LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Public Library has announced the lineup of adult programs for October. • Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. – Movie: “Brain’s Song,” 1971; G; 1 hour 14 minutes; • Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. – Book Club: “Nosy Neighbors,” by Freya Sampson; • Monday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Fall is an active season for the township of Cranford Shade Tree Commission as it prepares for new tree plantings across the township. On Saturday, Sept. 14, Cranford Deputy Mayor Terrence Curran, liaison to the STC, and STC Superintendent Erik Hastrup gathered with members of the Cranford High School Class of 1972 […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Common Council President Pro Tem Delia Hamlet is providing a review of actions taken at the Tuesday, Sept. 3, council meeting. Hamlet will serve as council president until further notice, after Council President Lisa Allen announced her resignation at the meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Common Council appointed Thomas Tucci to serve […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Everyone remembers Woodstock. But that same summer, back in 1969, another phenomenal music festival was happening; though it was one that was lesser known. The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival took place on six Sundays between June 29 and Aug. 24 at Mount Morris Park, now Marcus Garvey Park, in Harlem. It was […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The General Phil Kearny Camp 20 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War met on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Abraham Clark House in Roselle. Items discussed were the placing of a Grand Army of the Republic sign in Carlstadt on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Grand Army of the Republic was […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Thirty-four years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, marking a significant step towards inclusivity and equal opportunities for communities with disabilities. This year, in celebration of the ADA, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, along with the Union County Workforce Development Board Disabilities Committee, is launching […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish are together again. The founding members of The Rascals will be performing their timeless songs, including “Groovin,’” “People Got to Be Free,” “A Beautiful Morning,” “Good Lovin’” and “How Can I Be Sure?” at the Union County Performing Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 4. The 1960s rock […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The annual Arts Fest, with a theme of “Art in All Dimensions,” was presented on Saturday, Sept. 21, by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and The Rahway City Council. There were more than 60 artists, a marketplace, wearable art and gifts, interactive art and face painters. The exciting event was on Irving Street, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Police Officer Dave Kotiga gave a presentation at the Tuesday, Sept. 17, Common Council meeting to share information on the Summit Police Department trading card program, which returns on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The program is sponsored by the Summit Elks Lodge 1246 and program information is available at www.cityofsummit.org/tradingcards. Photo Courtesy […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools has announced that the district was able to secure lower rates for bonds than previously projected, meaning that residents will pay less taxes for the projects approved by the community last January in the bond referendum. In January, voters approved the Cranford Public Schools bond referendum to complete facility […]