Writer Marco Kaye, who lived in Hoboken before moving to Maplewood, has won the James Jones Literary Society's First Novel Fellowship.
And Dan Dafis was sworn in as deputy mayor at Maplewood Town Hall, the town's first LGBT deputy mayor.
Here's which restaurants, grocery stores and retailers will be open on New Year's Day: Kings, Short Hills Mall, Not Trader Joe's.
Sandi Gedin was left the house by her father Frank, who passed away in October, and was finishing renovations so her family could move in.
A vacant home on Hilton Avenue burned in the early-morning blaze.
The Maplewood police have issued crime prevention tips for the holidays.
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Common sense will go a long way this holiday season, police said.
South Orange-Maplewood students will take their activism to the streets during school hours.
Decades of experience have brought thousands of teachers six figure salaries, according to the Department of Education.
Governor Phil Murphy's administration has given Municipal Aid grant awards, totaling $161.25 million for fiscal year 2020.
More than 500 children benefited last year. Donate through Dec. 13.
The device was taken from an unlocked car, police said.
Donations will be given to families in need.
More than 190 school districts may be able to raise taxes as much as they want to make up for school funding losses. Not the case in here.
The new panel will provide guidance on issues for the advocacy group, officials said.
Potential weapon threat wasn't credible, officials said.
Some simple steps may keep the Grinch away, police said.
No Shave November fundraiser provides money to fight cancer.
American Express is encouraging shoppers to support local businesses Nov. 30.
Yasemin Esmek took nine weeks to create the iconic cardigans, according to the NY Post.
The data shows which NJ school districts had the most — and least — bullying and harassment cases.
Narda Chisholm Greene has joined the advocacy group.
Both cars were recovered, police said.
Annual event offers multiple opportunities to see Santa, hear music and take horse and wagon rides.
New York Giants players unload an 18-wheeler as Stop & Shop donates 1,500 Thanksgiving turkeys to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Dean Dafis will take on the duties of deputy mayor.
Progressive Theater shares the magic of theater
Repairs are scheduled over a three-year period, officials said.
Don't feel like cooking or cleaning up? Good news there are several local restaurants open on Thanksgiving for 2019 in Essex County.
The cars were parked on Hilton Avenue, police said.
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Find out when time will run out to pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items in the Essex County area.
Columbia High School Virtuosi Ensemble took the stage at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Each year the list of NJ communities shows heroin use exists in all corners of the state - large, small, urban and suburban.