KENILWORTH, NJ — On Saturday, June 7, the Kenilworth Historical Society will present a colorful, enlightening program celebrating African-American culture and the significance of the Juneteenth holiday, which annually commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It will feature an inspiring interactive visit with notable African-American female Buffalo soldier Cathay Williams, 1844-1893, as portrayed by […]
UNION, NJ — American Theater Group will participate in the Grand Opening Weekend of the new Union Public Library & Arts Center with its presentation of Broadway Tales and Tunes, a unique “behind-the-scenes” look at Broadway, with veteran theater critic Peter Filichia on Saturday, June 7, at 7 p.m., at the Union Public Library & […]
UNION, NJ — The township of Union and the Library Board of Trustees have announced the official opening of the newly renovated Union Public Library and Arts Center, 1980 Morris Ave. The grand opening weekend celebration will begin on Friday, June 6, and continue until Sunday, June 8. “We are excited to open the doors […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library has announced the temporary closure of its Children’s Room beginning Monday, May 19, to allow for essential ceiling, lights and HVAC system renovations. The closure is expected to last approximately three to four weeks. During this period, the Children’s Room will be inaccessible to both the public […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the 2025 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit has officially opened its annual tour at the Springfield Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield. The exhibit will be on display through Monday, June 9, during the library’s regular hours. “This exhibit is a powerful […]
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, May 14, various staff members and administration at Arthur L. Johnson High School participated in a signing day ceremony to honor multiple student athletes for their years of service to Crusader Athletics and commemorate their moving on to continue their athletic and academic careers as NCAA Collegiate Athletes. The following […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents interested in helping voters at polling locations on Election Day this year have time to apply to become poll workers. Poll workers will earn $300 for the day, starting at 5:15 a.m. through at least 8:15 p.m., after the close of the polls. The primary election is Tuesday, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Tim O’Brien, a sergeant with the Cranford Police Department, was one of four Cranford police officers who received a departmental citation for successfully resolving a situation involving a barricaded, suicidal victim in September 2024. Thanks to O’Brien’s efforts, he was able to de-escalate the situation and got the man to surrender without […]
UNION, NJ — Diamondettes Baton and Dance LLC has had a phenomenal season, culminating with their success at the National Baton Twirling Association’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships 2025 on Saturday, April 26, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. “In a short amount of time, the accomplishments of this growing unique studio has been extraordinary,” said owner/director Nicole Marie Placca […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park High School has announced that seven Roselle Park High School students were nominated to represent Union County at the 2025 NJ State Teen Arts Festival in June, including Juliana Vivas, Lyrical Dance; Elissa Glebocki, Lyrical Dance; and Gabriel Freire, Hunter Heilman, Max Monto and Susie Shaw, Small Instrumental Music. […]
