RAHWAY, NJ — Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman performed an evening of highlights from his career at Union County Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 5. It was part of his…
Rick Wakeman gives ‘wonderous’ performance at UCPAC
UCNJ’s president named to the 2024 NJBIZ Education Power 50
CRANFORD, NJ — Margaret M. McMenamin, president of UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, has been named to the 2024 NJBIZ Education Power 50. This list profiles the most…
Union 2024 Car, Truck, and Bike Show
UNION, NJ — The Union 2024 Car, Truck and Bike Show was the place to be on Sunday, Oct. 6. Five zones were blocked off, with motorcycles, jeeps, imports and…
Cranford Fire Department lieutenant successfully completes Managing Officer Program
CRANFORD, NJ — Fire Chief Dan Czeh has announced that Lt. Mark Bagniewski has successfully completed the National Fire Academy’s Managing Officer Program. The Managing Officer Program’s goals are to…
Voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 15
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Elections reminds residents that Tuesday, Oct. 15, is the deadline for voter registration for the 2024 general election. Election Day will…
Union Police Department celebrates its fifth Coffee with a Cop Day
UNION, NJ — For the fifth year, the township of Union Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop Day in the parking lot of its headquarters. Police Officer Ricardo Santos…
Springfield library offers events in October
Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will offer a variety of programs in October. • Wellness Wednesdays with Liz Frydman, Session No. 4: Focus; Wednesday, Oct. 16, at…
‘Paint Rahway Pink’ kicks off at Rahway Train Station Plaza
RAHWAY, NJ — “Paint Rahway Pink” is a month-long initiative to increase breast cancer awareness. The city of Rahway and Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. partnered with Robert Wood Johnson…
Annual Downtown Cranford Spice Tour is a success
CRANFORD, NJ — The day may have been gloomy, but people were all smiles during the annual Downtown Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour in late September. Twenty-six restaurants offered a variety…
5-0 Arthur L. Johnson lifted by strong offensive line play
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Kershaw. LaRocca. DiBiasi. Metroka. Guenther. These are the young men who are moving mountains for the Crusaders, who are the only undefeated football team (5-0) remaining…
Rahway presents ‘Mexico Beyond Mariachi: Trekking Mexico’
RAHWAY, NJ — As part of many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council, in collaboration with the Union County Board of County Commissioners,…
David Brearley Middle High School’s Hispanic Heritage Night celebrates learning and unity
KENILWORTH, NJ — Students and the Kenilworth community will come together to explore the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries at David Brearley Middle High School’s Hispanic Heritage Night on Thursday, Oct.…
Week Six football promises to be an exciting series of games for Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Week Six of the 2024 high school football season here in Union County is spread out among three days because of the Jewish holiday of Yom…
Union County to recognize World Homeless Day on Oct. 10
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners will join communities around the world in recognizing Thursday, Oct. 10, as World Homeless Day, a day dedicated to…
Dan Sullivan retires from Roselle Catholic after 43 years
ROSELLE, NJ — It was a historic announcement from a soft-spoken Roselle Catholic High School math teacher. Actually, the math teacher’s son, a firefighter, delivered the red-hot, breaking news at…
American Theater Group Presents ‘My Italy Story’ at Hamilton Stage
RAHWAY, NJ — New York City-based actor Michael Notardonato will be starring in the one-man show “My Italy Story” at Union County Performing Arts Center’s Hamilton Stage. The endearing play…
‘Circle Of Friends’ meets at Kenilworth Public Library
KENILWORTH, NJ — On Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., come see a theatrical play directed by Krystle Tomlinson. “Circle Of Friends” is the story of seven little…
Summit’s football team defeats Cranford 21-7 this past weekend
SUMMIT, NJ — Sometimes when going up against a tougher opponent, this time an arch rival,…
Halfway through regular season, some Union County football teams are excelling
UNION COUNTY, NJ — There are now just four weekends left in the regular season before…
Dennis McCaffery steps down as Cranford baseball coach
CRANFORD, NJ — A constant of Cranford High School athletics every spring was seeing No. 18…
Only two Union County football teams remain undefeated going into Week Four
UNION COUNTY, NJ — We’re now down to just two undefeated teams remaining in Union County.…
Governor Livingston High School football falls in home-opener
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Sometimes a football team can do a lot of really good things…
Only three teams remain undefeated for Week Three football
UNION COUNTY, NJ — We’re now down to three undefeated football teams in Union County after…
Summit football wins season opener in a 46-7 rout
SUMMIT, NJ — The host Hilltoppers ran the ball, passed the ball and kicked the ball…
Week Two football preview sees only five county football teams undefeated
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Week Two high school football in Union County has just as many…
Union football falls 34-0 at Seton Hall Prep in opener, but Farmers show some positives
WEST ORANGE, NJ — After a competitive first quarter against host Seton Hall Preparatory School, it…
Union County football gets set to kick off Week One of season
UNION COUNTY, NJ — All 17 Union County football playing schools are in action this weekend,…
Clark Youth Football Summer Clinic hosted
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Clark Youth Football hosted its Clark Youth Football Summer…
Roselle Park Panthers continue to make strides learning to never back down
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Panthers continued to make strides last year and in their final…
Cranford Cougars are out to rebound with experienced cast
CRANFORD, NJ — Out to bounce back from its first season finishing at less than .500…
Summit Hilltoppers bolstered by 5 senior captains ready to lead the way
SUMMIT, NJ — The No. 1 ranked team in Union County for the 2023 season, the…