SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Two years ago, Lisa Vecchione received a new heart from a donor. What she didn’t expect was connecting with his family in the most beautiful way. The Springfield resident was an extremely active person. She and her husband had dirt bikes and motorcycles. They traveled the country, just shy of 10 states. […]
UNION, NJ — Joe Covino was living a great life. He was living in Union, happily married. He and his wife, Lucy, loved to eat and loved to travel. He also worked for NJ Organ and Tissue Transplant Network, which he found super ironic. “My whole life has been in clinical research,” he said. “I […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Once a month, The Theater Project brings in works in progress for audience members to review and provide feedback. The events are free and no registration is required. The presentations are at the Cranford Community Center’s fully accessible 110-seat theater. Large print play programs and scripts are available upon advance request. The […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway resident Beverly A. Brewster worked as director of Foundation of Policing and Justice for the past five years. Her recently published book, “Badge of Honor: An Alternate Perspective,” was written for students, organizations and communities to understand the daily challenges that law enforcement officers encounter. The book aims to bridge the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church in Rahway hosts its flea market and craft sale several times a year. Coordinated by MaryAnn Laskowski and Andrea Kobelas, the event has been happening since 1987. Some vendors have been selling there for as many as 20 years. The Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible center […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers; it’s for good friends and family, too! Galentine’s Day is a global holiday that celebrates women’s friendship, typically marked as Feb. 13, but it can be observed any day. Downtown Cranford’s Galentine’s Sweetheart Walk was celebrated recently, with friends and families gathering for a fun […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Elks No. 2006 Youth Activities Committee recently hosted a Valentines for Veterans program at the Cranford Elks Lodge. Families made Valentine’s Day cards, which were delivered to the Menlo Park Veterans Home in time for Valentine’s Day. Melissa Hoffman, the Cranford Elks Youth Activities chairperson, said, “This is our second […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — What would you do if you saw a kid being bullied? Union County Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded was recently dining with her own children at Manny’s Diner in Clark. At a table across from her, she noticed a child being picked on by two other children. “I think you two should stop,” […]
UNION, NJ — “A Celebration of Black Music” was recently presented by Ed Alstrom at Vauxhall Branch Library. Alstrom is an American musician best known for being the stadium organist for the New York Yankees. The Montville resident has performed with Chuck Berry, Leonard Bernstein, Bette Midler, Herbie Hancock and Steely Dan. He is in […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Families came out with their four-legged friends for a fun-filled afternoon recently. The Rahway Recreation Center hosted Paws & All. It was a pet meet and greet and so much more for residents of Rahway. The event was presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and the Rahway City Council. It was […]