RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway seniors are making the world more colorful. The 20th annual Senior Art Show’s opening reception recently took place at the Rahway Senior Center. Featured work by senior artists was created using watercolor, colored pencil, charcoal, pastels, acrylics and oil. There was also work from the memoir writing class, instructed by Mary […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — On Thursday, Feb. 13, Union County Superior Court Judge Gavin I. Handwerker presided over the swearing-in of 12 volunteers who trained with Court Appointed Special Advocates of Passaic and Union Counties to advocate for vulnerable children in foster care. Among them is Cranford resident Michelle Conway. As to why Conway chose to […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that Union County has been awarded a $1,996,800 grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor to support the Summer Youth Work Experience Program, which will provide employment opportunities for 480 youth across Union County. This vital program will offer young participants […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Sept. 16, 2024, the city of Rahway agreed to settle a lawsuit for $150,000 with a local man who alleged police brutality, excessive force and wrongful arrest. In his lawsuit, Junior A. Abreu claimed that on April 24, 2014, Rahway police officers entered his home without justification, punched and kicked him […]
UNION, NJ — Actor Giancarlo Esposito encouraged aspiring actors and others to pursue their goals “with your whole being” during his appearance this week in the Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture Series. The award-winning star of the AMC hit “Breaking Bad,” the new Marvel film “Captain America: Brave New World” and numerous other productions, Esposito […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners presents a collection of artworks by women from Josephine’s Place in celebration of Women’s History Month. The gallery is located on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, and its hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. The […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford’s first St. Patrick’s Parade is ready to kick off on Sunday, March 16, with more than 30 groups, including Union County Pipes and Drums, Shea Jennings Irish Dancers, floats, bands, fire trucks and more. The Cranford VFW Post 335 Honor Guard will lead off the parade at 1 p.m. from the […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — In honor of the contributions of women throughout history, Mayor Joseph Signorello III formally proclaimed March as Women’s History Month during the mayor and council meeting on Thursday, March 6. Council President Rosanna Antonuccio-Lyons accepted the proclamation. “I am honored to proclaim March as Women’s History Month in Roselle Park, recognizing […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced that they are seeking residents who would like to apply to volunteer with the Union County Rape Crisis Center. Volunteers at the Rape Crisis Center provide guidance and support for victims of sexual violence. “We are seeking compassionate individuals in Union County who […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Union County Senior Art Exhibit. This annual showcase celebrates the creativity of Union County’s senior artists and will be on display from Monday, April 21, to Wednesday, June 4, at the Scotch Plains campus […]