ROSELLE, NJ — The borough of Roselle commemorated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20, with its annual flag-raising ceremony at Borough Hall. The event, in honor of the civil rights leader, has become a cherished tradition within the community. According to Mayor Donald Shaw, “We host a number of […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The sixth-grade class at Grover Cleveland Elementary School embarked on a unique field trip to Bubba’s Restaurant in Old Bridge. The students were given a firsthand look into the operations of a busy restaurant and gained valuable insights into the culinary world. The educational excursion included a comprehensive restaurant tour, providing students […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Elks No. 2006 Youth Activities Committee recently hosted a Valentines for Veterans program at the Cranford Elks Lodge. Families made Valentine’s Day cards, which were delivered to the Menlo Park Veterans Home in time for Valentine’s Day. Melissa Hoffman, the Cranford Elks Youth Activities chairperson, said, “This is our second […]
CLARK, NJ — On Monday, Jan. 27, students at Arthur L. Johnson High School had the opportunity to hear from second-generation Holocaust survivors Barbara Simon and Lydia Fogelman. The event was organized by Fredy Reyes, a distinguished member of the Arthur L. Johnson High School social studies department, alongside Humanities supervisor Olivia Miller. Reyes introduced […]
RAHWAY, NJ — American Theater Group will present the premiere reading of Paul Marsh’s new comedy “The Waiting Room,” as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series on Monday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., at Hamilton Stage in Rahway. The cast will feature Broadway’s Brenda Braxton, “Smokey Joe’s Café” – Tony Award nomination, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Fourth-grade students at Grover Cleveland Elementary School recently had the opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of trees during an engaging visit from the 4-H master tree stewards. Through interactive activities, the students explored tree biology, the diverse products we get from trees, proper tree care and the importance of tree […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Opening on Friday, Feb. 7, and running through Sunday, May 18, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will host a series of exhibitions focusing on the theme of place(less(ness)) that will feature various forms of media, including technology, textiles and printmaking. Each exhibition explores ideas around the spaces we occupy and […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The city of Rahway is hosting a series of events in February to celebrate Black history, culture and contributions. Residents and neighbors are invited to join these special programs honoring Black History Month, which will showcase the legacies of Blacks through art, education and music. Organized by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. […]
UNION, NJ — “A Celebration of Black Music” was recently presented by Ed Alstrom at Vauxhall Branch Library. Alstrom is an American musician best known for being the stadium organist for the New York Yankees. The Montville resident has performed with Chuck Berry, Leonard Bernstein, Bette Midler, Herbie Hancock and Steely Dan. He is in […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The city of Rahway has announced the opening of “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” at The Gallery Space, 1670 Irving St., Rahway. The public is invited to a special reception on Friday, Feb. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” is a powerful exhibition chronicling the […]