As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
The Rotary International World Peace Fellowship is now taking applications.
There's still a little time to get packages delivered before Christmas.
Robert Dombrowski, son of Maplewood Police Captain Robert Dombrowski Jr., gets sworn in.
Gerard Amsellem film 'Bartleby' will be shown on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Graeme Simsion provides insight into "The Rosie Project."
A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday on the University green to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Nelson Mandela.
Dec. 14 holiday concert showcases three young vocalists currently studying at Mark Murphy’s Music in South Orange
The season's first significant snow accumulation has come – show us what you see!
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project will attend a book-signing at WORDS Bookstore in Maplewood on Dec. 11.
Resident reviews show featuring South Orange and Maplewood actors.
Sam Scherl of South Orange was ranked in the top 50 U.S. Squash national rankings.
Our Lady of Sorrows competed in the 18th Annual Pirate Open Quiz Bowl and GIL championship.
The Burns family came home with a prize of $20,000 after competing in September.
NJIT's electronic hand-identification handgun grip, invented by Dr. Michael L. Recce, wins the Emerging Technology category.
Inspired by Hurricane Sandy, the team focused on flooding, the leading cause of weather-related deaths, and invented a device that could warn motorists who mistakenly believe roads are safe.
Maplewood's Dr. Jan Ellen Lewis was named the new Dean of Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University Newark.
CHS track team gives out turkeys to 150 local families.
Tablets and computers will be used to pull up floor plans during an emergency.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
“It’s a great cause,” said Weston. “It combines creativity, competition and passion that designers and architects have.”
South Orange native Lauryn Hill to perform last minute tour before house arrest.
Chef Jesse Jones of the South Orange Heart and Soul catering fame performed a cooking demonstration for The Bunco Babes of Maplewood.
Former South Orange Patch Editor Marcia Worth pens letter to the editor.
Columbia High School’s Parnassian Society will perform CLYBOURNE PARK November 21, 22, 23, and 24.
Chris Segarra teaches us a lesson in ingenuity.
Stay local while volunteering for Thanksgiving this year.
Local towns will be presented the “Collaboration Award” from Sustainable Jersey at the New Jersey League of Municipalities’ Conference.
Sandra Charlap, owner of The Craft Loft, will present her business pitch to a panel of judges for the opportunity to win $10,000 for her business.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
South Mountain YMCA recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month.
Tara O'Leary's new studio is located at 155 Maplewood Ave, just above Maplewood Movie Theater.