Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit showcases local talent at Elizabeth Public Library

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the opening of the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit, now on display at the Elizabeth Public Library. The Teen Arts Touring Exhibit features visual art works selected to serve as an exemplary representation of the artistic talent in Union County. “We […]

Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless’s Service Fair draws large crowd

Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless’s Service Fair draws large crowd

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless’s annual Service Fair hosted 35 nonprofit social service and health agencies and attracted more than 150 attendees, including five who were homeless, to the Mickey Walker Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The Service Fair showcases support sources readily available for community residents, such as legal […]

Elizabeth student has a leadership role in building the very first IRO

Elizabeth student has a leadership role in building the very first IRO

ELIZABETH, NJ — Rabonika Islam is a 16-year-old student at Elizabeth High School’s Frank J. Cicarell Academy. She’s working with Rishad Jain, an undergraduate researcher at Harvard University, who was also named as one of TIME’s 25 Most Influential Teens and America’s Top Young Scientist, to build the very first International Research Olympiad in 2024. […]

Housing Authority showcases recipients of revitalized scholarship program

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Housing Authority of the city of Elizabeth has unveiled the recipients of its newly revitalized scholarship program. Three scholarships have been made possible through the success of HACE’s first Scholarship Gala, which is aimed at empowering individuals within the community. The HACE scholarship recipients have been selected from among residents and […]

Gateway Family YMCA named top non-profit for 2023

Gateway Family YMCA named top non-profit for 2023

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA was named as a top NJ non-profit organization in the NJBIZ Business of the Year 2023 category for Non-Profit Business of the Year, 101+ Employees. The Business of the Year awards recognize the state’s most dynamic businesses and business leaders for outstanding accomplishments in helping the state’s […]

Elizabeth varsity girls track and field coach named 2022-2023 NJ Coach of the Year

Elizabeth varsity girls track and field coach named 2022-2023 NJ Coach of the Year

ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabeth High School at Frank J. Cicarell Academy varsity girls track and field coach Michael Penta will be presented with the National Federation of State High School Associations 2022-2023 New Jersey Coach of the Year Award at a ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 14, at The Pines Manor in Edison. The 2022-2023 Elizabeth […]

Elizabeth man has successful kidney transplant thanks to his mother

Elizabeth man has successful kidney transplant thanks to his mother

ELIZABETH, NJ — Carlos Vasquez, 38, of Elizabeth, has a hopeful future, thanks to his mother. On Wednesday, March 1, he had a successful kidney transplant surgery performed at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. His donor was his mother, Daisy Vasquez, 59, of Elizabeth. From childhood, Carlos had a great relationship with his mother. […]

16th annual Peterstown Cultural Festival is a success

16th annual Peterstown Cultural Festival is a success

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Peterstown Cultural Festival, a four-day annual event that ran this year, Thursday, July 27, through Sunday, July 30, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at 800 Fourth Ave. at High Street, was a joyful occasion celebrating Italian American culture and other ethnicities that takes place in the Peterstown neighborhood of Elizabeth. Founded […]

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