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 […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Mayor Donald Shaw, Borough Council President, recently presented a Mother’s Day Tea. The event was at the Anthony Amalfe Community Center, 1268 Shaffer Ave., Roselle. There was live entertainment, a best-dressed contest, giveaways, mock cocktails appropriately named “Mom-mosas” and a large, hot, buffet luncheon. Food at the buffet table included cornbread, shrimp, […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — Nearly 115 ladies were in attendance. And all were given a rose from Council President Craig Maurice Epps in celebration of motherhood. The Pre-Mother’s Day Tea and Luncheon — a yearly Hillside Senior Center event — recently was held at the Hillside Recreation Center, 274 Hillside Ave., Hillside. The event was originally […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Recently, a black-and-white art exhibit had its opening reception at the Rahway Senior Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave., Rahway. “Between Extremes” is a Gallery Space pop-up program presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and Rahway City Council. Several artists are being featured at this special black-and-white art exhibit. Jacki Dickert, of Winfield […]
UNION, NJ — The second Asian American and Pacific Islander Food and Music Festival was hosted recently on Stuyvesant Avenue in Union. Hundreds of attendees gathered to celebrate Union’s local AAPI community. Ian Ali of Lifetime Entertainment has been a DJ for 25 years. He played a mixture of tunes in between performances. He said […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Urban League of Union County recently had its annual meeting in the STEM Building at Kean University. Founded in Elizabeth in 1944, the league is approaching its 80th anniversary. Its mission is to “assist African Americans and other minority group members in the achievement of social and economic equality.” Attendees […]