Elizabeth NJ Calendar Events

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Park will be hosting the community’s first annual “Celebration of Colors and Pride Month on Saturday, August 18, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Roselle Park High School’s Herm Shaw Field.

The event includes guest speaker Jane Clementi (the mother of Tyler Clemente), performances, entertainment, giveaways, games by the recreation committee, ...

State Police: Boat Has ‘Close Encounter’ with Whale off Jersey Shore in Deal

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By CATHY GOETZ

August 20, 2018

DEAL, NJ — A whale flipped a small fishing boat about one mile off of Deal yesterday morning, tossing its two occupants overboard but not before they could issue a mayday from their radio, according to the New Jersey State Police.

Luckily for them, the emergency call was heard by a nearby boater, retired Trenton firefighter Gary Szabo, who has had his share of rescues, but none on the ...

Acceptance to NJ Basketball Academy @ Patrick School

By ANTHONY LANZA

August 15, 2018

Dear Editor,

My name is Anthony Lanza and I live in Elizabeth, NJ and have some exciting news I want to share with you. I am 13 years old and I have played basketball for many years and have played on my local school team and on the AAU basketball circuit with Nike sponsored New York Renaissance. This year I decided to try to take my game to the next level and I am proud to let you ...

How to Make a Difference, One Tree at a Time

By UNION COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION

August 20, 2018

Union County residents looking for a chance to make a real difference can join the Master Tree Stewards of Union County. Members of this all-volunteer group get expert training in topics related to local trees, and they share their knowledge with the community.

No previous training in horticulture or trees is required.

“Our Master Tree Stewards have helped thousands of Union County ...