COUNTY -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners, in conjunction with the Union County Office for Persons with Disabilities & Special Needs, are proud to announce a new Arts for All Abilities (AAA) program in response to the growing need for increased inclusivity and artistic expression for ...

WESTFIELD -- A locally-based countrymusictrioSouthpawwasnamed “Country Group of the Year” at the 2023 Josie Music Awards, held October 22 at the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.The group was also awarded Modern Country Song of the Year honors for its single “Your Name,” which was released earli...

WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School (WHS) Theatre Department is proud to present its Fall drama, Antigone, November 16 at 4 p.m. and November 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. All performances are at Westfield High School and tickets may be purchased online only at whstd.booktix.com.In a dystopian near-futur...

WESTFIELD – “One good thing about music,” said famed singer/ songwriter Bob Marley (1945-1981): “When it hits you, you feel no pain.” With that promise in mind, the general public is invited to attend the second Steeple Concert of the 2023-2024 season at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. Upc...

Easiest Ever Pastry Dough 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 c. cold unsalted butter, cut up (1 stick) 1 tbsp. distilled white vinegar 1 tbsp. ice-cold water, plus 1 to 2 teaspoon if necessary Original Pumpkin Pie With Maple Whip 3 large eggs 1/4 c. packed light brown ...

SUMMMIT -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris AvenueinSummit,willpresentitshouse improv team, The Flip Side, on Saturday, November 4 at 8 p.m. The theme of the show will be The Afterlife, as the improviserstaketheaudienceonakooky and irreverent journey through what lies beyond.T...

UNION, N.J. — Artist Ricardo Roig ’08, Kean University alumnus and artist-in-residence, unveiled a large-scale, colorful mural at Kean in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Mr. Roig, a contemporary fine artist, invited the public to watch as he created t...

CHICAGO, Ill. — Anyone who’s been to Yestercades in downtown Westfield to play one of the two dozen pinball machines might be surprised to learn that the game with the heavy silver ball was once illegal in New Jersey—and elsewhere.In 1942, the State Supreme Court ruled that pinball machines were ill...

CRANFORD — Cranford was finally able to complete its 150 Year Anniversary celebration on Saturday. The township kicked off its celebration in 2021, but before it could commence with the rest of its plans, some obstacles got in the way. The 150th Anniversary committee continued to work diligently on ...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramWhy Spirited Away is Worth a WatchIt was the winner of the 2003 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, and I’m here to tell you why Spirited Away is the best animated film of all time, with no competition.Spirited Away has every comp...