CLARK, NJ — Clark UNICO celebrated its 17th annual Feast during Columbus Day weekend, drawing thousands of attendees to enjoy food, rides, games and live music. The four-day event was a tremendous success, with guests coming together to celebrate and experience a variety of entertainment and culinary offerings. Special guests included UNICO National President Anthony […]
UNION, NJ — Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 to 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Center for the Heart, a Summit-based nonprofit that provides a range of end-of-life services to the community, celebrated its official launch as a nonprofit at its first fundraiser – the Tapestry of Life Celebration – on Saturday, Sept. 28. In a surprise announcement, the center’s Board of Directors awarded founder Holly Strelzik […]
RAHAY, NJ — Cote Deonath is a world-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist. Backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band, he’ll be performing at Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. Currently living in Dunellen, Florida, Deonath is coming to New Jersey for the first time ever. “It’s an amazing thing,” […]
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, 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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]