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Don Newcombe: Elizabeth Roots and Baseball Integration

Born in 1926, Don Newcombe rose from Elizabeth-area baseball to become a trailblazer of MLB’s integration era and one of the game’s most dominant pitchers.

By |2026-03-03T10:07:04-05:00January 15, 2026|Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s)|0 Comments
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Our City: Alexander Hamilton’s Legacy in Elizabeth

Principal George Mikros shows how Alexander Hamilton Prep turns history, rigor, and civic values into fuel for Elizabeth’s future leaders.

By |2026-03-03T10:05:43-05:00December 3, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present), Our City: Stories That Shape America|0 Comments
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Our City: Four Centuries of History with John Prescott

John Prescott explores Elizabeth’s historic sites, Four Centuries in a Weekend, and inclusive stories that shape Union County’s America 250 legacy.

By |2026-03-03T10:04:56-05:00December 3, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present), Our City: Stories That Shape America|0 Comments
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Our City: Women of the Revolution with Joanne Rajoppi

Women of the Revolution take center stage as Joanne Rajoppi shares powerful, local stories of courage from Elizabeth and Union County.

By |2026-03-03T10:04:23-05:00December 3, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present), Our City: Stories That Shape America|0 Comments
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Our City: Elizabeth’s Tourism Boom with Jennifer Costa

Elizabeth’s tourism leader Jennifer Costa discusses America 250 strategy, global marketing, and World Cup 2026 preparation.

By |2026-03-03T10:03:44-05:00November 24, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present), Our City: Stories That Shape America|0 Comments
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Elizabeth’s Revolutionary Role — Boxwood Hall’s Founding Story

Mayor Bollwage’s Our City explores Elizabeth, NJ’s Revolutionary War roots through Boxwood Hall and the city’s fight for independence.

By |2026-03-17T10:06:20-04:00October 8, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present), Our City: Stories That Shape America|0 Comments
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Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification (Free)

A free, self-paced course certifying Elizabeth Ambassadors to welcome visitors for America 250 and beyond.

By |2026-03-03T10:02:14-05:00September 26, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present)|Comments Off on Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification (Free)
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Elizabeth Students Set Human Submarine Record

Elizabeth sets world record with largest human submarine image—uniting thousands of students in a bold visual celebration.

By |2026-03-03T10:01:23-05:00July 29, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present)|Comments Off on Elizabeth Students Set Human Submarine Record
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2025 Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Honors City Legends

Eight standout athletes and the 1990 Minutemen were honored at the 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Dinner in Elizabeth.

By |2026-03-03T09:59:25-05:00June 10, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present)|Comments Off on 2025 Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Honors City Legends
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