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ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Public Schools district will celebrate the city’s cultural diversity during its 4th Annual EPS Multicultural Festival on Tuesday, June 9, at the Thomas G. Dunn Sports Center.The event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7

ELIZABETH, NJ — Eleven organizations in Elizabeth, in addition to a local artist, are among the recipients of a portion of $100,000 awarded through the 2026 Union County HEART Grant Program.HEART, which stands for history, education, arts reaching th

ELIZABETH, NJ — Job seekers in the Elizabeth area will have an opportunity to connect with employers and explore career opportunities during an upcoming Job Fair hosted by the Elizabeth Public Library in partnership with Bayway and Proceed Inc.The ev

ELIZABETH, NJ — The City of Elizabeth, under the leadership of Mayor J. Christian Bollwage and the Department of Health and Human Services & Public Health Nursing, is continuing to provide free STD testing and services to eligible residents at th

ELIZABETH, NJ - Union County announced the return of its Fresh Start initiative at the Elizabeth Public Library on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Showers, laundry, and restroom services are available to residents on a first-come, first-served b

ELIZABETH, NJ — A spine-tingling experience is set to arrive in Elizabeth as Paranormal Cirque Specter prepares to raise its Big Top at The Mills at Jersey Gardens this weekend. Blending elements of theater, circus performance, and horror, the s

ELIZABETH, NJ - A celebration of culture, history, and community spirit took center stage in Elizabeth as Elizabeth Portugal Day's pageant honored Portugal’s rich heritage with a meaningful theme inspired by Dia da Liberdade, or the Day of Freedom.He

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Baseball Team took North Bergen to extra innings on Tuesday, narrowly losing 12-11. Derek Guzman, EJ Olavarria, and Albert Maldonado each scored three runs. Maldonado, Giovanni Garcia, Jayden Cruz, Zaki Abdur Rahman

ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabeth Public Schools invites parents and guardians to expand their understanding of technology at an upcoming virtual workshop on the basics of artificial intelligence.Part of the district’s Parent Development Workshop Series for

ELIZABETH, NJ - Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy senior Yusrah Lawal has been awarded a full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania through the 2025 QuestBridge National College Match, a national program that connects high-achieving

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth baseball team extended its win streak to two games on Thursday, defeating Johnson a second time in the past week. The Minutemen were led by Albert Maldonado, who put on a two-way clinic, hitting a home run and scori

ELIZABETH, NJ - The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) joined Elizabeth Public Schools and city officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Joseph Battin School No. 4 on Tuesday. “The construction of another new school in Eliz

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth baseball team snapped its five-game losing streak on Tuesday, defeating Johnson 7-5. Aidyn Ly scored two runs. Derek Guzman and Giovanni Garcia had two hits. Albert Maldonado and EJ Olavarria each had an RBI. Maldon

ELIZABETH, NJ - Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy has been selected as an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) National Demonstration School in an announcement made during a validation event at the school and on the Elizabeth Pub

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - The Two Hundred Club of Union County will recognize the bravery and dedication of local first responders during its 57th Annual Valor Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 15, 2026.The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Softball Team secured its 5th victory of the season on Thursday, defeating Kent Place 8-4. Anabelle Glavey led the way with two home runs and three RBI. Gabrielle Rojas hit a solo home run, scored two runs, and drew

ELIZABETH, NJ – Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, the City of Elizabeth, and the New Jersey Clean Communities Council are inviting residents to take part in the 2026 Earth Day Cleanup on Wednesday, April 22.The community-wide event will take place from 9