AREA — As invasive species like Japanese Honeysuckle, Knotweed and Barberry continue to work themselves into New Jersey’s gardens, forests and landscapes, local gardeners are finding new ways to protect native plants in the Garden State.“As a gardener, I learn as I go along. But when I’m out in the ...

UNION – Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced its 20th anniversary season, celebrating 20 years of new plays and New Jersey premieres. The 2025 season will feature two full productions, the 2024 Play Festival winner and a New Jersey Premiere; as well as the 2025 Premiere Play Festival Rea...

FANWOOD – The Fanwood Performance Series concludes its spring season onSaturday,June14,withanevening of folk and pop music featuring Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls and Hope Dunbar.Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls mix folk intimacy, classic pop charm, jazz sophistication, and a touch of soul with hea...

GARWOOD – On March 29, over 20 residents of Garwood and other surrounding Union County towns attended Garwood's first bird walk in Unami Park.The walk was led by Kaitlyn Pinto, an AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador and Michael Mindel from the Garwood Green Team. Participants learned some basics abou...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Community members are invited to the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 24, for a free concert from 3 to 4 p.m. by the Florian Schantz Jazz Combo.The performance will include hit songs from popular movies and Broadway shows, among them selections from Wicked, Frozen, T...

GARWOOD – On Sunday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Garwood celebrates the 11th anniversary of its “Garwood Rocks” Festival, sponsored by Vermella at Garwood Station, that attracts over 9,000 people each year from the surrounding communities for a fun day for all ages. Organized by the Greater Westf...

WESTFIELD — Steeple Concerts at St. Paul’s in Westfield has announced an “exciting finale” to the 2024-2025 Steeple Concert Season. This Sunday, May 18, at 5 p.m., live in concert at St. Paul’s, the season will close with a performance of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi’s dramatic and celebrated Req...

WESTFIELD — On May 4, at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, the Choral Art Society of New Jersey, featuring the Westfield High School Concert Choir, performed classic American spirituals, folk songs and more in a program entitled “Carry Me Home.”Led by director Seth Velez, the Choral Art Society ...

WESTFIELD — The Musical Club of Westfield will hold its annual Scholarship Benefit Concert “Celebrating our Scholars” on Sunday, June 1, at 3 p.m., at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield (140 Mountain Avenue). The program will feature rising and graduating college senior scholarship recipients.Mich...

Ingredients Crust 3/4 cup graham Cracker crumbs (see*) 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted. 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Cheesecake Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 large...