UNION COUNTY, NJ — We’re now down to just two undefeated teams remaining in Union County. Rahway High School put forth a solid effort, but fell short at Somerville High School, 32-16, in last weekend’s battle of teams that got off to 3-0 starts. That leaves us with Summit High School and Arthur L. Johnson […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The Abraham Clark Chapter 14 of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution hosted a rededication of the Abraham Clark Monument on Saturday, Sept. 14. Abraham Clark High School played an important role, as the Marine Corps JROTC Color Guard presented the colors at the start of the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The opening reception for “SALUDOS! From Our Neighbors: The sixth annual Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Artists” was hosted on Sunday, Sept. 15, at The Gallery Space, 1670 Irving St. It was presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and Rahway’s Municipal Council. The exhibit can be seen from now through Friday, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Barking, playing and swimming! It was truly a pool party for pooches. The annual Pooch Plunge on Saturday, Sept. 14, brought out 150 dogs to participate, frolicking in the water before the Centennial Pool officially closed for the season. The Cranford Community Connection recently teamed up with the Cranford Recreation and Parks […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is presenting a collection of artworks from four of Union County’s Hispanic artists currently on exhibit at the Commissioners Gallery in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. The gallery is located on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, with gallery […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council have announced the highly anticipated third annual ArtsFest, set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. This vibrant celebration of creativity and community will be in downtown Rahway, spanning Irving Street from Central Avenue to Elizabeth Avenue. In the […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Ave. in Summit, is celebrating its 30th anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theater to audiences in the state of New Jersey. This season, the company will present 30 performances of different kinds, in locations throughout the region. Next up is […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA announced tryout dates for the AscendancY Esports team on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 12, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch, 135 Madison Ave., Elizabeth. Students in grades 6-12 who reside in Elizabeth are invited […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — We’re now down to three undefeated football teams in Union County after Group 1 New Providence High School on Friday night, Sept. 13, and Group 5 Elizabeth High School-Frank J. Cicarell Academy on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, lost for the first time, both on the road. New Providence lost at Arthur […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Theater Project and the Cranford Library will launch the autumn 2024 New Play Readings series on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., at Cranford Community Center’s 110-seat theater. Admission is free, with no registration required. “It’s like watching a rehearsal,” says Theater Project artistic director Mark Spina. “Actors are on their […]