AREA–The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to welcome The Little Mermen, a NYC-based Disney tribute band, along with The Fuzzy Lemons and DJ Mickey to the Summer Arts Concert Series on Saturday, July 20 in Oak Ridge Park from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.“A live, outdoor concert is the perfe...

CRANFORD – Cranford’s awardwinning Downtown was awarded $2.7 million in the New Jersey Fiscal Year 2025 state budget for revitalization and pedestrianization projects. This funding will directly support the Downtown’s public spaces. This tremendous support will allocate financial resources to enhanc...

AREA – Premiere Stages’ production of Benjamin V. Marshall’s play Still begins performances this week in Kean University’s Bauer Boucher Theatre Center (Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.).Still was a recipient of the 2023/24 Liberty Live Commission. Directed by Marshall Jones III, S...

Ingredients1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped1 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper2 green zucchinis, quartered lengthwise 2 yellow zucchinis, quartered lengthwise8 spears asparagus, trimmed14 cherry tomatoes1 red bell pepper, quartered and seed...

FANWOOD – Academy for Information Technology alumnus Ryan Agnello has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program. He is one of just 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2024 Summer Internship Program. The Foundation ...

FANWOOD — Fifty years ago, 16-year-old Robert Schott was looking to complete his Eagle Scout project and was told that work was needed on a nature center being constructed in Fanwood.The young man decided that he wanted to construct a bench for a rest area for visitors at the new center, which is ce...

Swordfish is firm, lean flesh, great for grilling. If you remove the fish from the fire when the center is still slightly pink, by the time it gets to the table it should be cooked through. A quick marinade of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, rosemary, garlic, coriander and cumin pairs beautifully with ...

AREA – In celebration of Disability Pride Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to visit the 2024 Union County Art of All Abilities Exhibit. The exhibit will showcase 20 original pieces created by Union County residents of all abilities and will be on display throug...

WESTFIELD –TheWestfield Community Band, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Connors, will conclude its 112th Summer Concert Series with its Concert on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Mindowaskin Park. The band’s music program will feature musicfromthelong-runningBroadway hits, Les Miserables and Sou...

AREA – The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents with disabilities and their families to the 2024 Summer Festival for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs. The event will take place on Sunday, July 28th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Warinanco Sports Center, locat...