LINDEN, NJ — It’s a great feeling for Maurice Jenkins. “It’s still a surreal feeling,” he said. Jenkins is nominated, along with classmates at Montclair State University, in the News category for his work as a director, producer and writer on “Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.” He traveled to Arizona to work on the […]
CRANFORD, NJ — At Cranford’s reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 4, the following mayoral appointments were listed for 2025: Emergency Management Council Public Safety Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty Mayor Terrence Curran Business Administrator/CFO Lavona Patterson Police Chief Matthew Nazzaro, coordinator Police Capt. Christopher Polito, deputy coordinator Superintendent of Public Works Ryan Elliot, deputy coordinator Consultant […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Ave. in Summit, is celebrating its 30th anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey. On Sunday, Jan. 19, at 4:30 p.m., Vivid will co-sponsor a reading of Katori Hall’s play “The Mountaintop” with […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — A who’s-who of men and women from Union County’s Irish community and from local businesses and towns have purchased their opportunity to serve beer to attendees at the Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee’s annual “Celebrity Bartender” fundraiser on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Kenilworth. […]
CLARK, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability has announced that Salvatore Bonaccorso, the longtime mayor of Clark Township, pleaded guilty on Friday, Jan. 10, in connection with his use of Clark employees for his private business, a landscaping and underground oil storage tank removal company. As […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The annual Downtown Cranford Souperhero Stroll will be returning on Saturday, Jan. 18, and Sunday, Jan. 19. You’re invited to stroll through Downtown Cranford to view the life-size superhero balloon sculptures by Dream Factory Balloons while sampling delicious soups offered by local restaurants. You can order your tickets at https://downtowncranford.org/events/. One ticket […]
CRANFORD, NJ — There have been dominant programs over the years Roselle Park High School won the tournament seven years in a row from 1997-2003. After a two-year break, when Scotch Plains–Fanwood High School in 2004 and Rahway High School in 2005 won their last crowns, David Brearley High School hoisted the team trophy for […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A decade of dominance. No school has ever pinned down the wrestling Union County Tournament the way the Cranford Cougars have. Since winning the championship in 2015, no school other than Cranford High School has managed to capture the team title. At the 49th annual UCT at Union High School’s Louis […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Buckle up, classic movie fans! “The Reel Watchlist+ Movie Review Show” is Coming Your Way. “The Reel Watchlist+” is a fresh, dynamic take on classic cinema. Hosted by veteran film critic Debbie Higgins and award-winning filmmaker Joe DeIorio, the show blends nostalgic charm, retro flair and in-depth analysis with humor that speaks […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The eagerly awaited Fairways at Cranford, a premier residential community featuring 250 modern apartments, was announced recently by Hartz Mountain Industries, marking a new era of upscale living in Cranford. Located at 750 Walnut Ave., this stunning development, set on 13.5 picturesque acres with golf course views, promises to bring a vibrant […]