ELIZABETH, NJ — The Sharing Network Foundation recently made a generous contribution of more than 100 copies of the children’s book, A Gift of Life: A Story About Organ and Tissue Donation, to support the County of Union’s “Inclusive Book Program.” As part of Union County Chairperson Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded’s 2024 “Growing Together in Union County” […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Balancing work, school, a social life and hobbies can be a daunting task for many adults, but for those on the autism spectrum, it can present unique challenges. Two Union County residents shared how they have found support and success with the assistance of Community Access Unlimited, a nonprofit organization dedicated to […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Friends of the Cranford Library recently sponsored a program put on by The Raptor Trust about birds of prey. The program was at Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave. Kate Seeland, associate director of education at The Raptor Trust, gave the 45-minute presentation to an audience of young children. The Raptor […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — On Sunday, May 19, Groundwork Elizabeth, the Elizabeth Mayor and the city of Elizabeth hosted the 21st annual Tour de Elizabeth. The annual recreational bicycling tour is the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend each year. Unique tour routes are redesigned each year, in order to showcase Elizabeth’s rich history, art, culture and […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — For the first time, The Gateway Family YMCA and the Loyalty Foundation had an exhibition match between two new Esports program teams, The AscendancY at The Gateway Family YMCA in Elizabeth and The Circuits at the Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology. “We are very proud of our Esports Team […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Urban League of Union County recently had its annual meeting in the STEM Building at Kean University. Founded in Elizabeth in 1944, the league is approaching its 80th anniversary. Its mission is to “assist African Americans and other minority group members in the achievement of social and economic equality.” Attendees […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced a Job Fair: Opportunities in Cannabis Industry on Thursday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ’s Elizabeth campus, located at 40 West Grand St., Elizabeth. This job fair is a collective effort […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth invites all community members and partners, local leaders and supporters of education to its annual Scholarship Gala being hosted on Friday, April 26, at 6 p.m., at the Kean University STEM Building in Union Township. HACE is fundraising in order to sponsor five scholarships […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Joe Normal, born and raised in Elizabeth, pays homage to his hometown in his newest compact disc release, “Public Works.” He pays homage to the beautiful park in his songs, “Warinanco Pond” and “Bayway Refinery,” which is on the border of Elizabeth and Linden. Then there’s “Small Town Factory,” about Wilson Jones […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — It’s never too early to begin thinking about summer camp and researching the best opportunities for your child to thrive. The Gateway Family YMCA understands the unique needs of children and families, providing transformational Summer Camp experiences for hundreds of children throughout Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County each year. […]