Cranford Theater presents a modern classic

Cranford Theater presents a modern classic

CRANFORD, NJ — The ‘Cinema Paradiso’ screening event at Cranford Theater was a wonderful experience on Sunday, Jan. 19, and Doreen Sayegh and the team made it all come together perfectly. Pictured are veteran film critic Debbie Higgins and award-winning filmmaker Joe DeIorio with some of the many people who both participated in the event […]

Upcoming shows are offered at Kean Stage

Upcoming shows are offered at Kean Stage

UNION, NJ — Cure the winter blues with an upcoming show at Kean University. Harry Chapin’s Great Stories Live, featuring the Chapin Family at Wilkins Theatre, on Friday, Jan. 24 Two generations of the musical Chapin Family will gather to bring the songs of Harry Chapin to life, including “Cat’s in the Cradle,” “Taxi,” “Mr. […]

Library offers events in January and February

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will offer the following events in January: Chair Yoga, Friday, Jan. 24, at 12:30 p.m.: Each class offers the benefits of traditional yoga with guided relaxation, breath work, seated stretching/poses and standing stretching/poses. These will be taught by the popular yoga instructor, Tamara […]

Deadline approaches for The Theater Project’s 23rd annual Young Playwrights Competition

UNION, NJ — The Theater Project, an award-winning professional company and incubator for rising talent, is encouraging New Jersey’s creative young people to enter its 23rd annual Young Playwrights Competition. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 24. “We want to make sure that young playwrights know their creative efforts are valued by showcasing them […]

Andrews is sworn in as commissioner of Public Works and Engineering

Andrews is sworn in as commissioner of Public Works and Engineering

CRANFORD, NJ — Commissioner Brian Andrews said at Cranford’s reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 4, that upcoming projects for him for 2025 include the expansion of the Children’s Room at the library, flood mitigation work, infrastructure improvements such as paving roads and drainage projects, and pedestrian safety improvements. Andrews also said, in his new role […]

Union County Commissioner’s Gallery exhibits artwork from Inroads to Opportunities

Union County Commissioner’s Gallery exhibits artwork from Inroads to Opportunities

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is presenting a collection of artworks by students from Inroads to Opportunities in an exhibit at the Commissioners Gallery, located on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. The […]

Miller Prunty is sworn in as commissioner

Miller Prunty is sworn in as commissioner

CRANFORD, NJ — At Cranford’s reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 4, Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty acknowledged the contributions of volunteers, clubs and organizations, and town employees, stressing that the town’s success is due to the efforts of many individuals. Regarding Cranford’s outlook for 2025, she said she will make a commitment to downtown success and […]

Martin Luther King Jr., a reenactment at Vauxhall Branch Library

Martin Luther King Jr., a reenactment at Vauxhall Branch Library

UNION, NJ — Actor Keith Henley gave a compelling performance as Martin Luther King Jr. The Vauxhall Branch Library of the Union Public Library was filled to capacity. Attendees included Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados, Mayor James Bowser Jr., Committeeman Manuel Figueiredo, Committeewoman Patricia Guerra-Frazier, Committeewoman Sandra Terrell, library Director Kassundra Miller, library board President […]

Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit now on display at Plainfield public library

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners have announced that the 2024 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit is currently on view at the Plainfield Public Library, located at 800 Park Ave. This year’s exhibit is a selection of 21 works selected from the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Festival, an annual two-day […]