UNION, NJ — Christmas touches close to Sgt. Mike Campos’ heart. He came from a single-parent household. His mom worked in a factory and didn’t make much money. But today things are different. Campos said, “To now be in a better position in life and bring some light in days full of darkness, it means […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The celebrated production of “The Wizard of Oz” will be presented by Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre this December. “It’s a big show, with a big cast,” said Joe Leo, CDC Theatre president, who also pitched in with props for this production. The show follows the script of the 1939 movie, which was […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Pamela McFarley, a lifelong Rahway resident, was waiting for the tree lighting — and Santa Claus — four hours before his arrival. “I wouldn’t miss a thing!” she said on the cold, windy day of Friday, Nov. 24. McFarley attends the Rahway tree-lighting every year, which is the day after Thanksgiving. “The […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Carlos Vasquez, 38, of Elizabeth, has a hopeful future, thanks to his mother. On Wednesday, March 1, he had a successful kidney transplant surgery performed at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. His donor was his mother, Daisy Vasquez, 59, of Elizabeth. From childhood, Carlos had a great relationship with his mother. […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Forty women signed up for a self-defense class on Wednesday, Nov. 15. And there’s a waiting list for future classes, which are offered quarterly. The Summit Police Department offers classes in self-defense for women ages 16 to 60 in the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School gymnasium. Classes are taught by Summit […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park hosted its annual Veterans Day Remembrance Service on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, on the grounds of the Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library. The service honored all veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Mayor Joseph Signorello III was the master of ceremonies. After his introduction and the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — At the Rahway Craft and Art Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4, artists were not only selling their work, but also buying the work of other artists. The vibes were high at the Rahway Recreation Center, where more than 60 vendors sold their handmade original artworks and wares. No mass-produced art or commercial […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Thirty years ago, parents of students at Oak Knoll in Summit wanted a vendor event. And they were the catalysts to make it happen. From Thursday, Nov. 2, through Saturday, Nov. 4, the Oak Knoll Royal Boutique was hosted in the Tisdall Hall Gymnasium at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child. […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Plays By Neighbors, a fundraising theatrical event, recently took place at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit. The event featured original short plays written and performed by professional New Jersey artists. Produced by Nick Gandiello for Neighborhood Beacon, donations came from attendees to help Springfield and Union residents who are challenged with […]
RAHWAY — Naathan Phan, Ben Blaque and Jason Bishop will be putting on an incredible magic show at the Union County Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 2. Their astounding skills include large-scale grand illusions, comedy and close-up magic, in-your-face sleight-of-hand, dangerous escapes, the appearance of birds from thin air, music, smartphone technology and plenty […]