Sixteen local organizations will receive a total of $22,000 from the 2017 Union County History Grants Program, made possible from the New Jersey Historical Commission. The grants will be used to support special projects or general operating expenses for the county…
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Shakespeare’s Irresistible Romantic Comedy Twelfth Night Tours Union County Parks this Summer
he Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud to announce the return Shakespeare in the Park featuring six free performances of Shakespeare’s irresistible romantic comedy Twelfth Night at parks throughout Union County this summer during July and August. “Shakespeare…
Stay in touch with elected officials
Many citizens complain about government but only a few ever reach out to elected leaders to let them know what things should be done differently. In a representative democracy, staying in contact with elected officials is as much as responsibility…
Ready Steady 60s at Crossroads in Garwood on Saturday
Ready Steady 60s, America’s ultimate 1960’s tribute band and featuring former Rahway resident David DiLorenzo will be performing at Crossroads in Garwood on Saturday Oct. 24 at 9 pm. Ready Steady 60s! specializes in recreating the authentic sounds of the…
Clark Church Hosts Family Movie Night & Ice Cream Social
Clark, NJ— Families are invited to an ice cream social and movie night at Osceola Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening, Aug. 20. The free event is open to the community as well as church members. The ice cream social will…
Sanders supporters organizing locally this week
On Wednesday, July 29, at thousands of homes and halls across the country, supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders will begin to build the organization that will take this country back from the billionaire class. People attending the meetings will share…
Nurses graduate UCC & Trinitas
A class of 46 completed the co-operative nursing program offered through Trinitas School of Nursing and Union County College (UCC) in May. The graduates now hold nursing diplomas and Associate in Science degrees granted at graduation exercises held recently at…
NJ taxpayers got smoked in tobacco bond deal
Behind New Jersey’s Tobacco Bond Bailout, A Hedge Fund’s $100 Million Payday by Cezary Podkul | ProPublica TRENTON, N.J. — When state Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff briefed lawmakers on New Jersey’s ailing budget in April, he brought good news. His office had just…
Union County 4-H Clubs gear up for a new season
The fun starts once again for students in grades 1-12 as Union County 4-H Clubs gear up for a new season. Along with favorites like Archery and Lego Robotics, Union County 4-H is launching a new Engineering Club and a…
Interfaith gathering discussing the Golden Rule and welfare
UNION COUNTY – The Union County Interfaith Coordinating Committee Council will host a ‘Day of Prayer’ event Thursday, Sept. 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Westfield, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The council, comprised of 40 congregations and community-based…