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SOPAC Is So Back!

Baristanet Staff - May 26, 2022

South Orange, NJ - There were lots of smiles in South Orange Wednesday when the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), Cinema Lab, the township of South Orange Village and South Orange Downtown celebrated...

Coalition on Race Hosts 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Event

Announcement - January 12, 2021

The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is hosting its 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance and Luminary Project on January 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM. This year’s event will...

‘SOMA For Safe Return to School’ Plans Rally to Open Schools in South Orange...

Baristanet Staff - December 8, 2020

A group of parents in South Orange and Maplewood, frustrated that their public schools have been closed since March due to COVID-19, while surrounding districts including Millburn, Summit and Livingston are open, are planning...

Local Efforts to Make Masks, Donate Masks to Protect Healthcare Workers Against COVID-19

Baristanet Staff - March 25, 2020

Montclair Design Week has organized a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donation Drive for local hospitals. If you have a surplus supply of PPE, click here to donate or volunteer or call 973-744-2544 for more...

SOPAC Awarded Major Grant from the Provident Bank Foundation

Announcement - September 12, 2019

South Orange Performing Arts Center received a $10,000 grant from The Provident Bank Foundation to support its Education programs, including dance residencies at the South Orange and Maplewood Middle Schools, music residencies at City...

Montclair to Hold Cancer Clinic for Uninsured Women in Essex County

Liz George - July 9, 2019

The Montclair Department of Health & Human Services will host a cancer screening/health clinic for Essex County women who do not have health insurance. The clinic will be held Thursday, September 26, 9:00 a.m....

Tempers Flare Over NJ Transit Summer Train Schedule

Brian Glaser - May 25, 2017

Morris and Essex trains to be rerouted to Hoboken for six weeks,

Anti-Semitic Graffiti Discovered at South Mountain Reservation, County and Community Work Together to Remove...

Baristanet Staff - March 1, 2017

Increase in incidents nationwide since January.

First Annual SOMA Film Festival to Run at SOPAC

Georgette Gilmore - February 2, 2016

Two days, February 13-14, at SOPAC), with an opening night party on February 12.

Senators Gillibrand and Booker Share Inspiration #OffTheSidelines in Montclair

Kristin Wald - September 30, 2014

Work/life balance, mentoring and importance of a female voice in politics discussed.

Afghanistan to Montclair: Living the Humanitarian Village

Kristin Wald - August 4, 2014

A Montclair photographer's role in one boy's journey to health and well-being.

SOFIA to Hold its 4th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence – “From Surviving to...

Kristin Wald - July 22, 2014

In New Jersey, on average, there are 70,000 domestic violence calls every year.

Pitty Rescue, Inc. to Hold Yard Sale Fundraiser, May 31 and June 1

Martta Rose - May 9, 2014

Pitty Rescue, Inc., a charitable nonprofit rescue organization, will hold a yard sale to raise funds for the dogs currently in their care on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1 at Paradise Pet...

#MFF14: Montclair Film Festival Holds Free Ticket Contest to Thank Montclair

Kristin Wald - May 2, 2014

Win tickets to five different screenings.

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Clever Commute

Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:15 am due to the low volume of traffic. (08:43 AM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
5:45 66R filled. Left gate early. 2nd bus pulling up to gate. (05:39 PM) (sent Thu 05/26/22)
5:45 66R filled. Left gate early. 2nd bus pulling up to gate. (05:39 PM) (sent Thu 05/26/22)
Extreme slowness on Rt 3 west. 40 mins from Port Authority the the stadium. (06:36 PM) (sent Wed 05/25/22)
PABT Delay - Disabled Vehicle - UPDATE The previous disabled vehicle in the Lincoln Tunnel (NJ-bound) has been cleared. There may be some residual delays. (05:43 PM) (sent Wed 05/25/22)
PABT Delay - Disabled Vehicle The PABT is experiencing delays due to a disabled vehicle in the Lincoln Tunnel (NJ-bound). (05:37 PM) (sent Wed 05/25/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:45 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:22 AM) (sent Tue 05/24/22)
PABT Delay - XBL The Port Authority Bus Terminal for Arrivals and Departures (NY/NJ-bound) is experiencing a delay due to a motor vehicle accident in the bus lane. Additional information will be provided when available. (09:33 AM) (sent Mon 05/23/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:45 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:16 AM) (sent Mon 05/23/22)
Expect delays due to heavy traffic on NJ 495 East into the Lincoln Tunnel (02:01 PM) (sent Sun 05/22/22)
PABT - Inbound Delays The Port Authority bus terminal is experiencing inbound delays due to heavy volume. (07:18 PM) (sent Fri 05/20/22)
Rt 3 West moving at a snail's pace. (06:11 PM) (sent Fri 05/20/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:15 am due to the low volume of traffic. (08:59 AM) (sent Fri 05/20/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is now closed . (10:31 AM) (sent Thu 05/19/22)
Good afternoon. 495 East is open but still expect residual delays. (04:06 PM) (sent Wed 05/18/22)

