Power Restored To Downtown Maplewood (UPDATE)

The electrical outage in parts of downtown Maplewood affected approximately 160 homes and commercial sites on Friday, but power is back.

Water Main Break In Maplewood: Town Gives Repair Estimate

The town of Maplewood gave an estimate for repairs, amid predicted harsh weather later this evening.

Dry Leaves Destroyed 3-4 Cars Per Year In 1 Essex County Town

Maplewood leaf collection runs through early December. But parking on dry leaves could cause a fire. It even happened on "The Sopranos."

Middletown Woman Still Seeking Answers In Sister's 1966 Murder

Cynthia Farino's big sister was killed in Maplewood in 1966 at age 17, but the case remains unsolved, even after a book came out last year.

Sister Of 1966 Maplewood Murder Victim Still Seeking Answers

The Middletown resident's big sister was killed in Maplewood in 1966 at age 17, but the case remains unsolved, even after a book came out.

Reward In Case Of Maplewood Grandmother Killed In Newark

Police said in 2017 they had spotted two women carrying the Maplewood grandmother's Coach purse after she passed away.

Former Maplewood Educator Faces New Sex Abuse Accusations

Four accusations have been made against a former teacher in Mahwah and Waldwick, unrelated to his later role in the Maplewood schools.

Maplewood Opens Cooling Centers, Pool Amid Heatwave

Forecasters say temperatures could feel like 110 in New Jersey this week. Here's where to cool off in Maplewood.

Arrest In Fofana Killing Brings 'Sigh Of Relief': Superintendent

Ronald Taylor issues his first statement after a Newark man was charged with the June 6 murder of the Columbia High student.

Newark Man Charged With Murdering Maplewood Teen Moussa Fofana

A 20-year-old Newark man has been charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of Moussa Fofana.

Maplewood Rave/Yoga Party Will Benefit Shelter And Slain Teen

The outdoor party will include yoga, meditation and dancing with D.J. Jen Jones. It will benefit a homeless shelter and "Justice for Moussa"

Kids Sickened By 'Green Plume' At Maplewood Pool: Report

A report in Village Green said that some parents had to take their kids to the hospital after a malfunction at the Maplewood pool.

Rise In Antisemitism Condemned By Maplewood Officials

Officials from Maplewood and South Orange put out a statement reprimanding "any attempt to justify hate."

Two Residents And Two Firefighters Injured In Maplewood Fire

The Maplewood Fire Department has released the results of a preliminary investigation into the residential fire.

Maplewood Girl Struck And Killed By Train: Officials

The girl was struck and killed by a NJ Transit train west of the Maplewood train station Tuesday, NJ Transit confirmed.

Mother Of Slain Maplewood Teen Announces Reward, Will Lead Rally

A reward for information about suspects in the shooting death of Maplewood NJ high school junior Moussa Fofana has grown to $30K.

$10K Reward Offered In Homicide Of Maplewood Teen Moussa Fofana

Essex County officials have offered a $10,000 reward for information about suspects in the shooting death of the Maplewood teen June 6.

At Vigil For Slain Maplewood Teen, Community Seeks Answers

'Why the silence?' asked one community member as teachers, friends, and family mourned the loss of slain Maplewood student Moussa Fofana.

'Loss For The World:' Maplewood Shooting Victim Mourned

Family, teachers, and students mourned Moussa Fofana, 18, shot to death at his high school's sports complex. A teammate started a GoFundMe.

Maplewood Officials Condemn Senator's 'Racist' Comment

"We are outraged and disappointed in Senator Johnson," the five members of the town committee said in a statement.

Maplewood Man Charged In Toppling Confederate Statues: Report

The NJ man is due in court to answer a charge that he participated in pulling down 2 Confederate statues near the Capitol in Raleigh, N.C.

Family Mourns Maplewood Woman Killed On Jan. 4

An obituary appeared in the New York Times on Sunday for grandmother and mother Gwen Avrut of Maplewood.

More Details In Case Of Son Arrested In Death Of Maplewood Mom

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has charged the son, Ben Avrut, in the killing of his mother on Monday, an office spokeswoman said.

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested In Apparent Homicide Of Maplewood Woman

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office said they have arrested Ben Avrut, 35, in the killing of his mother in Maplewood Tuesday.

2020 Maplewood Sex Offender Map

Find out the addresses of registered sex offenders in Maplewood, according to the New Jersey Sex Offender Registry.

Maplewood Youth Coalition To Hold Rally

Members of the MAPSO Youth Coalition are organizing to spur discussions on what public safety should look like in the two towns. ​

Woman Killed In Maplewood Hit-And-Run

The incident reportedly occurred at 43rd Street and Chancellor Avenue around 3:10 a.m.​ Monday.

Young Owner Of Maplewood Bike Shop Dies In Motorcycle Crash

Services for Danny Ives, 27, will be held Friday and Saturday, after the accident in South Orange this past Friday night.

Four From Maplewood Arrested In Santander Scam

The scheme allegedly involved debit cards and ATM machines.

One Maplewood Man Dies, 1 Injured In Fiery I-78 Crash

New Jersey State Police said a BMW crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer around 3 a.m., causing both to burst into flames.

Maplewood Looking For Adult And Youth For Police Board

The township committee also responded to the death of George Floyd.

Maplewood Chief Gives Statement On Floyd, And 'Excessive Force'

'This Police Department has dealt with complaints of excessive force … we have learned a great many things,' he said.

Maplewood Store Won't Pursue Man Who Allegedly Took Air Freshener

This incident and others were released as part of the town's police blotter for February.

Maplewood Suspect In Short Hills Mall Threat Was Employee: Report

A news article said that one of two Maplewood residents arrested for a false bomb threat at the Short Hills Mall had worked there.

Hate, Anti-Semitism Incidents Tracked In Maplewood, South Orange

Several North Jersey towns suffered bouts of hate and extremism that were tracked in 2019 by the Anti-Defamation League.

Local Officials Warn Parents About TikTok 'Outlet Challege'

Students find out about this stunt via social media, particularly the app TikTok. It can cause fire, injury, and death.

Former Maplewood Priest Appears On 'Credibly Accused' List

This week, ProPublica released an updated, comprehensive list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse. One had worked in Maplewood.

Former Maplewood Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sex Charges

Nicole Dufault, 40, was previously accused of having sex with male students, sometimes on school grounds.

Police ID Two Men In Maplewood Incident, Find Stolen Beretta

Police charged the men with burglary and attempted robbery, and learned that a confiscated handgun was stolen from Virginia.

Maplewood Police Apprehend Two Suspects, Confiscate Gun

The Seth Boyden School staff was asked to 'shelter in place' during an incident in which a man said two masked suspects invaded his home.