HILLSIDE, NJ — Hillside Public Schools has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports the most forward-thinking leaders in…
Hillside Public Schools accepted into National Network of Innovative School Districts
Inroads To Opportunities hosts Casino Night and Award Presentation Ceremony
ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, hosted a Casino Night and Awards Presentation Ceremony.…
McMullen named Woman of the Year by Union County College Foundation
UNION, NJ — SJI – South Jersey Industries – has announced that Christie McMullen, president and chief operating officer, Elizabethtown Gas, a subsidiary of SJI, was recognized as the Woman…
RWJBarnabas Health & Rutgers Athletics honor 16-year-old resident
PISCATAWAY, NJ — As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team opened the season 4-0 with a historic Blackout victory over the University of Washington on Friday, Sept. 27, at SHI…
Clark UNICO hosts successful 17th annual Feast during Columbus Day weekend
CLARK, NJ — Clark UNICO celebrated its 17th annual Feast during Columbus Day weekend, drawing thousands of attendees to enjoy food, rides, games and live music. The four-day event was…
State grand jury declines to criminally charge Cranford officers in fatal shooting on Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge
TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Kevin Harlfinger, 40, of Perth…
Nov. 18-25: Local drop-off locations to open for Operation Christmas Child
UNION, NJ — Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 to 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the…
Calvary Nursery School and Child Care names new interim director
CRANFORD, NJ — Calvary Nursery School and Child Care, 108 Eastman St., Cranford, announces Beth Kulik as the new interim school director for the 2024-2025 school year, effective Monday, Oct.…
Cranford appoints new police chief following retirement of Greco
CRANFORD, NJ — In a unanimous vote, the Cranford Township Committee appointed Capt. Matthew Nazzaro to lead the Cranford Police Department, following the retirement of Chief Ryan Greco. Nazzaro will…
Elizabeth police sergeant, longtime Rahway and Clark resident are honored at Blue Mass
NEWARK, NJ — The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New Jersey law enforcement personnel at the 31st annual Blue Mass on…
Summit resident receives Center for the Heart’s first-ever Legacy Award
SUMMIT, NJ — Center for the Heart, a Summit-based nonprofit that provides a range of end-of-life services to the community, celebrated its official launch as a nonprofit at its first…
Roosevelt Elementary ELL students receive books and Bear Buddies thanks to grant
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School has announced that English Language Learner teacher Susy Silvestri has been awarded a grant from FirstBook.Org and the Build-A-Bear Foundation. This generous grant provided…
Fifth-grade students investigate a natural phenomena
CLARK, NJ — Fifth-grade students in Jessica Massa’s class at Hehnly Elementary School recently investigated the question: Why do people cry when they peel onions? Do goggles prevent tears? Sparked…
UCNJ enrolls record number of new students
CRANFORD, NJ — UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ announced it welcomed the largest number of new students this fall. In an environment of declining enrollment at colleges and…
The Ultimate Elvis Concert comes to UCPAC
RAHAY, NJ — Cote Deonath is a world-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist. Backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band, he’ll be performing at Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, on Saturday,…
Cranford Knights donate $5,000 to the Folds of Honor organization
CRANFORD, NJ — On Friday, Sept. 20, the Cranford Knights of Columbus hosted its 21st annual Golf Outing, which was a tremendous success with 95 golfers attending at the Galloping…
Hillside Public Schools partners with Scholastic Books
HILLSIDE, NJ — Hillside Public Schools collaborated with Scholastic this summer and will continue to work together during the school year to foster a love for reading, improve literacy skills,…
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…
Cranford teen helps equestrian team to finish fourth at Colby-Sawyer Show
CROYDEN, N.H. — The Endicott equestrian team ranked fourth overall out of nine programs at the…
Much improved Rahway football team is playoff-bound
RAHWAY, NJ — There are several different manners in which a football team can qualify for…
As Week Seven football gets underway, ALJ is the only one-loss team remaining
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Two Union County squads captured their first triumphs. Another one came oh…
5-0 Arthur L. Johnson lifted by strong offensive line play
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Kershaw. LaRocca. DiBiasi. Metroka. Guenther. These are the young men who are…
Week Six football promises to be an exciting series of games for Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Week Six of the 2024 high school football season here in Union…