UNION, NJ — Premiere Stages, the professional theater company in residence at Kean University, is now presenting, “Diversion,” the final play of its season. This is the story of four…
‘Diversion’ is a medical thrill that is sure to captivate
September is Summit First Aid Squad Month
SUMMIT, NJ — In keeping with a longstanding tradition, Mayor Elizabeth Fagan issued a proclamation designating September as “Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad Month” in the city. The proclamation comes…
Summit football wins season opener in a 46-7 rout
SUMMIT, NJ — The host Hilltoppers ran the ball, passed the ball and kicked the ball with equal effectiveness. Summit High School scored in each quarter and produced six touchdowns…
Week Two football preview sees only five county football teams undefeated
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Week Two high school football in Union County has just as many Saturday afternoon games on tap as Friday night clashes, which doesn’t happen quite often.…
Study to examine literacy and learning loss among elementary students
UNION, NJ — Kean University signed an agreement last week with New Jersey officials to facilitate a study of literacy and learning loss among elementary students as lawmakers work to…
Fundraiser hosted at Crossroads for Imagine
GARWOOD, NJ — Contagious Laughter Improv Troupe recently performed a show at Crossroads in Garwood with all proceeds going to Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss. They lived up…
The Mercy House gives away more than 500 backpacks, school supplies to children in need
NEWARK, NJ — Ahead of the rapidly approaching school year, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House distributed more than 500 new backpacks filled with school supplies during its annual Back-to-School…
Annual Pooch Plunge returns and Centennial Pool goes to the dogs
CRANFORD, NJ — On Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., the Cranford Community Connection is teaming up with the Cranford Recreation and Parks Department to let Centennial…
Cranford Recreation Center opens registration for Pickleball, Men’s Basketball League, Middle School Girls Volleyball
CRANFORD, NJ — Fall and winter programs start up soon at the Cranford Recreation Center, 375 Centennial Ave. Registration for the following programs is open now on Community Pass online…
UCNJ student named 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Odudu Ekpenyong from Union College of Union County, NJ is one of 210 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will…
Union County invites nature enthusiasts to become trail stewards and help preserve local parks
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation are calling on residents who cherish the outdoors to make…
Five are recognized for ‘Friendship and Kindness’
CRANFORD, NJ — Mayor Brian Andrews, pictured at left, presents a proclamation on “Friendship and Kindness” to recognize Zach Carter, Zach Jones, Kurt Petschow Jr., Robbie Salvatore and Nolan Spurr,…
Doggy Dip event to be at Summit Family Aquatic Center on Sept. 21
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Department of Community Programs has announced its annual Doggy Dip event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Summit Family Aquatic Center, located…
Varsity tutors to provide live and on-demand tutoring resources for all students
UNION, NJ — The township of Union Public Schools on Wednesday, Aug. 21, announced a partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy company and the leading platform for live…
End-of-summer event is big hit with Cranford PD and FD
CRANFORD, NJ — Maggie Feeney, of Cranford, didn’t tell her two granddaughters where she was taking them. She told them they were going to have a surprise, but they had…
Kean University launches new academic year focused on equity and ‘anchoring down’
UNION, NJ — Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet began his fifth academic year at the helm of New Jersey’s urban research university on Thursday, Aug. 29, with a visionary…
Union County Clerk informs out-of-county students to apply for vote-by-mail ballots today
UNION COUNTY, NJ — All students who are Union County residents attending schools outside of Union County this fall are advised to immediately apply for their vote-by-mail ballot to ensure…
Union football falls 34-0 at Seton Hall Prep in opener, but Farmers show some positives
WEST ORANGE, NJ — After a competitive first quarter against host Seton Hall Preparatory School, it…
Union County football gets set to kick off Week One of season
UNION COUNTY, NJ — All 17 Union County football playing schools are in action this weekend,…
Clark Youth Football Summer Clinic hosted
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Clark Youth Football hosted its Clark Youth Football Summer…
Roselle Park Panthers continue to make strides learning to never back down
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Panthers continued to make strides last year and in their final…
Cranford Cougars are out to rebound with experienced cast
CRANFORD, NJ — Out to bounce back from its first season finishing at less than .500…
Summit Hilltoppers bolstered by 5 senior captains ready to lead the way
SUMMIT, NJ — The No. 1 ranked team in Union County for the 2023 season, the…
Arthur L. Johnson Crusaders described as grinders who work hard and compete to win
CLARK, NJ — Anthony DelConte, now in his 11th season at the helm of his high…
Dayton Bulldogs expect to air it out as DeSarno dares opposition to stop him
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — John John DeSarno completed one pass for 22 yards two years ago as…
Brearley Bears pride themselves on being among the toughest
KENILWORTH, NJ — The mantra for David Brearley High School this year as explained by its…
Linden Tigers will move forward with tough shoes to fill
LINDEN, NJ — How do you replace standouts lost to graduation, such as quarterback Tequan Thomas…
Hillside Comets have key players back to navigate through tough schedule
HILLSIDE, NJ — To navigate what he feels is “the toughest schedule in Union County,” head…
Union Farmers seek a royal season behind returning quarterback King
UNION, NJ — The Farmers have senior Omalley King at quarterback for a third year and…
Roselle Rams out to turn things around under first-year coach Turner
ROSELLE, NJ — Former Jonathan Dayton High School head coach Joe George stepped down at South…
10 of 17 Union County teams to play in Week Zero
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The 2024 high school football season in New Jersey is here. It’s…