Union County seeking residents to train as advocates for victims of sexual violence

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced it is seeking residents who want 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 are willing to volunteer […]

Theater lovers can walk, run, bike to support The Theater Project

Theater lovers can walk, run, bike to support The Theater Project

UNION, NJ — Theater lovers from New Jersey and beyond have the opportunity to support The Theater Project – TheTheaterProject.org, a leading incubator for rising talent and a showcase for New Jersey artists, through the non-profit organization’s unique FundRacing initiative. Through Sunday, June 30, supporters can run, walk or bike to enable The Theater Project […]

Script-in-hand stage reading presented at Cranford Community Center

Script-in-hand stage reading presented at Cranford Community Center

CRANFORD — The Theater Project will present a script-in-hand performance of “Deserves a Quiet Night, by Jonathan Samarro, on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. The presentation will be followed by a lively discussion with the playwright, director, actors and audience. “Deserves a Quiet Night” is one part of a series of one-act plays exploring […]

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 […]

Union County invites residents to capture the wonders of the natural world

Union County invites residents to capture the wonders of the natural world

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the annual Wildlife Photography Contest has returned to the Trailside Nature and Science Center, located at 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside. Amateur photographers ages 13 and older are invited to enter their original photographs of wild animals in their natural habitat. “The Wildlife […]

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