By MARIE KING
May 15, 2021Ms. King writes in response to TAPinto SOMA's story about the approval for a mixed-use building to replace the former Verjus restaurant on Springfield Avenue.
Dear Editor,
I think it's ...
After two years serving on the South Orange Board of Trustees, I have a very different understanding of the role versus the one I imagined while. Structurally, we are an oversight body, which is of ...
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
May 16, 2021As the weather turns warmer and more people become comfortable getting together, it’s a great time to plan an outdoor party.
Here are six ideas for your next gathering, with tasty suggestions for what to serve:
Movie Night: Set up the projector, place out some comfy seating and have individual boxes of movie candy ready. For something fancy, put out bowls of truffled popcorn: ...
By SHARON KELLY, LCSW, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN, ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
We have all been adjusting to the reality that COVID is an infectious disease, but we now know that it is also a profound chronic stressor with serious implications for mental health. These stressors are impacting mental health for all of us, but women, and especially women of color, have been hit the hardest.
Recent studies have shown that one in ten women have had to quit a job due to a ...
By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) are five times more likely to have a stroke than the average person. In this Community Conversation, Atlantic Medical Group cardiologists Timothy Mahoney, MD, and Michael Katz, MD, answer your questions on managing AFib and reducing your risk of stroke. See all of Atlantic Health System's Community Conversations ...
By DAVID B. LEVINE, MD
Two very important events occurred in 1977. One, I was born. Two, Star Wars came out. I’ll let you contemplate which was more important, but I am willing to concede that my birth may not be number one.
Thirty-five years later when I found out that my wife was pregnant, one of the first things to enter my mind was...what order to show my child the Star Wars movies? I ...
By THE ENTERTAINER
As the weather warms up, spring colors are arriving in home décor trends. Whether you’re inviting guests over in person or continuing your distanced Zoom calls, you’ll want to incorporate pops of spring color into every room of your house. Fortunately, adding color doesn’t have to break the bank, and you can easily experiment with the best way to invigorate your spaces ...
By THE ENTERTAINER
Mother’s Day is a wonderful time to tell the caregivers in your life how special they are. By highlighting Mom’s favorite things in your celebrations, you’ll be able to shine a light on everything unique about her. If you’re looking for interesting ways to host a Mother’s Day celebration for a group, big or small, here are four memorable events that will leave Mom ...
By HOME SWEET HOME
Soaking in the summer sun is part of the fun of the season. But if you don’t have a cool home to retreat to, that heat can start to feel overbearing. Make sure your A/C (or swamp cooler!) can handle any heat wave this summer with these 12 tips, plus guidance on how to know when to call in the pros.
Before beginning preparation steps for either an air conditioner or swamp ...
By HOME SWEET HOME
With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s time to think about decorations that will brighten up your home as well as show Mom that she’s a unique, valued person in your family. With a few simple touches, it’s easy to create meaningful decorations that highlight the things that she loves best. Here are four great ways to add some color and style to Mom’s favorite ...
By WOMEN’S WELLNESS
Chances are, your wellness journey includes some heavy-hitting workouts, and a good deodorant is key to feeling confident after every session. Mainstream products can contain harmful ingredients that may actually be blocking some of your body’s natural processes as well as potentially causing health problems down the road. If you’re ready to switch to a more natural product but are ...
By WOMEN’S WELLNESS
As we head outside to take advantage of the warmer weather, skincare and sun safety should be top priorities. While the sun’s rays provide countless benefits, the ultraviolet (or UV) components of sunlight are damaging to our skin. A sunburn from overexposure isn’t just temporarily painful - the UV rays that cause a burn are doing long-term damage to your skin cells that’s ...
By ACTIVE AGING
Cooking can be fun at any age, and learning new skills exercises your mind, especially as you get older. Whether you’re just finding your way around the kitchen or you’re a seasoned home chef, online cooking classes are a wonderful way to spend your day! From free courses featuring various dishes to lessons led by celebrity chefs, there are vast opportunities to satisfy just about any ...
