The largest Atlantic storm on record, Hurricane Sandy, hit the northeastern United States on October 29th, 2012, making landfall near Atlantic City, NJ, bringing hurricane force winds and coastal surges that devastated shore communities from North Carolina to New England. The storm was actually a combination of two systems, Hurricane Sandy and a classic Nor'easter. ...

St. Bartholomew The Apostle Church in Scotch Plains accepts non-perishable donations during weekend Mass or food can be dropped off at the Rectory during business hours. They do not accept dairy or frozen items. Recommended items include: personal hygiene (shampoo, soap, toothpaste/toothbrushes), paper goods (napkins, paper towels, tissues), pasta, tomato sauce, non-refrigerated Parmesan cheese, peanut butter ...

David Rivera and Sandy Herrera, both of Fanwood, were married Friday, October 25th, 2013, at Fanwood Borough Hall by Mayor Colleen Mahr. The couple is the first in Fanwood to be married since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act and a NJ judge said same-sex marriages could proceed. The couple ...

NJ Assemblywoman Linda Stender of Fanwood administered the oath of office to Dan Levine, left, and Jack Molenaar, Fanwood's newest Councilmen. Holding the Bible for Councilman Levine was his wife, Miette, and holding the flag for Councilman Molenaar was his wife, Joanna. More photos on Facebook

Mayor Colleen Mahr joined mayors from 74 other New Jersey municipalities and other local and elected leaders in endorsing what they called "common sense gun reforms" at an event in Cranford on January 14th, 2013.  The Mayors are part of a coalition called Mayors Against Illegal Gunsto advocate for the prevention of gun violence. Joining Mayor Mahr ...