CRANFORD, NJ — College Board announced that Cranford High School has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement Program School Honor Roll, earning “Gold with Access.” Cranford is one of…
Cranford High School named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll
Union County celebrated National Adoption Day with 12 new ‘forever families’ on Nov. 22
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Surrogate Court celebrated its 16th annual Adoption Day Friday on Nov. 22. National Adoption Day is a national effort to raise awareness of…
Grover Cleveland School students shine at AENJ Art Exhibit
RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland Elementary School has announced that two of its talented fifth-grade artists had their artwork selected for display at the prestigious Art Educators of New Jersey…
Union County hosts final ‘aging services kiosk’ events of the season in December
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and caregivers to visit their local Aging Services Kiosk for the final events of the 2024 season…
Reducing Roadway Fatalities Comes Down to Sharing the Responsibility
By The New Jersey Department of Transportation There were more than 600 crash-related fatalities on New Jersey roadways in 2023. We’re so used to seeing statistics that it can…
Driving literacy: Young minds are fueled with 3,000 books
LINDEN, NJ — On Tuesday, Nov. 26, School No. 8 buzzed with excitement as Bell Mitsubishi delivered an extraordinary gift: 3,000 books donated to Linden Public Schools. This initiative, led…
Summit Fire Department assists West Milford Fire Department at Jennings Creek wildfire
SUMMIT, NJ — Four members of the Summit Fire Department assisted West Milford Fire Department and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service at the Jennings Creek wildfire on Monday, Nov.…
25th annual Breakfast with Santa is a big success
CLARK, NJ — Mayor Salvatore “Sal” Bonaccorso recently presented the 25th annual Breakfast with Santa at The Gran Centurions in Clark. More than 1,000 people were served three buffet breakfasts…
Nearly 1,000 Catholics attend Elizabeth church’s ‘beautiful’ 125th anniversary celebration
ELIZABETH, NJ — About 900 parishioners from Elizabeth’s Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Patrick Church commemorated the 125th anniversary of their church’s construction with a Mass on Saturday, Nov.…
NJ Transit unveils Transitional Art Project at the Summit Rail Station
SUMMIT, NJ — NJ Transit and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 27, announced the latest installment of the Transitional Art Project at the NJ…
Police officers, firefighters battle in the ring for a good cause
KENILWORTH, NJ — Police officers and firefighters are vital members of any community, risking their lives every day for the safety and well-being of everyone. It’s also important for them…
Summit football players earn All United Gold Division honors
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School’s football team had a season much better than its final 5-4 record. The No. 1 premise in that argument is that, after a 4-0…
Abraham Clark football tops Roselle Park, 46-14, to close out season
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Before September, Abraham Clark High School’s Rams from Roselle were 0-1. Before October, they were still winless at 0-5. Before the season’s first victory was realized,…
UCNJ student selected as Kaplan Leadership Scholar
CRANFORD, NJ — UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ has announced that student Samir Perez, of Elizabeth, has been selected as a Kaplan Leadership Scholar. Perez is one of…
Kean University graduate helps asylum seekers resettle in the United States
UNION, NJ — Tina-Marie Lopez, Class of ’11, has always been intrigued by the experiences of newcomers adjusting to life in America, an interest that led her to a top…
Springfield library’s open house offers much for children
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library hosted an open house on Sunday, Nov. 17, for families with children in prekindergarten through elementary school. Dozens of people came to…
From grief to resiliency
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford’s Township Committee proclaimed National Children’s Grief Awareness Month, observed in October, and Children’s Grief Awareness Day, observed every year on the third Thursday in November, during…
David Brearley boys soccer closes with solid season
KENILWORTH, NJ — One of the best seasons in David Brearley High School boys soccer history…
Rahway boys soccer nets fine season despite loss in semifinal
RAHWAY, NJ — With less than 14 minutes remaining, Rahway High School sophomore forward-midfielder Ruben Oliveira…
Thanksgiving football matchups close out season in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — For longtime neighborhood football rivals Roselle Park High School and Roselle’s Abraham…
Fourth annual Garden State Baseball Coaches Clinic to be hosted in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Arguably the top baseball instruction in the northeast continues next month in Union…
David Brearley High School boys soccer captures Central Jersey Group 1 title
KENILWORTH, NJ — With only seven wins, and just two of them on the road, the…
Cranford and Elizabeth football fall, New Providence advances
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Cranford High School and Elizabeth High School–Frank J. Cicarell Academy came so…
Cranford football closes with a 7-3 record for 2024 season
CRANFORD, NJ — Just qualifying for the playoffs is challenging enough, but when you have to…
New Providence football advances to North 2, Group 1 semifinals
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In order to reach their first sectional state championship game in 14…
Union county teams square off in football sectional semifinals
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In order to win a sectional state championship, you must first qualify…
Summit football to visit Cranford for the North 2, Group 2 playoffs
CRANFORD, NJ — One of the best football rivalries in Union County that has emerged the…
Union County football moves into NJSIAA 2024 sectional playoffs
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County will be well represented when the New Jersey State Interscholastic…
MLB player Kevin Herget honored at Kean University with jersey number retirement
UNION, NJ — Kean Athletics recently retired No. 16, the jersey number of Hall of Fame…
Cranford football team to host Hillside on Friday, Oct. 25; both teams have winning seasons
HILLSIDE, NJ — With this being the final weekend of regular season play, those teams that…
Union County football teams get ready for final week of regular season
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Here it is, the final week of the regular season before the…