By ACTIVE AGING
Getting a good night’s sleep plays a vital role in your overall health. Sleeping recharges your body and brain to help prepare and energize you for each new day. On the other hand, sleep deprivation can cause a slew of problems, including memory issues and an increased risk for car accidents.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults aged 26-64 need seven to nine hours of sleep ...
By KAREN HILTON
May 8, 2021SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — I’m running for another four years as Village Trustee and I hope you’ll vote for me and for my running mates, Bill Haskins and Bobby Brown on May 11th.
South Orange has been my home for 25 years, along with my husband Jim of 29 years, we’ve raised our 4 children here. I have a Masters in Public Administration, and aside from toiling over ...
BRAYNARD “BOBBY” BROWN
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As a 13-year resident of South Orange, I am once again running for South Orange Trustee because I am committed to serving this community.
You may remember that I ran in the 2019 election along with eight other passionate candidates for three seats. I did not find defeat a deterrent to working for this community. I ...
By MAPLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 8, 2021This blotter covers the period from April 18 – May 4, 2021.
April 22, 2021; Package Theft; At approximately 7:45 pm a vehicle left running and unsecured on the 1700 block of Springfield Ave was stolen.
April 25, 2021; Package Theft; Between 2-6 pm a package was stolen from the front of a home on Midland Blvd
April 27, 2021; Theft; At approximately 11:55 pm an ...
May 3, 2021; Auto Theft; A University Court resident reports their Dodge Avenger, which was parked in their driveway, was stolen during the early morning hours. Video surveillance from a camera on South Orange Avenue shows a couple of individuals walking back and forth in the area of South Orange Avenue and University Court. The camera is too far to get any ...
Tue, May 18, 7:30 PM
South Orange Public Library, South Orange
By MARIE KING
May 15, 2021Ms. King writes in response to TAPinto SOMA's story about the approval for a mixed-use building to replace the former Verjus restaurant on Springfield Avenue.
Dear Editor,
I think it's tragic how the “powers that be” are ruining Maplewood. Maplewood has lost its unique and charming qualities.
Maplewood is no longer, Maplewood. Every vacant spot or empty ...
By TAPINTO NEWARK STAFF REPORT
May 14, 2021NEWARK, NJ — North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. and Councilman-at-Large Luis Quintana were among 29 New Jersey residents named by Governor Phil Murphy to the New Jersey Puerto Rican Commission.
The commission, which was established under legislation signed into law by Governor Murphy in January 2020, will build upon the Murphy Administration’s efforts to promote ...
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Symphony Hall this week unveiled designs for its new exterior renovation, a project which began last year.
The project is part of a three-phase, $50 million effort set to wrap on the venue’s 100th birthday in 2025. The design, from Trenton-based architectural firm Clarke Caton Hintz, includes a new marquee and streetscape.
By SKYLYR VANDERVEER
May 14, 2021NEW JERSEY — Colonial Pipeline Co. announced in a statement late Wednesday evening that the pipeline that was shutdown by a ransomware hack last week was going to restart and begin operating again.
“Following this restart, it will take several days for the product delivery supply chain to return to normal. Some markets served by Colonial Pipeline may experience, or continue ...
WAYNE, NJ — For the last fourteen months, New Jerseyans have been in the midst of the worst global pandemic in most of our lifetimes. The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in NJ has just recently reached the 1 million mark. This is one out of every nine people in the state. Just over 25,000 have died due to complications from COVID, while all of us have been suffering under forced ...
By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
May 16, 2021Morristown, NJ – Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center has received American College of Cardiology (ACC) Transcatheter Valve Certification, a designation of excellence that recognizes demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients undergoing transcatheter valve repair and replacement procedures, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement ...
Newark, NJ — District 3 Commissioner Tyshammie L. Cooper, Chair of the Essex County Commissioner TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) Committee, held a virtual meeting of the Board’s TNR Committee last week to address the overpopulation of feral cats in communities throughout Essex County.
Items discussed during the meeting included, an overview of Essex County’s TNR program, plans ...
NEW JERSEY — The community is being alerted to a nationwide safety recall of certain Kidde smoke detectors for failing to sound off during smoke conditions or a fire.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 6 announced the recall of some 225,000 Kidde smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms — Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070, which have a TruSense logo or ...
