UNION, NJ — The Easter Bunny had a secret message. Children were encouraged to unlock the message by visiting participating businesses and grabbing an egg, which was filled with a special treat. Children had to visit all locations in order to unscramble the message. There were also goodie bags, balloon twisting, face painting, OMG Bubbles, […]
UNION, NJ — The weather outside was nasty but the heavy rain didn’t stop Union Township’s third annual Easter Egg Hunt from happening. The event recently took place at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, Union. It was originally planned to take place at Rabkin Field, but due to the bad weather, the event was moved indoors. […]
RAHWAY, NJ — “Women of the World” is a Gallery Space Pop-Up Program exhibit featuring art by women born in other countries. The exhibit will run until Friday, April 19, at Rahway Senior Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave., Rahway. Gallery Hours during exhibit dates are Monday through Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Healthcare professionals seeking new career opportunities were recently invited to the annual Healthcare Job Fair. The fair was at Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle and was provided by the Union County Board of County Commissioners. It was open to all Union County residents. A range of roles were featured including job opportunities […]
UNION, NJ — In 1976, Danny Solazzi was just 12 years old when his sister took him to see Paul McCartney and Wings. “It just blew me away,” he said. “The hits, the production … It was an amazing concert.” After the show, he asked his mother for a guitar. Solazzi began The Characters with […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The 19th annual Senior Art Show recently had its opening reception at the Rahway Senior Center. Artworks included watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, pastels, acrylics and oil. Mayor Raymond Giacobbe Jr. and Fifth Ward Councilmember Danielle Newbury were in attendance. “We’re extremely impressed with these wonderfully talented seniors,” Giacobbe said. “Rahway prides itself […]
UNION, NJ — Every year, to honor Dr. Seuss on his birthday, March 2, “National Read Across America Day” is celebrated. During the week of Monday, March 4, through Friday, March 8, the Union Police Department and the Union Fire Department joined forces, once again, with local Union elementary schools to promote “National Read Across […]
UNION, NJ — Gabriel Ramos, Vauxhall Branch manager of the Union Public Library, has a passion for music. It took him just a couple of days to put together a 90-minute trivia program called “Saturday Morning Trivia: Women Rock!” The program was a nod to Women’s History Month and had five women and two men […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Coffee with a Cop is a national program with the mission of bringing together police officers and the citizens they serve. Halo Roasters, a café on 228 Mountain Ave., Springfield, and the Springfield Police Department recently hosted Coffee with a Cop. Coffee was free, courtesy of the Springfield Police Department and Halo […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On Saturday, March 9, Kira Peikoff will be having an author event at Barnes & Noble in Union Plaza. Her latest book, “Baby X,” takes place in the near future, where advanced technology can create an egg or sperm from anyone’s cells — including celebrities. This can lead to creation of embryos […]