CRANFORD, NJ — The American woodcock is a plump, camouflaged, adorable shorebird. The species also known as the timberdoodle, Labrador twister, night partridge, mudbat or bog sucker, has several distinct features. It has a rotund, orange-fluff belly, long bill and short legs. It’s also recognized for its preference for damp, dense woodlands. It can be […]
LINDEN, NJ — Families came out to Linden Free Public Library to be creative on NJ Maker’s Day. NJ Maker’s Day is a statewide event that celebrates and promotes maker culture, as well as the values associated with making, tinkering and STEM-based learning. This year at Linden Free Public Library, the free program, which was […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — With the Real ID deadline fast approaching, there is an alternative choice for those who want the convenience of an official ID. “One option,” Union County clerk Joanne Rajoppi said, “is a United States Passport Card, which is a wallet-sized plastic ID that serves as proof of U.S. citizenship and identity, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Two Union County players excelled on defense last year to help the North squad produce an historic gridiron triumph. Nine players from Union County high schools are listed on the first North roster for this June’s annual showcase. Which of them might help the North to another victory in less than […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — For the first time, a Union County baseball team won a state championship in Hamilton a year ago, as the Governor Livingston High School Highlanders captured the Group 2 crown for the fourth time in program history. With players such as junior University Virginia commit Zach Geertsma back at shortstop and […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Spring’s most anticipated celebration is back. Reeves-Reed Arboretum invites visitors to experience the magic of its Daffodil Day Festival on Sunday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a beloved community tradition that showcases one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey. With over 50,000 daffodils in bloom, the Arboretum’s […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, Nj — Michael Bezrodnov, 17, of Mountainside, claimed his first ever national championship last month in Charlotte, North Carolina. After getting silver three times, Bezrodnov won the Junior Men’s Epee Championship and got the gold. “I really didn’t expect it,” he said. “All my hard work finally paid off. I feel really proud of […]
SPRINGFIELD, Nj — Barbara Carroll was a pioneering jazz pianist and vocalist who would have celebrated her centennial birthday on Jan. 25, 2025. Sanford Johnson, editor of Jersey Jazz magazine, recently presented a tribute to Carroll at the Springfield Free Public Library. He spoke about her life and career and showed several video clips of […]
UNION, NJ — A brand-new Union Public Library will be opening soon. It’s on the former Main Library site at 1980 Morris Ave. and, according to library director Kassundra Miller, there will be “some surprises.” The old building was completely torn down. The new building is state-of-the-art. The interim Main Library on 1060 Stuyvesant Ave. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford YMCA recently marked a significant milestone – its first anniversary. Members and the community came together for a week of celebrations filled with giveaways, special events, free classes and more, all in honor of the facility’s first year of strengthening the community of Cranford and its surrounding towns. The Cranford […]