“It’s not cool to be the cool parent,” an Essex County mother says. See 9 more child-rearing tips here.
Somehow, seeing New York City in ruins, with all that destruction, this New Jersey family - my family - found a way to heal.
Does your child need a new car or booster seat? They might, as of September 1.
The town ranks # 76 in New Jersey. Do you agree?
Trends include low household income and high child care costs.
Ethical Culture Society of Essex County will host free event featuring Laura Zinn Fromm.
Contest is open to all high school artists in 10th District, including Maplewood.
Local volunteers contribute time and effort to help make a difference in the State's largest city.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
The Rotary International World Peace Fellowship is now taking applications.
There's still a little time to get packages delivered before Christmas.
Robert Dombrowski, son of Maplewood Police Captain Robert Dombrowski Jr., gets sworn in.
Gerard Amsellem film 'Bartleby' will be shown on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Graeme Simsion provides insight into "The Rosie Project."
The Maplewood Middle School Model UN will head to the United Nations in New York to take part in a global conference.
A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday on the University green to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Nelson Mandela.
Dec. 14 holiday concert showcases three young vocalists currently studying at Mark Murphy’s Music in South Orange
The season's first significant snow accumulation has come – show us what you see!
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project will attend a book-signing at WORDS Bookstore in Maplewood on Dec. 11.
Amy French, a Columbia High School alumnus and goalkeeper for Washington University in St. Louis, named to 2013 NSCAA Women's Soccer Team.
Resident reviews show featuring South Orange and Maplewood actors.
Seth Boyden student featured as the character Drew in a new book entitled “Daddy’s Greek Potato Pie’
The Maplewood Township Committee recognized employees who have been with the township for more than five years.
Paul and Kana Brinckerhoff of Maplewood qualified for the USTA National Championship as part of a New Jersey Team.
The Burns family came home with a prize of $20,000 after competing in September.
Tablets and computers will be used to pull up floor plans during an emergency.
Maplewood's Dr. Jan Ellen Lewis was named the new Dean of Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University Newark.
CHS track team gives out turkeys to 150 local families.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
“It’s a great cause,” said Weston. “It combines creativity, competition and passion that designers and architects have.”
South Orange native Lauryn Hill to perform last minute tour before house arrest.