CRANFORD, NJ — It was a special day for Diamondettes Baton and Dance LLC owner/director Nicole Marie Placca on Saturday, June 3, when she received an award from Cranford Mayor Brian Andrews at Diamond Gymnastics Academy in Cranford. “The award recognizes the program for offering baton twirling, which is very rare for the area, and […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents and visitors to join in the celebration of Pride Month 2023, with our annual Pride Month Flag Raising and Pride in the Park Celebration. “I am incredibly proud to be a part of a county that is inclusive to all and […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites bird watchers and nature fans of all ages to tune into Union County’s free Falcon Cam livestream at ucnj.org/falcon, where they can follow along as two adult peregrine falcons raise four newly-hatched chicks in their nest, located on the roof of the historic […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Elections is seeking bilingual poll workers for Primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 6, and General Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7. In addition to receiving a stipend of $300 for the day, poll workers perform a valuable civic service by helping to ensure that every […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Westfield Regional Health Department Director Megan Avallone discussed COVID-19 vaccinations at the Summit Press Office on Monday, May 8. Avallone answered several prepared questions and then took questions from viewers. When asked for her assessment of the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region, Avallone said she expected, as […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is presenting Housing with Hope, an exhibit of artworks by the residents of Springfield Senior Citizen Housing in Springfield, at the Commissioner’s Gallery, located on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth. The gallery is open during regular […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — For the first time, football players from Union County will be putting on shoulder pads and lacing up their cleats to compete in the 29th annual Paul Robeson All-Star Football Classic, which takes place every June at Paul Robeson Stadium in East Orange, where the East Orange Campus High School Jaguars […]
UNION COUNTY/MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — In honor of Older Americans Month this May, The Gateway Family YMCA will host a series of free community educational virtual presentations, YMCA Chronic Disease Self-Management programs, wellness opportunities and social events. Individual event listings and registration information are available at www.tgfymca.org/events. “At The Gateway Family YMCA, we have supported […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County surrogate Christopher Hudak announced a new system to help Union County residents schedule appointments for surrogate services, including matters related to wills, adoptions, guardianships and more. “As surrogate, I am charged with serving all of our residents in a professional and efficient manner during a time in their lives […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners will present the 2023 Union County Senior Citizens’ Art Exhibit, featuring 133 original works, on display in Scotch Plains at Union College of Union County, now through Wednesday, May 31. “The Senior Citizens’ Art Exhibit provides both non-professional and professional artists with an opportunity […]