Maplewood's Weekly Weather

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🌡️ Key Highlights (What to Notice)

• Warm start: Temps spike into the mid-70s today and Saturday — feels like early summer.
• Midweek dip: Thursday cools down sharply to around 50°F with drizzle.
• Rain chances: Expect showers + possible thunderstorms midweek and again Sunday.
• Cooling trend: Early next week drops into the 50s and even 40s at night.

📊 Weekly Snapshot

• Best days: Friday & Saturday (warm + some sunshine)
• Watch out for: Wednesday & Sunday (rain + storms)
• Layer up again: Monday–Wednesday next week (cooler temps return)

Nette Forné Thomas, an acclaimed artist based in Maplewood, has received the 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This notable award celebrates Thomas’s impact on the arts and will further support her innovative work in mixed media.

Originally from Belleville, Thomas found solace and friendships in art from a young age, especially as one of the only Black students in her classes.

Her fascination with the human form grew during her studies at Pratt Institute, where she developed a signature technique: etching lace-like patterns into Plexiglas overlays on her paintings.

In addition to her personal creations, Thomas serves as a curator at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center, championing Black artists and organizing impactful community exhibitions.

Her passion and commitment continue to inspire Maplewood’s vibrant art scene.

Interact Theatre Productions will light up Maplewood with its lively staging of 9 to 5: The Musical at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts.

Audiences can expect an empowering tale as Violet, Judy, and Doralee band together against their overbearing boss, determined to flip the office dynamic.

Through sharp wit and spirited performances, these three women challenge workplace norms and inspire change—with plenty of laughs along the way.

Performances will be held April 17–19, 24–26, and May 1–2, 2026, with shows at 7:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, plus Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM.

Tickets can be secured through official channels.

Interact Theatre Productions remains a vital force in local community theater, blending classic hits, humor, and heart for audiences of all ages.

Don't forget to show appreciation for those around you by sending a Maplewood Shout Out today!

It's a simple way to spread positivity and make someone's day.

Superintendent Jason Bing raised concerns about the South Orange-Maplewood School District's athletic department, labeling it underfunded and highlighting how student athletes should not have to struggle for basic needs like uniforms and transportation.

Even with a 6% boost in state aid next year—now totaling $11.6 million—the district faces a daunting $8.7 million budget shortfall.

This gap has fueled heated discussions on whether the district should approve $7.7 million for Ritzer Field upgrades, or prioritize maintaining core athletic services.

Community members are pushing for greater transparency and smarter spending to guarantee that key programs, particularly athletics, are not neglected.

The district’s budget debate continues, centered on delivering fair opportunities for every student.

Maplewood’s Memorial Park came alive on Saturday, March 21, 2026, as families gathered for the beloved annual spring egg hunt.

At noon, children raced across the park’s eastern side, scooping up vibrant eggs with infectious excitement.

The event offered much more than the thrill of the hunt.

Creative craft stations let kids show off their artistic talents, while live music filled the air with festive energy.

Face painting transformed eager faces, and the portable petting zoo introduced young ones to gentle animals, weaving a sense of community spirit throughout the day.

Perfect spring weather with bright skies and mild temperatures added to the joyful mood.

Parents and children celebrated together, finding the event a meaningful way to connect with neighbors and welcome the season.

This cherished tradition remains a highlight for Maplewood, fostering connection and shared joy each spring.