Wednesday, May 23, 2012
In honor of international company's new "Slurpee Lite" product.
Have a hankering for a frozen treat but are looking to save a buck (and a few calories)? International convenience store chain 7-Eleven will be offering free 7.11-ounce cups of their new Slurpee Lite -- a Splenda-sweetened, 20-calorie per serving version of their iconic Slurpee, on May 23. Maplewood has two 7-Eleven locations: 1712 Springfield Avenue (at the corner of Tuscan Street), and 279 Parker Avenue, at the corner of Irvington Ave. Both will be offering the frosty concoction from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The press release, in all its Slurpee Lite glory, is below: To tout its first Slurpee®-branded, sugar-free frozen drink, Slurpee Lite, and launch the upcoming Slurpee season, billed as the "Flavors of Summer," 7-Eleven, Inc. has created …
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The 14th Annual Rubber Duck Race is fast approaching, and you can get in on the action.
One of the highlights of the local social calendar, the South Orange & Maplewood Kiwanis 14th Annual Rubber Duck Race will be held on Memorial Day in Maplewood's Memorial Park. The action-packed event immediately follows the parade and the ceremony at Maplewood Town Hall. It will be an afternoon of fun and camaraderie, as hundreds of people line the river cheering on their ducks toward victory. There are six heats in which 600 rubber duck racers will "compete." In each, the first 12 ducks to float across the finish line win prizes (each duck has a number written on it in indelible marker). Participants can sponsor rubber ducks for a donation of $5 each at Maplewood Stationers in the days leading up to the race, as well as at the starting …
Ever wondered the secret to Able Baker's deliciousness? Hint: it's all about love and butter.
A video featuring local spot The Able Baker was a finalist in a national video contest featuring local businesses that make an impact in their communities. Maplewood filmmaker Catherine Stratton, who made the piece, is a big fan of the bakery. "When I heard about the contest, Able Baker immediately came to mind," said Stratton. She approached owner Julie Pauly, who was very enthusiastic about the idea. The contest, called 'This is Retail,' was sponsored by the National Retail Federation, the world's largest retail trade association. Stratton specializes in making films that tell short stories designed to engage an audience right away, which is critical in short form films. Her goal was to tell The Able Baker's story in a way that brought …
Monday, May 21, 2012
Main Street South Orange hosts a small business seminar on Wednesday
Have a new business, or just a great idea for one? Main Street South Orange's Economic Development Committee is hosting a free breakfast seminar for entrepreneurs. Fledgling or prospective business owners are invited to the library on Wednesday morning for an overview of the process of opening a business in South Orange or anywhere. Professionals from banking, accounting, legal and micro-lending will explain the process from their perspective and offer insights. Small business owners will talk about their experiences and what to expect, and MSSO will talk about demographics and retail space considerations and availability. Sign up here
A look at some job openings in or around the South Orange-Maplewood community.
Welcome to the Workin' Week! Patch is working to help you get back to work. Or to help you find your dream job. Every Monday morning we will post jobs in and around your area. Let us know how you do. Here's a look at some featured job openings in or around the Maplewood/South Orange community from Monster.com: Instructional Coach (Maplewood): Click here for details. Store Manager (South Orange): Click here for details. Sales Management Trainee (Maplewood): Click here for details. Plant Manager Foods Manufacturer (Maplewood): Click here for details. Are you hiring and want to mention it here? Email the information to Essex County Regional Editor Elizabeth Moore at Elizabeth.Moore@Patch.com.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
A fun-filled day that highlighted everything that makes Maplewood shine.
If you were one of the lucky people enjoying the picture-perfect summer weather at Maplewood MayFest's 11th annual street fair and festival, Patch invites you to load your photos here. All those rides, games, petting zoos, pony rides, live music and food, food, food make for some great photo ops! Over the years, the event has grown from a small gathering in Maplecrest Park into one of Maplewood’s largest community gatherings. What was your favorite part of the day? Let us know.
Friday, May 18, 2012
It was a close race, with two local faves coming out on top
Maplewood has enough top-notch delis to satisfy most tastes, from classic to gourmet. Two that are located in the Village -- Maplewood Deli & Grille and Crane's at Highland Place -- are clear standouts, according to our poll. One voter wrote, "Maplewood Deli and Grille Rocks. Great place. Great food. Super owner." Maplewood Deli & Grille goes the classic route, with superb Sloppy Joes and the irresistible Maplewood Cheesesteak. Crane's, owned by Steve and Janet Crane, inspires devotion for spins on traditional fare, like the BLT with Roasted Tomatoes and Herb Mayo on grilled rye, and the Fresh Mozzerella and Basil with Sundried Tomato Pesto on a Ciabatta Roll. If you haven't already, make sure to check out both of our local favorites and …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A NYT special report examined the implications of a generation ‘hobbled’ by soaring college costs.
When the Class of 2012 graduates from Columbia High School next month, the vast majority will pursue college degrees. Most will take out loans to cover the costs. But a New York Times special report last weekend cautioned that student debt is a rapidly growing problem with no end in sight. “We just finished reviewing applications this week and were all commenting on the remarkable amount of loans taken by the students,” said Joan Lee, a member of the Columba High School Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to Columbia High School seniors and graduates. “You wonder how they will ever dig out from under,” she said. How did we get to this trillion-dollar point? Andrew W. Lehren, a South Orange resident and New York Times …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Hank Zona's wine selections are being served at Above
Hank Zona stands at the intersection of art and wine. A recent show at Maplewood's GAS Gallery and Studio showcases artwork inspired by and related to the culture and love of wine. Works include art created for wine labels and art containing wine themes. Next the art show moves to Westfield's Cool Vines, and the wine selections travel to Above Restaurant and Bar. Lyman Dally, Kevin Lynn, Andre Mack and Tara O’Leary were part of a discussion panel, says Zona. "It was a blast," he says, noting that drinking good wine not only leads to art, but can be art itself. Zona discusses this further in a recent edition of The Grapes Unwrapped. Taking the experience even further, Zona approached Above Restaurant and Bar to talk art and wine. He …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Data shows Essex County staying even with recycling, while many counties are recycling less waste than in mid-1990s.
Residents in Essex County are doing a pretty good job recycling their waste. In a county where 1.57 million tons of waste was generated, 61.6 percent was recycled, according to NJ Spotlight's latest interactive map. Overall, New Jerseyans are recycling less of their waste than they did in the mid-1990s, data from the state Department of Environmental Protection show. At the peak, residents across the state were recycling 61 percent of what they discarded in 1996 and 1997. That number dropped to 57 percent statewide in 2009. Prior to the enactment of the state’s mandatory recycling law a quarter of a century ago, 10 percent or less of waste was recycled. The law initially set a goal of recycling 25 percent of the municipal solid waste …
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