Voter registration deadline for the July 16 election is Tuesday, June 25

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Elections has announced that the voter registration deadline for the July 16 10th Congressional District Special Primary Election is Tuesday, June 25. The state is hosting a special election in the 10th Congressional District to fill the vacancy created by the untimely death of Congressman Donald […]

Mother’s Day Tea feted at community center

Mother’s Day Tea feted at community center

ROSELLE, NJ — Mayor Donald Shaw, Borough Council President, recently presented a Mother’s Day Tea. The event was at the Anthony Amalfe Community Center, 1268 Shaffer Ave., Roselle. There was live entertainment, a best-dressed contest, giveaways, mock cocktails appropriately named “Mom-mosas” and a large, hot, buffet luncheon. Food at the buffet table included cornbread, shrimp, […]

Local business president and CEO guests on public affairs podcast

Local business president and CEO guests on public affairs podcast

ROSELLE, NJ — Angela Calzone, president and CEO of Inroads to Opportunities, was recently a guest on “The Give Back Economy” podcast. Inroads to Opportunities is a Union County-based non-profit, social services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 16 to retirement. As the largest skills training program […]

Inroads to Opportunities director of Mental Health serves on behavioral healthcare panel

Inroads to Opportunities director of Mental Health serves on behavioral healthcare panel

ROSELLE, NJ — Leticia Esquivel-Potash, director of Mental Health, Inroads to Opportunities, was recently a panelist at the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies. The panel discussed updating services for individuals with co-occurring mental illnesses and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Inroads, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency, provides programs and services to more […]

Cannabis dispensary celebrates its grand opening

Cannabis dispensary celebrates its grand opening

ROSELLE, NJ — Joyleaf Recreational Weed Dispensary celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 29. In attendance were Councilwoman-at-Large Denise Wilkerson; Samantha Carpio, director of Economic Development for Roselle; and Renaee Smith, president of the Roselle Chamber of Commerce. Located at 711 E. First Ave. in Roselle, Joyleaf had a soft opening in December. Founder […]

Annual Union County Healthcare Job Fair offers promising opportunities for professionals

Annual Union County Healthcare Job Fair offers promising opportunities for professionals

ROSELLE, NJ — Healthcare professionals seeking new career opportunities were recently invited to the annual Healthcare Job Fair. The fair was at Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle and was provided by the Union County Board of County Commissioners. It was open to all Union County residents. A range of roles were featured including job opportunities […]

Hispanic women uplift and inspire each other at ‘Galentine’s Lunch’

Hispanic women uplift and inspire each other at ‘Galentine’s Lunch’

ROSELLE, NJ — An afternoon was dedicated to women supporting women. The 100 Hispanic Women National Inc. NJ Program hosted a “Galentine’s Lunch” on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Johnny Tequila’s Bar and Cocina in Roselle. There were drinks, appetizers, lunch, raffles and a panel discussion: “Woman to Woman.” Luisa Rodriguez-Aponte, president of the NJ Program, […]

Inroads To Opportunities welcomes new board member

Inroads To Opportunities welcomes new board member

ROSELLE, NJ — The Board of Directors of Inroads to Opportunities welcomes Gene Jannotti as its newest board member. A Union County-based non-profit human services agency, Inroads provides programs and services to more than 400 individuals each year with all types of disabilities. The individuals range in age from 16 through retirement, many of whom […]