CLARK, NJ — Bruce Tango had his first paranormal experience at the age of 5 – and it was a scary one. A tall male figure, which he calls Scary Man, was standing at the foot of his bed. The entity had a red face. “I got scared. I cowered. I went under the sheets […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House made spirits bright this holiday season by distributing more than 3,000 gifts to more than 800 families in need during its largest-ever Christmas Toy Giveaway on Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Newark; Wednesday, Dec. 18, in Elizabeth; and Monday, Dec. 23, in Jersey City. Festively dressed staff […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — To improve safety for pedestrians, NJDOT recently installed Red-Light Extension and Passive Pedestrian Detection systems along Route 1 and 9 at the intersections of North Avenue, Fairmount Avenue and East Jersey Street in Elizabeth. NJDOT is a national trailblazer with the installation of Red-Light Extension technology. The Passive Pedestrian Detection has become […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two Elizabeth men were charged with theft after the Cranford Police Department investigated a report of packages being stolen from a residential front porch on Sunday, Dec. 1. At approximately 6 p.m., units were dispatched to the 50 block of Elizabeth Avenue on the report of a theft. On arrival, officers met […]
By The New Jersey Department of Transportation There were more than 600 crash-related fatalities on New Jersey roadways in 2023. We’re so used to seeing statistics that it can be easy to forget there are real people behind the numbers. So let’s reframe it. Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en español In 2023, […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — About 900 parishioners from Elizabeth’s Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Patrick Church commemorated the 125th anniversary of their church’s construction with a Mass on Saturday, Nov. 16, led by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, and concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Elias R. Lorenzo, Episcopal vicar for Union County. The standing-room-only […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA recognized Anti-Hunger All Stars during Hunger Action Month to highlight programs, services and individuals who work to ensure everyone has access to healthy meals and nourishment. Members of the YMCA’s Staff Team including Mickey, who supports the Dudley House Veterans’ Transitional Housing Team in Plainfield; Monique, who supports […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Fourteen schools within Elizabeth Public Schools received a gold designation from the New Jersey Safe Routes to School in 2024 as part of the organization’s recognition program. SRTS, created and supported by the New Jersey Department of Transportation with funding from the Federal Highway Administration, enables and encourages safer and more accessible […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Clerk’s Office has reported the following local election unofficial results as of Friday, Nov. 8, from the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. For all of these results, 100% of the districts are reporting. House of Representatives Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez of the state’s 8th Congressional District of […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Haunted History Productions recently returned to Union County, presenting a glimpse of Historic Elizabeth. The haunted walk was on one of New Jersey’s oldest historic sites, the Snyder Academy of Elizabethtown. The tour was led by Jane McLaughlin, artistic director and creator of Haunted History Productions. Notable figures such as Aaron Burr […]