UNION COUNTY, NJ — The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Course will be offered by the Union County Chapter of NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness. The course will start on Thursday, March 9, and meet each Thursday for nine consecutive weeks. It is free-of-charge, with all necessary materials furnished at no cost. The course is […]
SUMMIT, NJ — There’s no better way to celebrate winter than with the sweet taste of maple syrup. Families are invited to Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit for the annual Maple Sugaring Fest on Sunday, March 5, from 1 to 4 p.m., to enjoy a sweet day of family fun. Visitors will enjoy maple-themed activities, including […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit is continuing its successful college internship program for the 14th year. Applications from Summit residents will be accepted now through Friday, March 10. College students majoring in political science, public administration, human resources management, finance or communications are encouraged to apply for the program. Participants will be able to add significant […]
UNION, NJ — What will it take this weekend in Atlantic City for Cranford High School sophomore 157-pounder Jordan Chapman, a first-time Region 4 champ, to become Cranford’s fifth state champion and first since senior Pat Hogan won at 171 pounds in 2006? “High pace, high speed, high intensity,” Chapman said. “Show no remorse.” Chapman […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden High School boys basketball team had finishing second down pat. Last year, the Tigers finished second in the North 2, Group 4 playoffs, falling to visiting Elizabeth High School in the championship game. This year, Linden placed second in the Union County Conference’s Watchung Division at 8-2, also finishing second […]
UNION, NJ — Theatergoers from throughout North America will get to experience and participate in live theater—from home— as voters in The Theater Project’s prestigious THINK FAST short play competition, from Thursday, March 2, through Saturday, March 4. Eight plays, some submitted from as far away as Seattle, Wash., have been chosen as finalists in […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children’s 19th annual High School Hoopfest raised more than $100,000 to fund partial tuition assistance scholarships for underprivileged students attending Archdiocese of Newark schools. This year’s Hoopfest was in the Roselle Catholic High School gym on Saturday, Jan. 7, with more than 750 spectators cheering on teams […]
TRENTON, NJ — The Murphy administration announced Jan. 17 the federal government’s approval of New Jersey’s plan to spend $228 million of federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds to assist households and communities that were affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The approval of New Jersey’s action plan by the U.S. Department […]
CLARK, NJ — The gym at Valley Road Elementary School was bustling with excitement, because International Day was back after having been canceled for a couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. School counselor Sarah Badillo, who organized the event, said, “This is by far my favorite event at VRES, because it allows all […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Gary S. Horan will be retiring from his position as president and CEO of Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, effective Friday, April 14. “Gary Horan has been an exemplary leader in our industry for decades, and we have been indeed fortunate to have him drive the significant success of […]