By The New Jersey Department of Transportation There were more than 600 crash-related fatalities on New Jersey roadways in 2023. We’re so used to seeing statistics that it can be easy to forget there are real people behind the numbers. So let’s reframe it. Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en español In 2023, […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library hosted an open house on Sunday, Nov. 17, for families with children in prekindergarten through elementary school. Dozens of people came to the library to enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts and an indoor golf putting challenge. The main event of the open house took place at the […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, offers the following events during the month of December: • No Bones About It – Jenkinson’s Aquarium Touch Tank, Friday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m., all ages, register both children and adults: Must be a Springfield resident to register. Failure to notify the […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Clerk’s Office has reported the following local election unofficial results as of Friday, Nov. 8, from the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. For all of these results, 100% of the districts are reporting. House of Representatives Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez of the state’s 8th Congressional District of […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — It was all things magic on Mischief Night on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Springfield Free Public Library. David FunN, from Long Island, presented his amazing FunN-Tastic Halloween Magic Show. It was his first time at The Springfield Free Public Library. From making red balls and pumpkins disappear, to flowers appearing in […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Cannon Ball House was one of the many participants in Four Centuries in a Weekend. During the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 20, residents of Union County were invited to explore many historic sites, museums and trails to learn about Union County’s rich history. Cannon Ball House, located at […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Members of Temple Sha’arey Shalom gather following Rosh Hashanah services to observe the custom of Tashlich, a ritual symbolic“casting off” of sins into a body of water. Led by Rabbi Uri Allen, the group sing songs and hea the sound of the shofar. Temple Sha’arey Shalom in Springfield is a warm, inclusive […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, Oct. 13, members of Cranford Scout Troop 75, the Sons of the American Revolution West Fields and Abraham Clark Chapters, and members of the Richards family helped clean up the historic French–Richards Cemetery in Springfield. At least two Revolutionary War soldiers are buried there, as well as one Civil War […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will host the following events for the month of October. • Pumpkin Story Time and Stuffing, ages 4 to 8, younger than 10 with an adult, register child only; Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m.: Listen to a Halloween read aloud story and […]
Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will offer a variety of programs in October. • Wellness Wednesdays with Liz Frydman, Session No. 4: Focus; Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.: Join wellness coach Liz Frydman for a series of four evening sessions to learn stress management tools like movement, mindfulness, aromatherapy, and focus […]