UNION, NJ — Michael Capko was born in Elizabeth to Harry Capko and Laura Masterson, and grew up in Roselle Park. His Irish roots trace back on his father’s side to Ballybay in County Monaghan. Michael attended elementary school in Roselle Park and graduated from Roselle Park High School in 2003. He received his bachelor’s […]
UNION, NJ — Gabby Sully was born in Livingston to Gene and Trish Sully, and grew up in both Union and Cranford. Her Irish roots trace back on her paternal grandmother’s side to Ballintober, Roscommon and County Cork. Sully attended elementary school in Union and graduated from Cranford Senior High School in 2013. Since then, […]
UNION, NJ — The Union Township Historical Society invites people to meet author Jack Zackin to hear about his latest book, learn more about our first civil war — between the Tories and the Whigs — and add to your knowledge of the Battles of Connecticut Farms aka Union and Springfield. The talk will be […]
UNION, NJ — Born in Bayonne and raised in Roselle, Robert Wade is the oldest of eight children of Robert F. and Joan V. Wade. His Irish roots include Cos. Cork, Dublin and Donegal, and his extended family still owns and farms the land where his grandmother was born in West Cork. Wade also has […]
UNION, NJ — The 2024 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be on Saturday, March 9. The parade route is 1.1 miles down Morris Avenue to Stuyvesant Avenue in Union. To march in the parade, visit bit.ly/UCParade24 or email [email protected]. • 9 a.m. — The Thornstick Mass will start the day and be hosted […]
RAHWAY, NJ — In celebration of American Heart Month and spreading warmth beyond the classroom, Franklin Elementary School’s Community Service Club crafted and donated heart-shaped fleece pillows to the Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Scotch Plains. This heartfelt initiative saw students sew, stuff and decorate dozens of soft pillows, pouring their compassion […]
ASBURY PARK, NJ — New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival is celebrating its 22nd anniversary from Thursday, March 21, though Sunday, March 24. The internationally recognized Garden State Film Festival celebrates the independent film genre by bringing a carefully curated and enriching selection of original works from locally produced filmmakers as well as from around […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced a new series of acrylic painting workshops for adults will take place this spring on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Trailside Nature and Science Center, 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside. “We are thrilled to offer our residents the opportunity to […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the opening of the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit, now on display at the Elizabeth Public Library. The Teen Arts Touring Exhibit features visual art works selected to serve as an exemplary representation of the artistic talent in Union County. “We […]
CRANFORD, NJ — In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, has announced a live speaking event titled “One Woman’s Journey as an Advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” featuring McCarter & English attorney Simone Wilson-Brito as guest speaker. Residents are welcome […]