Local elected officials call on congressman to denounce president’s pardon of Capitol insurrectionists

SUMMIT, NJ — In an open letter organized by former Summit Council President Greg Vartan, a group of current and former elected officials from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District has urged Congressman Tom Kean Jr. to publicly denounce President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. The letter, signed […]

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey to open winter/spring exhibitions on Feb. 7

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey to open winter/spring exhibitions on Feb. 7

SUMMIT, NJ — Opening on Friday, Feb. 7, and running through Sunday, May 18, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will host a series of exhibitions focusing on the theme of place(less(ness)) that will feature various forms of media, including technology, textiles and printmaking. Each exhibition explores ideas around the spaces we occupy and […]

​​City invites residents to celebrate Black History Month with diverse and memorable events

RAHWAY, NJ — The city of Rahway is hosting a series of events in February to celebrate Black history, culture and contributions. Residents and neighbors are invited to join these special programs honoring Black History Month, which will showcase the legacies of Blacks through art, education and music. Organized by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. […]

Inroads To Opportunities appoints specialist to committee

Inroads To Opportunities appoints specialist to committee

ROSELLE, NJ — Linda Galarreta, intake and engagement counselor, Inroads To Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, was recently appointed as a board member to the Multicultural Inclusion and Accessibility Committee of Roselle. Galarreta was appointed by Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw and Councilwoman Denise […]

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition ‘Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight’ opens

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition ‘Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight’ opens

RAHWAY, NJ — The city of Rahway has announced the opening of “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” at The Gallery Space, 1670 Irving St., Rahway. The public is invited to a special reception on Friday, Feb. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” is a powerful exhibition chronicling the […]

Theme for 2025 announced at 168th annual county reorganization meeting

Theme for 2025 announced at 168th annual county reorganization meeting

UNION COUNTY, NJ — On Monday, Jan. 6, at the 168th reorganization meeting of the Union County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioner Lourdes M. Leon was sworn in as chairperson of the commissioner board, making history as the first Hispanic woman to lead the board. Leon announced her initiatives for 2025 under the theme, “Union […]

Summit First Aid Junior volunteer saves life on vacation

Summit First Aid Junior volunteer saves life on vacation

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit resident and First Aid Squad volunteer Kate Whitcher, 19, was part of a civilian three-person rescue team that resuscitated a patient in Vail, Colorado. While vacationing, Whitcher identified a patient in distress and applied advanced lifesaving measures learned while obtaining her EMT license in her role as a Summit Volunteer First […]

February 2025 Children’s Department programs and events are listed

February 2025 Children’s Department programs and events are listed

KENILWORTH, NJ — The following activities are offered by the Children’s Department of the Kenilworth Public Library, 548 Boulevard, Kenilworth, for the month of February. Weekly programs • Bingo For Children: Mondays, Feb. 3, 10 and 24, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Bingo games for children, for ages 3 and older. • Lap Sit: Tuesdays, […]

Franklin students fill the air with holiday cheer at Winter Concert

Franklin students fill the air with holiday cheer at Winter Concert

RAHWAY, NJ — The Franklin Elementary School community was treated to a magical evening of music before Winter Break on Thursday, Dec. 19, as students in second and fourth grade took center stage for the annual Winter Concert. The concert was a delightful showcase of the students’ musical talents, featuring performances by the school’s vocal […]

Santa’s workshop comes to life in Linden: Holiday Giving Tree brings joy to more than 450 children

Santa’s workshop comes to life in Linden: Holiday Giving Tree brings joy to more than 450 children

LINDEN, NJ — In the final week before the Christmas break, Santa’s elves were hard at work, transforming spaces across Linden Public Schools into bustling holiday workshops as the district’s Holiday Giving Tree initiative reached its final stages. The docking area of School No. 4 became a makeshift gift-packing station, while the curtained stage at […]