CRANFORD, NJ — Recent Kean University graduate Charlene Higgs, 34, traveled the world in her 20s, going from her native Canada to Australia, Cambodia and California before finally settling in…
Cranford resident combines love of travel, psychology and literacy to write a children’s book
Co-owner of restaurant voted ‘Man of the Year 2025’ by Italian American Society of Kenilworth
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Nicola Cristofaro said he is very happy to be voted “Man of the Year 2025.” The Italian American Society of Kenilworth recently awarded this honor to…
Kindergartners experience miracle of life with special visit from Farmer Joe
RAHWAY, NJ — The kindergarten classrooms at Roosevelt Elementary School were filled with wonder and excitement this month starting with a visit from Farmer Joe, and his friendly hen and…
Public outreach announced for Open Space and Recreation Plan Element
CRANFORD, NJ — The township of Cranford and the Cranford Planning Board have announced the public outreach campaign to inform the development of an Open Space and Recreation Plan Element…
As Summer Travel Surges, Movement to End Roadway Deaths Gains Momentum
By The New Jersey Department of Transportation When people see damaged vehicles and emergency responders on the road, they might say they saw a car accident. But the…
Governor Livingston baseball repeats as Group 2 state champs, this time undefeated
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Two weeks ago Governor Livingston High School was one strike away from seeing a dream season come to a nightmare close. It was Michael Novotny who saved…
Arthur L. Johnson softball finishes with a fine season
CLARK, NJ — From game one on Tuesday, April 1, to game No. 30 on Wednesday, June 4, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders proved to be one of…
Exploring the intersection of art and math in sixth-grade pre-algebra
CLARK, NJ — In Andrew Calo’s sixth-grade pre-algebra class at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School, students have been working on a unique project that blends the worlds of art and…
Summit Police Department hosts swearing-in ceremony
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan officiated the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Summit Police Sgt. Collin Scarpello on Wednesday, June 4, at City Hall. Scarpello grew up in…
Best of the Eagles to perform at UCPAC
RAHWAY, NJ — “Hotel California” was the fifth album by the Eagles, released December 1976. The record was a commercial success. Its title track won “Record of the Year” at…
Hot yoga is featured in third annual Pride Class
CRANFORD, NJ — Hot yoga became popular in the 1970s. It’s a practice where yoga is performed in a heated room, which is between 90 to 105 degrees. The heat…
What is ARK? Find out today
UNION, NJ — Actors Reading with Kids is a free online program to build confidence in oral and expressive reading for children ages 6 to 13. ARK began as an…
Union Public Library & Arts Center hosts a grand opening
UNION, NJ — It’s official. The newly renovated Union Public Library & Arts Center is now open! “I’m excited we’re finally open,” said library director Kassundra Miller. “We’re happy to…
TV-35 honored with three first-place JAG Awards
CRANFORD, NJ — On Thursday, May 15, at the annual Jersey Access Group Conference and Awards Dinner, Cranford TV-35 was honored with 11 awards in all, including three first-place awards.…
South wins 47th annual Phil Simms All-Star Football Classic, ties series
UNION, NJ — Well, it lasted for a year. That is the only lead the North has had in this football all-star series, as the South came back in the…
Sustainable textile recycling program expanded in Cranford
CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the expansion of its textile recycling program. In addition to the original municipalities of Plainfield, Summit and Scotch…
Governor Livingston and David Brearley baseball and Arthur L. Johnson softball win section titles
UNION COUNTY, NJ — One of the most difficult things in high school sports in the Garden State is winning four games in a row to capture a sectional state…
Summit girls play in Flag Football All-Star Game
UNION, NJ — In a town where lacrosse rules during the spring, another sport is coming…
Union County will be well-represented in football games at Kean
UNION COUNTY, NJ — For the second time, there will be Flag Football and North-South Football…
Undefeated Governor Livingston baseball seeks a return to section final
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Whenever Chris Roof reaches a milestone, his first words to a question…
Union County softball teams aim for sectional finals
UNION COUNTY, NJ — One win away from playing for a sectional state championship. There were…
Governor Livingston baseball, for the first time, repeats as UCT champs
UNION — How does the Governor Livingston High School baseball team sidestep the state-ranking, the undefeated…
Summit softball comes close to capturing first county crown
UNION, NJ — Not often does the eighth seed get all the way to the championship…
Governor Livingston baseball aims for UCT repeat title
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Experience vs. the first time in a long time. That was the…
Summit was going for its first UCT softball title
SUMMIT, NJ — Could Summit High School do it again? Could the Hilltoppers have knocked off…
UCT baseball hits all bases with the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the baseball Union County Tournament was scheduled to continue Wednesday, May…
UCT softball rounds the bases with semifinals and finals
UNION COUNTY, NJ — One of the hottest softball teams in the state this year, especially…
Union resident Isa Abdul-Quddus named new Hillside head football coach
HILLSIDE, NJ — Succeeding Barris Grant as Hillside High School’s head football coach is an assignment…
Top seed Governor Livingston is the favorite to win UCT baseball
BERLELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Governor Livingston High School baseball has accomplished much the last 30 years.…
Arthur L. Johnson softball surges as county tourney looms
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — While the race between Arthur L. Johnson, Governor Livingston and Scotch Plains–Fanwood…
Cranford High School baseball wins five straight
CRANFORD, NJ — One of the hottest baseball teams in Union County, not counting highly talented,…