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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the 2024 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit is currently on digital display at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth. This year’s exhibit is a selection of 21 works selected from the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Festival, an annual two-day event celebrating […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As temperatures drop, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House will have its annual Winter Coat Giveaway later this month to help those in need prepare for the cold season. This year’s giveaway will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Newark; Monday, Oct. 28, in Jersey City; and Wednesday, Oct. 30, […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Hannah and James Caldwell Memorial Obelisk recently underwent a complete restoration and cleaning at the Siloam-Hope First Presbyterian Church, formerly known as the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethtown, in Elizabeth thanks to the Union County Historical Society. UCHS President Joanne Rajoppi said, “The 179-year-old obelisk honoring Revolutionary War pastor and patriot […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is presenting a collection of artworks from four of Union County’s Hispanic artists currently on exhibit at the Commissioners Gallery in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. The gallery is located on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, with gallery […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabeth was the scene of a historic celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 11, as the U.S. Navy officially recognized the city as the birthplace of the U.S. Submarine Force. The event, at Veterans Memorial Park, was highlighted by the unveiling of a modern 3D art replica of the USS Holland (SS-1), marking a […]