SUMMIT, NJ — A group of high school students in Summit has collected more than 500 pounds of groceries for a local food pantry this year and continues to collect…
Summit High School students collect 500 pounds of food for local pantry
Roselle distributes 700 boxes of food to residents
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle officials and volunteers gave out 700 boxes of food to residents on Tuesday, May 4, as part of the borough’s emergency food distribution event. The event…
Springfield high school student creates cookbook to foster healthier eating habits among youths
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Jonathan Dayton High School senior Mutazz Maxwell has authored a cookbook, “Cooking With Champions,” to teach younger children how to cook and gain access to better foods,…
As Imagine’s founder steps down, search is on for new executive director
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Imagine, A Center for Coping With Loss, with locations in Mountainside and Newark, is undergoing serious changes, as its founder, Mary Robinson, is stepping away from her…
Former Summit police chief named Oak Knoll School director of security
SUMMIT, NJ — Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child recently named longtime Summit Police Chief Robert Weck as the school’s director of security. Weck, a resident of Hilltop City,…
Union ADA Committee strives for autism awareness
UNION, NJ — In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Here’s the Story bookstore in Union Center had a virtual Stay-at-Home story time, featuring guest Elsie Mackey, chairperson of Union Township’s…
Underground utility incident occurs at Manor and Casino in Cranford
CRANFORD, NJ — On the morning of Monday, May 3, a crew from Elizabethtown Gas Co. doing work in the area of Manor and Casino avenues severed an underground PSE&G…
Fundraising event returns to Galloping Hill links
UNION / KENILWORTH, NJ — The Elizabeth Avenue Partnership returned to the Galloping Hill Golf Course, located on the Union and Kenilworth border, to host its eighth annual Golf Outing…
Firefighter helps NJ Sharing Network promote organ and tissue donation, transplantation
LINDEN, NJ — Linden firefighter Mathew Pribish helped NJ Sharing Network by sharing his personal heart transplant story, to help raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation.…
Clark Brownie Troop beautifies recreation center
CLARK, NJ — Brownie Troop 40483, led by Christina Gallo and Elizabeth Pepe, recently planted a garden outside the Clark Recreation Center. The troop used money they earned from selling…
Kenilworth schools refocus technology efforts to advance learning
KENILWORTH, NJ — The need for more school technology developed overnight. The opportunities to use it more strategically continue coming to Kenilworth Public Schools, including a new technology lab that…
Country music group Southpaw makes waves during pandemic
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Despite the difficulties the music industry has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the upstart New Jersey country music trio Southpaw has charted its own success. Born…
Cranford Committee addresses long-awaited redevelopment
CRANFORD, NJ — During her mayoral remarks at the Cranford Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 27, Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty discussed plans for the North Avenue Gateway Redevelopment area within…
Trinitas has given 22,000 COVID-19 vaccines since December 2020
ELIZABETH, NJ — Trinitas Regional Medical Center has been on a mission to vaccinate members of the community since December, when the FDA issued an emergency-use authorization for the Pfizer…
Challenger for state Senate suspends campaign amid allegations of false credentials
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Jason Krychiw, a longtime Union County activist and progressive candidate for state Senate in Legislative District 20 who is running against incumbent Joe Cryan, has announced…
Union County College Foundation raises more than $155,000 for student success
CRANFORD, NJ – More than 200 golfers, diners and volunteers from around New Jersey and beyond joined together at the Union County College Foundation’s 29th annual Scholarship Golf Outing on…
Linden students plant flowers to beautify the town for Earth Day
LINDEN, NJ — Fifth-graders at School No. 8 in Linden planted flowers to beautify a small park near the school for Earth Day. The project was sponsored by Linden City…
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…
Roselle Park Soccer Club honored as 2020 NJYS Recreation Program of the Year
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — New Jersey Youth Soccer continued its virtual celebration of the 33rd annual…
Mount Saint Mary senior from Westfield qualifies for equestrian championships
WESTFIELD, NJ — On Saturday, Feb. 27, Mount Saint Mary Academy senior Hannah Cherry, Class of…
Roselle Park girls hoops defeats Irvington HS 26-20
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School girls varsity basketball team lost 26-20 to Roselle Park…
Three Union County players among Maxwell Club Mini Max honorees
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The list of this past season’s Maxwell Football Club Mini Max High…