UNION COUNTY/MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — In honor of Older Americans Month this May, The Gateway Family YMCA will host a series of free community educational virtual presentations, YMCA Chronic Disease Self-Management programs, wellness opportunities and social events. Individual event listings and registration information are available at www.tgfymca.org/events. “At The Gateway Family YMCA, we have supported […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, May 1, Laura Giacobbe, a Rahway Board of Education member, visited schools in Rahway to promote a new girls empowerment mentorship club created in memory of her daughter, Anabella (Bella), who died in September 2022. The mission of the club is to instill confidence in young ladies and encourage them […]
UNION, NJ — Students and alumni of Kean’s Department of English Studies have had short stories, poetry and other creative works published, and at least one is close to seeing her novel in print. “To be able to say I’m a published writer means so much to me and my career,” said Rabia Ashraf, Class […]
NEWARK, NJ — More than 100 couples celebrating 50 years of marriage — plus a few marking 60, 65 and 70 years together — were blessed by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, at the archdiocese of Newark’s annual Golden Anniversary Mass on Sunday, April 16, in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners will present the 2023 Union County Senior Citizens’ Art Exhibit, featuring 133 original works, on display in Scotch Plains at Union College of Union County, now through Wednesday, May 31. “The Senior Citizens’ Art Exhibit provides both non-professional and professional artists with an opportunity […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the New Jersey Ballet will perform “Princess Aurora’s Wedding,” for audiences with sensory sensitivities and their families, on Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m., at the Main Stage of the Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway, as part […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council, Rahway Special Improvement District and U4 Guys Promotions announce the 2023 Hot Rods & Harleys event on Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Downtown Rahway. Celebrating its 20th year, Hot Rods & Harleys is one of Rahway’s largest events, drawing […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Kenilworth Public Schools will host an informational series to promote responsible use of social media and give parents the tools they need to manage children’s technology time. Lauren Muriello, a licensed psychotherapist and educational speaker, will lead a three-part series on Zoom, culminating in an open question-and-answer session. “Modern technology adds challenges […]
UNION COUNTY — On Wednesday, April 19, Union County Commissioner Chairman Sergio Granados, along with Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari, Sen. Joseph Cryan, Assemblyman Reginald Atkins, Roselle Public Library Board of Trustees President Georgette Bradshaw and Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw, spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Roselle Public Library’s renovation and expansion project. Also […]
CLARK, NJ — The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Clark Business Alliance, the Union County Board of Commissioners and JC Productions, will be presenting its inaugural Rock the Block Street Fair in Clark. On Sunday, April 30, Westfield Avenue, from Dawn Drive to Raritan Road, will be closed and transformed […]