NJ Devils continue to do the work of the angels
UNION COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey Devils players and alumni visited patients and staff at all RWJBarnabas Health hospitals on Thursday, Dec. 8. Photos Courtesy of RWJBarnabas Health
NJ Transit conducts second public forum on accessibility
NEWARK, NJ — On Dec. 15, NJ Transit hosted its second accessibility forum as part of its continuing efforts to communicate with the public about the organization’s efforts to expand inclusion and access to public transportation for customers with disabilities. The forum was held live at NJ Transit headquarters with virtual attendance and viewing via […]
Stunning photographs of nature’s artistry on display at Commissioners Gallery
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners presents “Scenic Union County,” a selection of works by photographer Jacki Dickert. Dickert’s photographs will be on display from now through Friday, Jan. 27, at the Commissioners Gallery, on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, midtown Elizabeth. “Ms. […]
Hudak sworn in as new Union County surrogate
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Christopher Hudak of Clark has been sworn in as the 16th Union County surrogate. Hudak assumes the position of surrogate after serving 12 years on the Union County Board of County Commissioners; he served as commissioner vice chairperson this past year. “I thank the residents of Union County for their confidence […]
Area student works to distribute nutritionally balanced food to those in need
SPRINGFIELD / SUMMIT, NJ — Yash Shah, a junior at Morristown Beard School, launched the Health and Hunger Initiative, a program seeking to distribute nutritionally balanced food kits to local residents facing food insecurity. “It’s simply the right thing to do,” Yash said. “We can all play a small part in solving this big issue, […]
Nominations are sought for 2023 Unity Achievement Awards
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Nominations are currently being sought for the prestigious 2023 Unity Achievement Awards, presented to individuals, organizations and businesses that have distinguished themselves in the realm of human dignity, human relations and human rights. The awards are presented each year by the Union County Human Relations Commission to honor ordinary people who […]
‘ASK’ about services for seniors in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Seniors and their caregivers can attend any of Union County’s ASK community events in December, to meet in person with professional staff for guidance on senior programs and resources. Help with filling out forms is also provided. Bilingual staff will be present at one of the two remaining events this month […]
Celebrate the season with holiday shows in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents and visitors can celebrate the season with a variety of cultural events made possible in part by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. “We are very proud to support our local performing […]
Archdiocese of Newark to hold collection to aid Catholic aging religious
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The National Religious Retirement Office announced that, on Dec. 10 and 11, the Archdiocese of Newark will hold the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection in parishes throughout the area. Last year, the parishioners of the archdiocese donated $325,581.40 to the collection. In 2022, the Dominican Nuns and the Order of […]
‘A Chorus Line’ comes to the Burgdorff Center with Union County actors
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Front & Center for Performing Arts will present “A Chorus Line,” the Tony Award–winning Broadway musical that remains a contemporary classic, at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Road in Maplewood, on Friday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2 and 8 p.m. The […]