UNION, NJ — Shoppers got a wake-up call on the morning of Saturday, May 6, when a driver decided to make a new drive-through lane — through the front windows of a store in the Union Plaza Shopping Center. “I was waiting in line at ShopRite and I saw this gray late-model Lexus whipping through […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County seal was almost changed last week, if not for the efforts of concerned organizations and individuals in the Union County government. “We were not told about it at first, but our understanding is that a group, Mothers Against Domestic Violence, questioned why our seal has the scene it […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Holly Street came alive on Tuesday, April 4, when it was closed off for Calvary Nursery School and Child Care’s annual Block Party and Ice Cream Social, in celebration of the national “Week of the Young Child.” CNSCC welcomed the staff, children and families of Cranford’s own Helen K. Baldwin Nursery School […]
CRANFORD, NJ — For some of the students in Cranford middle schools and high school, the world got just a little bit smaller, thanks to the Japanese classes of teachers Kristin Wingate and Catherine Fisco. Wingate’s students have been exchanging letters with Japanese students, culminating with a visit to Cranford at the end of March […]
CRANFORD, NJ — St. Patrick’s Day is a time for revelry and good spirits. It’s also when men of Irish descent are honored for their contributions to the community. On Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m., the Cranford Knights of Columbus will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by honoring Msg. Timothy J. Shugrue as the […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Change is in the air for Kenilworth, as Merck announced last month it would be selling its 108-acre campus in the borough to Onyx Equities, LLC. Kenilworth Mayor Linda Karlovitch applauded everyone involved who made this deal possible. “I would like to thank everyone involved for doing their due diligence and exploring […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The current exhibit at The Gallery Space, 1670 Irving St., Rahway, called “Cultural Connections: The Fifth Annual Celebration of African American Artists,” has been open since Sunday, Feb. 12, and is set to run through Friday, March 10. For Lawrence Cappiello, the assistant administrator for Cultural and Heritage Affairs for the city […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Reading is a wonderful tool for learning, as well as a great escape into worlds of adventure, but some children need a little encouragement, both to read aloud and with others. Fortunately, the Cranford Public Library has something perfect to help encourage children to read: “Paws” for Reading. This program has been […]
CRANFORD, NJ — For Tom Ryan, getting involved in movies seemed inevitable. “Like most kids … between 9 to 12, I was really into movies. I loved comic books and horror movies. Special effects are really what piqued my interest in the beginning. There was a special on the making of ‘Star Wars’ and ‘The […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The anticipation was palpable as all the participants for Santa’s Parade of Lights lined up at the Roselle Park train station on Sunday, Dec. 18, an event quickly building a following in the community. “This is the fourth annual Santa’s Parade of Lights,” said Rupen Shah, Casano Community Center director and […]