Mountainside author to have book-signing event at Barnes & Noble

Mountainside author to have book-signing event at Barnes & Noble

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On Saturday, March 9, Kira Peikoff will be having an author event at Barnes & Noble in Union Plaza. Her latest book, “Baby X,” takes place in the near future, where advanced technology can create an egg or sperm from anyone’s cells — including celebrities. This can lead to creation of embryos […]

Union filmmaker selected for Garden State Film Festival

Union filmmaker selected for Garden State Film Festival

ASBURY PARK, NJ — New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival is celebrating its 22nd anniversary from Thursday, March 21, though Sunday, March 24. The internationally recognized Garden State Film Festival celebrates the independent film genre by bringing a carefully curated and enriching selection of original works from locally produced filmmakers as well as from around […]

Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit showcases local talent at Elizabeth Public Library

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the opening of the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit, now on display at the Elizabeth Public Library. The Teen Arts Touring Exhibit features visual art works selected to serve as an exemplary representation of the artistic talent in Union County. “We […]

Hargrove turns slow start this season into trip to wrestle in Atlantic City

Hargrove turns slow start this season into trip to wrestle in Atlantic City

UNION, NJ — Two years ago, Gabriel Hargrove came out for wrestling for the first time. He only wrestled eight matches at 132 pounds. He won just once, by fall in 22 seconds. Hargrove stayed with it and improved his sophomore year, going 20-8, including 19-7 at 138 pounds and 1-1 at 144 pounds. At […]

Black History Month Expo and Vendor Fair is hosted at Union Senior Center

Black History Month Expo and Vendor Fair is hosted at Union Senior Center

UNION, NJ — The township of Union presented its Black History Month 2024 Expo and Vendor Fair on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Union Senior Center. There were more than 40 vendors and Board of County Commissioners Chairperson Sergio Granados was in attendance. Mayor Manuel Figueiredo offered welcoming remarks to a crowded room. The Rev. […]

Audience votes in THINK FAST One Act Play competition

Audience votes in THINK FAST One Act Play competition

UNION, NJ — Theatergoers from the United States and beyond will get to experience and participate in live theater — from home — as voters in The Theater Project’s prestigious THINK FAST short play competition, from Friday, March 1, through Sunday, March 3. Eight plays — submitted from around the country and as far away […]

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