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06/13/2026

SOMA schools are reporting fewer serious safety incidents — with total reportable cases cut roughly in half over five years — but district leaders say the numbers don’t tell the whole story.

Fall 2025 SSDS: South Orange-Maplewood schools logged 24 incidents among 7,041 students—down from 50 in ’21-22. How gaps & StopIt app reshape safety.

06/12/2026

Explore Deric Carner’s ‘Troublemakers’ mask exhibit exploring q***r identity at 1978 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ. Opens 6/13/26, 2–5PM. Details→
Read https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma/sections/arts-and-entertainment/articles/in-celebration-of-pride-month-maplewood-arts-and-culture-presents-troublemakers-by-deric-carne or visit TAPinto SOMA to read more https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma

06/12/2026

June 7: Columbia HS trio wins Animation Silver Award at Montclair Emerging Filmmakers with “Oh Deer”. First CHS animation award since 2019—read more.
Read https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma/sections/education/articles/columbia-high-school-animation-students-strike-silver-at-montclair-emerging-filmmakers-competition or visit TAPinto SOMA to read more https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma

06/11/2026

Baraka Calls on GEO Group to Maintain Delaney Hall Security, Citing ‘Limited Resources’ of City Police
Read https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma/sections/around-new-jersey/articles/baraka-calls-on-geo-group-to-maintain-delaney-hall-security-citing-limited-resources-of-city-police-5 or visit TAPinto SOMA to read more https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma

06/10/2026

June 11, 2026: SOPAC’s 20th Anniversary Gala in South Orange, NJ. Tickets from $150. Support arts education & enjoy Max Weinberg. Click for details!

06/10/2026

June 10, 2026: At Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ, the 31st Annual Rising Star Awards honored NJ HS musicals with 30+ awards & 7 scholarships.

06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

On June 5, 2026, Maplewood & South Orange leaders proclaimed National Gun Violence Day, urging mental health support and safe storage. Learn more.

06/09/2026

It was a big night at South Orange Village Hall: the council honored longtime AARP Tax-Aide volunteer Larry Alexander as Villager of the Month, issued proclamations for June Pride Month and Juneteenth, and celebrated emotional promotions for Captain John Niedjinski and Deputy Chief Adrian Acevedo of the South Orange Police Department.

South Orange honors Villager of the Month, marks Pride & Juneteenth, and swears in a new police captain and deputy chief in an emotional meeting.

06/09/2026

Meet the Mayors on June 17, 8 AM at 51 Baker St, Maplewood. Join Mayors Vic DeLuca & Sheena Collum to discuss local business growth.

Meet the Mayors on June 17, 8 AM at 51 Baker St, Maplewood. Join Mayors Vic DeLuca & Sheena Collum to discuss local business growth. RSVP for details!