Peterstown Competitors

Union County is New Jersey’s seventh largest county in population, and is highly regarded as a diverse region with some of the nation’s best suburbs and significant urban centers. It is also known for its powerful transportation hub which quick access to major markets all within the heart of the New York-New Jersey market. These hubs include one of the world’s busiest airports, Liberty International Airport, NJ Transit, and many of the nation’s most traveled roadways including the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Routes 1&9, 78 and 22. Union County is also directly connected to New York via the Goethal’s Bridge. The area is also home to home to one of the nation’s largest container ports/Maritime facilities operated by the Port of New York/New Jersey and also, Port Linden. Union County is also steeped in history, having played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War and the founding of America. The City of Elizabeth, New Jersey’s fourth-largest municipality, is the County seat, contains most major governmental offices and courts servicing the County. Over the past 20 years, the County has realized considerable economic growth in the retail, medical, educational, transportation, shipping and commercial industries. The Jersey Gardens Mall and Route 22 shopping corridor are among the busiest in the nation. Its largest employers include Merck, Philips 66 (refinery) and the Wakefern Corporation. Its educational institutions include Kean University in Union Township, and Union County College, which has campuses in Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield and Scotch Plains. The Union County Vocational Technical Schools system also ranks high in national polls. While Union County is New Jersey’s third most densely populated County, it is also well known for its County park areas and open space, which include several Olmstead parks and the expansive Watchung Reservation, which is home to various wildlife, plants and trees.

Top 10 Foodie City (Livability.com 2013) Bronze bicycle-friendly community (2012) Gold walk-friendly community (2011) Bronze level Sustainable Jersey certification (2011) Washington Street: Top 10 Great Streets (American Planning Association, 2010) Top 10 best college town in the county (Princeton Review, 2012) #1 city in public transportation use (U.S. Census) #1 most walkable city in the country (WalkScore.com) #1 city in the country for Singles (Money Magazine, 2008) Leadership Award from Sustainable Jersey for addressing alternative transportation and parking solutions (2011) Traffic Safety Excellence Award from Rutgers University/NJ DOT (2011)

[Linden, NJ, March 16, 2021] Mayor Derek Armstead , The City of Linden, and Department of Parks & Recreation presents The Crafting Corner starting April 2021. The Crafting Corner is a series of fun and functional craft projects you can make at your own home. Materials for these crafts are available in a kit that supplies almost everything you need to complete a project. You will need your own scissors, Q-tips and toothpicks. These are free programs and will be aired on Linden local channels 36 and 42 . Pre-Registration is required in order to provide class supplies to participants in advance. To register, call 908-474-8627 or register online here . Pony Bead Bracelets Made with colorful pony beads in a variety of colors. Make all 3: single, double and triple row bracelets. For ages 5-12 on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at 6:00pm Kit Curbside Pickup on Monday and Tuesday, April 5th and 6th from 9:00am 6:30pm. Worded Bracelets Worded bracelets using beads and letters to inspire you and those who read it. Words like Love, Peace, Fabulous, Happy and more. For ages 50+ on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at 10:00am Kit Curbside Pickup/Delivery on Monday, April 12th from 9:00am 4:00pm. Chunky Beaded Necklace Make a Chunky Beaded Necklace with an assortment of large beads made of wood, acrylics, glass, metal and more without any tools (Earrings included and premade). For ages 13 Adult on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at 7:00pm Kit Curbside Pickup on Monday and Tuesday, April 19th and 20th from 9:00am 6:30pm. Beaded Necklace and Bracelet Make a Faux Pearl, Fancy Acrylic or Gemstone beaded necklace with matching bracelet and (Pre-Made) earrings. No Jewelry tools needed. For ages 50+ on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 at 10:00am Kit Curbside Pickup/Delivery on Monday, April 26th from 9:00am 4:00pm. Adult and Youth Craft kits can be picked up curbside on your programs scheduled pickup date at the John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden . Drop-offs also available for Senior Citizen Crafts only. Seniors 75+ can access free, ...