Cranford Knights donate $5,000 to the Folds of Honor organization

Cranford Knights donate $5,000 to the Folds of Honor organization

CRANFORD, NJ — On Friday, Sept. 20, the Cranford Knights of Columbus hosted its 21st annual Golf Outing, which was a tremendous success with 95 golfers attending at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth. Each year, the council selects two worthy charities to assist with the outing proceeds and, this year, Folds of Honor, […]

Union County Clerk’s Office gives results of local elections

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Clerk’s Office has reported the following local election unofficial results as of Friday, Nov. 8, from the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. For all of these results, 100% of the districts are reporting. House of Representatives Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez of the state’s 8th Congressional District of […]

Three will be the charm on Nov. 16 as a trio of plays is presented

CRANFORD, NJ — Theater enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see staged readings of three new plays and share their reactions with the playwrights during the third of The Theater Project’s “New Play Readings” on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., at the Cranford Community Center. Admission is free, with no registration required. “A reading […]

Rahway ‘unveils’ 1,500 square-foot mural celebrating innovators to welcome residents, visitors

Rahway ‘unveils’ 1,500 square-foot mural celebrating innovators to welcome residents, visitors

RAHWAY, NJ — On Friday, Oct. 25, Rahway officially unveiled its latest public art mural, highlighting innovators with connections to the city, on board an NJ Transit train attended by local dignitaries. Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and Rahway City Council were joined by Assemblywoman Linda Carter, as well as representatives from NJ Transit, Merck […]

Fourth annual Mischief Night Concert and Program hosted

Fourth annual Mischief Night Concert and Program hosted

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The borough of Roselle Park hosted its fourth annual Mischief Night Concert and Program on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The exciting, family-friendly event was free and took place at Michael J. Mauri “Gazebo” Park at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Grant Avenue. The huge event attracted hundreds of residents. It featured […]

Library hosts a FunN-Tastic Halloween Magic Show

Library hosts a FunN-Tastic Halloween Magic Show

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — It was all things magic on Mischief Night on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Springfield Free Public Library. David FunN, from Long Island, presented his amazing FunN-Tastic Halloween Magic Show. It was his first time at The Springfield Free Public Library. From making red balls and pumpkins disappear, to flowers appearing in […]

Breast cancer concerns are addressed to seniors

Breast cancer concerns are addressed to seniors

RAHWAY, NJ — Early detection saves lives. That was the message presented by Fiordaliza Gomez, registered nurse and oncology nurse navigator. Gomez recently came to Rahway Senior Citizens Center to give an educational seminar that included breast cancer prevention and treatment. “Try not to be afraid,” she said. “If you let time go by, odds […]

Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser to support The Gateway Family YMCA Financial Assistance

Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser to support The Gateway Family YMCA Financial Assistance

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Y We Care: Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser will be on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to support The Gateway Family YMCA Financial Assistance. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser at Galloping Hill Caterers, 1085 Galloping Hill Road, Union. This fundraiser will directly support The Gateway Family YMCA’s […]

Haunted Elizabeth Walk offers history on Halloween

Haunted Elizabeth Walk offers history on Halloween

ELIZABETH, NJ — Haunted History Productions recently returned to Union County, presenting a glimpse of Historic Elizabeth. The haunted walk was on one of New Jersey’s oldest historic sites, the Snyder Academy of Elizabethtown. The tour was led by Jane McLaughlin, artistic director and creator of Haunted History Productions. Notable figures such as Aaron Burr […]