RAHWAY, NJ — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with the rock band with bagpipes! The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are returning to Union County Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 14. The Celtic rock band from Scotland is a fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop anthems. They formed in 2002 and became internationally popular […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Public Library has begun construction on a major expansion of its Children’s Room. A groundbreaking ceremony was on Monday, March 3, in front of the library to celebrate this significant milestone. A small crowd gathered in the cold to hear brief remarks from Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Mayor Dr. Terrence […]
RAHWAY, NJ — “Purlie: A Musical” opens at Hamilton Stage on Thursday, March 6, running to Sunday, March 23. Presented by American Theater Group, “Purlie: A Musical” is the 1970 musical adaption of Ossie Davis’s comedic play “Purlie Victorious,” which just completed a highly successful revival on Broadway last season. “Purlie: A Musical” tells the […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Lisa Williams has lived in Cranford since 2017. She’s a former special education teacher and believes Centennial Avenue Pool is a vital part of Cranford. Williams is also a Girl Scout leader who has summer functions at the pool with the troop. “We would get together over the summer at the pool,” […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Arthur Miller’s classic play, “The Crucible,” will be running at The Summit Playhouse until Saturday, March 8. The story focuses on a young farmer, his wife and a young servant girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie – and […]
UNION, NJ — In celebration of her new book, “SHINE Etiquette Workbook,” Nichole Fields recently hosted a book release party at Boss Loft in Union. The interactive workbook is designed to equip children with timeless etiquette skills that build confidence and improve interpersonal and networking skills that will help them excel in all environments. More […]
SUMMIT, NJ — After nearly 70 years in business, Scotti’s Record Shops is coming to an end. The store was first opened in Summit in 1956 by Anthony Scotti. There were also additional locations in Madison, Morristown, Chester and Gillette. Through the years, the stores were consolidated and the Morristown shop closed in 2011. Anthony’s […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Two years ago, Lisa Vecchione received a new heart from a donor. What she didn’t expect was connecting with his family in the most beautiful way. The Springfield resident was an extremely active person. She and her husband had dirt bikes and motorcycles. They traveled the country, just shy of 10 states. […]
UNION, NJ — Joe Covino was living a great life. He was living in Union, happily married. He and his wife, Lucy, loved to eat and loved to travel. He also worked for NJ Organ and Tissue Transplant Network, which he found super ironic. “My whole life has been in clinical research,” he said. “I […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Once a month, The Theater Project brings in works in progress for audience members to review and provide feedback. The events are free and no registration is required. The presentations are at the Cranford Community Center’s fully accessible 110-seat theater. Large print play programs and scripts are available upon advance request. The […]