Staff from the Open Cupboard Food Pantry, Hunterdon Health, NORWESCAP and local government officials gathered to cut the ribbon and officially open the food pantry. After the devastating fire in late February, the Open Cupboard Food Pantry has partnered with Hunterdon Health and reopened May 1 on the first floor of the Clinton Health Campus, which houses the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center and medical offices. This space will serve as their home for the next several months. Attendees of the ribbon cutting ceremony during a tour of the Open Cupboard Food Pantry. Donations will be accep ..read more

Ellen Locker announced her retirement after 26 years serving on the Hunterdon Healthcare Board of Trustees. On April 26, after serving on the Hunterdon Healthcare System Board of Trustees for 26 years, Ellen Locker, the current board chair, will conclude her final term and retire from Hunterdon Healthcare System Board of Trustees. Under Locker’s leadership, the health system substantially expanded and experienced some of the most robust growth in its history, including the founding of Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center, the expansion and renovation of both the Emergency Department and the Inte ..read more

K.C. Rondello, MD, chairman of the Board of Trustees, Hunterdon Healthcare System, Hunterdon Medical Center K.C. Rondello, MD, MPH, CEM has been named Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hunterdon Healthcare System (“Hunterdon Health”) and the Hunterdon Medical Center. Dr. Rondello has served as a Trustee of Hunterdon Health since 2016. His prior leadership positions within the health care system have included Vice Chairman and Secretary of the  Hunterdon Healthcare System and Hunterdon Medical Center Boards; Chair of the Quality, Safety and Experience committee; Chair of the Compe ..read more

Clark’s the annual Memorial Day Parade begins at 9 a.m. May 27, traveling along Westfield Avenue between Dawn Drive and Raritan Road. Photo courtesy of Clark Township Communities throughout Union County have planned an exciting lineup of family-friendly events this summer, from carnivals, concerts and street fairs to classic car shows and cultural parades. Music will be in the air, along with the sweet sounds of laughter, friendly chatter, engines revving and barbecue sizzling, all punctuated by the snap, crackle, boom of spectacular fireworks in the night sky. Berkeley Heights Berkeley Heig ..read more

Art is an integral part of the foodie experience at restaurants in Elizabeth, and La Mexicana Bar & Grill is a prime example. Photo courtesy of Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce Imagine this: You’re walking down a street in New Jersey when you hear something that’s music to your ears — literally. It’s the sound of a mariachi band strumming a harmony so smooth it almost puts you in a trance. You’ve got places to be, though, so you keep walking. Not even a minute goes by before your nose picks up the tune of an aromatic symphony. Peppers, parsley, onion and garlic waft through the air ..read more

Art is an integral part of the foodie experience at restaurants in Elizabeth, and La Mexicana Bar & Grill is a prime example. Photo courtesy of Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce Imagine this: You’re walking down a street in New Jersey when you hear something that’s music to your ears — literally. It’s the sound of a mariachi band strumming a harmony so smooth it almost puts you in a trance. You’ve got places to be, though, so you keep walking. Not even a minute goes by before your nose picks up the tune of an aromatic symphony. Peppers, parsley, onion and garlic waft through the air ..read more

Hearing aids help many individuals enjoy simple activities, such as spending time with friends, conversations and more. The inability to hear can have effects beyond just knowing what friends and family are saying. It plays an important role in communication, and losing it can affect social interactions, compromise safety and leave individuals feeling isolated and depressed. For many, hearing aids are the answer, and research shows that they can improve quality of life in a number of areas, offering a range of benefits that go beyond just hearing. For those suffering from hearing loss, Audio ..read more

Celebrated actors and West Orange residents, Brandon J. Dirden and Crystal Dickinson will star in the upcoming production of “Gem of the Ocean” by August Wilson at Two River Theatre in Red Bank beginning June 8. This is the married couple’s 10th collaboration with the theatre, and they are passionate about the place. “Two River Theatre is just one of the many things that make New Jersey special. It’s the work they do and the  manner in which they do it,” Crystal said. Crystal Dickinson                 &n ..read more

Let the sunlight in and the dust out with a thorough blinds cleaning session. Photos courtesy of Getty Images   It’s spring … and it’s time to organize your space. This is my favorite time of year: longer days, sunshine and more time outdoors. Everyone associates spring with cleaning, don’t they? I remember many years ago my mom taking down the window blinds to soak them in the bathtub. Now, we have special types of dusters that take care of that task. We are busy and are often a two-person working household. We approach cleaning and organizing differently these days, often sharing resp ..read more

New Jersey’s hospital staffs work 24/7 to improve our well-being. That is why Jersey’s Best, in collaboration with health care research and consulting firm Castle Connolly, is proud to spotlight the New Jersey medical centers that have been honored for 2024 as Top Hospitals. Photos courtesy of Getty Images At first glance, A hospital building may appear large and impersonal. But in reality, it’s a good neighbor. New Jersey’s 113 hospitals are integral to the communities in which they are based — whether those settings are urban, suburban or rural. And many of our hospitals are among the nati ..read more