UNION COUNTY, NJ — A Union County grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against a Somerset County man accused of carrying out a fatal gang-related shooting outside a Plainfield restaurant in 2010, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced last week. Richard Culver, 26, of North Plainfield is charged with murder, attempted murder, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The National Science Foundation has awarded $3 million to researchers at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Stanford University Graduate School of Education to create a language-focused science curriculum for fifth-graders to be used in Elizabeth Public Schools and schools in California. The four-year project, which […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabeth Public Schools was among 22 school districts throughout the United States selected to the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools. The League, an initiative of Digital Promise, is a coalition of forward-thinking school districts and their leaders that represent an invaluable trove of insights, ideas, and experiences for how to transform […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County Police and Fire Pipes and Drums will host its 15th annual Pub Night on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Kenilworth Veterans Center, 33 South 21st St. in Kenilworth. Union County’s only bagpipe band will honor the South Monmouth Fire Chiefs Association and Fairleigh Dickinson University Assistant Dean […]
UNION, NJ — One of the largest model train displays in New Jersey has a permanent home in the Union County Parks system, and every year it pulls out all the stops for the Holiday Sound and Light Show featuring dozens of trains, thanks to an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, The Model Railroad Club, Inc. Opening […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County’s volunteer trail stewards are hikers, bird watchers, nature lovers, equestrians and just about anyone else who enjoys being outdoors and giving back to the community. Join in the fun and camaraderie by coming to the Trail Steward/Adopt-a-Trail orientation meeting on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Trailside Nature and Science […]
CLARK, NJ — The recent Clark UNICO 9th annual Italian Feast was a huge success. ‘The crowds came out on Saturday and Sunday,’ said Clark UNICO President Ralph Bernardo. The feast brought back rides, games, beer, crafts, novelties, and of course a huge selection of food. Continuous Entertainment each night featured Three Piece Nugget, Sounds […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Burlesque is back. “Uncle Floyd’s Last Authentic American Traveling Burlesque Show” recreates a lost theatrical art at the Union County Performing Arts Center Mainstage on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. This musical extravaganza brings back classic comedy, timeless tunes, and spirited dance numbers in one of the true indigenous American art […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Patriot Chamber of Commerce held their annual Fall for Springfield Festival on Sunday, Oct. 18, along Mountain Avenue. The event featured live music, antique cars, military vehicles, real life superheroes, great food, arts and crafts and much more. Hundreds of residents attended and enjoyed the full day of family-friendly festivities.
NEWARK — The owner of Steve Bezik Inc., a residential painting and gutter cleaning business located in Union County, has pleaded guilty to personal income tax evasion. Stephen Bezik entered his plea before U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler. Bezik pleaded guilty to a one-count information that charges him with income tax evasion. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. […]