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.
We’ve compiled the 20 School Districts with the Most Bullying Incidents for the 2012-2013 school year. Not surprisingly, Newark had the most bullying incidents since it has the largest student body in the state. But there are some surprises.
Primal Convetgence Phase II, an art exhibition at the South Orange Performing Arts Center will be on display until Dec. 22.
Strange Fact: The more Starbucks cafes there are in town, the more likely that county voted Democratic last election.
Filled with extra goodies like cranberry, nuts and chocolate, this banana bread is the perfect addition to a holiday or weekend brunch.
See what's going on this week in Maplewood and South Orange.
Maplewood Mayor Victor De Luca and South Orange Village President Alex Torpey attended an event to support a bill concerning employment rights for people with criminal records.
Resident reviews show featuring South Orange and Maplewood actors.
A weekly roundup of top local news stories on Maplewood Patch.
Six homes came off the market last week in Maplewood and South Orange. Here is what sold, and for what, this past week.
While obesity is still prevalent in the U.S., for the first time the number of poor children who are obese dropped.
Here are the top headlines from around Essex County, brought to you by the Patch editors who know those towns best.
The South Orange and Maplewood School District saw a decrease in incidents of violence, vandalism, substance abuse and HIB by 24 percent from 2011-2012 to 2012-2013.
A 17-year-old from Newark turned himself in following a string of assaults, report says.
Use the interactive calendar below to make sure your gifts are sent in time for delivery by Dec. 25.
Is '12 Years A Slave's' Ejiofor staying strong or will 'The Wolf of Wall Street's' DiCaprio steal the spotlight?