SPRINGFIELD — The Donald B. Palmer Museum of the Springfield Free Public Library will present a solo show by artist Rosalia Tignini Verdun from Oct. 8 through Nov. 14. Highlighting her versatility as an artist, the exhibit will feature examples of her work in the portrait, still life, landscape, abstract and plen air genres. Inspired […]
SUMMIT — The Summit Police Department will hold its annual Bicycle Auction on Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Police Garage. The garage is located below City Hall and may be accessed by the ramp in the City Hall Parking Lot. The preview will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. and the auction will begin […]
Lions play at UCC-Valley Division foe Brearley Thursday night
Roselle Catholic junior forward Antonio Altamirano connected off an assist from freshman Billy Carvalho for the only goal in the Lions’ 1-0 boys’ soccer triumph vs. Union Catholic at Chakey Field on Tuesday. Junior goalie Anthony Milano, in his first season as a varsity starter in net, made five saves for the shutout as Roselle […]
SCOTCH PLAINS – “Arts Week is about celebrating the influence of art and culture on youth and adults alike,” said Sheri Cognetti, Senior Program Director of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. “It’s an opportunity to showcase artists’ work and to bring everyone together to experience and understand the pleasure and impact of the arts.” The community […]
NEWARK – Three former leaders of a New Jersey branch of the violent international street gang “La Mara Salvatrucha” – including its founding member – are charged with racketeering and murder in an indictment that also charges 11 other alleged members of the gang with related crimes, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced yesterday. Santos […]
ROSELLE — The United Inter-Faith Council will hold their annual Crop Walk for hunger on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Crop Walk is an interfaith walk held throughout the nation that raises funds for the hungry throughout the world. The walk winds through Roselle and Roselle Park passing churches for rest steps. 25 percent of funds […]
WESTFIELD — Join New Jersey Festival Orchestra, Music Director David Wroe, in collaboration with Opera at Florham, for its season opening performance Aida in concert, Giuseppi Verdi’s exotic masterpiece and one of the most loved operas in the entire classical repertoire. Passion, honor and the battlefield provide the dynamic backdrop for this tragic tale and […]
CRANFORD – Union County College was awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Program as part of a national consortium of 11 colleges and universities to develop entry and mid-level credentials in Supply Chain Management, allowing upward training from entry level worker certifications all the way to […]
CRANFORD — Cranford Historian Mark J. Luongo will present a program on the origins of the 39th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment — also known as the Garibaldi Guard — and its participation in the Civil War on Wed., Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cranford Community Center. The Community Center is located at […]
SPRINGFIELD – Frank Esposito, PGA Professional at Brooklake Country Club, Florham Park, captured his record breaking 5th New Jersey PGA Professional Championship, shooting a 1-under-par 215 to claim victory in the 54-hole event that took place Sept. 17 to 19, at famed Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield. Jim McGovern, PGA Professional at White Beeches Golf […]