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Six homes came off the market last week in Maplewood and South Orange.
Six homes came off the market last week in South Orange and Maplewood.
Maplewood man tried to flee from state police after stealing purse at Pennsylvania casino, according to court documents.
Human Trafficking Awareness Day is Saturday, Jan. 11.
Booker addresses youth unemployment, criminal justice reform, and first few months in office on student-run radio station.
'Once Upon a Pandora's Box' premieres at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the the Burgdorff Center.
'Once Upon a Pandora's Box' premiered Friday at the the Burgdorff Center.
Children can enjoy a fun reptile presentation while parents find the perfect summer camp at the YMCA.
Children can enjoy a fun reptile presentation while parents find the perfect summer camp at the YMCA.
Tuscan principal revises security protocol after NBC report.
Tuscan principal revises security protocol after NBC report.
The New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program received a grant of $50,000 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
The Achieve foundation awarded grant money as well as iPads, Kindles, books, violas and other items to all nine South Orange-Maplewood district schools.
Tickets are now on sale for Greg Brown and Steve Forbert's performance at the South Orange Performing Arts Center.
The Maplewood Township Committee unanimously voted to designate L&M Development Partners as the redeveloper.
A Verizon equipment malfunction left Maplewood unable to broadcast on local access channel 24.
November election winners Beth Daugherty, Stephanie Lawson-Muhammad and Johanna Wright are sworn into their roles.
November election winners Beth Daugherty, Stephanie Lawson-Muhammad and Johanna Wright are sworn into their roles.
Thomas J. Brennan Jr. (Tom) attended Seton Hall University before enlisting in the 90th Infantry Division during World War II