LINDEN, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead will be honored as a 2023 NJBIZ Icon during a ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The NJBIZ ICON Award recognizes leaders older than the age of 60 from New Jersey industries, such as accounting, architecture, real estate, law, government, hospitality and more. Honorees will also be profiled in a […]
UNION, NJ — A Kean University biology professor co-authored a research paper proving female crocodiles can reproduce without a mate – a finding that sheds new light on scientists’ understanding of crocodiles’ ancestors, dinosaurs. Assistant Professor Brenna Levine of The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology at Kean wrote the novel […]
RAHWAY, NJ — A screening of the new movie “My Last Best Friend” will be held at the Union County Performing Arts Center and will feature its stars in a question and answer session afterwards. Set in New York City, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, “My Last Best Friend” is a gripping drama […]
UNION, NJ — IT’S A PARTY! — The Union Farmers’ Market is much more than just fresh fruits and vegetables. Beyond all the local produce, UFM also features delicious baked goods, herbs and jams, teas, hot sauce, desserts, artisan creams, homemade soaps, mini-beer garden for the adults, bounce house for the kids and, of course, lots […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The borough of Roselle Park is calling for all artists, musicians, crafters, performers and vendors to be a part of the 2023 Roselle Park Arts Festival and the 2023 Winter Market – two of the community’s most highly anticipated annual events. Each September, thousands of art lovers flock to Union County […]
UNION, NJ — On Thursday, June 29, at Kean University, the Lesniak Institute, surrounded by supporters and sponsors, celebrated the achievements of the Institute at the For the Love of Justice Gala. In the first six months of 2023, the Institute has had a lot to celebrate. The Lesniak Institute introduced two new classes at […]
CLARK, NJ — The first week of Clark Recreation Camp is in the books. Campers were treated to bounce houses, an obstacle course, jousting, water slides, splash downs, activities, games, various sports, music, and Rita’s Ice. Keith Kaminskas, the owner of Rita’s Ice in Rahway, donated more than 1,000 cups of ice cream for campers […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Ed Davenport’s last day at Cranford’s TV 35 will be Monday, July 31. “Aug. 1, I’m done,” he said. “It’s the first time in my life I never had a plan.” Davenport began volunteering for Cranford’s local cable access channel in 1986. The station that now reaches more than 350,000 viewers in […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA is celebrating a Community Open House event on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, inviting local individuals and families to visit multiple locations and “Find Your Summer, Find Your Passion, Find Your Y.” Individual events hosted at The Gateway Family YMCA branches in Elizabeth, Rahway, and […]
UNION, NJ — Fantasy fans, mark your calendars: On Saturday, July 15, author Steven A. Guglich will be in Union at Here’s the Story Bookstore to sign copies of his debut novel, “Piercing the Veil: Book One of The Veil Saga.” This highly anticipated book is the first in a planned trilogy and follows the […]