OCEAN GROVE, NJ — On Saturday, May 18, more than 40 family members and friends of the late Andrew Colucci, 28, of Cranford, participated in NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life in Ocean Grove to honor his memory and show their support for organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The “Andrew’s Angels” 5K team […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — On Sunday, May 19, Groundwork Elizabeth, the Elizabeth Mayor and the city of Elizabeth hosted the 21st annual Tour de Elizabeth. The annual recreational bicycling tour is the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend each year. Unique tour routes are redesigned each year, in order to showcase Elizabeth’s rich history, art, culture and […]
CLARK, NJ — Not long ago, Clark resident Pam Siegel came home and found her front door wide open. She was scared. “They (the Clark police force) were there quickly and checked every room,” she said. This is one of many positive stories Clark residents shared with the Clark police recently at Target at 45 […]
LINDEN, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, the city of Linden and the Linden Police Department recently invited the public to have Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks at Target, 621 W. Edgar Road. The event was sponsored by Target. There were courtesy snacks and coffee. The Linden Police Department gave out free children’s activity books, […]
UNION, NJ — While other towns in the area canceled their parades, the township of Union Veteran’s Alliance Memorial Day Parade said it would carry on, rain or shine. Sure enough, the sun came out just in time! The parade was nearly 40 minutes long, with a large crowd gathered on Stuyvesant Avenue and Vauxhall […]
UNION, NJ — The township of Union has announced the return of the annual Summer Concert Series. Located at Biertuempfel Park, the series will take place every Thursday in July from 7:30 to 9 p.m. “The township of Union is pleased to bring back such an entertaining event to our residents,” said Mayor Manny Figueiredo. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Due to inclement weather, the Memorial Day Parade was canceled. The Memorial Day ceremony was moved inside the Cranford Community Center at 220 Walnut Ave. All were welcome to attend to honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Mayor Brian Andrews welcomed attendees, followed by a […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The goal for the Jonathan Dayton High School softball team this week is simple: Three more home wins in three days and another trophy will be hoisted. Fresh off its first-ever Union County Tournament championship, won on Monday, May 20, the Bulldogs began North 2, Group 2 state tournament play two days […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The best Group 1 baseball in the state may reside in Union County. Since 2009, Group 1 schools David Brearley, Roselle Park, Jonathan Dayton and New Providence high schools have captured sectional state championships and have proven to be in the mix every year. Now, these four teams advanced once again […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway is conducting a survey to better understand audience interest in arts and cultural events. The brief survey has fewer than 20 questions and audience participation is greatly appreciated. The feedback solicited from the survey will enable the city to plan future events with a better understanding of what audiences exist within […]