UNION, NJ — For Lizeth Morales, the owner of Union’s El Gordo restaurant on Morris Avenue, her success story almost never happened. “I came here when I was 6 years old, and I was brought by my parents,” Lizeth said on Wednesday, Feb. 24. “They’d decided, like many immigrants, that this country had better opportunities […]
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Recreation Department completed its winter recreational basketball season on Saturday, Feb. 28, and team players were presented with their medals. Clark was one of just a handful of towns that allowed a basketball season to take place. Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo said he was happy to say “not one incident […]
SUMMIT, NJ — At the virtual meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, Feb. 17, vaccination discussions took center stage. “Last time, we talked about the Community Center, which would be the place for COVID-19 vaccinations,” Mayor Nora Radest said on Feb. 17. “The vaccinations center, run by Atlantic Health Systems at the Summit Community […]
UNION, NJ — At the Union Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23, Committeeman Manuel Figueiredo discussed the importance of vaccines among the senior population, senior activities and other programs and activities for residents during his committee report. “For our seniors, we have a Union County Hall Center. The COVID-19 vaccine is in demand, and […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A forward-thinking police officer, a generous Cranford-based business and the Police Department’s Community Outreach Unit combined efforts to create and deploy sensory communication kits in all primary radio cars in Cranford. “The sensory communication kits are intended to improve relationships and mitigate communication barriers between our officers and those individuals in our […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Theater Project, an incubator for rising talent and a showcase for New Jersey artists, will present “Dog Sees God,” streaming live on Zoom, March 5-7. The 90-minute performance begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6, followed by a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 7. […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Housing Authority has launched a new Jobs Plus program, thanks to a $2.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “I am so excited to bring this innovative and life-changing program to the residents of Mravlag Manor,” said LaChelle Thompson, Jobs Plus program director. “There is […]
LINDEN, NJ — For Linden Airport manager Paul Dudley, a Staten Island native and father of three who has been at the airport for 37 years and served as director for 31 of those years, the snowstorms that have blanketed New Jersey in the past month are just one more job. A pilot himself, Dudley […]
SUMMIT, NJ — At its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Summit Common Council voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Lisa K. Allen as Ward 2 Common Council member. Allen replaces 2nd Ward representative Stephen Bowman, who resigned earlier this month pending an out-of-state move. Summit Mayor Nora Radest swore in Allen via Zoom. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in so many delays that the Union County Democratic Committee voted in a virtual convention recently to delay its elections until 2023. Citing safety concerns, the committee and all municipal chairpersons agreed to extend the terms for all members from two to four years. This decision […]