UNION COUNTY, NJ — For some writers, they have only to take a look at their life to find all the material they need for a book. For Robert D’Ambola, it was enough for several books. D’Ambola, who grew up in Hillside and has lived for much of his life in Cranford, has a unique […]
CRANFORD, NJ — As Christmas approaches, First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, 11 Springfield Ave., invites people to a heartwarming Christmas Eve worship service. On Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m., there will be a celebration tailored for families, complete with a charming children’s musical, glowsticks to light up the night and a photobooth for capturing […]
UNION, NJ — Tony-nominated actress Lauren Ridloff, the first deaf superhero in the Marvel film universe, shared a message about inclusion and representation during the Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Ridloff told an audience of students, faculty and community members that she rarely saw deaf actors on television or in films as a child […]
UNION, NJ — Theresa Macklin, owner of Beyond Yarn in Union, hosted a knitting and crocheting class as a networking event for the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners. “The unique opportunity to combine learning to knit and crochet with a business networking event was very enjoyable,” said NJAWBO President Bertha Robinson. “We honed […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gallery-on-the-Boulevard will present a collection of photographs captured by fine art photographer Jacki Dickert titled “Scenic Union County.” It will open in January and close at the end of April 2024. Dickert is a participating member of the New Jersey photography community, serving as an artist, teacher and judge. A […]
CRANFORD, NJ — For local theater-goers, there’s no place like CDC Theatre. “The Wizard of Oz” opened on Friday, Dec. 8, and runs until Sunday, Dec. 17. Tickets are going fast and some of the shows are already sold-out. Directed by Colleen Renee Lis, the show stays true to the original script. Nearly two hours, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Five beautiful Cranford homes warmly welcomed the public to visit on Sunday, Dec. 3. Cranford’s annual Home for the Holidays House Tour takes place the first weekend each December and is now in its 32nd year. The Cranford Woman’s Club puts on this event each year. It’s an important fundraiser for scholarships, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves-Reed Arboretum will be kicking off the holiday season with its fourth annual Festival of Trees on Sunday, Dec. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The non-profit public garden in Summit invites you to join them for their outdoor winter festival celebrating community and culture. The day’s festivities will include activities […]
UNION, NJ — Christmas touches close to Sgt. Mike Campos’ heart. He came from a single-parent household. His mom worked in a factory and didn’t make much money. But today things are different. Campos said, “To now be in a better position in life and bring some light in days full of darkness, it means […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The celebrated production of “The Wizard of Oz” will be presented by Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre this December. “It’s a big show, with a big cast,” said Joe Leo, CDC Theatre president, who also pitched in with props for this production. The show follows the script of the 1939 movie, which was […]