Maplewood News

Singing "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" might be okay in Maplewood-South Orange schools.

BACK FROM A WEEK LONG TRIP TO ASIA, WHICH HE PROMOTED AS A QUEST FOR AMERICAN JOBS, PRESIDENT OBAMA WAS CHALLENGED BY HOUSE REPUBLICANS ON FRIDAY TO MAKE A FINAL DECISION ON A TROOP INCREASE TO AFGHANISTAN.

Sean Flood, left, and John Meade, the manager, behind the counter at the new deli in town.

ROCKAWAY - Jennifer and Sally Pierson are hoping their investment in a biodiesel pump will help pave the way for a more energy-efficient future for New Jersey.

Laura Nichols, of Maplewood, and her son Harry, 14, often bundle up while watching television in their living room at the Nichols' home in Maplewood.

A Family of Performers: InterACT Productions Presents "Godspell", November 13-15, 2009 By InterACT 11/9/2009 When Elena Stremlin Svitavsky and her friend Elizabeth Rogers got together with some friends to found InterACT Productions early this year, their goal was to extend their love of the performing arts to the larger community around South ...

Police are investigating two acts of criminal mischief that took place in the township last week.

November 10, 2009 Maplewood resident, Dr. Jane Aronson named as one of Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year One of the evening's most emotional moments was the award to pediatrician Jane Aronson, who works to better the lives of orphans overseas and founded the Worldwide Orphans Foundation.

Many shoppers are fans of the fresh and organic produce at Trader Joe's. I hurried through my breakfast this morning.

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts Honors One of its Own, November 14th By Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 11/5/2009 On Saturday, November 14th from 6 pm to 8 pm, the Board of Trustees of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts will host its annual wine tasting fundraiser, Wine & Song and will be honoring Museum Education Coordinator, Meg Wastie.

A Newark man was shot and killed this afternoon by an Essex County Sheriff's officer during a struggle following a drug bust, authorities said.

The Bagel Chateau is open and buzzing with conversation. Groups of friends enter and head straight for the ordering line, organized parallel to the long and tall counter that separates the staff from the public.

Two men from out of town were arrested in Millburn this week for filing false police reports about attacks, while a third man was the victim of a very real assault about a parking spot in the parking lot of The Mall at Short Hills.

Transcript Enlarge Nancy Solomon Students discuss stereotypes in Melissa Cooper's sociology class at Columbia High School in Maplewood, N.J. Looking at pictures of people and guessing what they were like, students say a Latino-looking man looks like a "drug lord" and a white man in a suit looks smart.

American schools have struggled for decades to close what's called the 'minority achievement gap' - the lower average test scores, grades and college attendance rates among black and Latino students.

Bart Albini A 23-year resident of Maplewood, Bart has been married to his wife Loretta for 24 years.

Morris Hills High School, in Rockaway, has received a $750 grant from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program to support the school's science program.

Due to the inclement weather in the forecast, the Essex County Strut Your Mutt Canine Halloween Costume Parades have been RESCHEDULED to Saturday, October 31st.

Great shopping, great fun and a great cause. 22nd, in Maplewood: It'll be worth your while to grab a friend, grab your wallet and head to Maplewood Village for the 2nd Girls' Night Out from 6:00PM to 9:30PM. I missed the last one due to travel, but even though it poured that evening it was such a smashing success that they're having another.

Shoot Bambi. That's the sentiment from Cedar Grove resident Sam White, who spoke about the proliferation of deer in Essex County, The Star Ledger reports .