UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA is celebrating Membership Madness on March 28-30 with a YMCA Open House and Membership Special open to everyone in the community. Individuals and families are invited to the Y to Find Your Passion, Find Your Purpose, Find Your Y. Swimming, basketball, pickleball, soccer, group exercise and water […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — In December 2023, Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, received a generous grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Summit Foundation in order to help grow its Spanish speaking programs. Thanks to its support, Imagine was able to expand its efforts to provide support to Spanish speaking families to include […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the 102 Cavalry Family Readiness Group, has announced the initiation of a special collection drive to support military women from our area currently serving overseas. “In honoring Women’s History Month, we wanted to do something […]
UNION, NJ — With the support of the ninth annual Riding For Warriors, The Riding For Warriors Scholarship Fund, sponsored by Hillmann Consulting, LLC, and Michael Nehlsen, has been established to fund the Hope For The Warriors Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarship Program for 2024-2025. 2023’s motorcycle journey was the John F. Ward Memorial Ride, […]
UNION, NJ — The township of Union and the Union Special Improvement District have announced the annual Easter Scavenger Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 30, from noon to 3 p.m., at Russo Park on Morris Avenue, located behind Van Gogh’s Ear. “What a great way to celebrate Easter and our Union Center small businesses […]
UNION COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is reminding its residents of its ongoing Child Seat Inspection Program. “Our Child Seat Inspection Program ensures your little ones ride securely,” said Commissioner Chairperson Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. “As a parent, I personally visit the inspection location to have my children’s car seats properly installed and […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The 19th annual Senior Art Show recently had its opening reception at the Rahway Senior Center. Artworks included watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, pastels, acrylics and oil. Mayor Raymond Giacobbe Jr. and Fifth Ward Councilmember Danielle Newbury were in attendance. “We’re extremely impressed with these wonderfully talented seniors,” Giacobbe said. “Rahway prides itself […]
CLARK, NJ — On Sunday, March 3, the Arthur L. Johnson Crusader Football Team had its annual postseason awards banquet. Head football coach Anthony DelConte presided over the event, as all athletes were honored for their contributions to Crusader Football. In addition, numerous scholarships were awarded to deserving student athletes throughout the evening. It was […]
LINDEN, NJ — For the year 2024, the Bayway Complex Community Advisory Panel is offering high school seniors who are residents of Linden, Rahway, Elizabeth and Staten Island the opportunity to be awarded a CAP scholarship. Several one-year scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each to students in these four municipalities represented […]
CLARK, NJ — After several years of anticipation, the recent snowfall finally provided the perfect canvas for residents to showcase their creativity and winter spirit in the Clark Recreation Snowman Making Contest. Initiated in 2022, the Snowman Making Contest has not been repeated since due to sparse snowfall. Thanks to this year’s frosty precipitation, participants […]