SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield First Aid Squad recently celebrated its 75th year of service to the community. The celebration was in front of the First Aid Squad location at 10 N. Trivett Ave. There was food and refreshments, games, activities, ambulance tours and a DJ. “Not many squads reach a milestone of 75 years,” […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Kenilworth Senior Center recently hosted “An Old-Fashioned American Picnic.” The event was at DiMario Park and approximately 75 seniors came out to enjoy themselves. Shirley Maxwell, senior program director for the borough, said, “I’m happy the weather turned out beautiful.” Jersey Joe’s Barbecue & Grill in Garwood provided the picnic fare, […]
UNION, NJ — June 1 kicked off Pride Month with a big party at Anthony E. Russo Park celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The party began shortly after the Pride flag raising in front of Town Hall, across the street at 1976 Morris Ave. There was live entertainment, music, a dance contest, prizes and cocktails. “I […]
CLARK, NJ — Not long ago, Clark resident Pam Siegel came home and found her front door wide open. She was scared. “They (the Clark police force) were there quickly and checked every room,” she said. This is one of many positive stories Clark residents shared with the Clark police recently at Target at 45 […]
LINDEN, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, the city of Linden and the Linden Police Department recently invited the public to have Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks at Target, 621 W. Edgar Road. The event was sponsored by Target. There were courtesy snacks and coffee. The Linden Police Department gave out free children’s activity books, […]
UNION, NJ — While other towns in the area canceled their parades, the township of Union Veteran’s Alliance Memorial Day Parade said it would carry on, rain or shine. Sure enough, the sun came out just in time! The parade was nearly 40 minutes long, with a large crowd gathered on Stuyvesant Avenue and Vauxhall […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Due to inclement weather, the Memorial Day Parade was canceled. The Memorial Day ceremony was moved inside the Cranford Community Center at 220 Walnut Ave. All were welcome to attend to honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Mayor Brian Andrews welcomed attendees, followed by a […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — “Afternoon Tea with a ‘Weird NJ’ Twist” was recently presented at the Kenilworth Veterans Center. The event was offered to benefit the Oswald J. Nitschke House museum and cultural arts center by helping defray operating expenses, including the cost of an elevator that makes the site fully accessible. Mark Moran and Mark […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Farmers Market opened on Monday, May 20. The Farmers Market operates at the Springfield Free Public Library Lawn, 66 Mountain Ave. The two featured vendors were Alstede Farms and Pickle Licious. Scott Odorizzi, retail operations manager of Alstede Farms, located in Chester, said they’ve been at the Springfield Farmers Market […]
UNION, NJ — Ten bakers are competing in Paris. Three of them are from New Jersey, including Jennalyn Walbot of Union. The winner of “Next Baking Master: Paris” will receive a full suite of France’s top-of-the-line professional kitchen appliances and baking equipment valued at $25,000. The show debuted on Monday, May 6, but was filmed […]