UNION, NJ — Premiere Stages, the professional theater company in residence at Kean University, has named Kean University student Chad Colacurcio, Class of ’23, and alumnus Steven Patrick, Class of…
Premiere Stages at Kean University announces 2023 Bauer Boucher Playwriting Award winners
Clark Police Department presents ‘Not Even Once’ to ALJ students
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department recently visited Arthur L. Johnson High School to present the “Not Even Once” program to ninth-graders. The presentation, given by detectives Brian Soos…
Guilty pleas entered in Plainfield shooting and separate robbery spree
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Three men charged with shooting at a Plainfield man in April 2021 pleaded guilty and are facing state prison sentences, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and…
NJ bald eagle population continues to climb, with 250 active nests identified in 2022
TRENTON, NJ — The bald eagle population in New Jersey continues to climb, according to the 2022 New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report developed by the New Jersey Department of…
Cub Scout Pack 145 goes Scouting for food
CLARK, NJ — Clark Cub Scout Pack 145 collected food to help its community through its annual Scouting for Food program. Scout troops and packs throughout the United States collect…
Nine men charged with roles in gang-led drug- and gun-trafficking network
NEWARK, NJ — Nine members of a drug- and gun-trafficking network led by Latin King gang members in Union and Middlesex counties have been charged with drug and weapons offenses,…
Ukrainian ballet dancers pour out their hearts in NJPAC performance before returning to war-torn country
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In “The Nutcracker,” she was a snowflake. In “Sleeping Beauty,” she was a fairy. Both roles, among others portrayed by English-speaking ballerina Olena Pedan, were performed…
Valley Road students honored for ‘tree’-mendous character
CLARK, NJ — As the first marking period came to a close, staff at Valley Road Elementary School were invited to nominate candidates who went above and beyond in the…
Data shows 74 percent drop in use of secure detention for young people in NJ
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Juvenile Justice Commission acting Executive Director Jennifer LeBaron have announced the release of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative 2021…
Church hosts Rise up for Roe rally for reproductive justice
SUMMIT, NJ — Beacon, the Unitarian Universalist congregation in Summit, hosted a Rise Up for Roe rally on Sunday, Jan. 22. Though the weather was cold, men and women gathered…
NJ Transit rail operations celebrates 40 years of service
NEWARK, NJ — Jan. 1 marked the 40th anniversary of NJ Transit assuming control and management of the operations of New Jersey’s commuter rail network, previously operated by Conrail under…
All RWJBarnabas Health facilities earn Most Wired recognition
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has released its Digital Health Most Wired Survey results for 2022, recognizing all RWJBarnabas Health facilities with Most Wired…
Visual Arts Center of NJ hosts letter-signing event
SUMMIT, NJ — The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey had a letter-signing event for the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Sarah Walko, the director…
NJ Transit begins rule-making process to strengthen protections for transit workers
NEWARK, NJ — In accordance with a new state law signed late last year, on Wednesday, Dec. 14, the NJ Transit board of directors approved the start of the process…
Inroads to Opportunities named finalist in Nonprofit Business of the Year competition
ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads to Opportunities was recently honored as a NJBIZ 2022 Nonprofit Business of the Year finalist. Inroads to Opportunities is a Union County–based nonprofit human services agency…
Cranford wrestlers win record eighth straight Union County Tournament
UNION, NJ — The Cranford High School wrestling team had six county champions en route to a record-breaking eighth straight team championship. However, without the efforts of grapplers Dylan Jones…
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey receives multiple grants
SUMMIT, NJ — The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey recently received multiple grant awards from several funders, in support of VACNJ’s continued commitment to empowering people to see, make…
Union High School wrestlers place in the UCT
UNION, NJ — Union High School did not finish among the top eight teams in the…
Union girls basketball learns valuable lesson when facing Elizabeth
ELIZABETH, NJ — Partway through a span of eight straight road games, the Union High School…
Cranford looks to win eighth straight UCT for wrestling
CRANFORD, NJ — For the first time, the Union County Tournament for wrestling will take place…
New hall of fame candidates to be inducted at Hot Stove Dinner
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Even after 38 years of service, Dan Mondelli is an inspiration to…
Union County bowling teams get ready for 2023 season
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County’s high school bowlers are getting ready to strike in the…
Abraham Clark hoops teams are off to a fast start
ROSELLE, NJ — Two of the hottest public school basketball teams in Union County at the…
Union High School’s new gym floor is installed in time for victorious home opener
UNION, NJ — Louis J. Rettino Gymnasium is back in business, perhaps better than ever. Union…
Union County high school basketball kicks off 2022-23 season
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The hottest boys basketball teams heading into January’s Union County Conference competition…
Jonathan Dayton girls basketball team is off to a good start
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — One of the most consistent basketball programs in Union County, the Jonathan Dayton…
Roselle Catholic girls basketball starts the season 3-0
ROSELLE, NJ — Three wins in their first three games. All on the road. All against…
Cranford High School’s grapplers get ready for 2022-23 season
CRANFORD, NJ — Making its presence felt right out of the gate, the Cranford High School…
Union starts wrestling season with match and tournament wins
UNION, NJ — One practice at a time. One match at a time. That is how…
Garden State Baseball Coaches Clinic is a home run
KENILWORTH, NJ — Union High School baseball coach Angel Navarrete continues to build, to listen, to…
Union Farmers get ready for 2022-23 girls basketball season
UNION, NJ — Karesha Joseph proved to be among the best rebounders in the Union County…