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All concerts will take place Friday nights starting at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
Board members will handle coronavirus complications, the implementation of a plan in response to the Black Parents' Workshop, and more.
A total of 1,417 Essex County households were without power as of Thursday morning, PSE&G said.
Leaders in both towns strongly condemn the acts of trespassing and vandalism from August 4.
The city gave a cleanup update. People without power can use the libraries (hours below).
Other coronavirus updates: Local statistics Maplewood school reopening plan, food distribution for the needy, where to get tested, and more.
A NJ tornado watch is in effect. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, do not run gasoline-powered generators in a garage or enclosed space.
Niche.com has graded which towns are the best to live in New Jersey, on an A+-to-D- scale.
Be prepared to be pleasantly surprised.
After closing due to coronavirus, owners of The Cassidy in NJ encouraged fans to visit their other eatery in an 1847 farmhouse in Gladstone.
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.
Several Essex County teachers' unions said that with the coronavirus rate high in Essex County, school buildings should stay closed for now.
The district will have to undertake new efforts to integrate the schools. The parent group hopes change comes by fall of 2021.
You can catch the comet in the night sky in New Jersey for a few more days, or wait 6,000 years.
The government PPP loans have an interest rate of 1 percent and can be forgiven if used for payroll or rent. Some went to bars and schools.
Will school amid coronavirus be in person, virtual, or a mix? Districts in New Jersey are considering these options, including Maplewood.
Two candidates ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination for two seats on the Township Committee. No one filed as a Republican.
The reporter wanted to test an infrared camera's ability to help detect coronavirus.
The town clerk released more voting information Wednesday. Two committee candidates are running for re-election.
What perspective can the teenagers of the 1960s give to 18-year-olds graduating from high school during a pandemic? There are similarities.
The governor has allowed playgrounds and malls to reopen this Thursday, but with capacity limits and precautions.
Check out some of our top stories this week in and around Maplewood.
The mayor said that many unnecessary 911 calls were made in Maplewood "about 'suspicious' Black youth from our community."
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Maplewood.
Maplewood will livestream its "Forum on Law Enforcement Accountability, Mass Incarceration in America and The Treatment of Black People."
The group of Maplewood and South Orange teachers said that they are inviting all NJ teachers. The demonstration starts Monday at 4 p.m.
For Maplewood coronavirus updates including stats, testing, parks, reopening, and schools, read on.
The township committee also responded to the death of George Floyd.
'This Police Department has dealt with complaints of excessive force … we have learned a great many things,' he said.
ALSO: A free Essex County mobile testing site will come to the township June 4. Read on for other coronavirus updates.