AREA – The Union County Celtic Festival is back, bringing a day full of music, culture, and community spirit to Union County on Saturday, May 3. Whether you have deep Celtic roots or simply love the rich traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and beyond, this festival offers something for everyone....

Cake 2¼ cups butter, softened. 3 cups granulated sugar. 6 large eggs 2 teaspoons coconut extract ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 4¼ cups cake flour (I like Swans Down Cake Flour) 2½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1½ cups whole buttermilk Coconut Icing (recipe follows) 1 (14-ounce) bag swe...

WESTFIELD — The Nerds, a New Jersey-based rock and roll cover band, is set to headline the third annual “Rock the Foundation” fundraiser for the The Foundation for Sustainable Veteran Housing (FSVH) and the Westfield American Legion Housing Project. “We are truly honored to be part of this fundraise...

UNION — Liberty Hall Museum and Lyrica Chamber Music will present the world- renowned Formosa Quartet in a familyfriendly, interactive concert on Saturday, April 26. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. in Liberty Hall's historic Carriage House, located at 1003 Morris Avenue in Union.Following ...

COUNTY — In honor of Arbor Day, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Union County Shade Tree Advisory Board, is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Arbor Day Poetry Contest. Each year, the contest invites students in grades 4 through 8 to reflect on the ...

WESTFIELD – At the 33rd High School Choir Invitational on March 29, the Westfield High School Choraleers were awarded Grand Champion in the Pop/Show/Jazz category, placing 1st out of seven choirs in their division with a Gold rating.Additionally, WHS 12th grader Garrett Gao earned First Runner-Up in...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, is proud to launch its celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series of events that honor the past and engage the community in commemorating this historic mil...

IngredientsSesame seed crust: 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 cup wholemeal spelt flour, plus extra for dusting 1/3 cup unsalted butter 1 egg Olive oil or butter, for greasing Filling: 1 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1 large onion, finely sliced 1/2 cup crème fraîche 1/2 cup plain yogurt 5 Large eggs...

GARWOOD — Musher Karen Land brought a taste of the wild north to Union County last week when she and her sled dog, an Alaskan Husky named Noggin, turned up at the Garwood Public Library to talk to local kids about her experiences out on the ice. “Our dogs always come first,” she said Thursday while ...

The Wedding Singer, a high-energy, feel-good musical based on the beloved 1998 film. This month, Arthur L. Johnson High School is thrilled to bring the show to the stage, offering a fun and heartwarming evening. The musical, set in 1985, follows Robbie Hart, played by senior Chris Bacek, a charming ...