ELIZABETH – The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will presenting a community education program, “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters” at Trinitas Hospital Center for Regional Education Building in Elizabeth on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is no fee for attending this program, but registration is required to reserve seating […]
WESTFIELD — On Saturday, Oct. 19, the interactive science storytellers otherwise known as the Sciencetellers, will be presenting a show at Westfield Memorial Library. The Sciencetellers teach science to the kids in their audience by telling a lively, interactive and exciting story. At each of these thrilling shows, members of the audience can volunteer and […]
LINDEN — On Sept. 24, at 8:32 p.m. police responded to a report of a robbery on the 800 block of Roselle St. Two victims, a 35 year old man from Linden, and a 34 year old man from Brooklyn allegedly told officers that they were walking down the street when they were approached by […]
SUMMIT — There will be a construction detour on or about Oct. 1, due to the closure of the Springfield Avenue entrance of the Tier Garage. Drivers are being asked to use the Maple Street entrance instead. Questions about this closure should be directed to Rita McNany, the parking services manager for Summit’s Parking Services […]
SPRINGFIELD — The Donald B. Palmer Museum of the Springfield Free Public Library will present a solo show by artist Rosalia Tignini Verdun from Oct. 8 through Nov. 14. Highlighting her versatility as an artist, the exhibit will feature examples of her work in the portrait, still life, landscape, abstract and plen air genres. Inspired […]
SUMMIT — The Summit Police Department will hold its annual Bicycle Auction on Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Police Garage. The garage is located below City Hall and may be accessed by the ramp in the City Hall Parking Lot. The preview will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. and the auction will begin […]
SCOTCH PLAINS – “Arts Week is about celebrating the influence of art and culture on youth and adults alike,” said Sheri Cognetti, Senior Program Director of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. “It’s an opportunity to showcase artists’ work and to bring everyone together to experience and understand the pleasure and impact of the arts.” The community […]
NEWARK – Three former leaders of a New Jersey branch of the violent international street gang “La Mara Salvatrucha” – including its founding member – are charged with racketeering and murder in an indictment that also charges 11 other alleged members of the gang with related crimes, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced yesterday. Santos […]
ROSELLE — The United Inter-Faith Council will hold their annual Crop Walk for hunger on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Crop Walk is an interfaith walk held throughout the nation that raises funds for the hungry throughout the world. The walk winds through Roselle and Roselle Park passing churches for rest steps. 25 percent of funds […]
WESTFIELD — Join New Jersey Festival Orchestra, Music Director David Wroe, in collaboration with Opera at Florham, for its season opening performance Aida in concert, Giuseppi Verdi’s exotic masterpiece and one of the most loved operas in the entire classical repertoire. Passion, honor and the battlefield provide the dynamic backdrop for this tragic tale and […]