CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Fire Department will once again support “National Autism Acceptance Month” throughout April by wearing custom T-shirts and by lighting up fire headquarters blue. According to Chief Dan Czeh, “The Cranford Fire Department fully supports the autistic community and will do whatever possible to show love and support to those affected […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Thanks to the leadership of Councilmember Gregory Johnson, this event on Saturday, March 29, provided free CPR training to 24 residents, equipping them with life-saving skills and a two-year certification. According to Johnson, this life-saving initiative was born from tragedy. “We started this program after a local resident lost their life […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Joyleaf Dispensary, 711 E 1st Ave., Roselle, is redefining the 420 season with an exclusive event, “Sessions of Joy,” on Saturday, April 12, from 1 to 7 p.m., blending cannabis culture with community connection. The celebration features interactive sensory experiences like the debut of the Garden Greens Sound Lounge, a silent disco-inspired […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Union County Conference schedule maker presented the Jonathan Dayton High School baseball team with a very challenging first three games right off the bat, no pun intended. Among the top teams in the Mountain Division, the Bulldogs opened with contests against three of the upper Watchung Division schools before they were […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A positive first week of the season, including in the wins and losses columns, was somewhat imperative for a Cranford High School baseball team void of a great deal of seniors and returning varsity experience this season. Cranford opened with Union County Conference-crossover triumphs at Oratory Preparatory School, 8-3, on Tuesday, April […]
SUMMIT, NJ — At its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, Summit Common Council unanimously approved Mayor Dr. Elizabeth Fagan’s appointment of Capt. Ryan Peters as the next chief of police in Summit. Peters replaces Chief Steven Zagorski, who is set to retire on Wednesday, April 30, after 36 years of distinguished and dedicated service to […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland Elementary School has announced that three of its talented young artists have been recognized for their exceptional artwork at the Union County Youth Art Month exhibit, organized by the Art Educators of New Jersey. Youth Art Month is a national celebration each March to emphasize the value of art education […]
UNION, NJ — Rhonda Denet brought the musical magic of Motown to Vauxhall Branch Library recently. She also told a history lesson about the Motown label, focusing on the ladies who made it all happen. She told the audience these ladies were “the ones who put the Motown label on the map.” Denet’s angelic voice […]
WESTFIELD, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday, March 28, met with constituents whose lives would be negatively impacted by potential federal funding cuts to Medicaid – a federal-state insurance program that provides free or low-cost health care coverage and services to eligible low-income individuals and families, children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The films were silent, but the audience roared with laughter. Union County Performing Arts Center had a full house when it recently hosted “Black & White Night 2025: A Silent Movie Extravaganza.” The featured film was Harold Lloyd in “Hot Water.” Laurel and Hardy starred in two films: “Putting Pants on Philip” […]