UNION, NJ — James Holmes was born in Livingston and raised in Union to John and Kathleen Holmes. As the oldest of three children, he grew up alongside his siblings, Rory and Damian. His family has deep Irish roots, with his paternal grandparents hailing from Ballymackeehola, County Mayo and New Quay, County Clare, while his […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway City Council has passed a resolution authorizing an application for funding through the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust, to support the preservation of The Gallery Space. This resolution allows Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. to execute an agreement with the state to secure […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Roosevelt Elementary School celebrated its students’ musicianship with the first Music and Movement Performance led by music teacher Robyn Baker. This performance allowed students to showcase their creativity and passion for music and dance. Baker worked in collaboration with their teachers to plan this event: Michelle Biddulph, Ashley […]
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford’s Recreation and Parks Department has announced the opening of registration on Thursday, March 6, for its 2025 spring recreation programs. Offering a variety of activities for all ages and skill levels, this season’s lineup includes youth and adult sports, fitness classes, arts and crafts, and engaging programs for all ages – […]
SUMMIT, NJ — On Sunday, March 16, at 2:30 pm, at the Central Presbyterian Church, 70 Maple St., Summit, the newly formed non-profit Szabo Chamber Music Society will present an exciting concert of “Gypsy Piano Trios,” featuring nationally known musicians, Cathy Yang on violin, Andy Kim on cello and Sandor Szabo on piano. The program […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Recently, Rahway High School sophomore Katelyn Maglione, a flutist, performed with the Kean University Honors Band. Maglione was nominated for this prestigious honor by RHS band director Meg Spatz. The Honors Band, which is hosted annually by Tom Connors, director of bands at Kean, includes “outstanding student musicians from all over the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with the rock band with bagpipes! The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are returning to Union County Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 14. The Celtic rock band from Scotland is a fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop anthems. They formed in 2002 and became internationally popular […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The New Jersey Youth Symphony, a program of Wharton Arts, has announced that nearly 1,000 elementary and middle school students will attend a free Education Concert on Wednesday, March 5, at 10 a.m., at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway. Students from Union, Essex, Morris and Passaic counties will attend […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The last Union County High School wrestler to win a state championship was Westfield High School senior Christian Barber at 152 pounds in 2011. The last Cranford High School grappler to have his arm raised in an New Jersey State Interecholastic Athletic Association Tournament final was senior Pat Hogan in 2006. […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will be offering the following events and programs in the coming weeks. Meet the Author: Book Discussion with Karen Olson, on Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. – Join on for a conversation with Karen Olson, author of “Meant For More: Following Your […]