UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the introduction of innovative communication boards aimed at facilitating communication and interaction for non-verbal children, as part of Commissioner Chairperson Sergio Granados’ theme of “Building a Stronger Union County” for 2023. The initiative, unveiled during the commemoration of Disability Pride Month in […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — No football in December? State championship games will be played on weekday nights? Wow, most of us did not see that coming from the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. That will be the case this fall for, pretty much –the first time in New Jersey. When these changes were approved […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Students selected to be a part of the Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory for 2023 will be performing an original concert titled “We Will Rock You,” a celebration of the sounds that revolutionized the Broadway musical. The concert will feature 122 young performers, including Rising Star Award winners and nominees. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA is celebrating a Community Open House event on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, inviting local individuals and families to visit multiple locations and “Find Your Summer, Find Your Passion, Find Your Y.” Individual events hosted at The Gateway Family YMCA branches in Elizabeth, Rahway, and […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — It seems that the same questions are asked every year concerning local high school football teams. Which teams will be good? Which teams will show improvement? Which teams have a chance to win a division title or even a state championship? To get an initial indication, sort of a pre-season rating, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The high school football season beginning in late August has now become a common trend in New Jersey. That means that official practice now is less than a month away, although most schools have already begun. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association has listed on its website that the first […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark community is still recovering from the loss of two firefighters from the Newark Fire Department who died while battling a massive fire that broke out aboard a cargo ship in Port Newark on Wednesday night, July 5. Firefighters Augusto “Augie” Acabou, 45, and Wayne Brooks Jr., 49, made the ultimate […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — On Saturday, June 10, the Union County Police PBA Local No. 73 participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser in Rahway River Park. The Relay for Life is an annual event held at the stadium area of the park. Participants establish and join teams, seeking sponsors and donations […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners would like to inform all residents of the reopening of Union County’s “Family Fun and Flix” outdoor movie series. On Tuesday, July 11, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” will kick off the series at 7:30 p.m. at Warinanco Park in Roselle. “We are very […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced a full schedule of free music and fun for the whole family in their Union County parks this summer. The events continue throughout July and August with the Summer Arts concert series beginning on Wednesday, July 12. “The Board of County Commissioners […]