ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is presenting a collection of artworks from four of Union County’s Hispanic artists currently on exhibit at the Commissioners Gallery in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. The gallery is located on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, with gallery […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Bureau of Recycling and Planning remind residents to check the numbers on their plastic products before disposing of them. Plastics labeled with the Nos. 1, 2 and 5 only can be recycled curbside. Plastics marked with No. 5 are only accepted for […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Church of St. Theresa commemorated 75 years of service to the Kenilworth community by celebrating an Anniversary Mass led by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, on Sunday, Sept. 8. Addressing more than 500 parishioners and attendees, Tobin stressed the importance of listening at all times, especially when it comes […]
UNION, NJ — A former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier has been convicted of bribery, fraud and conspiracy charges, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Emerson Pavilus, 49, of Union, was convicted on Thursday, Aug. 15, on all three counts of an indictment charging him with receiving bribes as a public […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabeth was the scene of a historic celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 11, as the U.S. Navy officially recognized the city as the birthplace of the U.S. Submarine Force. The event, at Veterans Memorial Park, was highlighted by the unveiling of a modern 3D art replica of the USS Holland (SS-1), marking a […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council have announced the highly anticipated third annual ArtsFest, set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. This vibrant celebration of creativity and community will be in downtown Rahway, spanning Irving Street from Central Avenue to Elizabeth Avenue. In the […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Ave. in Summit, is celebrating its 30th anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theater to audiences in the state of New Jersey. This season, the company will present 30 performances of different kinds, in locations throughout the region. Next up is […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations has announced that Ryan McAllister, a Roselle native, is among two recipients of the school’s 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award. McAllister is the biosafety program manager, biosafety officer and alternate responsible official at Rutgers University. McAllister earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry in 2010 from NMU. He […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA announced tryout dates for the AscendancY Esports team on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 12, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch, 135 Madison Ave., Elizabeth. Students in grades 6-12 who reside in Elizabeth are invited […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Theater Project and the Cranford Library will launch the autumn 2024 New Play Readings series on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., at Cranford Community Center’s 110-seat theater. Admission is free, with no registration required. “It’s like watching a rehearsal,” says Theater Project artistic director Mark Spina. “Actors are on their […]