LINDEN — On July 19, 2020, the son of Judge Esther Salas, Daniel Anderl, was shot and killed in their family home in North Brunswick by Roy Den Hollander. Den Hollander, a Manhattan lawyer and self-described antifeminist, had argued a civil rights suit before Salas in court. Motivated by hate, he found the judge’s personal […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit, human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 16 to retirement, has announced that Christine Zito of Parsippany has been welcomed to the agency. In her new role as vice president of Human Resources and Administration, Zito […]
UNION, NJ — The Union Municipal Band, with the direction of Howard Toplansky, will present a winter concert on Monday evening, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m., at Hannah Caldwell School auditorium, 1120 Commerce Ave., Union. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend. Some of the selections will include “Greensleeves,” “Sonata for […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. It’s […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Voters have approved the bond referendum for Cranford Public Schools, according to preliminary election results. Cranford voters approved a $75,031,992 construction proposal when they went to the polls on Tuesday, Jan. 23, according to unofficial election results. The New Jersey School Boards Association did not learn of any other districts with a […]
RAHWAY, NJ — In honor of both Black History Month and one of American history’s most influential individuals, the city of Rahway welcomes the Harriet Tubman: The Beacon of Hope traveling monument from Thursday, Feb. 1, through Thursday, Feb. 29. The 13-foot bronze statue created by sculptor Wesley Wofford of Wofford Sculpture Studio will be […]
CLARK, NJ — On Tuesday, Arthur L. Johnson High School wrestling celebrated its seniors with a gritty, hard fought victory against the Minutemen of Elizabeth High School at Frank J. Cicarell Academy. Before the match, seniors Joey Ortega, Sean Asgaralli, Emilio Menes, Pat Cook and Matt Pimenta, along with team managers Izzy Moore and Ayanna […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In recognition of Black History Month 2024, the Union County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to a series of engaging events in February, highlighting key historical and cultural themes in African-American history. This year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” focuses on black contributions to music, visual media and […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced a significant milestone in their ongoing efforts to support the community. The food distribution event that was on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the campus of Kean University, marked the 100th such initiative since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This milestone of […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Bellini’s Norma: Act 1 is a poignant tale set as a mesmerizing opera that delves into the complexities of love and infidelity on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Union County Performing Arts Center. Tickets are now on sale. The heart of the story lies in the tangled web of […]