UNION, NJ — Theater lovers from New Jersey and beyond have the opportunity to support The Theater Project – TheTheaterProject.org, a leading incubator for rising talent and a showcase for New Jersey artists, through the non-profit organization’s unique FundRacing initiative. Through Sunday, June 30, supporters can run, walk or bike to enable The Theater Project […]
CRANFORD — The Theater Project will present a script-in-hand performance of “Deserves a Quiet Night, by Jonathan Samarro, on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. The presentation will be followed by a lively discussion with the playwright, director, actors and audience. “Deserves a Quiet Night” is one part of a series of one-act plays exploring […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Joyleaf Recreational Weed Dispensary celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 29. In attendance were Councilwoman-at-Large Denise Wilkerson; Samantha Carpio, director of Economic Development for Roselle; and Renaee Smith, president of the Roselle Chamber of Commerce. Located at 711 E. First Ave. in Roselle, Joyleaf had a soft opening in December. Founder […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Downtown Inc. is hosting a week-long celebration from April 19 to 26 of downtown Summit’s unique selection of home design businesses. The event is intended to highlight and share the wonderful stores and service businesses in the Summit Design District, catering to all your home needs. SDD is the group of […]
CRANFORD, NJ — It’s the dawning of the age of Aquarius at Cranford Dramatic Club. The groundbreaking Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical “Hair” will be presented from Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 19, at CDC, 78 Winans Ave, Cranford. “Hair” tells the story of a group of politically active, free-thinking hippies living in New […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The city of Rahway and Rahway Police Department have announced the death of retired Chief of Police Barry Henderson on Tuesday, April 2, at the age of 83. A memorial service to honor his life and legacy is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to noon at Rahway City Hall, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The event was sold out and attendees waited patiently to get inside. Presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and the Rahway City Council, Rahway Taste of Spring celebrated its 21st anniversary. Establishments located throughout Rahway and neighboring towns offered a one-of-a-kind sampling experience. The event is widely recognized as one of […]
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 […]
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Not getting too excited about a win in baseball is just as important as moving a runner over or completing an inning-ending 6-4-3 double play. Governor Livingston High School began 3-0 last week and outscored the opposition by a whopping 34-2 margin. However, the teams Governor Livingston beat, Oratory Preparatory School, […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the annual Wildlife Photography Contest has returned to the Trailside Nature and Science Center, located at 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside. Amateur photographers ages 13 and older are invited to enter their original photographs of wild animals in their natural habitat. “The Wildlife […]