Fred Smith

Tyler

Contributor at TAPinto SOMA

Founder, The Gathering and author of “Where The Light Divides” and “The Edge Of The Inside.”

Articles

Columbia High School Student Robbed by Masked Suspects in School Parking Lot

4 days ago | tapinto.net | Ashtyn Asay |Fred Smith

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Authorities are currently investigating an assault and robbery that took place in a Columbia High School student parking lot on Monday, June 2. According to a press release from the Maplewood Police Department, authorities responded to a reported robbery at the Columbia High School West Parker Avenue student parking lot at approximately 8:21 a.m. on Monday.
SOMA Student Liaison Reports on Student Survey & Marching Band Truck is In Negotiations

5 days ago | tapinto.net | Elise Phillips Margulis |Fred Smith

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – SOMA student liaison Oliver Nesin shared the results of a school survey completed by 161 students a couple of months ago.
Tell Stories that Matter in Our Community: TAPinto SOMA in Search of Local News Reporters

6 days ago | tapinto.net | Adam Darsky |Fred Smith

SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ — TAPinto SOMA, a trusted source for hyperlocal news, is in search of experienced reporters to help expand news coverage. TAPinto SOMA is part of TAPinto.net a network of nearly 100 digital news and marketing platforms across New Jersey, New York, Florida and Pennsylvania. TAPinto provides original, local news reporting on government, community events and newsmakers in South Orange and Maplewood.
UNDER COVER MUSIC FEST AND BEER GARDEN RESCHEDULED

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Fred Smith

It’s free, it’s local, and it’s going to be a blast—see you Sunday!
South Orange Residents Comment on Bike Lanes During Town Council Meeting

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Elise Phillips Margulis |Fred Smith

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Although the council was only voting to introduce the bike lanes project for the Montrose and Church Street area, numerous residents called in to support it. A couple of people called in to express concern about losing eight parking spots in the area and speeding traffic there. The council will be amending the current parking ordinance as part of the project. Walk Bike Ride South Orange summarized the project.
Baseball: Columbia Advances Past Bayonne, 11-1, in State Tournament

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Fred Smith

MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Columbia got off to a fast start and advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 baseball tournament with an 11-1 victory over Bayonne on Tuesday. Zach Barron went 3-for-3 with two doubles and five runs batted in for seventh-seeded Columbia (13-11-1), which scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning. Isaac Buchalter was 3-for-3 with two RBI for Columbia and Zac Calveric had a double, an RBI and three runs scored in the win.
Memorial Day Observance and Celebration in Maplewood

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Fred Smith

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Maplewood Township Memorial Day Ceremony was held outdoors on the Jerry Ryan Plaza following a familiar format. Maplewood's Mayor, Nancy Adams, called the ceremony to order and immediately called upon Maplewood Scout Troop 77 to present the colors. The Columbia High School Band then played the National Anthem. Following the invocation which was delivered by Rev. Valencia B. Norman, Pastor, First Presbyterian & Trinity Church, of South Orange and Maplewood Police Chaplain.
Shalom Festival Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Fred Smith

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Sunday, May 25th, The Woodland was the location where many people of all ages gathered for the second annual Shalom Festival. The food table was laden with a wide variety of homemade dishes. The food was a variety of Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jewish dishes; bourekas, pargiyot, fasolia fritada, tavados, kugel, Jewish Italian kugel etc. There was music provided by DJ Jimmy playing contemporary pop and rock. DJ Jimmy provided music throughout the afternoon.
Shalom Festival Celbrates Jewish American Heritage Month

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Fred Smith

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Sunday, May 25th, The Woodland was the location where many people of all ages gathered for the second annual Soma Festival. The food table was laden with a wide variety of homemade dishes. The food was a variety of Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jewish dishes; bourekas, pargiyot, fasolia fritada, tavados, kugel, Jewish Italian kugel etc. There was music provided by DJ Jimmy playing contemporary pop and rock. DJ Jimmy provided music throughout the afternoon.
MAPLEWOOD & SOUTH ORANGE - Memorial Day Weekend is Here,

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Fred Smith

MAPLEWOOD & SOUTH ORANGE - Memorial Day Weekend is here, and we are posting the information regarding four of the weekend's events occurring on Sunday May 25, and Memorial Day (Monday, May 26, 2024).