HILLSIDE, NJ — The Community FoodBank of New Jersey concluded September’s Hunger Action Month at its warehouse headquarters in Hillside. U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, U.S. Rep. LaMonica Melver, New Jersey General Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese and Executive Director of the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate Mark […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invited seniors, aged 60 and older, and their caregivers to visit their local ASK – Aging Services Kiosk – in September. These services provided an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who could offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources and help […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Dogs of all breeds and sizes were keeping cool at the pool. The Summit Department of Community Programs recently hosted its annual Doggy Dip at Summit’s Family Aquatic Center on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event was open to Summit residents and non-residents. Gretchen Masterfano, program coordinator at Summit Family Aquatic Center, said, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Crane-Phillips House Museum reopened for the season with a Fall Festival, hosted by the Cranford Historical Society, on Sunday, Sept. 22, with tours and an outside festival. There were vendors, crafters, food, music and children’s activities, including face painting, games and crafts. Games included a pumpkin toss and horseshoes. Barbara Klaus, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Everyone remembers Woodstock. But that same summer, back in 1969, another phenomenal music festival was happening; though it was one that was lesser known. The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival took place on six Sundays between June 29 and Aug. 24 at Mount Morris Park, now Marcus Garvey Park, in Harlem. It was […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish are together again. The founding members of The Rascals will be performing their timeless songs, including “Groovin,’” “People Got to Be Free,” “A Beautiful Morning,” “Good Lovin’” and “How Can I Be Sure?” at the Union County Performing Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 4. The 1960s rock […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The annual Arts Fest, with a theme of “Art in All Dimensions,” was presented on Saturday, Sept. 21, by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and The Rahway City Council. There were more than 60 artists, a marketplace, wearable art and gifts, interactive art and face painters. The exciting event was on Irving Street, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The opening reception for “SALUDOS! From Our Neighbors: The sixth annual Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Artists” was hosted on Sunday, Sept. 15, at The Gallery Space, 1670 Irving St. It was presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and Rahway’s Municipal Council. The exhibit can be seen from now through Friday, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The city of Summit recently hosted a bike rodeo and pedestrian safety fair at Soldiers Memorial Field. The event was a part of the Mayors Wellness Campaign. Children attended the event on bikes, wearing helmets. They had fun while engaging in bicycle safety messaging. Representatives from Avenues in Motion performed helmet fit […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Barking, playing and swimming! It was truly a pool party for pooches. The annual Pooch Plunge on Saturday, Sept. 14, brought out 150 dogs to participate, frolicking in the water before the Centennial Pool officially closed for the season. The Cranford Community Connection recently teamed up with the Cranford Recreation and Parks […]
