The Village Green

08/01/2025

We've been noticing that Water Towers has been playing all over the place - Floods Hill, Picketts, Pollackpalooza - but NOT at PorchFest. Well no more! You can catch SOMA's own Indie cover band making their Porchfest debut this Aug 31. Don't miss 'em!

*PS - First timers or returnees: If you haven't signed up, there are just a couple days left before forms are closed for this year's PF!
Get in on it here:
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07/31/2025

Don’t miss the magic of summer in Maplewood! Join us this Sunday, August 3rd, as Maplewood Village transforms into a vibrant outdoor marketplace for the 5th Annual Small Wonder Marketplace, a beloved community event that brings together local shopping, food, and fun for all ages. Maplewood Village Alliance

From Maplewood Village Alliance: Don’t miss the magic of summer in Maplewood! Join us…

07/29/2025

This exhibition invites Latin American artists and creators living in Maplewood and South Orange to submit artwork that explores themes of heritage, identity, resistance, and the enduring vision of the Latino community. Through this powerful showcase, SOMOS LATINOS aims to uplift Latino voices, spark dialogue, and celebrate the profound contributions of Latin American culture to our shared community. Maplewood - Division of Arts & Culture

From Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture: In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Maplewood…

07/24/2025

At Po***ck Properties Group, July is all about welcoming you IN. IN the Arts, IN Design, and IN the Know. This month, we’re excited to launch our brand-new Po***ck Arts Fair Digital Directory — your 24/7, go-to resource for incredible local arts educators and organizations. We’re also proud to relaunch H.E.L.P., our Home Enhancement Loan Program, and share our 2025 Year-to-Date Update, where we share the real impact your trust and partnership have made so far this year. Welcome IN. Po***ck Properties Group

For Immediate Release From Po***ck Properties Group: At Po***ck Properties Group, July is all…

07/16/2025

Our annual outdoor open air summer market returns Aug 3! 🛍️

There will be various vendors - expect yummy treats, fun goodies, clothes, home decor, live music, DJ, and everything in between!

Our local MVA Merchants will also be out to play showcasing the very best of Maplewood & shopping local. Remember to pop-in, visit & shop in our own home-town stores too!

Special thanks to our partners Marketspace Vendor Events & In Tune , and sponsor Mathnasium of Maplewood

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07/16/2025

“We’re so excited to welcome Dan and Jason to our Board of Governors,” says SOPAC Executive Director Lana Rogachevskaya. “At this critical moment when federal arts funding faces dramatic cuts, these community members are stepping forward to ensure that creativity continues to flourish in our vibrant community!” South Orange Performing Arts Center

From The South Orange Performing Arts Center: The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)…

07/16/2025

“I think it’s really important for teachers to know what’s out there so that they both empower their students and transform their assessments,” Wills said. “If a teacher was completely ignorant of the existence of calculators in the 1970s, that would just be silly, right?”

From Union Catholic: The modern educational toolkit, of both teachers and students, now includes…

07/09/2025

The Board of Education will hold a public Board Retreat on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 6:30 pm in the District Meeting Room at 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ, and immediately adjourn to go into a Board Retreat in person and utilizing an online video conference platform to discuss the Board’s Self-Evaluation and Annual Board Goals and District Goals. Action will not be taken. South Orange & Maplewood School District

From The South Orange Maplewood Board of Education: The Board of Education will hold…

07/09/2025

07/08/2025

In today’s market a million dollar home is not a “mansion.” The average sale price today in both Maplewood and S. Orange is over $1 million. This new law will affect a broad swath of homeowners across suburban Morris, Essex and Union Counties. The fee will now be paid by sellers not buyers. Allison Ziefert Real Estate Group

From The Allison Ziefert Real Estate Group: If you’re planning to sell a home…

07/05/2025