UNION, NJ — For Lizeth Morales, the owner of Union’s El Gordo restaurant on Morris Avenue, her success story almost never happened. “I came here when I was 6 years old, and I was brought by my parents,” Lizeth said on Wednesday, Feb. 24. “They’d decided, like many immigrants, that this country had better opportunities […]
WESTFIELD, NJ — To celebrate the president’s recent birthday, George and Martha Washington ‘visited’ with the Westfield Area YMCA kindergartners. The children caught them up on what changes they could expect to find in our current century, including indoor plumbing, cars and Alexa.
GARWOOD, NJ — Underground Nutrition recently opened at 331 South Ave. in Garwood. Pictured from left are Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Gene Jannotti, GWACC Vice President and Garwood business liaison Carol Kearney, GWACC Vice President Jim Mooney, Garwood Mayor Sara Tedesco, Underground Nutrition co-owners Scott Lasher and Alan Collins, and GWACC board […]
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Recreation Department completed its winter recreational basketball season on Saturday, Feb. 28, and team players were presented with their medals. Clark was one of just a handful of towns that allowed a basketball season to take place. Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo said he was happy to say “not one incident […]
SUMMIT, NJ — At the virtual meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, Feb. 17, vaccination discussions took center stage. “Last time, we talked about the Community Center, which would be the place for COVID-19 vaccinations,” Mayor Nora Radest said on Feb. 17. “The vaccinations center, run by Atlantic Health Systems at the Summit Community […]
UNION, NJ — At the Union Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23, Committeeman Manuel Figueiredo discussed the importance of vaccines among the senior population, senior activities and other programs and activities for residents during his committee report. “For our seniors, we have a Union County Hall Center. The COVID-19 vaccine is in demand, and […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A forward-thinking police officer, a generous Cranford-based business and the Police Department’s Community Outreach Unit combined efforts to create and deploy sensory communication kits in all primary radio cars in Cranford. “The sensory communication kits are intended to improve relationships and mitigate communication barriers between our officers and those individuals in our […]
ROSELLE, NJ — On Feb. 22, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced $407,778.57 in federal funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to ensure fire departments across New Jersey have the resources to purchase personal protective equipment and other related supplies. This funding was secured […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Theater Project, an incubator for rising talent and a showcase for New Jersey artists, will present “Dog Sees God,” streaming live on Zoom, March 5-7. The 90-minute performance begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6, followed by a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 7. […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Housing Authority has launched a new Jobs Plus program, thanks to a $2.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “I am so excited to bring this innovative and life-changing program to the residents of Mravlag Manor,” said LaChelle Thompson, Jobs Plus program director. “There is […]