UNION, NJ — You can’t beat a big neighborhood party. And the Union Town-Wide Block Party in Rabkin Park had it all on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Hosted by the Union Township Education Association, there was a DJ, bouncy houses, games, face painting, balloon making and plenty of cuisine from local businesses. Residents aged 5 and […]
UNION, NJ — Baby Leighton was to arrive in April of this year; however, she was born prematurely at the end of February. Her prognosis was not good. The doctors have given her just days to live. Nevertheless, she is still here – and a true fighter. For the past 13 years, the Greater Union […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — As of Thursday, Aug. 1, Bonnie Lafazan has taken over the position of director at the Springfield Free Public Library. Her predecessor was Dale Spindel, who was director there for 13 years. Lafazan, who has lived in Springfield for the past 17 years, began working at the Springfield Free Public Library part-time […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Carrie-Ann Crockett was named “professional agent of the year” by The Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey, during its annual conference in Atlantic City last month. Crockett is personal lines manager and affluent and family office specialist for Schechner Lifson Corp. in Summit. The Professional Agent of the Year award is given […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A group of passionate volunteers have created a groundbreaking artificial intelligence-powered search engine that launched last month. Samaritan Scout is a free platform which helps people find in-person volunteer opportunities. The co-founders of Samaritan Scout are Will Rosenthal and Dvora Inwood. Rosenthal, of Cranford, is a 19-year-old computer science student at Cornell […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Seeing Eye Inc. is a registered United States nonprofit located in Morristown. Its mission is to enhance the independence, dignity and self-confidence of blind and legally blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs. The Seeing Eye breeds its own German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and Labrador golden crosses. […]
CRANFORD, NJ – The township settled a lawsuit with Hartz Mountain Industries last week, resolving a dispute with the developer of 740-750 Walnut Ave. Terms of the agreement add additional landscaping and lengthen the berm to screen the 30-acre redevelopment project, containing multi-family apartment buildings and two warehouses, from the adjoining residential neighborhoods. The township […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Americana/folk artist Steven Keene will be performing at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Sept. 12. Keene recently gained notoriety and critical praise for his hit song, “This World is Your World,” which can be heard on all streaming platforms. The idea came to Keene in a dream […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents participated in four groundbreaking workshops. The “Healing Stage Workshops” are a part of Project BrOKen’s efforts to use arts engagement to explore mental health, disabilities and neurodivergence. Collectively, Project BrOKen is a climactic, transformative and evocative curation of workshops, dances, resource fairs and expressive art experiences depicting mental […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The voter registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 28, for the 10th Congressional District Special Primary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The state is hosting a special election in the 10th Congressional District to fill the vacancy created by the death of Congressman Donald Payne. The 10th Congressional District includes Cranford; Garwood; […]