Category Archives: Arts District

New mural to be dedicated Saturday

The city will host a dedication ceremony on Saturday for the new mural on East Cherry Street.

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UCPAC revenue rebounds on government funds

A year after finances took a tumble at the height of the pandemic, the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) reported revenue of more than $2 million thanks to government support and contributions and grants of more than $1 million and a rebound in program revenue.

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Esterbook lots, KC Jazz site could be remediated

The city will pursue state funding for potential brownfield remediation at two downtown sites.

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City to cover $127K cost of building repairs

The city will ultimately cover the six-figure cost of repairs and remediation to the former Elizabethtown Gas building before it becomes the new headquarters of the United Way of Greater Union County.

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New mural planned for The Paseo

A mural that communicates coastal hazards is planned for The Paseo downtown thanks to a state grant focused on art that displays coastal hazard themes.

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City Council introduces $400K SID budget

A proposed Special Improvement District (SID) for 2023 is almost a quarter higher than the previous year and ramps up programming and improvements by almost $140,000.

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