1986–2026: Forty Years of St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth

Founded on February 10, 1986, St. Joseph Social Service Center has served Elizabeth from 118 Division Street for four decades. Its new choice pantry lets nearly 800 households each month shop by appointment.

By |2026-09-23T11:56:12-04:00September 23, 2026|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present)|Comments Off on 1986–2026: Forty Years of St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth

1873: Singer Manufacturing and Elizabeth’s Industrial Identity

In 1873, Singer consolidated U.S. manufacturing in Elizabethport, helping shape Elizabeth’s emergence as an industrial city.

By |2026-09-08T12:49:50-04:00September 8, 2026|Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900)|Comments Off on 1873: Singer Manufacturing and Elizabeth’s Industrial Identity

Burry’s Biscuit Corporation and Elizabeth’s Cookie Legacy

Discover how Burry’s Biscuit Corporation in Elizabeth helped produce Girl Scout cookies and shaped the city’s industrial food manufacturing history.

Durant Star: Automobile Manufacturing in Elizabeth

Explore the history of Durant Motors’ Star automobile factory in Elizabeth, NJ, and its role in early 20th-century American manufacturing.

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.

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.

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