MAPLEWOOD, NJ _ Activists aim to drive dialogue and stoke momentum through a day-long "Day of Action and Night of Fun" open to the public this weekend.

Grassoots organization SOMA Action is hosting its first-ever all-day event of salons featuring experts and thought leaders, followed by a party to cap off the event. The panels and party take place on Saturday at the Maplewood ...

SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ — More foul weather is forecasted for this afternoon into tomorrow morning, September 24.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Essex County, a warning area locals have come to respect after remnants of Hurricane Ida stormed through the area earlier this month.

A period of heavy rainfall is likely with the passage of a cold ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The South Orange Elks presented the Rent Party Garden with a check for $3,500 this week. 

Lodge Secretary Bob Donnelly said, “It was a pleasure to present Rent Party Pantry a check for this year's Garden expenses, funded by our Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant for this continuing community project. It has been a great partnership for the last 10 ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — For the first time in his career, Dr. Ronald Taylor is facing parents who think the district's policies are protecting their children too much.

The South Orange Maplewood Superintendent made the remark as part of a panel at the Essex County meeting of the New Jersey School Board Association. The in-person portion of the hybrid event was held at Maplewood’s ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Police Department has requested that we post the following as they are in immediate need of School Crossing Guards to help keep the children safe on their journey to and from School.

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ Damage from Tropical Storm Ida and thefts to bus parts are among the "myriad of transportation issues" that have hurt school bus service this year, says the South Orange-Maplewood School District.

In a letter to the community on Thursday, the district said it is working "tirelessly" with its transportation department and partnering bus companies to resolve ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Police Department has requested that we post the following as they are in immediate need of School Crossing Guards to help keep the children safe on their journey to and from School.

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ The catalytic converters recently stolen from beneath eight South Orange-Maplewood School District buses are likely worth about $20,000, according to police.

The Maplewood Police Department is investigating the theft of the expensive exhaust system components, reporting that eight of the converters were stolen on Sept. 10. They said they are looking for a dark-colored ...

NEWARK, NJ — Columbia High School quarterback Tarik Huff was almost perfect Friday night.

Huff completed nine of 10 passes for 151 yards and three touchdowns, and accumulated 73 yards and a touchdown on three carries for Columbia (3-1) in the victory.

The Cougars built a 21-0 lead by halftime. Huff completed a 49-yard TD pass to Zhamir Rowan, and Stephen Henry scored on a 36-yard run ...

UNION, NJ — The Columbia boys soccer team scored a 1-0 victory over Union on Friday.

Charlie Herley scored the only goal with an assist from R.J. Benn. Columbia goalie Cole Strupp made seven saves.

The Cougars (5-3) had started the season with four consecutive victories, but then lost three games before getting untracked against Union. Columbia has posted four shutouts in eight ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Orthopedic injuries are common for athletes who play at the high school, collegiate or professional levels, according to experts. Many young men and women suffer from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, hip labral tears, meniscus tears, shoulder dislocation, elbow ligament tears and the like.

But sports medicine doctors, including those at Saint Barnabas ...

SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Health Department and the South Orange Health Department have issued a joint statement related to COVID-19 quarantine protocols.

The statement, from Maplewood Health Officer Candice Davenport and South Orange Health Officer John Festa, says the towns’ actions are being taken to keep South Orange and Maplewood “consistent” with ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ -- TAPintoTV Executive Producer Brian Brodeur spoke with comedian John Poveromo about vaccinations and their role in stand-up comedy venues. Vaccine mandates have been making headlines recently in the stand-up comedy world, with Saturday Night Live alumni Jim Breuer making a statement against vaccine mandates at performance spaces. But Poveromo takes the opposite ...

NEWARK, NJ---TAPintoTV spoke with Jared Taillefer, the Executive Director of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School, Rev David Jefferson of Metropolitan Baptist Church, and Destiny McFarlane, the Tutorial Manager of the Newark Unites Program, about the Newark Unites Tutoring Program which launches this week.

The Newark Unites Tutoring Center provides free, high dosage tutoring and academic support ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Just days before the South Orange Performing Arts Center was poised to roll out its robust 2021-2022 season, Hurricane Ida ravaged the nonprofit theater, as well as the surrounding downtown area. In the days immediately following the storm, SOPAC announced that all September shows would be rescheduled.

Now, following a more thorough assessment of ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - After almost a year and half after SOMA Film Festival 5 was set to screen live, The Woodland in downtown Maplewood welcomed SOMA Film Festival 6 back for live, and in person screenings. 

Last year's festival (SOMA Film Festival 5) was eventually moved online, and screened for free with over 2,000 views.

It was the goal of the team at SOMA Film Fest to be back ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Township Committee members recently updated each other and the public about the activities of various township subcommittees.

At its Oct. 5 meeting, the full Township Committee will host the South Orange Board of Trustees as Zero Waste Associates presents to both governing bodies,  said Committee Member Nancy Adams.

“You'll get five or ten ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ Out with the old. In with the...used! This Saturday brings a popular clothing and toy swap to South Orange-Maplewood, an event put on by SOMA Families Meetup.

The event is one of the most popular for the nonprofit group, which was created by parents in 2016 to connect families in SOMA and bordering towns including East Orange, Hillside, Irvington, Livingston, Millburn, and ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The South Orange Elks presented the Rent Party Garden with a check for $3,500 this week. 

Lodge Secretary Bob Donnelly said, “It was a pleasure to present Rent Party Pantry a check for this year's Garden expenses, funded by our Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant for this continuing community project. It has been a great partnership for the last 10 ...