Poe performance held at Springfield Library

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Residents of Springfield and the surrounding area gathered at Springfield Public Library for Hudson Shakespeare Company’s performance of “Tales of Edgar Allan Poe” on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. The audience was a diverse crowd of men and women of all ages. It was recommended for adults and children over the age […]

LPD revs up motorcycle training at Linden Airport

LPD revs up motorcycle training at Linden Airport

LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Police Department hosted its fourth Northwestern University and Harley-Davidson police motor training at Linden Airport, an intense three-week program that kicked off Oct. 17. Approximately 10 police departments from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania took part in the police motorcycle training course, which trains new motor officers, as well as […]

Elizabeth may soon issue ID cards to underserved

ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabeth is soon to become one of several municipalities in New Jersey to offer photo identification cards for the undocumented immigrant population, along with other underserved members of the community such as the homeless, elderly, foster youth and formerly incarcerated individuals. Last week, Elizabeth city council members voted unanimously to approve a city […]

Rahway hosts spooktacular Halloween events

Rahway hosts spooktacular Halloween events

RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway celebrated Halloween with a day of special events on Saturday, Oct. 29. Cars were parked and decorated for a trunk-or-treat in addition to a costume contest and parade. There was also a zombie walk and fireworks. Rahway’s Hamilton Theatre was transformed into a haunted theater for four-straight days, from Oct. 28 to […]

Summit council member appointed to new role

SUMMIT, NJ — On Oct, 25, Summit Councilmember Robert Rubino was appointed to the Board of Directors of University Hospital by Gov. Christie on Thursday, Oct. 20 according to a press release from the city of Summit. Rubino is the CEO of Rubino OBGYN Group, which consists of 10 doctors and five offices. He’s involved […]

Cranford graduation fundraiser is a success

CRANFORD, NJ — The Project Graduation Food Truck Music Festival was held Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nomahegan Park. There were 20 food trucks, 12 crafters, face painters, exercise demonstrations, kids’ games and local bands. The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsored the fundraiser for Project Graduation, along with PSE&G, […]

Vendors and bills go unpaid in Hillside

HILLSIDE, NJ — Hillside seems to be teetering on a slippery slope, as the township is racking up a laundry list that includes unpaid bills, disgruntled vendors, financial problems and badly-needed municipal services and repairs. The myriad issues plaguing the town include overdue bills in need of payment and roads in need of repairs. In addition, […]

Union sorority chapter holds fundraising event

UNION, NJ — The Alpha Delta Kappa Epsilon sorority, Union chapter, held its 24th annual Fashion Show Founder’s Day fundraiser last week, the chapter’s main fundraiser of the year. ADK Epsilon is an international women educators’ sorority dedicated to promoting women in education. Approximately 70 sorority sisters and their guests gathered at the Suburban Golf and […]

Elizabeth landlord faces discrimination charges

ELIZABETH, NJ — An Elizabeth landlord is being charged with five counts of discrimination after he allegedly refused to rent an apartment to a Muslim woman. Fatma Farghaly responded to a Craigslist ad in February for a one-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth posted on the site by the landlord, and was told to come check it out […]

Vote-by-mail-ballot concerns addressed by county clerk

UNION COUNTY,  NJ — Many residents remain leery about vote-by-mail ballots. According to an Oct. 17 press release from Union County, written by Joanne Rajoppi, after the polls close on Election Day, Nov. 8, vote-by-mail ballots are tallied and added to the total numbers provided by each polling location. The results are then posted on the […]