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…
UCNJ student selected as Kaplan Leadership Scholar
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…
All eight Cranford Public Schools honor local veterans
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools continued its tradition of partnering with the Cranford VFW Post 335 to commemorate Veterans Day and honor the members of our town who served…
Arthur L. Johnson High School presents ‘The Crucible,’ by Arthur Miller
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School presented Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” on Thursday, Nov. 21, and Friday, Nov. 22, in the ALJ Auditorium. This intense play has…
Keep your children busy during winter break at the Cranford Community Center
CRANFORD, NJ — Winter break will be here soon. Keep your children engaged and active, while learning with youth programs offered at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave. Mad…
Holiday events in Summit offered November and December
SUMMIT, NJ — The city of Summit is sharing information on the following holiday events that will take place in November and December. The city of Summit’s annual community Thanksgiving…
Cub Scout Pack 145 helps local food pantry by ‘Scouting for Food’
CLARK, NJ — Clark Cub Scout Pack 145 continued its tradition of giving back to the community by hosting a successful food drive to benefit the Osceola Presbyterian Church food…
CWC’s Home for the Holidays House Tour marks 75th anniversary
CRANFORD, NJ — Celebrating its Diamond Jubilee, the Cranford Woman’s Club has announced the Home for the Holidays House Tour, in its 35th year, with seven beautifully decorated historic homes,…
Summit hosts a grand opening ceremony for new firehouse
SUMMIT, NJ — Members of the public were recently invited to a grand opening ceremony for the new firehouse located at 281 Broad St. The event began with a…
David Brearley boys soccer closes with solid season
KENILWORTH, NJ — One of the best seasons in David Brearley High School boys soccer history came to an abrupt end on Tuesday, Nov. 19, just one game shy of…
Springfield Free Public Library offers events in December
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, offers the following events during the month of December: • No Bones About It – Jenkinson’s Aquarium Touch…
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 fired a shot from about 20 yards out that beat the Randolph High School…
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 Clark High School, who still play on the Thanksgiving holiday or now the night…
Indoor winter pickleball and volleyball available at The Cranford Recreation Center
CRANFORD, NJ — Get out from the cold and play indoor pickleball and volleyball starting this winter at the new Cranford Recreation Center at 375 Centennial Ave. Sunrise Pickleball this…
OneInMath helps strengthen students’ math skills
LINDEN, NJ — Math is a subject needed in many aspects of life. But only 16 percent of high school teenagers are proficient in mathematics and interested in a career…
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…
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…