By editor on ARTS / EVENTS, IN THE TOWNS, WESTFIELD
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 […]
By editor on IN THE TOWNS
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.
By editor on CLARK, HEADLINE NEWS, IN THE TOWNS
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 […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS
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 […]
By editor on IN THE TOWNS, SCOTCH PLAINS
SCOTCH PLAINS — Most people need information and guidance on how to discuss end of life choices with their families and loved ones. The community is invited to the next adult forum on Sunday, April 7, at 11:30 a.m., at Willow Grove Presbyterian Church on the topic “Five Wishes: A Plan for the Rest of […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS, 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 […]
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On Friday, Nov. 9, Gov. Chris Christie announced federal waivers had been approved that would make food assistance available to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The newly expanded program was dubbed Disaster SNAP or D-SNAP. State officials said the replacement SNAP and prepared food benefits are administered by the U.S. Department […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in connection with the Union County Youth Services Commission, is inviting middle school students and their parents to attend the inaugural Union County Youth Services Commission Engagement Middle School Summit. The event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 9 a.m. at the Union County College, Kellogg […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS, PLAINFIELD
Anyone affected by Hurricane Sandy can now visit newly opened Disaster Recovery Centers, or DRCs, in Cape May, Ocean, and Union counties if they have questions about recovery programs. There are now 30 DRCs open daily. The center in Bay Head will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while the curfew there remains […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS
During the first week that Superstorm Sandy impacted New Jersey, SAGE didn’t have power and communications were very limited, but the agency was still able to respond to seniors in need. Through the coordination of emergency management, other community groups and residents who were checking on their elderly neighbors, SAGE was able to help vulnerable […]