Press Releases
By KATIE CURRAN DARCY
May 29, 2026
WESTFIELD, NJ — On May 15, 2026, The Westfield Foundation welcomed nonprofit partners from across the community to its inaugural Coffee, Connection, & Collaboration event at The Rialto in Westfield. The gathering brought together representatives from organizations spanning education, the arts, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – May 27th, 2026 – Prevention Links today announced that it received a $5,000 grant from the Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board, to support Harm Reduction Street Outreach in Plainfield, a program designed to engage residents living with substance use ...
All seats on the Plainfield Republican City Committee are up for election at the June 2 primary, including early voting and mail-in balloting. Plainfield has 34 election districts, and many positions are unfilled. Persons elected will also be members of the Union County Republican Committee, with ...
North Jersey Alumnae ChapterDELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. For Immediate Release:May 5, 2026Media Contact:La Tonya D. White, Chapter Presidentinfocommunications@northjerseydeltas.org North Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Announces May Week 2026: Educate. Elevate.
MAY 6, 2026 -- Impact100 Garden State, an all-women, all-volunteer collective giving group, has chosen eight nonprofit finalists for its 2026 grant cycle. Of the eight, four organizations will each receive a $100,000 high-impact grant, and four will each receive a $10,000 Merit Award to advance ...
Plainfield, NJ — After months of transformative renovations, the Plainfield Public Library will host a Grand Reopening Celebration on Saturday, June 13, inviting the community to rediscover a public space built for connection, learning, and opportunity.The celebration will bring together residents, ...
R3 Roots, Rock, Run for youth (grades 3 through 12) and their caretakers, 5 K in Plainfield is a public health initiative to promote community wellness. Together we are reclaiming our health and our communities. R3 brings people together to run, walk, dance, and move together. Training starts this ...
AristaCare at Norwood Terrace Receives Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification from the American Heart AssociationThe American Heart Association certification recognizes commitment to following the latest evidence-based treatment guidelinesPLAINFIELD, NJ — AristaCare at Norwood Terrace ...
WASHINGTON, DC - We’re incredibly proud to share that our owner, Bill Ashnault, who also serves as President of the Garden State Pharmacy Owners (GSPO), recently attended the Fly-In Convention in Washington, D.C.This important event brought together independent pharmacy owners from across the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — April 14, 2026 - The Legacy Foundation, in partnership with the Plainfield (NJ) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., proudly announces the Annual Diamond Empowerment Gala, an elegant and impactful evening dedicated to advancing academic excellence, leadership, and ...
On behalf of the members of Plainfield PBA Local #19, we are proud to offer our full endorsement of Councilman Robert Graham in his candidacy for the City of Plainfield’s 1st Ward Council Seat.Councilman Graham has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the Plainfield community through years of ...
For the final concert of its 106th season, Maestro Charles Prince will lead the orchestra in works by the great Russian master, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in a program entitled “Tchaikovsky Festival,” to be held on April 18, 2026, at 7 PM. Tchaikovsky is one of the most famous Russian composers; the ...
Historic Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, an icon in the Plainfield community at the intersection of Watchung and Crescent Avenues, invites the community to Holy Week and Easter worship services.Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday worship at 10:30 AM March 29th as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal ...
For over twenty years, Ms. Mary Lou has been offering monthly themed crafts for the youngest patrons of the Plainfield Public Library. Known for providing colorful crafts, yummy snacks, and raffle prizes, Ms. Mary Lou’s program has been a staple at the library and something families look forward to ...
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ proudly hosts the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which engages adults age 55 and older in meaningful service opportunities that strengthen our community while allowing volunteers to share their skills, experience, and ...
Join us this Easter Sunday for a powerful time in the presence of the Lord! 📍 555 S Randolphville Rd, Piscataway, NJ We’re believing for a high time in the Lord and we would love to see your face in the place. Come expectant and ready for what God wants to do! Invite your family, friends, and ...
Black History Month was commemorated with an evening of reflection, remembrance, and renewed purpose on February 26 at the Douglass Student Center. The theme was Celebrating 100 Years: Black History, Black Presence, Black Future. Students, alumni, and community members gathered for a timely and ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUnited Way of Greater Union County to Host 2026 Circle of Hope Gala Honoring Community Leaders and PartnersUnion County, NJ – United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) will host its 2026 Circle of Hope Gala on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 6:30 PM at The Westwood, bringing ...
Middlesex Borough, NJ — Beauty & Body Academy School of Massage Therapy, doing business as BB Career & Technical Institute, proudly announces the expansion of its career-focused training programs designed to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals across New ...
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ proudly hosts the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which engages adults age 55 and older in meaningful service opportunities that strengthen our community while allowing volunteers to share their skills, experience, and ...
Greater Somerset County YMCA Kicks Off 2026 Annual Campaign to Raise Funds to Ensure Access for AllBasking Ridge, New Jersey, February 19, 2025 – As a single parent of two children, ages 8 and 10, Shantasia knows how critical dependable childcare is to keep her family stable. With the rising cost ...
Westfield, NJ —February 2026 Building on the momentum of its milestone 50th anniversary year—during which the Foundation invested more than $1.7 million across the community—The Westfield Foundation awarded more than $96,000 in Q1 grants to seven nonprofit organizations, including two new grantees, ...
PUBLIC NOTICEEasterseals New Jersey announces that outpatient behavioral health services previously provided through Center Path Wellness at the Plainfield, New Jersey location have concluded effective January 15, 2026. Individuals who received services were offered assistance with care ...
The public is invited to worship at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church at noon on Ash Wednesday, February 18th. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten Season where we journey in faith for forty days toward the joy of Easter Sunday. The service will include music, reflection and also the ...
Plainfield, NJ, February 12, 2026: Shatera Smith, a Plainfield native, Hampton University honors graduate, and longtime civic volunteer and municipal leader, continues to make a meaningful impact across the community through service initiatives focused on youth, wellness, and education. Through ...
CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY February 10, 2026 – The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) is pleased to announce that in 2026 we will be awarding four $4,000 scholarships to college bound women who reside in Union County and demonstrate a passion for volunteerism. The JLEP believes that ...
Plainfield, NJ — College Achieve Central Charter School (CAPS Central), serving students from one of New Jersey’s highest-need regions, has posted breakthrough results on the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), outperforming state and local peers in both English Language Arts (ELA) and ...
We begin the new year with our annual free family concert, “Swinging Valentines,” on January 31, 2026, at 3 PM, featuring an array of pieces that will evoke the Big Band Era and celebrate the unique sounds and melodies characteristic of American music. Maestro Charles Prince will lead the orchestra ...
Summit, NJ – Community Access Unlimited (CAU) and the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council (UCICC) hosted the annual Union County Homeless Persons’ Vigil on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit. The vigil honored and remembered community members who experienced ...
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