NEWARK, NJ — Agnes Aghanwa, senior group leader of the Girls Prep Division at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, gave the farewell address to the first class of Benedict’s…
Hillside student gives farewell address to first class of graduates in the Girls Prep Division at St. Benedict’s Prep
New ‘tree trail’ in Rahway River Park identifies and introduces distinctive trees to visitors
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Distinctive trees in Union County’s Rahway River Park now have an opportunity to introduce themselves to visitors, thanks to the volunteer master tree stewards of Union…
Newark Museum of Art’s ‘Arts Annual’ features Union County artists
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Numerous Union County artists will be featured in “2021 New Jersey Arts Annual: ReVision and Respond,” the first exhibit to open at the Newark Museum of…
Mondella to challenge Vertreese to become mayor of Hillside
HILLSIDE, NJ — Councilwoman at large Nancy Mondella announced her candidacy for mayor on Thursday, June 10. Mondella, who previously served on the Hillside Board of Education, said the current…
Mother Seton Regional High School graduates the Class of 2021
CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School had commencement exercises on Thursday, May 27. Diplomas were presented by Sister Jacquelyn Balasia, principal. The Class of 2021 has achieved in…
Two Hillside anglers win prizes in Essex County Fishing Derby
HILLSIDE, NJ — Malaysia Baldwin, from Hillside, caught the most fish in the female age 1-5 category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Weequahic Park in Newark on Thursday,…
Mayor swears in Clark patrol officer
CLARK, NJ — Patrol Officer Giovannina Prisco was sworn in to the Clark Police Department on Tuesday, June 1, by Mayor Salvatore Bonaccorso, as family and fellow law enforcement officers…
Kenilworth District sees opportunities for growth amid ‘learning loss’ concerns
KENILWORTH, NJ — As the school year winds down, many districts are beginning to confront the realities of learning loss. Kenilworth School District isn’t one of them. That’s because the…
Union County cuts ribbon on new turf baseball field in Berkeley Heights
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners had a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 3, for the new turf baseball field at Snyder Avenue Park in…
Grace Wilday Junior High School students inducted into Tri-M Music Honor Society
ROSELLE, NJ — Twenty-five Grace Wilday Junior High School students were inducted into the prestigious Tri-M Music Honor Society during an outdoor ceremony on the school’s front lawn on Thursday,…
Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year announced in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Joy Leanna Strother has been named the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County’s 2021 Youth of the Year for displaying leadership, service, academic excellence and…
The Taste of Cranford has an appetite for success
CRANFORD, NJ — At the second-ever Taste of Cranford on Tuesday, June 1, residents enjoyed live music at Eastman Plaza, courtesy of Garlic Rose Bistro, and thrilled to the “pay…
Springfield Planning Board addresses three redevelopment projects
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — At the Planning Board meeting on Monday, June 7, Michael Disko, Springfield’s director of Engineering, updated the members regarding the three redevelopment projects in the pipeline, first…
Brearley recognizes exceptional valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2021
KENILWORTH, NJ — Kenilworth Public Schools has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for David Brearley High School’s Class of 2021. The valedictorian is Isabella Uschak, and the salutatorian is Nicholas…
Clark hosts a successful 2021 Memorial Day Parade
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Memorial Day Parade was back in full swing for 2021. Clark Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo managed the Parade Committee this year and made numerous additions…
Founding trustee honored by Hanson Park Conservancy in Cranford
CRANFORD, NJ — The trustees of the Hanson Park Conservancy gathered in Hanson Park in Cranford on Tuesday, May 18, to honor Mary Venditti, a founding trustee, who died in…
Joy in the air as Harding Elementary celebrates Bubbles Day for autism awareness
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Kenilworth School District has embraced opportunities to lighten things up this year, and the recent Bubbles Day at Harding Elementary School was a perfect fit. All…
Arthur L. Johnson High honors its spring 2021 athletes
CLARK — On Thursday, June 3, the Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department had its 2021 Spring…
Mountainside’s D’Angelo is honored as MKA’s Essex scholar-athlete
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Mountainside resident Danny D’Angelo, who has been a three-sport star at Montclair Kimberley…
Union High School athletes receive recognition for excellence
UNION, NJ — Union High School recently announced that senior Joy Enaohwo has been selected to…
2021 winter athletic awards are presented in Clark
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, May 14, the Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department had its 2021…
Roselle’s Abraham Clark High School appoints new head football coach
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Public School District has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Halsey as…
Linden HS wrestlers host their first-ever outdoor match
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden High School wrestling team honored its seniors with a special Senior…
UCC women’s basketball team named NJCAA region champions for fourth consecutive year
CRANFORD, NJ — Union County College’s women’s basketball team won the title of National Junior College…
Globally ranked teenage fencing champ to compete in world championships in Egypt
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Lola Possick, a 15-year-old Garwood Advance Fencing & Fitness Academy student-athlete and…
More than 30 local athletes are recognized at Signing Day event
UNION COUNTY — More than 30 high school athletes from northern and central New Jersey realized…
Three-sport athlete from Mountainside is MKA’s winter Captain’s Award winner
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Montclair Kimberley Academy’s Captain’s Award is given out each season to that captain…
Union Farmers fall to Bengals at March 20 wrestling meet
UNION, NJ — At a March 20 wrestling meet, the Bloomfield High School Bengals defeated the…
2020 Fall Athletic Awards presented virtually at ALJ High School
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department recently had its 2020 Fall Athletic Awards.…
More than 30 local athletes are recognized at Signing Day event
UNION COUNTY, NJ — More than 30 high school athletes from northern and central New Jersey…
ALJHS senior honored as 2020-2021 outstanding female athlete
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Lauren Veltre of Arthur L. Johnson High School in…