Elizabeth News

United Way of Greater Union County is hosting a Gala on Thursday, June 6, at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains to honor the leadership, support and contributions of its partners.

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of May 13-17, 2013.

Gwen-Marie Moolenaar, Ph.D., a 1962 graduate of the College of St. Elizabeth and the first black woman to receive a doctorate degree in neurophysiology in the United States will be the speaker at Saturday's commencement ceremony, one of three happening in northern New Jersey today.

Life on the run for the Internet sensation known as 'Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker' ended when he asked for a cup of coffee.

Dan Pinzon, a paraplegic cyclists, led the pack for a trial run of the course to be used tomorrow for the 10th annual Tour de Elizabeth Cyclists ride through Elizabeth during a pre-ride before the 10th annual Tour De Elizabeth.

A man who previously served a prison sentence for rape was found guilty today in Superior Court in Elizabeth of sexually assaulting another woman in 2009.

Homes built by volunteers from Habitat for Humanity were among the hardest hit by a tornado that killed at least six people in North Texas.

In this undated photo downloaded from the Union County Prosecutor's website, Caleb "Kai' Lawrence McGillivary is shown.

The U.S. Coast Guard has approved an application to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge, seen here in August.

Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski presents a resolution to Prevention Links Coalition Coordinator Michael Capko proclaiming the week of May 12 through May 18, 2013 'National Prevention Week' in Union County during a health and wellness event in Elizabeth.

Coldenham Fire Department and Town of Newburgh police were called to the scene of a tractor trailer rollover Tuesday morning, May 14, at the intersection of Interstate 84 westbound and Route 17K in Newburgh.

Even when their attention is on a singer or speaker, or they are simply absorbed in conversation with those who share their traumatic history, the Holocaust survivors who attend Cafe Europa gatherings in Elizabeth or South Orange are also the focus of attention themselves.

Westfield residents interested in becoming a Board of Education member for a 3-year term must file a petition in person in the Office of the County Clerk at 2 Broad St., Room 113, Elizabeth, on or before 4 PM on June 3, 2013.

Century 21 is opening a new concept store at the Outlet Collection Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, N.J. The retailer hopes a smaller footprint will offer shoppers an "elevated shopping experience" with a highly edited assortment of fashion and accessories for men and women.

Stuart S. Stanzione, 30 of Roselle Park, was arrested by Sgt. Frino at his home on a $150 warrant from the Roselle Park Municipal Court .

A Union County grand jury indicted three people, two of them alleged gang members, in the February 2012 murder of a 17-year-old Roselle youth at a borough ballfield.

At 4:30 p.m., there are reports of delays in the early commute through Union County on Route 22 West between the Garden State Parkway and Michigan Avenue in Union and on Route 1&9 in both directions in the area of North Avenue in Elizabeth.

Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announces that a "One-Stop" service is available for Union County voters at the Westfield and Elizabeth offices of the County Clerk.

South Brunswick Police are searching for a township woman who was reported missing for the second time since Spring 2012.

Traffic was described as moderate on Route 22 in most of Union Townshp at 5 according to 511nj.org. It was also moderate on Route 78 westbound from near Summit all the way west to Somerset County.