Press Releases
By ARISTACARE HEALTH SERVICES
December 21, 2025
Plainfield, NJ — AristaCare at Norwood Terrace is proud to announce it has been awarded a 5-Star Overall Rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest distinction given to skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers nationwide. This recognition reflects the center’s ...
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women, continued its proud legacy of “Service to All Mankind” through a statewide service project focused on collecting period products to support women and girls across ...
Summit, NJ — The Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council (UCICC) and Community Access Unlimited (CAU) invite the public to attend the Annual Homeless Persons’ Vigil on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Fountain Baptist Church, located at 116 Glenside Avenue in Summit, New Jersey.The ...
Cranford, NJ — On November 19, 2025, Community Access Unlimited (CAU) and the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council (UCICC) hosted the annual Day of Prayer event, “Prayers for Peace,” at Calvary Lutheran Church. The gathering brought together religious leaders and community members from ...
Plainfield, N.J., November 26, 2025 – Star Fish Food Pantry and Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA partner in a bi-weekly food distribution designed to reach more families facing rising food access challenges.The collaboration first took shape during the pandemic as a joint ...
SugaringNYC Westfield has been named a 2025 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave, the annual awards program that recognizes local businesses loved by neighbors.“Local businesses are the cornerstone of our communities, and the Neighborhood Faves awards are our way of celebrating the establishments that ...
NEW JERSEY - Shiv’s Third Eye, a non-profit organization in New Jersey, is calling all young creative minds and compassionate hearts from across the state to participate in the 2025 “MindSpeak” Youth Mental Health Awareness Essay Competition which offers young changemakers in middle school (Grades ...
Join music director Charles Prince and the PSO for their next concert, “Vienna New Year’s Celebration” on November 22, 2025, at 7 PM. You may be dancing in the aisles as PSO rings in the holiday season, featuring music by Johann Strauss and returning artist baritone Steven Scheschareg. Johann ...
Cranford, NJ – Join the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council (UCICC) and Community Access Unlimited (CAU) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Calvary Lutheran Church for the annual Union County Day of Prayer. This long-standing event promises a moving evening of interfaith ...
Plainfield, NJ, November 13, 2025 — On Saturday, November 8, Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, brought an evening of laughter and connection to the community through its second annual Comedy for a Cause fundraiser. The event was held at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center ...
Westfield, NJ [October 2025] The Westfield Foundation has awarded a $275,000 Bogaert Grant to Second Street Youth Center (SSYC) in Plainfield to help secure ownership of its 25,000-square-foot Early Childhood Education Center. This landmark investment ensures SSYC can continue strengthening ...
Plainfield, NJ — [10/30/2025] — In a major milestone for healthcare staffing and resident care, AristaCare at Norwood Terrace has officially achieved 100% agency-free operations, marking a significant accomplishment in an industry facing severe staffing shortages nationwide.This achievement ...
Community Access Unlimited (CAU) proudly announces the success of its annual Golf Classic held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the beautiful Cedar Hill Country Club in Livingston, New Jersey. Over 100 golf enthusiasts, community members, and business leaders joined for a day of friendly competition, ...
Community Access Unlimited (CAU) proudly hosted its second annual Stacy Redish Kickball Tournament on September 13, 2025, at the Warinanco Sports Center located in Warinanco Park, Roselle, NJ. This free, family-friendly event brought together individuals of all abilities, CAU staff, and their ...
Come join us for our annual Trunk or Treat! Activities include lots of trunks and treats along with pumpkin painting, face painting and more! Cost: Free to the community Time and day: 2-4pm on Saturday October 25thRain or Shine!
Across New Jersey, communities are facing rising energy costs, aging infrastructure, and environmental pressures that increasingly strain local budgets. While these challenges touch everyone – homeowners and renters, business owners, and public officials, it is often low-income communities that are ...
You are invited to bring your furry, scaly or feathery friend to worship at 10:30 am on Sunday, October 19th for Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church’s Annual Blessing of the Animals. During the service, Rev. Dr. Lynn Santulli will recognize each pet and give them a special blessing. Critter ...
Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is proud to announce its highly anticipated Annual Golf Classic, taking place on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the picturesque Cedar Hill Country Club in Livingston, New Jersey. This premier fundraising event offers a day of friendly competition on the green while ...
The Plainfield Public Library will be closed to the public from Monday, October 13 to Monday, December 1, 2025. We will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 9AM. Library staff will continue working on site, as safety permits, and remotely. Visit us at outreach locations around the community. Curbside ...
Union County, NJ – – United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) is proud to partner with Women United to host “Prioritizing You,” an empowering breakfast event designed to engage, educate, and uplift women throughout Union County. Have you ever found yourself always putting others first and leaving ...
Stamped by the phase, REDEFINE YOUR HEALTH TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE, Plainfield YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program starts on Thursday, October 16, at 6:00 PM at the Plainfield Family Success Center: 504 Madison Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060.The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps those at high risk ...
Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is thrilled to welcome families, friends, and the local community to the 27th Annual Ira Geller Family Fun Day. Family Fun Day is an event filled with games, laughter, and community spirit, all in support of a remarkable cause. The event will be held Saturday, ...
Plainfield, N.J. – September 17, 2025 – Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA is excited to kick off another year of its Achievers Program, starting this October with the aim of equipping students with essential tools for college and career readiness. The Achievers Program is ...
CAU’s newly built home stands as a shining example of Community Access Unlimited (CAU) creating innovative pathways to independence for individuals with disabilities. This modern, four-bedroom residence is equipped with cutting-edge Smart Home technology designed to support and enhance the lives of ...
Every day at the T*eat*ch Café, a teaching kitchen located at Community Access Unlimited in Elizabeth, NJ, begins with preparation, purpose, and teamwork that bring the space to life. More than just a workplace, the café provides meaningful opportunities for individuals of all abilities. In this “A ...
Each year SMARTplainfield asks Plainfield Board of Education candidates to participate in a voter-education project: 1 Minute With the Candidate. This year all candidates responded to the local nonpartisan nonprofit organization’s invitation. Videographed by Dayan Bardales, alumna of the Plainfield ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Union County, NJ — The annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive, organized by the United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC), was a tremendous success this year—thanks to the generosity, teamwork, and compassion of our community. Together, we exceeded our goal of 500 fully ...
Plainfield, N.J. — College Achieve Central Charter School (College Achieve Central), serving predominantly low-income and minority students, has leapt into the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s best high schools for the second year in a row, reflecting an impressive record of student ...
Plainfield, NJ — August 28, 2025 — As The Queen City Academy Charter School (QCACS) expands enrollment and builds on recent academic growth, the school is proud to announce a series of key staffing promotions designed to further enhance instructional leadership and student outcomes.To continue ...
Plainfield, NJ — August 27,2025 — The Queen City Academy Charter School (QCACS) is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished professionals, Danielle Mirsky and Lynne Pagano, to its Board of Trustees. Their breadth of expertise and commitment to education will further strengthen the ...