Holocaust Learning Experience expands to the Union School District

Holocaust Learning Experience expands to the Union School District

UNION, NJ — Holocaust Learning Experience is now being implemented in the Union school system. HLE is a nonprofit developed by MorseLife Health System in West Palm Beach and will implement HLE’s age-appropriate Holocaust education model for students in grades five through 12 in the Union School District. The mission is to educate and transform […]

Local author donated 50 copies of her children’s book to NJ shelters for the holidays

Local author donated 50 copies of her children’s book to NJ shelters for the holidays

LINDEN, NJ — Linden resident Woodjinie Francois Pierre recently donated 50 copies of her book, “A Time for Everything,” to children in New Jersey shelters. In partnership with local shelters, the book will be distributed as part of a holiday book drive. The book drive was supported through an Amazon Gift Registry, allowing community members […]

Community makes Christmas special at Santa-in-Blue Toy Drive

Community makes Christmas special at Santa-in-Blue Toy Drive

UNION, NJ — The township of Union Police Department recently hosted the annual Santa-in-Blue Toy Drive at Union Senior Center. Volunteers from the community gathered to sort and wrap Christmas gifts for children, helping families in need. Children – from 132 families with last-minute add-ons – were given three toys each. “I love having it […]

Winter Wonderland and Holiday Village comes to Bierteumpfel Park

Winter Wonderland and Holiday Village comes to Bierteumpfel Park

UNION, NJ — Union residents were literally walking in a winter wonderland this past weekend. The annual Winter Wonderland Weekend and Holiday Village took place at Bierteumpfel Park. The wonderland featured an “ice” skating rink, strolling characters and carolers, more than 60 holiday vendors, inflatables, a trackless train, Santa’s Workshop, a gingerbread house and cookie […]

Celebrating the holiday season at Warinanco Sports Center

Celebrating the holiday season at Warinanco Sports Center

ROSELLE, NJ — Everyone was celebrating, including Santa – on ice! The Union County Board of County Commissioners, along with the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation, recently invited all county residents to ring in the holiday season on the ice rink with Santa Claus at “Celebrate the Season,” Union County’s annual celebration at […]

25th annual Breakfast with Santa is a big success

25th annual Breakfast with Santa is a big success

CLARK, NJ — Mayor Salvatore “Sal” Bonaccorso recently presented the 25th annual Breakfast with Santa at The Gran Centurions in Clark. More than 1,000 people were served three buffet breakfasts during three sessions throughout the morning. The event was fully booked. Due to the popularity of the event, it was open to Clark children only, […]

Cranford Woman’s Club hosts its 35th Home for the Holidays House Tour

Cranford Woman’s Club hosts its 35th Home for the Holidays House Tour

CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Woman’s Club is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee – its 75th anniversary. And it has also recently announced its 35th Home for the Holidays House Tour. This year, there will be seven beautifully decorated historic homes to view on Sunday, Dec. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. Julia Corbett Davis, a […]