Community Announcements
By CASEY ABLINE
March 25, 2023
ELIZABETH – March 23, 2023 – The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth (HACE) has revitalized their scholarship program and is inviting all community members and partners, local leaders, and supporters of education to its First Annual Scholarship Gala being hosted on April 13 at 6 p.m. at the ...
Elizabeth, NJ - On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, the Union County Prosecutor's Office responded to an incident involving dogs fighting on Amity St. in Elizabeth, which resulted in the owners being attacked by the dogs. Three people were taken to Trinitas Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries ...
Elizabeth, NJ - On Saturday, March 25, 2023, the Planting Impact will partner with Groundwork Elizabeth to host a tree planting event at the Groundwork Elizabeth Microfarm. Groundwork Elizabeth is a non-profit organization based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, that works to create ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The Tour de Elizabeth organizers have announced that registration for the 20th Annual Tour de Elizabeth, planned rain or shine for May 21, 2023, is now open. The annual recreational 15-mile bicycle ride explores Elizabeth's homes, businesses, restaurants, and historic neighborhoods, ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The Elizabeth Parents and Students Care Group is conducting their second annual Period Drive to benefit I Support Girls, now through Friday, March 31, 2023. I Support the Girls is a registered nonprofit that collects donations of new/used bras and new sealed packages of tampons ...
Elizabeth, NJ - City of Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage has declared March 13 as L. Ron Hubbard Day. L. Ron Hubbard was an American author, primarily of science fiction and fantasy stories, who is best known for having founded the Church of Scientology. In 1950, Hubbard authored ...
Elizabeth, NJ - On Saturday, March 25, 2023, the Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce (GECC) will hold the GECC Women's Leadership Conference 2023. Led by 20th Legislative Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, Union County Commissioner Lourdes Leon, Councilwoman Patricia Perkins-Auguste, Board of ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The Elizabeth Development Company will be at Elizabeth City Hall on Thursday, March 9, 2023, to provide information on its available training programs. Elizabeth Development Company works with cross-sector leaders in cities across Union County and Northern New Jersey, to ...
Elizabeth, NJ - On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the City of Elizabeth Police Detective Michael A. Gonzalez presented the Youth Empowerment Program to sixth graders at School No. 16 with Officers Xicara, Beltran, Nairooz, and Castellanos. The purpose of the YEP is to address unhealthy behaviors ...
Elizabeth, NJ - On Friday, March 3, 2023, the Elizabeth Public Library will be celebrating Read Across America with the Union County Board of County Commissioners. From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. children 12 years of age and under can enjoy sensory-friendly storytime to celebrate Read Across ...
LINDEN – March 2, 2023 – American Family Care (AFC) celebrated the grand opening of its newest urgent care center in Linden. As a result of the new facility, some unique offerings afforded to the community include Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals as well as official United States ...
Elizabeth, NJ - On Monday, February 27, 2023, the Elizabeth Police Department participated in the Hispanic Law Enforcement Association of Union County’s 1st Rib Eating Contest at Applebees in Linden, NJ. Two teams from the Elizabeth Police Department competed against the Plainfield Police, two ...
Elizabeth, NJ - City of Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage has been confirmed by the New Jersey Senate to take the position of Port Authority Commissioner of New York and New Jersey. In January, Bollwage was nominated by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to serve as a commissioner of the Port ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) has opened their 2023 scholarship applications. The scholarships will be awarded to five female college-bound high school seniors who reside in Union County and demonstrate an outstanding commitment to volunteering and community ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The deadline for filing the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program applications for the 2019 tax year has been extended to Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The ANCHOR program replaces the former Homestead Benefit program. According to the ...
Elizabeth, NJ - As temperatures drop below freezing, Union County has declared today, February 24, 2023, through Sunday, February 26, 2023, from 7 p.m. through 7 a.m. Code Blue. A Code Blue alert is declared whenever temperatures drop below the freezing point (32º F) with precipitation and ...
Elizabeth, NJ - Today, Wednesday, February 23, 2023, at 6 p.m. outside the Elizabeth Detention Center, First Friends, Interfaith Campaign for Just Closures, Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless, St. Joseph Social Service Center, Pax Christi NJ, and others will bring together faith leaders, ...
Elizabeth, NJ - Elizabeth NJ Fire Officers IAFF Local 2040 lent a helping hand on Sunday, February 20, 2023, when they were called to help a duck tangled in rope in Elizabeth Port. Residents informed Rescue Company #1 (R1), Tour 2, Deputy Chief Two, and Battalion Chief One that a female mallard ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The Elizabeth Public Library will be hosting a New Jersey Youth Corps informational session for all residents who are 16 to 25 years old and interested in earning their high school equivalency diploma. A major goal of the New Jersey Youth Corps is to help young adults obtain ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The Bayway Family Success Center will be hosting a free Family Fun Arts and Crafts program for Elizabeth residents. The program will take place every Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Bayway Family Success Center located at 10 1st St, Elizabethport, NJ 07206. The ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The Harmony Power Foundation has announced their plans for another Universal Harmony Day in Elizabeth, NJ on Monday, February 13th. Harmony Foundation Founder Sensei John Mirrione will present Harmony Power Awards at School No.13 at 248 Ripley Place in Elizabeth during an assembly ...
On Saturday, January 28, 2023, the Mills at Jersey Gardens’ AMC Theater will be offering a sensory-friendly showing of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. At these special screenings for people with autism or other special needs, the theater puts up the lights and tones down the sound so attendees can ...
Elizabeth, NJ - The Elizabeth Public Library is now offering three forms of social services to assist the local community. On various days of the week, Elizabeth residents can stop into the library to receive help with addiction recovery, homelessness prevention, and assistance, and to ...
Elizabeth, NJ - Union County has declared a code blue alert from Monday, January 23 through Friday, January 27, 2023, from 7 p.m. through 7 a.m. When extreme weather conditions are predicted, the Union County Department of Human Services will implement a Countywide Code Blue. A Code Blue alert ...
Elizabeth, NJ - Tomorrow, Saturday, January 21, 2023, the Elizabeth Public Library will be hosting a fun family movie morning at 10 a.m. This movie event occurs every Saturday in January at 10 a.m. in the children’s room. All movies shown will be appropriate for children of all ...
Elizabeth NJ - The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher pre-applications became available starting today, Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., through Friday, February 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Division ...
Elizabeth, NJ - Seniors and their caregivers are invited to attend the Union County Board of County Commissioners' Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) community event on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Elizabeth Public Library and speak with the knowledgeable staff in person for advice on senior ...
Elizabeth, NJ- Elizabeth Parent Support Group, which provides sports and recreation activities to increase social participation in the community is launching a new program in collaboration with Elizabethport Community Center for local children with special needs. The Elizabethport Community ...
Elizabeth, NJ - This week the City of Elizabeth’s mayor, Chris Bollwage presented the annual State of the City Address. In his address, Mayor Bollwage discussed the city’s accomplishments over the last year. Some of the highlights included: 27 firefighters were hired at the beginning of ...
Elizabeth NJ - On Friday, January 6, 2023, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano hosted her 13th Annual Three Kings Day Celebration at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Three Kings Day is traditionally observed in Latin America as the day on which kids receive ...