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 […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child has selected Laura Hollenbaugh as the next Upper School Division head of the school’s all-girls 7-12 middle and high school. Hollenbaugh comes to Oak Knoll from Mount St. Dominic Academy in Caldwell where she is the principal of the all-girls high school. She will succeed […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Union College of Union County, NJ student-golfer Patrick Murray won the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIX Golf Championship on Tuesday, May 14, at the Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch Plains. Murray is a two-time Garden State Athletic Conference champion and now a two-time NJCAA Region XIX champion. In 2024, […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Students of the Month is a service project of the Rotary Club of Roselle-Roselle Park funded in part by a grant from the Rotary Foundation. This community service project honors a senior from each of the high schools in Roselle and Roselle Park. Each student receives a personalized plaque commemorating the […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, May 5, Temple Sha’arey Shalom, of Springfield, hosted a membership appreciation concert. The program featured pianist/vocalist/composer Gary Negbaur in a keyboard based lecture/performance on the roots of “The Great American Songbook.” TSS President Bill Moesch said, “TSS held this concert/educational event as one of our special featured programs for our […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Casa Del Rey, a cherished landmark for special events in the heart of New Jersey, has announced the grand opening of its new restaurant, Casa Del Rey Kitchen. With a renewed vision and a sophisticated touch, the restaurant now offers a completely new tapas menu featuring innovative dishes that merge contemporary […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — “Afternoon Tea with a ‘Weird NJ’ Twist” was recently presented at the Kenilworth Veterans Center. The event was offered to benefit the Oswald J. Nitschke House museum and cultural arts center by helping defray operating expenses, including the cost of an elevator that makes the site fully accessible. Mark Moran and Mark […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Union College of Union County, NJ hosted its spring commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024 on Wednesday, May 15, at the college’s Cranford Campus. There were two ceremonies to accommodate more than 700 graduates and their families. UCNJ President Margaret M. McMenamin presided over the commencement ceremonies. The ceremonies included the […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Farmers Market opened on Monday, May 20. The Farmers Market operates at the Springfield Free Public Library Lawn, 66 Mountain Ave. The two featured vendors were Alstede Farms and Pickle Licious. Scott Odorizzi, retail operations manager of Alstede Farms, located in Chester, said they’ve been at the Springfield Farmers Market […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite all middle and high schools to participate in the 2024 Fairy House Art Contest. This contest is part of Chairperson Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded’s 2024 “Growing Together in Union County” initiatives. This unique contest invites students from sixth […]