RAHWAY — Best of The Eagles (BOTE), one of the country’s premier Eagles tribute bands, has sold out area venues throughout the East Coast and Midwest, but they still get excited at the prospect of performing on a new stage. On Friday, June 20, at 8 p.m., BOTE makes their debut at Union County Perfor...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that the 2025 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit has officially opened its annual tour at the Springfield Public Library, located at 66 MountainAvenue in Springfield. The exhibit will be on display through June 9, 2025, during the l...

WESTFIELD – For the eighth consecutive year, the Westfield Public School District has earned recognition as one of the 'Best Communities for Music Education.' This prestigious accolade, awarded by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation, honors districts for their exceptional c...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites nature lovers of all ages to visit the Union County Falcon Cam at ucnj.org/falcon, where they can watch as two adult peregrine falcons raise four chicks in their nest atop the historic Union County Courthouse Tower in Elizabeth. The Uni...

CRANFORD – Our Summer Playgrounds program offers children a variety of fun and interesting things to do during the summer school vacation. Summer Playgrounds is a place for kids to unplug and play with other kids in a safe and welcoming environment where they can choose one of several activities inc...

WESTFIELD – Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Greece at the highly anticipated annual Westfield Greek Festival, NJ Greek Fest, hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Westfield. This beloved community event promises a weekend filled with delectable Greek cuisine, lively e...

AREA — As invasive species like Japanese Honeysuckle, Knotweed and Barberry continue to work themselves into New Jersey’s gardens, forests and landscapes, local gardeners are finding new ways to protect native plants in the Garden State.“As a gardener, I learn as I go along. But when I’m out in the ...

UNION – Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced its 20th anniversary season, celebrating 20 years of new plays and New Jersey premieres. The 2025 season will feature two full productions, the 2024 Play Festival winner and a New Jersey Premiere; as well as the 2025 Premiere Play Festival Rea...

FANWOOD – The Fanwood Performance Series concludes its spring season onSaturday,June14,withanevening of folk and pop music featuring Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls and Hope Dunbar.Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls mix folk intimacy, classic pop charm, jazz sophistication, and a touch of soul with hea...

GARWOOD – On March 29, over 20 residents of Garwood and other surrounding Union County towns attended Garwood's first bird walk in Unami Park.The walk was led by Kaitlyn Pinto, an AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador and Michael Mindel from the Garwood Green Team. Participants learned some basics abou...