RAHWAY, NJ — At the Rahway Craft and Art Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4, artists were not only selling their work, but also buying the work of other artists. The vibes were high at the Rahway Recreation Center, where more than 60 vendors sold their handmade original artworks and wares. No mass-produced art or commercial […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Bruce Goldstein took the big plunge last year, when he finally moved out of New York City and into Cranford with his family. For Goldstein, this was a big step. “We moved in July of last year. It’s gone pretty quickly and we’re still adapting to New Jersey,” said Goldstein in an […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Thirty years ago, parents of students at Oak Knoll in Summit wanted a vendor event. And they were the catalysts to make it happen. From Thursday, Nov. 2, through Saturday, Nov. 4, the Oak Knoll Royal Boutique was hosted in the Tisdall Hall Gymnasium at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child. […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Anything short of at least capturing a sectional state championship when you are a top seed, are playing at home, have not lost to a public school team and average 40 points is going to be disappointing. Summit High School got out to a two-touchdown lead on Saturday, Nov. 4, at home […]
CACHE, Okla. — Veterans Day is on Nov. 11, but while the nation is paying tribute to all the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, some of those very same people are finding their lives aren’t going so well. For Paul Wojtowicz, a resident of Toms River who lived in Clark […]
UNION, NJ — Premiere Stages at Kean University is proud to announce four playwrights selected for expanded development as part of the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Premiere Stages has selected “Diversion,” by Scott Organ, as the winner of the 2023 Play Festival. The Premiere Play Festival is an annual competition for unproduced scripts that offers […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — There are just four more games left in the 2023 Union County football season. Two of them are consolation games and the final two are the rivalries still played on Thanksgiving. We are still two weeks away from Thanksgiving and that’s it. That’s it because, for the first year since 2007, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School in Rahway is celebrating reading by giving reading medals to students. The medals were presented by Juan Miao, the school’s vice principal, and Bubbakoo’s Burritos coupons were also distributed to the students. Miao spoke to the students about the importance of reading and how it can open up a […]
CHATHAM, NJ — The Governor’s STEM Scholars welcomed Mina Basaly of Elizabeth, Robert Bress of New Providence, Juan Chang of Plainfield, Emily Hickey and Lily Liu of Summit, Janeli Tenecota-Villa of Scotch Plains, Jolie Estevao of Elizabeth and Omolola Falana of Plainfield into the 2023-2024 class. Selected among nearly 1,000 applicants from across this state, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Plays By Neighbors, a fundraising theatrical event, recently took place at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit. The event featured original short plays written and performed by professional New Jersey artists. Produced by Nick Gandiello for Neighborhood Beacon, donations came from attendees to help Springfield and Union residents who are challenged with […]