CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford author Alex Bernstein recently published a book called “Plrknib,” pronounced “plurk nib,” a memoir of the late 1970s and early ’80s that tells the story of Bernstein’s early career as a comedian in the Cincinnati area. He performed with much more experienced comedians, which forced him to strive to tell “the perfect […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Tuesday, Jan. 17, author and garden historian Marta McDowell spoke at the Cranford Community Center about her recent book, “All the Presidents’ Gardens.” In it, McDowell tells the story of the White House grounds, starting with George Washington and ending with Barack Obama. “America’s first forestry project was started by John Quincy […]
WHAT IS GOVERNOR CHRISTIE TRYING TO HIDE? For over 100 years, governments and businesses in the U.S. have been required to inform the public about vital matters like government contract bids, variance applications, sub-division variance applications, foreclosures, sales of government property, government contract bids, and municipal tax sales. But this week, Gov. Chris Christie and […]
LINDEN, NJ — After a tense few days in the Tri State Area, on Monday, Sept. 19, police arrested Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, who was wanted in connection with a series of bombings that occurred in New York and New Jersey. Rahami is a naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in Afghanistan; his last known address […]
Union, NJ — The Caldwell Parsonage has a long — and haunted — past. Located on Caldwell Avenue in Union, it is an important and indelible part of Union’s fascinating history and, according to some, the players in the drama — although gone for hundreds of years — continue to live on at the historic […]
CANFORD, NJ — The Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford is an active group that plans outdoor events, group fundraisers and community service opportunities. Members generally meet on Mondays, but for anyone whose schedule conflicts with this, there is no need to worry as there are several active garden clubs in Cranford. The Floraphile Garden Club […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Friday, Aug. 12, yogis gathered to Miln Street in Cranford to join Gina Pachkowski of Alluem Yoga for Rock Yoga Hits The Streets. Miln Street was closed between North Avenue and Eastman Street, and the road was completely covered with yoga mats. Pachkowski led the class while other staff members of […]
Country music isn’t just in Nashville anymore — enter Nash East, the New-Jersey based band that is making headlines as it offers thrilled audiences its own unique brand of country western music. The five-member band describes its music as classic and contemporary country, but they perform all genres upon request, such as rock ‘n’ roll […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County now rates at number 11 in the NJ Kids Count County Profile, a statistical report of the quality of life of children in New Jersey, compiled by Advocates for Children of New Jersey. This is a slight improvement from last year’s ranking of 12. The decrease reflects the overall decrease […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — According to Union County’s Master Plan, Summit has made it a priority to fund a green pathway that would serve both recreational and commuter purposes. Summit’s Robert Rubino has envisioned converting an abandoned railway into the city’s own Highline Park. The land to be converted to the Highline used to be the […]