Seniors share their ‘Stories of a Lifetime’ at Hamilton Stage

Seniors share their ‘Stories of a Lifetime’ at Hamilton Stage

RAHWAY, NJ — Union County Performing Arts Center’s Legacy Arts Club is offering something special for seniors. In a guided workshop, they can explore the art of storytelling and create lasting memories to share with their family and friends with a special performance of their story presented by themselves or trained actors. Workshops are at […]

Coffee with a Cop focuses on senior scams

Coffee with a Cop focuses on senior scams

KENILWORTH, NJ — The Kenilworth Police Department recently hosted Coffee with a Cop at the Kenilworth Senior Center. Topics of discussion included crimes affecting the community, scams targeted at seniors, traffic issues and other police-related topics. Forty-five people showed up and refreshments were served. Lt. Ed Paster said, “The chief did a great job putting […]

Union County football moves into NJSIAA 2024 sectional playoffs

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County will be well represented when the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association football playoffs commence this weekend. For several weeks, 10 of the 17 football-playing schools in Union County were on their way to making the grade. Now it’s official. Elizabeth–Frank J. Cicarell Academy, Plainfield and Linden high schools […]

Scarecrow Stroll down the streets of Cranford

Scarecrow Stroll down the streets of Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ — Pictured, Mayor Brian Andrews, with community members, members of the Cranford Girl Scouts Troop 40334, and Director of Downtown Cranford Caren Demyen, proclaims Thursday, Oct. 31, to be Halloween in the township and declares the start of the Cranford Halloween season to be Friday, Oct. 11, aligning with the start of 17th […]

MLB player Kevin Herget honored at Kean University with jersey number retirement

MLB player Kevin Herget honored at Kean University with jersey number retirement

UNION, NJ — Kean Athletics recently retired No. 16, the jersey number of Hall of Fame member and MLB pitcher Kevin Herget. He is the first baseball player and the third athlete in Kean history to receive the prestigious honor. The campus community celebrated the 2015 graduate’s remarkable journey from Kean University to the major […]

Union Recreation introduces inclusive soccer program this fall

UNION, NJ — The township of Union Recreation Department has announced the launch of the new “Challenger Soccer Program,” an inclusive soccer program designed to offer children and young adults of all abilities a fun and non-competitive environment to play soccer. This program builds on the success of the popular Challenger Basketball program, offering a […]

Former U.S. senator kicks off impressive lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series speakers

Former U.S. senator kicks off impressive lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series speakers

UNION, NJ — Five renowned speakers will address politics, science, human rights, technology, media and the arts as part of the 2024-2025 Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture Series, which is open to the public. The series kicks off with former U.S. Sen. Al Franken, an Emmy winner, best-selling author and former “Saturday Night Live” cast […]

Cannon Ball House is one of the dozens of sites participating in Four Centuries in a Weekend

Cannon Ball House is one of the dozens of sites participating in Four Centuries in a Weekend

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Cannon Ball House was one of the many participants in Four Centuries in a Weekend. During the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 20, residents of Union County were invited to explore many historic sites, museums and trails to learn about Union County’s rich history. Cannon Ball House, located at […]

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