Roselle Park students to represent county at Teen Arts Exhibit

Roselle Park students to represent county at Teen Arts Exhibit

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park High School has announced that seven Roselle Park High School students were nominated to represent Union County at the 2025 NJ State Teen Arts Festival in June, including Juliana Vivas, Lyrical Dance; Elissa Glebocki, Lyrical Dance; and Gabriel Freire, Hunter Heilman, Max Monto and Susie Shaw, Small Instrumental Music.  […]

Premiere reading of ‘The Willows’ is coming to Hamilton Stage

Premiere reading of ‘The Willows’ is coming to Hamilton Stage

RAHWAY, NJ — The premiere reading of “The Willows” is coming to Hamilton Stage on Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m.  American Theater Group, in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center, will present the premiere reading of Sharyn Rothstein’s “The Willows” as part of its free Play Reading Series. The reading will be […]

Cranford author’s new horror novella is No. 1 in new releases on Amazon

Cranford author’s new horror novella is No. 1 in new releases on Amazon

CRANFORD, NJ — Janelle Schiecke has been celebrating. Her newest horror novella, “The Clatter Man,” is now No. 1 in New Releases for American Horror on Amazon. She’s also the author of “Ghost Room” and “Death Cult.”  The Cranford author says it feels amazing to have realized her dream. “It feels so great,” she said. […]

Franklin Elementary School celebrates spring with musical showcase

Franklin Elementary School celebrates spring with musical showcase

RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School hosted its annual Spring Concert on Thursday, May 15. The concert featured the musical talents of first- and third-grade students participating in band, strings and chorus programs. The Spring Concert is a highly anticipated event that showcases the hard work and dedication of Franklin Elementary’s young musicians. Students prepared […]

Valley Road School hosts successful Variety Show

Valley Road School hosts successful Variety Show

CLARK, NJ — Valley Road Elementary School in Clark hosted its 11th annual Variety Show on Thursday, April 10. Students from kindergarten through fifth grade presented 2-5 minute acts to showcase their talents. The fourth-grade teachers at Valley Road Elementary School – Jenna Schiro, Jennifer Guenther and Emma Gilardi – presented the audience with fantastic […]

Union County to have annual Portuguese Flag-Raising Ceremony

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced its annual Portuguese Flag-Raising Ceremony is on Tuesday, May 27, at 4:30 p.m., in front of the Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad St., Elizabeth. This annual celebration recognizes the rich history, heritage and ongoing contributions of the Portuguese-American community in Union County […]

Children thrill to Union County’s annual Touch-A-Truck event

Children thrill to Union County’s annual Touch-A-Truck event

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County’s Touch-A-Truck offered children a hands-on experience. Hosted at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, visitors were able to experience a wide range of trucks and cars, including those from the Union County Departments of Public Safety, Public Works and Parks and Recreation. They were able to sit inside the trucks […]

Tree Canopy Project is underway

CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Environmental Commission and the Green Thumb Garden Club proudly announce the third annual Cranford Canopy Project. The goal is to plant at least 100 trees annually to beautify our town, reduce stormwater runoff and ensure that trees thrive in Cranford today and in the future. One hundred and eighty trees […]