UNION COUNTY, NJ — In recognition of Arbor Day 2024, the Union County Board of County Commissioners is once again partnering with the Union County Shade Tree Advisory Board to provide free trees for local schools. “For us, Arbor Day is more than just a celebration; it’s a commitment to the environment and the well-being […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In recognition of Arbor Day, the Union County Board of County Commissioners is once again partnering with the Union County Shade Tree Advisory Board to sponsor the annual Arbor Day Poetry Contest for students in Union County. The deadline for entry is Friday, March 8. “In the rhythmic verses of poetry, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — St. Michael School is celebrating 95 years of academic excellence. They recently offered two open house sessions for parents to have a tour of the school and be introduced to teachers. Located at 100 Alden St., Cranford, St. Michael is a faith-based school community for children in prekindergarten through eighth grade. Kristina […]
LINDEN — On July 19, 2020, the son of Judge Esther Salas, Daniel Anderl, was shot and killed in their family home in North Brunswick by Roy Den Hollander. Den Hollander, a Manhattan lawyer and self-described antifeminist, had argued a civil rights suit before Salas in court. Motivated by hate, he found the judge’s personal […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The opening of the sixth annual “Notes from the Underground” celebration took place recently at the Rahway Senior Center. While The Gallery Space is being renovated, their pop-up exhibits will be at the Rahway Senior Center. “Notes from the Underground” will run until Friday, Feb. 23, Monday through Friday, from 1 to […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit, human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 16 to retirement, has announced that Christine Zito of Parsippany has been welcomed to the agency. In her new role as vice president of Human Resources and Administration, Zito […]
UNION, NJ — The Union Municipal Band, with the direction of Howard Toplansky, will present a winter concert on Monday evening, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m., at Hannah Caldwell School auditorium, 1120 Commerce Ave., Union. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend. Some of the selections will include “Greensleeves,” “Sonata for […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. It’s […]
UNION/CRANFORD, NJ — It’s still February, but the batons are already twirling for Diamondettes Baton & Dance LLC, in preparation for the upcoming season. Roselle Park resident Giuliana Concetta Schultz, 5, represented the Diamondettes in Boston during President’s Day Weekend at the Freedom Cup Championships at Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., about 11 miles from […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Voters have approved the bond referendum for Cranford Public Schools, according to preliminary election results. Cranford voters approved a $75,031,992 construction proposal when they went to the polls on Tuesday, Jan. 23, according to unofficial election results. The New Jersey School Boards Association did not learn of any other districts with a […]