MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The air will soon turn cool, and it will be time for 35th Annual Harvest Festival Sunday, September 25, at Trailside Nature and Science Center, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., rain or shine. 

Presented by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Parks & Recreation, the Harvest Festival is a celebration of ...

SUMMIT, NJ - Oak Knoll School alumna Patricia Richel, Class of ’55, has published her second book earlier this month about a one-legged seagull name “Patsy.” Richel, a former school nurse and teacher at Brayton Elementary School in Summit, began telling stories of the fictional seagull at her granddaughter’s school, where she had begun volunteering after her ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ -The Central Jersey Jazz Festival wraps up Sunday with continual performances on East Main Street adjacent to the Somerset County Courthouse Green from 1-6 p.m.

The signature event, originally known as the Somerville Jazz Festival, has grown over the past several years to include performances on by jazz musicians over three days including Flemington on Friday night and New ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Thousands of area children will be relieved to hear that Bowcraft Amusement Park on Route 22 West in Scotch Plains will operate this fall and plans to re-open for the 2017 season. The amusement park operators sent a widely circulated email to their customer base to dispel the perception that Bowcraft's final days were imminent.

To Our Valued ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - TMC's Boutique celebrated its grand opening on Saturday. After six successful years in Stirling, TMC recently relocated to 1259 Springfield Avenue in New Providence, in the heart of the town’s bustling business district. At 2 p.m., owner Linda Tribuna along with her family and Councilman Robert T. Robinson performed the official ribbon cutting ceremony.

UNION COUNTY, NJ – Home sales are in the county are soaring according to Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, who announced that her office recorded almost 8,200 deeds for residential and commercial properties through the first eight months of this year, putting Union County on track to record a total of more than 12,000 deeds in 2016 – the most since the global financial crisis of ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Budget referendums do not come to vote very often in New Providence, and when they do, leaders have made certain to educate their citizens to make informed decisions when they go to the polls next Tuesday, Sept. 27.

The New Providence Board of Education (BOE) has distributed materials and scheduled community open ...

SUMMIT, NJ - Oak Knoll School alumna Patricia Richel, Class of ’55, has published her second book earlier this month about a one-legged seagull name “Patsy.” Richel, a former school nurse and teacher at Brayton Elementary School in Summit, began telling stories of the fictional seagull at her granddaughter’s school, where she had begun volunteering after her ...

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that a series of free sessions titled “Helping your Child Succeed in School” is available for parents to help their children build essential skills that lead to a fulfilling academic experience.

“The beginning of a new school year is the perfect time for parents to help their children establish productive ...

SUMMIT, NJ - In a program entitled, "Views, Votes and Trends in Presidential Politics," The League of Women Voters of Summit, Berkeley Heights, and New Providence will present Dr. Krista Jenkins, PhD, Professor of Political Science at Fairleigh Dickson University (FDU) and Executive Director of PublicMind, FDU's survey research center which ...

SUMMIT, NJ - In a program entitled, "Views, Votes and Trends in Presidential Politics," The League of Women Voters of Summit, Berkeley Heights, and New Providence will present Dr. Krista Jenkins, PhD, Professor of Political Science at Fairleigh Dickson University (FDU) and Executive Director of PublicMind, FDU's survey research center which ...

SUMMIT, NJ - The League of Women Voters of Berkeley Heights, New Providence & Summit will be hosting Krista Jenkins, Ph.D at their meeting held on Tuesday, September 27. The title of her presentation is "Views, Votes and Trends in Presidential Politics." Dr. Jenkins is a professor of political science at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she also directs FDU's ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - The majestic white oak tree that has been Basking Ridge's primary landmark since before the town was even established in 1760 has died this summer. The Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church must now address how to cut back the limbs of the 600-year-old giant for safety's sake, and at the same time preserve the beloved tree's dignity, said Rev.

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Fallen trees in the Passaic River may not only affect the flow of the river, but could potentially exacerbate flooding on the riverside properties. But who should be cleaning up the river?

According to Councilman Jim Madden there are a number of trees that “have lost their rooting and are falling into the Passaic River.” The fallen trees are impeding the ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Summit Speech School secured the top contribution of $10,000 from the Sue Adler Team 100th Home Sale Charity Program. The School will use the funds towards its programs and services that benefit children and families impacted by hearing loss.

In 2016, the Sue Adler Team launched its 100th Home Sale Charity Program, agreeing to donate $20,000 upon the closing of their 100th ...

BASKING RIDGE,NJ- Ryan Amalfitano, who turns 15 this weekend, plans to ride his bicycle 100 miles in two days.  He won't be alone ‑ he and his father, Chris Amalfitano, chair of the emergency department at Overlook Medical Center, are part of Team Atlantic Health System which is taking part in Bike MS, a nationwide fund-raising effort on Sept.17 and 18.

Their team and at least ...

ROSELAND, NJ — The first-annual Greater Northern New Jersey Heart Walk, combining three former walks (Essex County, Morris County and Union County) into one mega walk, will be held at the ADP Corporate Headquarters on Sunday, Oct. 23 in Roseland. 

The funds raised at the Heart Walk support putting up-to-the-minute research into doctors’ hands so that they can better prevent ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Fallen trees in the Passaic River may not only affect the flow of the river, but could potentially exacerbate flooding on the riverside properties. But who should be cleaning up the river?

