UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County’s “Four Centuries in a Weekend: A Journey Through Time” countywide history event is back this year on Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16,…
‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ returns to Union County Oct. 15-16
Wharton Arts announces 2022-2023 season
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Wharton Arts, a nonprofit community performing arts education organization, has announced its 2022-2023 season, featuring more than 50 public events presented by its nearly 2,000 students,…
No-fly zone is just another day for Linden Airport
LINDEN, NJ — If you noticed more traffic congestion than usual heading into New York City last week, you weren’t mistaken. The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly…
Halloween events offered by the Department of Community Programs
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Department of Community Programs is announcing three Halloween events during the month of October: a Haunted Hike, Scream on the Green and the annual Halloween…
Fall programming for adults set at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
SUMMIT, NJ — The fall season is synonymous with getting children back to school and learning. Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit is embracing this season as well for adults. An offering…
Auditions held for ‘A Man for All Seasons’
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Community Players will hold auditions for “A Man for All Seasons,” directed by Jeanne Johnston, at 1000 North Ave. W., Westfield, on Sunday, Oct. 16, from…
Union County football teams prepare for Week 5 matchups
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Congratulations to the Union, Roselle Park and Summit football teams for winning their first games. Governor Livingston High School won a third straight contest to go…
Kean University public safety official heads to Indonesia to assess law enforcement
UNION, NJ — Jerome Hatfield, Kean University acting associate director of public safety, is in Indonesia with a federal team to assess that country’s police force’s emergency management. The team…
Xavier McClain dies from a head injury at 16
LINDEN, NJ — Players warmed up and were directed by assistant coaches under the afternoon sun that engulfed Tiger Stadium at Cooper Field on Saturday, Sept. 24. One hour before…
County school one of nine NJ schools named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Friday, Sept. 16, recognized 297 schools, including nine schools in New Jersey, as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022.…
NJOEM and NJDEP: Plan for increasing storm threats caused by climate change
TRENTON, NJ — As the state marks Hurricane Preparedness Month, held each year in September, and the peak of hurricane season, New Jersey State Police Superintendent and state Director of…
‘Visions of the Shore’ on display on Boulevard
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Gallery-on-the-Boulevard will present “Visions of the Shore,” an exhibit of paintings and photography by multidisciplinary artist and musician Anthony Rodriguez. The show opened Tuesday, Aug. 2,…
Union College’s business program is named No. 1 in national ranking
CRANFORD, NJ — As economic times remain uncertain, college students are seeking an education that benefits them financially, as well as academically. Associate degree business students who graduate from Union…
Two ALJ High School students receive academic honors
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School seniors Carina Hechevarria and Vincent Goodman were recently recognized as College Board National Recognition Program awardees. Hechevarria earned a National Hispanic Recognition…
AG launches dashboard detailing information on police internal affairs investigations statewide
TRENTON, NJ — Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin made a wealth of information about police agencies’ internal affairs investigations available online on Sept. 7 in a searchable dashboard capable…
College Women’s Club to host cornhole tournament
CRANFORD, NJ — The College Women’s Club of Cranford invites the community to the first program of the new club year on Monday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m., at its…
28 ALJ students recognized by College Board as AP Scholars
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School has announced that 28 of its students have been recognized by the College Board as AP Scholars. AP Scholars are high school…
Twelve county teams vie for supremacy in Week 4 competition
UNION COUNTY, NJ — There are six football games on Friday, Sept. 23 and six more…
Almost halfway through season, just four teams remain undefeated
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the halfway point of the regular season approaches, there are now…
Zieser named the new athletic director at Union High School
UNION, NJ — Ron Zieser is Union High School all over and has been for 30…
Rahway varsity football player dies in his sleep; team to honor him this season
RAHWAY, NJ — “This is just a really tough time we’re going through right now,” Rahway…
Union County football teams position themselves for Week 3
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County football for Week 3 will be spread out over three…
Union County football teams prepare for Week 2
UNION COUNTY, NJ — It was a weekend when prominent Union County football schools Union, Summit,…
Arthur L. Johnson opens football season with 42-6 win against GLHS
CLARK, NJ — There’s a certain amount of pride, tradition and even glory when the Crusaders…
Rahway, Hillside and Jonathan Dayton move up in group size this year
UNION COUNTY, NJ — When the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association finally released the football…
Arthur L. Johnson Crusaders seek to change the mentality in order to turn things around
CLARK, NJ — In an attempt to get back to “Johnson football” and try to produce…
Governor Livingston Highlanders have renewed spirit
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — A new coach for the first time in a decade, a fresh…
Linden Tigers, who almost pulled off a big playoff upset, lifted by Thomas, Hamilton
LINDEN, NJ — Last year, on the first Friday night in November to be exact, the…
Brearley Bears eye another winning season, state playoff berth
KENILWORTH, NJ — David Brearley High School didn’t give up a point until its fourth game…
Summit Hilltoppers have several talented players worth watching
SUMMIT, NJ — The Hilltoppers were hit as hard as a punishing sack for a 15-yard…
Dayton Bulldogs eye improvement behind large cast of returning starters
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — With eight starters back on offense and seven on defense, Jonathan Dayton High…