Rahway acquires 767 Leesville Ave. to advance redevelopment goals

RAHWAY, NJ — It was announced that the City Council introduced an ordinance authority in the acquisition of 767 Leesville Ave., a significant step forward in the city’s ongoing efforts to prioritize non-residential redevelopment. This move reflects the city’s commitment to rejuvenating underutilized properties and fostering new opportunities for growth and development in the Rahway […]

Upcoming shows are offered at Kean Stage

Upcoming shows are offered at Kean Stage

UNION, NJ — Cure the winter blues with an upcoming show at Kean University. Harry Chapin’s Great Stories Live, featuring the Chapin Family at Wilkins Theatre, on Friday, Jan. 24 Two generations of the musical Chapin Family will gather to bring the songs of Harry Chapin to life, including “Cat’s in the Cradle,” “Taxi,” “Mr. […]

Library offers events in January and February

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will offer the following events in January: Chair Yoga, Friday, Jan. 24, at 12:30 p.m.: Each class offers the benefits of traditional yoga with guided relaxation, breath work, seated stretching/poses and standing stretching/poses. These will be taught by the popular yoga instructor, Tamara […]

Deadline approaches for The Theater Project’s 23rd annual Young Playwrights Competition

UNION, NJ — The Theater Project, an award-winning professional company and incubator for rising talent, is encouraging New Jersey’s creative young people to enter its 23rd annual Young Playwrights Competition. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 24. “We want to make sure that young playwrights know their creative efforts are valued by showcasing them […]

Black sworn in for another term as commissioner

Black sworn in for another term as commissioner

CRANFORD, NJ — Gina Black was sworn in for another term as commissioner at Cranford’s reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 4. Black affirmed her dedication to ensure Cranford residents are heard and represented in the decision-making processes in government. She outlined her commitment to address traffic, flooding, public safety, schools and taxes. Black stressed the […]

Associate director at Bridges Outreach honored for fighting homelessness

Associate director at Bridges Outreach honored for fighting homelessness

SUMMIT, NJ — Bank of America has named an Orange resident an “emerging leader” and awarded a $200,000 grant to Bridges Outreach in Summit where she works as associate director of programs. Bank of America awarded grants to Bridges Outreach and to Younity of Lawrenceville recognizing them as Neighborhood Builders for their efforts to provide […]

Andrews is sworn in as commissioner of Public Works and Engineering

Andrews is sworn in as commissioner of Public Works and Engineering

CRANFORD, NJ — Commissioner Brian Andrews said at Cranford’s reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 4, that upcoming projects for him for 2025 include the expansion of the Children’s Room at the library, flood mitigation work, infrastructure improvements such as paving roads and drainage projects, and pedestrian safety improvements. Andrews also said, in his new role […]

Union County Commissioner’s Gallery exhibits artwork from Inroads to Opportunities

Union County Commissioner’s Gallery exhibits artwork from Inroads to Opportunities

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is presenting a collection of artworks by students from Inroads to Opportunities in an exhibit at the Commissioners Gallery, located on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. The […]