Union Firefighters Welcome Hundreds to Annual Open House

The Township of Union Fire Department opened Fire Headquarters to the public on Saturday, October 10, for its annual open house. About 500 people stopped by to learn about fire safety, meet firefighters and spend an afternoon together, according to a published report on the event.

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Christiani Pitts joins the featured performers for WE ARE.

November 2026

Broadway Performers Join “WE ARE” Concert in Union

American Theater Group will present a one-night concert of WE ARE, a developing musical feature exploring identity, family, love and America’s Civil Rights legacy, on Monday, November 2, at the DMK Black Box Theater in Union.

“MLK, Jr.” by Cranford artist Janet DeMaio earned Best of Show and first place in Works on Paper in the non-professional division of the 60th annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show.

November 2026

Union County Artists Earn State Art Show Honors

Thirteen Union County artists received awards in the 60th annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show, led by Cranford’s Janet DeMaio, whose drawing, “MLK, Jr.,” earned Best of Show in the non-professional division.

November 2026

Union County Awards Nearly $24,000 for Local History Projects

Historic sites and organizations across Union County are receiving nearly $24,000 in grants to support projects commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.

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Pizza with the Police brings officers and community members together at TD Pizza in Springfield.

November 2026

A Slice of Community with Springfield Police

Pizza and conversation bring police officers and neighbors together at TD Pizza in Springfield through Pizza with the Police, a gathering sponsored by the Springfield Police Department.

November 2026

Marcy Chevali Brings Artful Connections to Kean Gallery

Delicate glass, interwoven wire and flowing wool came together in Twisting Wool into Thread: Works by Marcy Chevali, which opened September 8 at Kean University’s Karl and Helen Burger Gallery in Union.

The Cranford Historical Society presents “E.G.W. Dietrich: Rediscovering His Cranford Designs” on November 7.

November 2026

Rediscover the History Behind Cranford’s Homes

The Cranford Historical Society invites the community to explore the work of architect E.G.W. Dietrich on Saturday, November 7, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue.

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Robert Hill Band Brings the Blues to Salem Roadhouse Café

The Robert Hill Band will bring slide guitar, soulful vocals and blues classics to Salem Roadhouse Café on Saturday, November 14, at Townley Presbyterian Church in Union.

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Youth Chorus Brings Local Voices to Times Square

One hundred New Jersey Youth Chorus singers took their talents to Times Square October 10, performing alongside members of the Berliner Philharmoniker in a celebration of music, soccer and community.

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November at Union Public Library

Union Public Library offers history talks, creative workshops, wellness sessions and community programs throughout November. Registration is required for all adult events. Visit uplnj.org for registration and calendar updates.

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