RAHWAY, NJ — As part of many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council, in collaboration with the Union County Board of County Commissioners, welcome residents to attend “Mexico Beyond Mariachi’s Trekking Mexico” at the Union County Performing Arts Center Main Stage on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m. […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Students and the Kenilworth community will come together to explore the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries at David Brearley Middle High School’s Hispanic Heritage Night on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the school’s cafeteria and courtyard. On this night, students will be cultural ambassadors and present key facts about […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners will join communities around the world in recognizing Thursday, Oct. 10, as World Homeless Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about homelessness and advocating for solutions to end housing insecurity. Union County will mark the occasion with events and initiatives designed to educate […]
ROSELLE, NJ — It was a historic announcement from a soft-spoken Roselle Catholic High School math teacher. Actually, the math teacher’s son, a firefighter, delivered the red-hot, breaking news at Roselle Borough Hall. As soon as he was promoted and sworn in as fire captain on Wednesday, May 22, Ryan Sullivan thanked family, friends and […]
RAHWAY, NJ — New York City-based actor Michael Notardonato will be starring in the one-man show “My Italy Story” at Union County Performing Arts Center’s Hamilton Stage. The endearing play by NJ playwright Joseph Gallo will be the 2024-25 season opener. “My Italy Story” is directed by Charlotte Cohn, who also directed American Theater Group’s […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — On Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., come see a theatrical play directed by Krystle Tomlinson. “Circle Of Friends” is the story of seven little girls who throw a surprise sleepover birthday party for their best friend, Laura. The party turns out to be a lesson for them all. Throughout […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Community FoodBank of New Jersey concluded September’s Hunger Action Month at its warehouse headquarters in Hillside. U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, U.S. Rep. LaMonica Melver, New Jersey General Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese and Executive Director of the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate Mark […]
UNION, NJ — Music lovers from across the region gathered at Kean University’s East Campus on Saturday, Sept. 21, for the annual Jazz and Roots Music Festival, a free, outdoor celebration that united the community for a day of lively music, food and festivities. Under a bright sun over The Lawn at Enlow Hall in […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the recipients for the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Awards will be presented at the annual Union County Hispanic Heritage Family Fun Day. This free event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Warinanco Park in Roselle. “We […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Sometimes when going up against a tougher opponent, this time an arch rival, you have to put it out of your mind that another 40 points is going to be automatic. Summit High School found that out right away against Cranford High School when its first attempt at scoring sailed wide left. […]