“We can go on. We need each other. We need to trust each other – and trust ourselves.”
Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Maplewood and South Orange.
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South Orange and Maplewood are under a "cold weather advisory." Essex County has extended a Code Blue alert for the region.
It was the “greatest gift anyone can receive,” she says.
Drivers should plan an alternate route, the Maplewood Police Department said.
School districts across the state have announced closures, including several in Essex County.
Things are about to get ugly in Maplewood and South Orange, forecasters say.
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Essex County has issued a “Code Blue” alert through Jan. 22. See the weekend weather forecast for the Maplewood-South Orange area.
Several items were stolen during a home burglary in Maplewood. Two attempted home burglaries were also recently reported, police said.
The pedestrian was attempting to cross the road at the time, Maplewood police said.
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The shooting has ignited a national controversy, with many people decrying ICE – and many others defending the actions of the officer.
Dafis had been vying for the Democratic nomination to replace Mikie Sherrill in the 11th district of New Jersey.
The town has been restructuring its public safety approach around “consistency, data and trust” – not crackdowns, officials say.
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Maplewood police apprehended and charged a suspect in connection with a burglary and two attempted burglaries in the township.
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Travel disruptions are “likely” for the region, weather forecasters say.
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The suspect was charged with five counts of criminal mischief, Maplewood police said.
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A historic building in Maplewood is getting a $700,000 makeover.
The nonprofits – which serve the Maplewood-South Orange area – will receive grants to develop new programs or expand their services.
Two attempted home burglaries were reported in the township last week, Maplewood police say.
A man was issued a summons after he allegedly exposed himself to a woman and urinated in front of her, police said.
There is a good chance of precipitation in Maplewood and South Orange, forecasters said. Will it be rain – or snow?
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A car hit the cyclist as they were crossing the intersection, police said.
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A car was stolen while its owner was inside a local business in Maplewood, authorities say.