RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway seniors are making the world more colorful. The 20th annual Senior Art Show’s opening reception recently took place at the Rahway Senior Center. Featured work by senior artists was created using watercolor, colored pencil, charcoal, pastels, acrylics and oil. There was also work from the memoir writing class, instructed by Mary […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners presents a collection of artworks by women from Josephine’s Place in celebration of Women’s History Month. The gallery is located on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, and its hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. The […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford’s first St. Patrick’s Parade is ready to kick off on Sunday, March 16, with more than 30 groups, including Union County Pipes and Drums, Shea Jennings Irish Dancers, floats, bands, fire trucks and more. The Cranford VFW Post 335 Honor Guard will lead off the parade at 1 p.m. from the […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced that they are seeking residents who would like to apply to volunteer with the Union County Rape Crisis Center. Volunteers at the Rape Crisis Center provide guidance and support for victims of sexual violence. “We are seeking compassionate individuals in Union County who […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Union County Senior Art Exhibit. This annual showcase celebrates the creativity of Union County’s senior artists and will be on display from Monday, April 21, to Wednesday, June 4, at the Scotch Plains campus […]
UNION, NJ — Marc Dowling was born and raised in Westfield. He is the youngest of five – Kevin Jr., Todd, Tara, Timothy – children of Kevin Dowling and Maryann Pisciotta Dowling, and graduated from Westfield High School in 2005. His heritage is deeply rooted in Irish tradition with ancestral ties to Counties Cork, Laois, […]
UNION, NJ — Gabby Sully was born in Livingston to Gene and Trish Sully and grew up in both Union and Cranford. Her Irish roots trace back on her paternal grandmother’s side to Ballintober, County Roscommon and County Cork. Sully attended elementary school in Union and graduated from Cranford Senior High School in 2013. She […]
UNION, NJ — James Holmes was born in Livingston and raised in Union to John and Kathleen Holmes. As the oldest of three children, he grew up alongside his siblings, Rory and Damian. His family has deep Irish roots, with his paternal grandparents hailing from Ballymackeehola, County Mayo and New Quay, County Clare, while his […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway City Council has passed a resolution authorizing an application for funding through the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust, to support the preservation of The Gallery Space. This resolution allows Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. to execute an agreement with the state to secure […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Roosevelt Elementary School celebrated its students’ musicianship with the first Music and Movement Performance led by music teacher Robyn Baker. This performance allowed students to showcase their creativity and passion for music and dance. Baker worked in collaboration with their teachers to plan this event: Michelle Biddulph, Ashley […]