UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite all residents to kick off the summer season with Rhythm and Blues by the Brook, an afternoon full of musical performances and activities at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield on Saturday, June 1, from noon to […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Temple Sha’arey Shalom, a reform community in Springfield, brought together members and guests for a Passover Seder that offered companionship, meaningful conversations, and heartwarming connections. Rabbi Uri Allen and Cantor Jason Roseman thoughtfully guided an inclusive and engaging evening. Rosenman’s deep, traditional, opera-level voice was combined with Allen’s musical talent. The rabbi’s […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — “So You Want to Be a Writer! Panel Discussion” will be hosted at the Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, on May 20, at 7 p.m. If you have thought or dreamed of becoming a writer or if you are a writer and want some great tips on how to […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Aidan Lafazan, a Jonathan Dayton High School junior and baseball player, has won second place in the High School Category at the 36th annual NJDEP GIS Mapping Contest. His map, “Baseball Fields in Union County,” was presented on Wednesday, May 1, at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton. Lafazan’s […]
CLARK, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite all residents to a free Touch-A-Truck Event on Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark. “Our Touch-A-Truck event promises an unforgettable day of excitement for the […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Theater Project will present a script-in-hand performance of “StreetCART,” by Lynn Aylward, on Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. The presentation, the last of the 2024 spring series, will be followed by a lively discussion with the playwright, director, actors and audience. “StreetCART” is a riff on Tennessee Williams’ play, “A […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Angela Calzone, president and CEO of Inroads to Opportunities, was recently a guest on “The Give Back Economy” podcast. Inroads to Opportunities is a Union County-based non-profit, social services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 16 to retirement. As the largest skills training program […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — For the first time, The Gateway Family YMCA and the Loyalty Foundation had an exhibition match between two new Esports program teams, The AscendancY at The Gateway Family YMCA in Elizabeth and The Circuits at the Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology. “We are very proud of our Esports Team […]
UNION — Acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and CNN news anchor Abby Phillip will share their insight with Kean University graduates as the featured speakers for the university’s 2024 undergraduate and graduate commencements. “At Kean University our goal is to launch our graduates onto successful career paths and Neil deGrasse Tyson and Abby Phillip are […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the return of the Sensory Friendly Summer Camp, coordinated by the Department of Human Services’ Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs. Designed to provide a unique and inclusive outdoor experience, this camp opportunity is tailored for children aged 12 to […]