Cannabis dispensary celebrates its grand opening

Cannabis dispensary celebrates its grand opening

ROSELLE, NJ — Joyleaf Recreational Weed Dispensary celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 29. In attendance were Councilwoman-at-Large Denise Wilkerson; Samantha Carpio, director of Economic Development for Roselle; and Renaee Smith, president of the Roselle Chamber of Commerce. Located at 711 E. First Ave. in Roselle, Joyleaf had a soft opening in December. Founder […]

21st annual Rahway Taste of Spring has much to offer

21st annual Rahway Taste of Spring has much to offer

RAHWAY, NJ — The event was sold out and attendees waited patiently to get inside. Presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and the Rahway City Council, Rahway Taste of Spring celebrated its 21st anniversary. Establishments located throughout Rahway and neighboring towns offered a one-of-a-kind sampling experience. The event is widely recognized as one of […]

L.A. musician honors hometown of Elizabeth in new CD release

L.A. musician honors hometown of Elizabeth in new CD release

ELIZABETH, NJ — Joe Normal, born and raised in Elizabeth, pays homage to his hometown in his newest compact disc release, “Public Works.” He pays homage to the beautiful park in his songs, “Warinanco Pond” and “Bayway Refinery,” which is on the border of Elizabeth and Linden. Then there’s “Small Town Factory,” about Wilson Jones […]

Classic rock super group to perform at UCPAC on April 13

Classic rock super group to perform at UCPAC on April 13

RAHWAY, NJ — The Hit Men are more than tribute artists. They are the real guys who performed with legendary musicians including members from Foreigner, Journey, Styx, The Hooters, Steely Dan, Cheap Trick, The Rascals, Alan Parsons, Three Dog Night, Cream, Grand Funk Railroad and The Who. In celebration of their associations with these mega-stars, […]

Helicopter drops 75,000 Easter eggs on grounds of Liquid Church locations

Helicopter drops 75,000 Easter eggs on grounds of Liquid Church locations

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — More than 100 children anxiously waited for the helicopter. Several airplanes passed. Then a drone. And, finally, the moment they were all waiting for — colorful Easter eggs filled with candy and prizes dropped on the grounds of Liquid Church in Mountainside. “We will do anything short of sin to reach people […]

People come out to enjoy the Easter Scavenger Hunt in Union Center

People come out to enjoy the Easter Scavenger Hunt in Union Center

UNION, NJ — The Easter Bunny had a secret message. Children were encouraged to unlock the message by visiting participating businesses and grabbing an egg, which was filled with a special treat. Children had to visit all locations in order to unscramble the message. There were also goodie bags, balloon twisting, face painting, OMG Bubbles, […]

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