b"Matters Signe Heffernan and her husbandSilvestre Cordero operate True Salvage Kitchen. Read their story on page 12. Photo by Julia Maloof Verderosa.MAGAZINE TheMagazineofMaplewoodandSouthOrangecontentsVol. 37 Issue 1 Winter 2026in every issue in this issueHeart of the Matter8 12True Salvage, True Communitylearning swedish a neighborhood caf where the customers are old Events that Matter10 friendsaround the towns16From Orchard Park to South KoreaBook Report20 Pro Basketballexplore these book recommendations the rise of columbia high school's jun harriganLanguage Matters21 22My Job Rockscomma dramahealth & wellness professionals tell us why they love their jobsFinding Home29 26Easing the Transition to Retirementa couple follows their heart tolocal group helps people find answers and activitiesmaplewood 30Incarceration and RedemptionFood Matters36pura vida vegetable soup a one-man-band filmmaker examines the complex stories of cannabisResource Guide41 32A Community Collaborationlocal sources tennis program helps local youth with autismFinal Matters42 35Safe Crossingkeep smiling, coach getting to know our local crossing guards38Summer Camp Guide16 fun for the summer is just months away1226 30Take Matters Magazine with you. Read us online.6/ matters magazine / winter 2026"