Library offers events in January and February

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will offer the following events in January: Chair Yoga, Friday, Jan. 24, at 12:30 p.m.: Each class offers the benefits of traditional yoga with guided relaxation, breath work, seated stretching/poses and standing stretching/poses. These will be taught by the popular yoga instructor, Tamara […]

Springfield Free Public Library offers events in January

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, offers the following events for the month of January. KPOP Dance, Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 6:30 p.m., strictly ages 12-18 only. Preference is given to Springfield residents. Failure to notify the library of you or your child’s absence will result in a temporary […]

Front & Center for Performing Arts presents ‘Frozen Jr.’

Front & Center for Performing Arts presents ‘Frozen Jr.’

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf and the whole Arendelle crew as they take the stage in “Frozen Jr.” Based on the beloved Disney film and Broadway show, the production features 27 talented young performers from Union County. The show is directed by Renee Celeste-Lira and choreographed by Julie Celeste-Lira. The show will be […]

Some year-round family fun and fireworks for all

Some year-round family fun and fireworks for all

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Backyard Heroes Fireworks, located on Route 22 in Springfield, has family fun for all. In addition to an assortment of fireworks, they also have gender reveal smoke and balloons, smoke, sparklers and much more. The company recently started doing business as The Party Shop. Patrick Cyrana began the business with his two […]

Reducing Roadway Fatalities Comes Down to Sharing the Responsibility

Reducing Roadway Fatalities Comes Down to Sharing the Responsibility

  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 Free Public Library offers events in December

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 Clerk’s Office gives results of local elections

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 […]

Library hosts a FunN-Tastic Halloween Magic Show

Library hosts a FunN-Tastic Halloween Magic Show

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 […]

Cannon Ball House is one of the dozens of sites participating in Four Centuries in a Weekend

Cannon Ball House is one of the dozens of sites participating in Four Centuries in a Weekend

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 […]