Cranford Library ‘chalks the walk’ for Pride

Cranford Library ‘chalks the walk’ for Pride

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Library recently celebrated its annual Pride Party. This year was extra special, as those in attendance were joined by New York Times bestselling author Robb Pearlman. Everyone was welcome to decorate the library’s walkway using chalk. There were also many tables featuring a variety of crafts, including sand art and […]

Union artist awarded with Cue Foundation’s Evercore Artist Empowerment Award 2024

NEW YORK CITY, NY — The CUE Art Foundation and Evercore, a prominent international financial services firm, have announced Union County artist Ángel Souto as the recipient of the prestigious “Evercore Artist Empowerment Award 2024.” This distinguished honor includes a solo exhibition in the heart of Manhattan and a generous cash prize. Souto’s exhibition, titled […]

Mayor, City Council and Rahway Social Justice Commission commemorate Juneteenth

Mayor, City Council and Rahway Social Justice Commission commemorate Juneteenth

RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council have partnered with the Rahway Social Justice Commission to present several programs observing Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. “Juneteenth not only commemorates the end of slavery — it also presents an opportunity to recognize the longstanding struggle for […]

Voter registration deadline for the July 16 election is Tuesday, June 25

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Elections has announced that the voter registration deadline for the July 16 10th Congressional District Special Primary Election is Tuesday, June 25. The state is hosting a special election in the 10th Congressional District to fill the vacancy created by the untimely death of Congressman Donald […]

Green Thumb Garden Club makes Cranford more colorful during Pride Month

Green Thumb Garden Club makes Cranford more colorful during Pride Month

CRANFORD, NJ — The Green Thumb Garden Club of Cranford recently made Downtown Cranford more colorful. In honor of Pride Month, the Green Thumb Garden Club of Cranford and volunteers donated their time and efforts, planting flowers in celebration of Pride Month. Instead of the usual Pride rainbow, flowers were planted in rows, similar to […]

Summit police host swearing-in ceremony

Summit police host swearing-in ceremony

SUMMIT, NJ — On Wednesday, May 8, Summit Mayor Dr. Elizabeth Fagan presided over the swearing-in ceremony for Police Sgt. Ryan Stanek and new officers Errol Lindo and Edwardo Ortiz. Stanek, a veteran of the Summit Police Department for the past 17 years, was recently promoted from detective to sergeant. He currently serves as the […]

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