According to Councilman Jim Madden there are a number of trees that “have lost their rooting and are falling into the Passaic River.” The fallen trees are impeding the ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains Planning Board will consider an application at its Monday, Sept. 26, meeting at 7:30 p.m. to construct 190 apartments and 10 townhomes on the Bowcraft Amusement Park property (2545 Route 22 West, Scotch Plains). The proposed development reportedly would include 40 affordable housing units (which would help Scotch ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Follow the rules or else… The Borough Council discussed how to enforce some rules and regulations at its Monday, Sept. 12 meeting.

Councilman Gary Kapner explained that there are 24 abandoned vehicles in the borough. Building Official Keith Lynch typically sends notices to those violating the borough codes. However, there are not enough resources in the ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gabriele Fitness & Performance (GFP) in Berkeley Heights is giving away (4) six week Total Transformation Training Packages. 

GFP trainers work with you one-on-one and track your progress every step of the way and use your story to help more people experience the transformational results and experience you’ll be getting in just 6 ...

SUMMIT, NJ - The 9th annual “Art in Autumn," an exhibit honoring women cancer survivors, will again be hosted by Pathways, a program of The Connection.. A public wine and cheese reception September 22, from 6:30 - 8 p.m., will kick off the event, with artists available for conversation.

Thirty-four 34 pieces of artwork, created by both novice and ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ – Residents interested in becoming certified home health aides can apply to the training program that begins October 31 and runs to November 23, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently announced.

For the next Certified Home Health Aide Training program, pre-enrollment interviews are required and are being conducted in September. Persons interested in the ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ – Home sales are in the county are soaring according to Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, who announced that her office recorded almost 8,200 deeds for residential and commercial properties through the first eight months of this year, putting Union County on track to record a total of more than 12,000 deeds in 2016 – the most since the global financial crisis of ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ - Although the current, projected track sees the storm heading in a northeasterly direction away from the coast and out to sea, Tropical Storm Hermine looks set to throw a wet, windy blanket over Union County Labor Day weekend, and could prove dangerous to area beach communities. The current forecast shows rain developing Sunday, accompanied by sustained winds in excess ...

SUMMIT, NJ - The ongoing conversation about -- and struggle with -- the issue of race in America took to the streets of Downtown Summit as an estimated 400 - 500 people gathered for a 'Black Lives Matter' march through the Hilltop City.

The event was organized by a 20-member 'Black Lives Matter' team, led by Claudia Cohen from the Unitarian Church in Summit and ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - A man walked in and dropped two suspicious packages at the Starbucks located at 40 West Park Place at the corner of Market in Morristown this afternoon.  Authorities quickly closed down Maple Street and Market Street.

"A male walked into Starbucks and stated "Don't worry there are no bombs in here" and dropped ...

LINDEN, NJ — An Elizabeth man sought in connection with the bombing of New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood over the weekend has been captured in Linden, according to multiple reports. One police officer was reportedly shot. His condition is not yet known.

Another officer may have been injured as well, according to reports.

The suspect, Ahmad khan Rahami, is 28-year-old ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Summit Speech School secured the top contribution of $10,000 from the Sue Adler Team 100th Home Sale Charity Program. The School will use the funds towards its programs and services that benefit children and families impacted by hearing loss.

In 2016, the Sue Adler Team launched its 100th Home Sale Charity Program, agreeing to donate $20,000 upon the closing of their 100th ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains Planning Board will consider an application at its Monday, Sept. 26, meeting at 7:30 p.m. to construct 190 apartments and 10 townhomes on the Bowcraft Amusement Park property (2545 Route 22 West, Scotch Plains). The proposed development reportedly would include 40 affordable housing units (which would help Scotch ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - The majestic white oak tree that has been Basking Ridge's primary landmark since before the town was even established in 1760 has died this summer. The Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church must now address how to cut back the limbs of the 600-year-old giant for safety's sake, and at the same time preserve the beloved tree's dignity, said Rev.

SUMMIT, NJ - The Unitarian Church in Summit (UCS) will raise a Black Lives Matter banner on the front of its building, in partnership with Fountain Baptist Church, at 5 p.m. Sunday, September 25. 

Before the unveiling, the group intends to march down Springfield Avenue, pending approval by the Summit Common Council -- the issue is on the Council's September ...

SHORT HILLS, NJ – Community Congregational Church in Short Hills hosted an interfaith prayer service and brunch on Sunday along with members of Congregation B’nai Israel bringing together community and religious leaders to mark the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. 

A heavy air hung inside the church as the pews filled with somber faces from all faiths reflecting ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - It took a little while for the New Providence girls volleyball team to really hit their stride, but once they did they were untouchable, pulling away to take their match over Governor Livingston in straight sets at New Providence High School on Friday.

The Pioneers (7-2) took both sets convincingly (25-15, 25-10) over the Highlanders (3-2). They closed the first set ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - It took 79 minutes for the only goal of the game to get into the back of the net, but it was senior forward Rachel Trackim who found the back of the net with less than 30 seconds to go to give the New Providence Girls Soccer Team the 1-0 win over Union Catholic on Thursday at Lieder Field, securing the Pioneers' first victory. 

In a game where each team was ...

HILLSIDE, NJ - On Saturday afternoon, the New Providence Pioneers fell to the Hillside Comets, 37-16. With the loss, the Pioneers fell to 0-2 while the Comets improved to 1-1.

It was a monster day for Hillside quarterback Kevin Miller as the senior rushed for two scores and passed for another pair. Receivers Siraj Abdul-Malik and Nasir Johnson were the recipients of Miller’s ...