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News

Philip Roth's 'Swede' Inspired by South Orange Resident

South Orange's Seymour Masin inspired the character of the The Swede in Philip Roth's "American Pastoral."

Opinion

Local History: The Blizzard of 1888

A massive winter storm cut off the area and threatened food supplies.

Opinion, Arts, Local Connections

Local History: Spanish Flu from Downton Abbey to Essex County

A look back to the onset of Spanish flu in 1918-1919 and its impact on South Orange and the surrounding area.

Local Connections

Watch Night Traditions at Local Churches

The congregations of First Baptist Church and St Andrews and Holy Communion, both in South Orange, observe a long tradition of New Year's Eve services.

Local Connections

Block Party Season Begins

A veteran South Orange block party hostess explains how to organize an event

Schools

Teacher Letters Are in the Mail and the Mailboxes

Students compare notes on what to expect.

Government, Police & Fire

South Orange Men Sentenced for Wire Fraud, Money Laundering

Abiatu Umah and Emmanuel Awa were sentenced on Wednesday in Federal Court in Newark

News

Blessing of the Baskets at OLS on Saturday

OLS holds a Blessing of the Baskets and an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 7.

Government

'Monster House' Movie Rescheduled for Oct. 21

“Fright Night Movie Night” at Essex County Kip’s Castle Park is free and features the film “Monster House” — but has been rescheduled for Oct. 21 due to inclement weather on Oct. 14.

Schools

Columbia High School Is Action-Packed

The annual showcase of extra-curricular activities drew a crowd.

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