturday.

The program is one of the first initiatives in New Jersey involving law enforcement and a private organization. Funds for the program were raised by the Bar Foundation through the support of law firms ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Township of Maplewood has announced an opening for an additional Firefighter/EMT and has put out the following call for applicants to take the first step toward qualifying for the position by applying for and takining the written exam. 

The written exam is scheduled to be held on April 27, 2019 and Applications for the exam will become avialable on ...

Myles Powell went on a scoring streak in the second half but it wasn't enough for the Seton Hall Pirates to pull off a win against the Wofford Terriers in the first round of the March Madness Tournament.

Powell, a junior guard, scored 27 points in the game which included 23 in the second half. The scoring drive helped to bring the Pirates within a one-point deficit of the ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Columbia boys basketball team will be moving up a division next winter.

Columbia, which competed in the Liberty Division of the Super Essex Conference this season, will be shifted by the Super Essex Conference into the American Division next winter. The American Division is considered the most competitive of the SEC's five brackets.

Columbia, which posted ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The co-anchor for ABC News’ 20/20 had recently turned 40 when she was asked to take a mammogram for a television segment.

Amy Robach had every intention of turning down the story, but five years later Robach is thankful she did take the cancer screening.

Speaking to about 400 people at the Susan G. Komen North Jersey affiliate’s Pink Tie Party on Friday, ...

The DG/health Natruals baby Cough Syrup + Mucus has been recalled due to bacterial contamination and production of the product has been suspended while the Food and Drug Administration investigates the matter.

Bottles of the syrup that were distributed to Dollar General retail stores throughout the United States contained the bacteria Bacillus cereus/Bacillus circulans, the FDA announced ...

With terrific support from various members of the CHS community, and borrowed equipment from some other towns, it all came together to host 48 teams in the competition, three of which were our own CHS teams. Following the Singing of The Star-Spangled Banner by CHS’s Unaccompanied Minors, and few words of welcome from Dr. Morgan, Principal of CHS, Mayor Victor DeLuca, Deputy Mayor Frank ...

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A congenial group gathered before the screening of two films to socialize, and partake in some beverages and light snacks.

Following this, two films were screened. The first, named The Passage, is a story about brothers, fathers and sons, and the wild places that define us. Filmed along the Inland Passage that runs from Seattle to Alaska, the scenery is spectacular. The story touches upon ...

If you're unable to attend the welcome party and screening at The Woodland last night or want to enjoy more events at the SOMA Film Festival, here are a couple of programs that are on tap for this weekend.

Festival Favorites Program

The Woodland

Saturday, March 23, @ noon

Enjoy some of the most popular films on Saturday afternoon during the Festival Favorites Program. Films ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - St. James Gate has a FULL, FUN Packed day planned for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

The festivities start at 8am and finish late into the evening! First up from 8am until 12 Noon, everyone is invited to St. James Gate Publick House for a traditional Irish Breakfast, along with Pipers, Irish Coffee and Irish Trinkets. Then from 12 Noon until 6pm, all are invited ...

NEWARK, NJ – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that Garrett Carter, 52, of Newark was convicted by an Essex County jury of vehicular homicide in connection with the death of Steven Dawkins, 39, of Orange.

Following a trial before the Honorable Michael L. Ravin, Judge of the Superior Court, the jury convicted Carter of ...

Summit Mayor Nora Radest once again unveils her super-sized ceremonial shears to herald the opening of Ani Ramen House.

Radest was joined by Ani Ramen Partner Israel Jiles, Ani Ramen Chef & Partner Julian Valencia, Ani Ramen Partner Luck Sarabhayavanija, Summit Council Member Stephen Bowman; Summit Downtown, Inc. Executive Director Nancy J. Adams; Summit Common Council ...

South Orange and Maplewood could be the next towns to create local laws banning plastic bags from local stores.

Municipalities throughout New Jersey are implementing these bans to be more environmentally-savvy and to minimize the amount of plastic that's used and thrown away, which environmental advocates say can end up in the ocean, on the sidewalks, and other places where it ...

The local non-partisan municipal election in South Orange is just under two months away.

Who's on the ballot?

Village Municipal Clerk Kevin Harris administered a drawing on Friday that determined the candidates' name placement on the ballot. The drawing was done to give the candidates an equal and fair chance of getting their names placed on the top line of the ballot.

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The co-anchor for ABC News’ 20/20 had recently turned 40 when she was asked to take a mammogram for a television segment.

Amy Robach had every intention of turning down the story, but five years later Robach is thankful she did take the cancer screening.

Speaking to about 400 people at the Susan G. Komen North Jersey affiliate’s Pink Tie Party on Friday, ...

South Orange and Maplewood could be the next towns to create local laws banning plastic bags from local stores.

Municipalities throughout New Jersey are implementing these bans to be more environmentally-savvy and to minimize the amount of plastic that's used and thrown away, which environmental advocates say can end up in the ocean, on the sidewalks, and other places where it ...

Keep your flower vases filled all summer long with beautiful blossoms picked right from your own garden and containers. Growing seeds, plants and tender bulbs that can double as cut flowers makes it easy to create casual, fresh-cut bouquets for your dinner table, guest room or to share with family and friends.

For early spring flowers, look to spring-blooming bulbs like tulips and daffodils, ...

UNION, NJ –Two restaurants, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread, have signed leases at Vermella Union, the mixed-use development under construction on Morris Avenue, across from Kean University.

According to Russo Development, the restaurants make up a portion of the 35,000-square foot retail center scheduled to open in July 2019 to coincide with the first phase availability of 415 ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ – They stood on the corner of Maplewood Avenue and Baker Street with candles on Monday night.

Their message was to stop hate.

About 50 people came out that evening for a vigil to honor those who were killed in the New Zealand massacre last Friday. Religious leaders, members of the governing bodies in Maplewood and South Orange, and New Jersey politicians ...