RAHWAY, NJ — Comic books, superheroes and toys are coming to Rahway for Rah-Con. Rah-Con returns to Rahway on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Thomas Church, 1410 Saint Georges Avenue. Genoveva Rossi, a horror actress, writer, director, and producer, will be there to meet fans, sign autographs, and pose […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Students selected to be a part of the Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory for 2023 will be performing an original concert titled “We Will Rock You,” a celebration of the sounds that revolutionized the Broadway musical. The concert will feature 122 young performers, including Rising Star Award winners and nominees. […]
LINDEN, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead will be honored as a 2023 NJBIZ Icon during a ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The NJBIZ ICON Award recognizes leaders older than the age of 60 from New Jersey industries, such as accounting, architecture, real estate, law, government, hospitality and more. Honorees will also be profiled in a […]
UNION, NJ — A Kean University biology professor co-authored a research paper proving female crocodiles can reproduce without a mate – a finding that sheds new light on scientists’ understanding of crocodiles’ ancestors, dinosaurs. Assistant Professor Brenna Levine of The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology at Kean wrote the novel […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The borough of Roselle Park is calling for all artists, musicians, crafters, performers and vendors to be a part of the 2023 Roselle Park Arts Festival and the 2023 Winter Market – two of the community’s most highly anticipated annual events. Each September, thousands of art lovers flock to Union County […]
UNION, NJ — On Thursday, June 29, at Kean University, the Lesniak Institute, surrounded by supporters and sponsors, celebrated the achievements of the Institute at the For the Love of Justice Gala. In the first six months of 2023, the Institute has had a lot to celebrate. The Lesniak Institute introduced two new classes at […]
CLARK, NJ — The first week of Clark Recreation Camp is in the books. Campers were treated to bounce houses, an obstacle course, jousting, water slides, splash downs, activities, games, various sports, music, and Rita’s Ice. Keith Kaminskas, the owner of Rita’s Ice in Rahway, donated more than 1,000 cups of ice cream for campers […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA is celebrating a Community Open House event on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, inviting local individuals and families to visit multiple locations and “Find Your Summer, Find Your Passion, Find Your Y.” Individual events hosted at The Gateway Family YMCA branches in Elizabeth, Rahway, and […]
UNION, NJ — Fantasy fans, mark your calendars: On Saturday, July 15, author Steven A. Guglich will be in Union at Here’s the Story Bookstore to sign copies of his debut novel, “Piercing the Veil: Book One of The Veil Saga.” This highly anticipated book is the first in a planned trilogy and follows the […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The borough of Roselle Park is excited to announce a new way for residents to spend their Wednesday evenings this summer; live entertainment in the form of Open Mic Night. “Summer Nights: Open Mic At The Gazebo” will kick off on Wednesday, July 12, and run weekly through Wednesday, Aug. 2. […]