CRANFORD, NJ — On Thursday, June 5, from 7 to 8 p.m., with a rain date of June 12, Green Thumb Garden Club will once again be doing a Pride Planting downtown. If you would like to volunteer to help with the planting, email DMC@cranfordnj.org. Volunteers are responsible for bringing their own hand trowel. This […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Every mom deserves a special Mother’s Day. First Presbyterian Church of Cranford helped moms in local shelters and service programs celebrate as the community came together to create gift bags for them. Items in the bags included nail polish, nail clippers, nail files, spa headbands, shower steamers, shower caps, bath poufs, body […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Six Rahway High School seniors signed college contracts on Wednesday, May 7, in the library of the high school. Head coach Brian Russo called the gathering the largest number of Rahway football players signing contracts in a single year that he could recall. In addition to the six seniors, the event was […]
UNION, NJ — “Your Chamber: Driven, Dynamic, and Diverse” was the theme of the celebration. It was the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce’s 68th annual Gala at Galloping Hill Caterers on Thursday night, May 8. The event featured several awards, given to various business and community groups. Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce Executive […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Lace up your sneakers and get ready for the 14th annual CVG Velocity 5K Race. The race is Sunday, June 1, starting at 9 a.m. The course begins at Lincoln School, 132 Thomas St., Cranford. Join us for a family-friendly race with a flat scenic route through Centennial Village and Mohawk Park. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Ben Chewey, of Cranford, recently self-published his second book, “Bloodoath of the Patriots.” The fiction novel is about a woman who just got back from Afghanistan, fighting terrorists. On her return, she discovers her older brother is unstable – she got the glory he thought he deserved. As an alumna of Fairleigh […]
CLARK, NJ — Second-grade students at Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School completed projects in honor of Women’s History Month, which is celebrated every March. Each student selected a woman who has impacted our world in a positive way. Choices included Serena Williams, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Amelia Earhart, among many others. Students read biographies on […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the baseball Union County Tournament was scheduled to continue Wednesday, May 14, with the four quarterfinal games to be played at the higher seeds, one of them was out to make program history. For top-seeded Governor Livingston High School, this is its fourth opportunity to repeat as champions for the […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Restoration Committee will have a “Tea Party on the Porch and Patio” of the historic Levi Cory House on Saturday, May 17. Volunteers will serve tea and snacks to guests on the restored porches and patio of the circa 1818 Levi Cory House. Due to limited space, reservations are required […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School joined the nationwide celebration of Autism Acceptance Month throughout April with a series of thoughtful and inclusive activities designed to foster understanding, kindness, and support for students with autism and their families. Leading these efforts was teacher Nicole McFadden, who coordinated a variety of impactful initiatives that brought the […]