Union County Cannabis Job Fair cultivates employment opportunities for residents

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 […]

L.A. musician honors hometown of Elizabeth in new CD release

L.A. musician honors hometown of Elizabeth in new CD release

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 […]

Learn more about summer camp at the Gateway Family YMCA

Learn more about summer camp at the Gateway Family YMCA

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. […]

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 […]