Flu shots now available throughout Union County

UNION COUNTY — With the beginning of the 2013-2014 flu season, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents that flu vaccines are available at many locations in Union County, including pharmacies, private medical practices and public clinics run by local health departments. Fees for the vaccine can be free or quite low, and […]

Public art adds interest to downtown Rahway landscape

RAHWAY — Rahway Arts District celebrates new public art by local artists. Arts Guild New Jersey, the train station plaza, and a former public service building on Irving Street are brightened with sculpture and murals. Other sculptures can be seen in front of, and inside, UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage, and by the Union County Performing Arts […]

Westfield ensemble seeks musicians

WESTFIELD — Experienced adult musicians, who play the violin, viola, cello and string bass, can join the Wednesday Morning Strings ensemble at the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts. The musical group meets from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m., from September until June, at NJWA studios at 150-152 East Broad St. in Westfield. The ensemble, which […]

Freedom Tower

At the base of the Freedom Tower are two reflecting pools, nearly an acre in size each, which represent the actual footprints of the Twin Towers. They are surrounded by Memorial Plaza and the entrance to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.

Clark teen charged with faking own abduction pleads guilty

The Clark teenager whose disappearance sparked an intensive search last year has admitted to using social media to make it appear that she had been abducted and later lying about it to investigators, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced Thursday. Kara Alongi pleaded guilty before state Superior Court Judge Robert Kirsch to a […]

Tax Reform & Health Care Forum in New Providence on Sept. 12

UNION COUNTY — Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., a tax reform and health care forum hosted by Congressman Leonard Lance of New Jersey’s seventh congressional district will occur at New Providence Town Hall, located at 360 Elkwood Ave. in New Providence. The panelists will include Fair Tax Florida Spokesperson Steve Hayes, Flat Tax supporter […]

New disaster recovery center opens in Linden

A new disaster recovery center is open in Union County. Visit from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until further notice. If you were affected by hurricane sandy, meet with recovery officials at the Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen St., linden. A second Union County center is open daily at the Plainfield senior citizen’s service […]