New Providence News

Facing a tough recession, several cash-strapped municipalities across New Jersey have scaled back or even canceled their Independence Day fireworks displays, while others saved the tradition only after last-minute fund-raising efforts.

The Chester Theatre Group will present NINE, the musical until July 19th. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm .

Bayonne Now Hoboken Now Hudson County Now PHOTOS MORE JERSEY JOURNAL PHOTOS >> ARCHIVED JERSEY JOURNAL PHOTOS >> JERSEY JOURNAL VIDEO The Bayonne Stop & Shop held its third annual hot dog eating contest in its 32nd Street parking lot on June 27, 2009.

Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting By Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross 6/27/2009 The Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting on Tuesday, June 23rd at the Long Hill Township Senior Center.

The New Providence-based state office of the Fisher & Phillips national labor and employment law firm recently announced that Cynthia M. Jacob, senior counsel, has been listed among Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers For Business 2009.

Freeholder Kowalski Talks at Old Guard, July 7th, in New Providence By Summit Area Old Guard 6/27/2009 Union County Freeholder, Bette Jane Kowalski, will speak at the July 7 meeting of the Summit Area Old Guard about how county parks are green oases are for the benefit for all.

While there is no such thing as a burglar-proof home, there are steps that can be taken to deter burglars from choosing your home and focusing on an easier target.

Guitarist, wordsmith and funny man Mike Agranoff headlines at The Minstrel, Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, on Friday, July 3 from 8 to 11 pm.

On June 18, New Providence, N.J.-based Montblanc North America LLC revealed its new Montblanc location at The Galleria in Houston.

Towns in Union County are scrambling to save their Independence Day celebrations that include iconic, but costly, fireworks shows.

The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International is accepting registrations for its free Sing Acappella Series summer session of vocal workshops running Wednesdays, 7:30pm, June 24-July 8, at the New Jersey Youth Symphony Music Center, 570 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ.

ROXBURY - The Roxbury Jr. Gaels will be hosting their first NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition on Aug.

Student at the blackboard at the Watchung School in Montclair. There's a certain mood in the country right now, and it's all about saving, not spending.

Carriage House Poetry Series in Fanwood to Feature B.J. Ward & Joe Weil, June 16 By County of Union 6/8/2009 The Carriage House Poetry Series invites you to attend a free poetry reading on Tuesday, June 16, at 8:00 p.m. in the Kuran Arts Center on Watson Road, off North Martine Avenue, adjacent to Fanwood Borough Hall.

Cranford is yet another community in New Jersey that might forgo an Independence Day celebration with fireworks because it can't afford it.

Firefighters rescued a man from a ledge Sunday night during a fire at a residential and commercial building on Second Street that also displaced some residents, officials said.

Peter Elefante has a sweet job. Literally. As owner of Zita's Homemade Ice Cream & Italian Ice in New Providence, Elefante gets to concoct whatever suits his fancy.

After two years without fireworks exploding over New Providence for Independence Day, the borough hoped to resurrect the summer tradition -- but economic concerns have canceled the celebrations.

A shrinking economy and rising technology have transformed how, and how many, books are being published.

The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adeline's International invites women to radiate their passion for singing by visiting an Open House rehearsal 7:15 pm, June 10, 17 and 24, at 570 Central Ave., New Providence .