Exhibit of black-and-white artworks is presented at Rahway Senior Center

Exhibit of black-and-white artworks is presented at Rahway Senior Center

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 hosts Asian American and Pacific Islander Food and Music Festival

Union hosts Asian American and Pacific Islander Food and Music Festival

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 […]

Learning by creating ooblecks

Learning by creating ooblecks

RAHWAY, NJ — To celebrate the culmination of Read Across America Week on Friday, March 8, Kristine Gaglio’s kindergarten class at Franklin Elementary School embraced the wonder of science through a captivating exploration of slime. The young learners participated in a hands-on experiment, creating oobleck – a fascinating non-Newtonian fluid made from cornstarch and water. […]

Union County Cannabis Job Fair cultivates employment opportunities for residents

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced a Job Fair: Opportunities in Cannabis Industry on Thursday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ’s Elizabeth campus, located at 40 West Grand St., Elizabeth. This job fair is a collective effort […]

Watercolor artist showcases paintings at Trailside Nature & Science Center

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites art admirers, wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers to celebrate the opening of the art exhibition, “A Glimpse into the World of Wildlife in Watercolors,” by acclaimed artist James Fiorentino, on Thursday, May 9, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Trailside Nature & Science Center. […]

High school cast of ‘Mamma Mia’ recognized by City Council

High school cast of ‘Mamma Mia’ recognized by City Council

LINDEN, NJ — The Linden City Council honored the exceptional talents and achievements of the Linden High School cast of “Mamma Mia” during a special recognition at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 16. The cast members were commended for their outstanding performance in the recent school production of the beloved musical which captivated […]

ALJ HS students attend All In Workshop

ALJ HS students attend All In Workshop

CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, April 25, several Arthur L. Johnson High School students attended the All In Climate, Culture and Character Development Workshop at Central Regional High School in Bayville. The conference featured Jostens’ education specialist Phillip Campbell and educator and keynote speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez. The goal of the program was to “energize […]

2023–2024 Winter Athletic Awards are presented

2023–2024 Winter Athletic Awards are presented

CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, March 6, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Athletic Department presented its 2023–2024 Winter Athletic Awards. The evening, sponsored by the Crusader Athletic Booster Club, was in the Arthur L. Johnson auditorium. All the winter athletic teams and their seasons were highlighted by their coaches while handing out letters and […]

PSEG employees prepare 500 hygiene kits during National Volunteer Week

PSEG employees prepare 500 hygiene kits during National Volunteer Week

UNION, NJ — As part of National Volunteer Week, the parking lot at The Salvation Army New Jersey Division Headquarters was bustling as PSEG employees generously volunteered their time to ensure that those facing disaster had a source of comfort. PSEG volunteers and Salvation Army staff members all joined together to assemble 500 hygiene kits […]

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