On Mon. 5/30, NJ TRANSIT rail service will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule. (01:16 PM) (sent Sat 05/28/22)
Morris and Essex and Montclair-Boonton Line rail service is on or close to schedule in both directions following an (11:16 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Morris and Essex and Montclair-Boonton Line rail service is subject to up to 15-minute delays in both directions du (10:06 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Update Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 20-minute delays due to earlier fire d (09:16 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Update Morris and Essex and Montclair-Boonton Line rail service is subject to up to 30-minute delays in both direc (08:21 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Morris and Essex and Montclair-Boonton Line rail service is subject to up to 45-minute delays in both directions du (06:21 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
MOBO train #1055, the 6:55 PM arrival into Mount Olive, is up to 15 mins late due to an earlier signal issue near Newark Broad Street. (06:06 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Update Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 45-minute delays due to fire departmen (05:36 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 20-minute delays due to fire department activi (04:06 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
NJ TRANSIT will operate Early Getaway rail service on Friday, 5/27. On Sat. 5/28 and Sun. 5/29 service will operate (10:01 AM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
NJT is now saying trains to/from NYP are on or close to schedule. Please keep them honest with your input via the Participate feature. (07:52 AM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is operating on or close to schedule with residual delays to tra (07:31 AM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
MOBO train #6213, the 7:39 AM arrival into MSU is up to 20 min. late due to earlier Amtrak track maintenance. (07:31 AM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 15-minute delays due to Amtrak track maintenance. (07:11 AM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Courtesy msg NJT has announced 30 min delays in/out of NYP. Pls use the Participate feature to challenge or verify this official info. (07:03 AM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)

On Mon. 5/30, NJ TRANSIT rail service will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule. (01:16 PM) (sent Sat 05/28/22)
M and E train #722, the 11:52 AM departure from Gladstone, is up to 15 min. late due to an earlier overhead wire issue near Gladstone. (12:16 PM) (sent Sat 05/28/22)
M and E train #719, the 12:08 PM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 20 min. late due to an earlier overhead wire issue near Gladstone. (12:11 PM) (sent Sat 05/28/22)
Continuing until approx. November 2022 on Friday at 10PM through Monday at 5AM, NEC, NJCL, & M&E Line customers may (11:01 AM) (sent Sat 05/28/22)
Morris and Essex and Montclair-Boonton Line rail service is on or close to schedule in both directions following an (11:16 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Morris and Essex and Montclair-Boonton Line rail service is subject to up to 15-minute delays in both directions du (10:06 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Update Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 20-minute delays due to earlier fire d (09:16 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Update Morris and Essex and Montclair-Boonton Line rail service is subject to up to 30-minute delays in both direc (08:21 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Update 2 M and E train #6431, the 6:55 PM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 60 mins late due to a mechanical issue. (07:31 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
M and E train #6359, the 7:41 PM arrival at Summit was cancelled due to congestion resulting from earlier fire depa (07:31 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Update M and E train #6431, the 6:55 PM arrival into Gladstone, is currently delayed due to a mechanical issue. An update to follow. (07:26 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Update M and E train #6431, the 6:55 PM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 50 mins late due to an earlier mechanical issue. (06:31 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
Morris and Essex and Montclair-Boonton Line rail service is subject to up to 45-minute delays in both directions du (06:21 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
M and E train #6431, the 6:55 PM arrival into Gladstone, is currently delayed due to a mechanical issue. An update to follow. (06:11 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)
M and E train #429, the 6:28 PM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 15 mins late due to a signal issue near Newark Broad Street. (05:46 PM) (sent Fri 05/27/22)