CLARK, NJ — On Friday, Feb 27, the first annual Best Meatball Challenge and all you can eat Pasta Night was held by Clark UNICO, organized by Clark Chapter Members Fran Parisi, Anna Pace and Joe Arancio. Nine contestants entered their recipe of meatballs and were put to the test for over 65 hungry Unicans and […]
RAHWAY — The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch has hired Jaimie Hinshelwood in the position of Aquatic Director at the 1564 Irving St. location. “The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch is thrilled to welcome Jaimie Hinshelwood as our new Aquatics Director, said Associate Executive Director Ed Soder. “Along with a positive attitude and lots of creative […]
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KENILWORTH — Kenilworth Police Chief John Zimmerman announced that a gas leak in a residential area caused a small evacuation of homes on Pembrook Drive yesterday morning. A gas main leak was reported to the Kenilworth Police Department while crews were working in the area on an unrelated matter. The leak was reported at about 11:50 a.m. after a […]
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PLAINFIELD — Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County, Plainfield Club had a very special visitor on Monday March 2 – The Cat In The Hat! The Club celebrated Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’s birthday by having members bring in their favorite Dr. Seuss book to read during Power Hour after homework was completed. The Cat in […]
CRANFORD — The Cranford Historical Society will be hosting a “Lenape Crafts, Stories & Games” event on Sunday, March 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Crane-Phillips House Museum. Stop by the Crane-Phillips House Museum to learn about Native American Traditions. Did you know that Native Americans taught us how to make maple syrup and maple candy? […]
By editor on ARTS / EVENTS, FANWOOD, SCOTCH PLAINS
FANWOOD — A call is out for singers for the annual Fanwood Choir Festival to be held on Sunday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church. Singers from the area are invited to join this joyful singing event. New this year will be an opportunity for children to sing with the choir. Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, […]
CLARK — The science teams from Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark once again captured 1st place honors in the second round of competition in the New Jersey Science League. The Physics, Chemistry and Biology teams all took up the challenge to maintain their first place ranking in their district competition. Following a rigorous curriculum as well as Advanced Placement level […]
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RAHWAY — Rock musician James Maddock will perform at Union County Performing Arts Center’s Hamilton Stage, 360 Hamilton St., Rahway, on Friday, March 27 at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.ucpac.org. The concert is part of the ongoing Split Level Concert Series which highlights critically acclaimed singer-songwriters in a uniquely intimate setting. After […]
LINDEN — Yesterday at 2:41 p.m. Linden police responded to an apartment building on the 900 block of Worth Avenue on a report of an allegedly emotionally distraught man. Dispatchers had received a call from the man’s mother in Tennessee who told them he suffers from mental issues and was acting irrational. She also told them that he allegedly […]
CRANFORD — Cranford Chamber of Commerce has invited all business owners to an Open Forum on March 18 to learn about upcoming events hosted by the Chamber. The event will be held at the Cranford Community Center at 7 p.m. The Cranford Community Connection will also be present to speak about their activities and the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. It […]