By Anne Santos, Food Correspondent UNION, NJ — I have never had Mediterranean cuisine, but several months ago a new restaurant opened in Union which served this type of food. So, my food companion and I, always looking for an adventure and always interested in broadening our food horizons, decided to visit Kava. The restaurant has […]
NEWARK, NJ — A Newark woman has been sentenced to 22 years in state prison for a fatal shooting that took place in Elizabeth a little more than four years ago, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced Thursday, Nov. 12. Under the provisions of New Jersey’s No Early Release Act, Tiffany Moore, 24, […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Hillside Public Library presents a number of free upcoming programs. For more information, call the library at 973-923-4413, ext. 403, or visit during regular library hours at 1409 Liberty Ave., Hillside. The library will be closed Nov. 28. • Toddler Storytime: Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. for children ages 2 […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Know of an individual, organization, or business that stands out from the crowd in helping others? The Union County Human Relations Commission would like to know about them. The commission is seeking nominations for its 15th annual Unity Achievement Awards. Award nominees must live, work, or attend school in Union County. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County Freeholder Alexander Mirabella joined Union County Vocational-Technical School Superintendent Peter A. Capodice, representatives from the Wakefern Food Corporation and Union County Vocational-Technical High School faculty and students at the ribbon cutting for reopening the training supermarket at UCTECH in Scotch Plains. The market is part of the supermarket technology program […]
RAHWAY — On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Rahway Fall Fishing Flea Market will celebrate their 20th year at St. Thomas Church Hall located at 1400 St. Georges Ave. in Rahway. A variety of salt and fresh water fishing tackle will be on display for anglers’ interested in great buys. New, used, antique and custom fishing […]
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE GIRLS’ TENNIS ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS FOR 2015: WATCHUNG DIVISION: FIRST TEAM First singles: Emma Verpoucke, Kent Place Second singles: Ali Baiocco, Oak Knoll Third singles: Kaitlin Dunleavy, Oak Knoll First doubles: Jackie Grieco and Maria Bambrick-Santoyo, Oak Knoll Second doubles: Kendall Bloomfield and Danielle DelRosso, Summit SECOND TEAM First singles: Kathy Ge, […]
Joan Sabol Tirpack of Mantoloking, NJ died peacefully at home on October 30, 2015 at the age of 87. A lifelong New Jersey resident, Joan was born in Bayonne and lived in Elizabeth, Union, and Atlantic Highlands, before settling in Mantoloking in 1996. The daughter of the late John J. and […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union County have been part of the Union County community for almost 30 years, and last month the members of this all-volunteer program were recognized by their peers with Joint Legislative Resolutions in their honor from the New Jersey Senate and Assembly. “Every year our master […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 has been selected as an Apple Distinguished School for 2015–2017 in recognition of the school’s exemplary learning environment for innovation, leadership and educational excellence. The Apple Distinguished School designation is awarded to schools that demonstrate visionary leadership, innovative learning and teaching, ongoing professional learning, compelling evidence […]