Family Picnic, Passionate Grasses and More This Week in Maplewood

Here's a look at what's ahead this week in town.

Kitten Survives as Rescuers Join Forces

Workers at Sunoco helped rescue a kitten from a pretty unusual place.

Highland Place/Cranes Launches Monday Dinners

Family picnic on Sept. 10 kicks off new hours.

Crane's Remains!

The popular deli & cheese shoppe has reached an agreement with landlord Saul Fisher.

Gaslight Brewery Restaurant in South Orange

Brewing beer — with some bison burgers and brats to boot.

Twelve Local Places to Watch the Super Bowl

Didn't get invited to a party? Just want to get outta the house on Sunday? Here's some local bars and eateries where you can take in Super Bowl XLVI.

Pathmark's Corporate Owner Files Bankruptcy

The Sunday filing comes weeks after the closing of Maplewood's A&P.

Scrivener's Toys & Collectibles

The stuff of childhood dreams AND the service parents dream of—all under one roof. Now, THAT's merry!

Kari's Cafe Hits 72 Percent of Rent Goal

Cafe owner Kari Capone hosts party to raise $5,000 for rent

Maplewood Hobby

Looking for some seriously interesting hobbies or gifts?! This old-school shop's game to help.

Maplewood Suspends Business Owner's Food Establishment License

Committee gives Maplewood Market owner Aiman Abujudeh from October 15 until November 15 to meet requirements to regain his food establishment license

Global Mala Spreads Peace in Newark

Local Yoga teachers and studios participate in Global Mala

Min's Beauty Supply on Springfield Avenue

Surprisingly savvy deals on beauty buys and trendy trinkets

7-Eleven Proposal on Springfield Avenue Returns

The Planning Board will hear an amended proposal at its meeting on September 14.

$5 Bag Prospect Rummage Bonanza THIS Saturday

Fab finds for bargainistas and fashionistas alike. Really! (I've got the pictures to prove it!)

Boosting Local Girls' Self Esteem

New program at Healthy Kidz on Springfield Avenue is designed to address confidence and body image. An etiquette class is coming next. Find out more at an Open House on September 18.

A Hop, a Skip and a Jump to Hopscotch

A Maplewood favorite opens its new ground-floor location in the Village.

Shop Localista: Truly Yours Delivers the Write Stuff

Celebrating signature salutations--with style!

Photos: Let's Get Ready to Rummage!

Prospect Presbyterian Church kicked off its rummage August 21. Missed it? No worries. Two more dates await on August 28 and September 11.

'Coda' Means New Beginning, Not End for Indigo

The popular Maplewood Village kitchen & bar gets a new name, and some spicy additions to the menu.

Dinnersmith Moves from Springfield Ave to Springfield, NJ

The purveyor of delicious ready-to-heat-and-eat meals packs up its retail location on Springfield Avenue and heads for a commercial kitchen in Springfield, NJ.

Shop Localista: Prospect Church's 2010 Rummage Sale

Prospect Presbyterian Women get ready to rummage for charity's sake. The sale runs three Saturdays—8/21, 8/28 and 9/11—from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Maplewood A&P to Close in October

Employees were notified today.

Shop Localista: Renaissance Consignments

A frugal fashionista and decorator's dream resides on Ridgewood. Really.

Professionals in Media Hold Annual Potluck at Maplewood B&B

The annual PIM summer networking event was chock full of media professionals, helpful information—and cookies.

Maplewood Nominees Are Plentiful in 2 'Best of' Contests

New Jersey Jewish News and Suburban Essex Magazine are both holding internet voting contests for "best of" local businesses. You can help local businesses win by registering your vote.

Shop Localista: Every Li'l Thing Flowers & Gifts

A floral find blooms on Springfield Avenue.

Maplewood Burger King Raises Money for Pediatric Cancer Research

The fast food chain on Springfield Avenue is doing its part in the annual drive to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Kari's Cafe on the Market for $85K

The popular coffee house is listed on Craigslist, but the owner is open to potential investors and partners in the business.

3r Living to Close Maplewood Store on September 30

But the eco-friendly lifestyle retailer will continue selling wares online.

Shop Localista: You Say You Want a Revolution?

Head on over to Baker Street, where art and life collide with fetching décor.

Health & Fitness: Bringing Down the High Cost of Yoga

Despite the expense of trendy yoga classes in the city, local studios offer affordable options.

Maplewood Resident Brings 'Spinach on Steroids' to the U.S.

Jude Ken-Kwofie's new It's Moringa products use the moringa tree to create nutritional supplements aimed at improving health and fighting malnutrition and obesitiy.

What Matters Most in Maplewood and South Orange

After 20 years, Karen Duncan's print publication is going strong in an age of online media—thanks to devoted staff and loyal, happy advertisers.

7-Eleven Comes to Maplewood

Town officials and members of the community participated in the grand opening celebration.

Hopscotch is Readying for Street Level Location

The popular children's furniture and gift boutique will open its new location at the end of August.

Maplewood Karate Celebrates One Year with Family Picnic

Local business gives back to its students and families.

Shop Localista: Farmers Market Deals & Steals

Wanna get fresh?! Savvy incentives to hit the Maplewood Farmers Market on Springfield Avenue.

Ben Salmon Dishes on What's In Your Kitchen

Local store owner predicts the next big thing in food as Kitchen a la Mode turns two years old.

Maplewoodstock: Vendors for Kids Abound

Who would have thought that such a unique, great event for music-loving adults could yield such fun for children?