2024 Hispanic Heritage Month awardees to be honored at Union County’s Family Fun Day

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the recipients for the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Awards will be presented at the annual Union County Hispanic Heritage Family Fun Day. This free event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Warinanco Park in Roselle. “We […]

Local IUP student selected for 2024 IUP Homecoming Crimson Court

Local IUP student selected for 2024 IUP Homecoming Crimson Court

INDIANA, PA — A student from Roselle at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for the 2024 IUP Homecoming Crimson Court. Members of the Crimson Court will take part in all university Homecoming activities, including the annual Homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Crimson Court consists of students chosen by a university-wide student […]

McTernan appointed to fill Summit Common Council Ward 2 vacancy

McTernan appointed to fill Summit Common Council Ward 2 vacancy

SUMMIT, NJ — At its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Summit Common Council voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Mike McTernan as Ward 2 common council member. McTernan fills the Ward 2 seat vacated by former Council President Lisa Allen who resigned earlier this month. “We are extremely pleased that someone with Mike’s passion […]

New police officer sworn in by Summit mayor

New police officer sworn in by Summit mayor

SUMMIT, NJ — On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at City Hall, Summit Mayor Dr. Elizabeth Fagan presided over the swearing-in ceremony for new Summit Police Officer Anthony Manna. Manna grew up in Towaco and attended St. John Fisher University, receiving an undergraduate degree in criminal justice and criminology. Manna has worked as a teacher’s assistant with […]

The Gateway Family YMCA celebrates Senior Health and Fitness Day

The Gateway Family YMCA celebrates Senior Health and Fitness Day

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA will host Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The Y is providing a Community Open House with activities such as swimming, group exercise, water exercise, blood pressure self-monitoring, a community health fair, health screenings and information at Y branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union. […]

Governor honors three local organizations with recognition letter

UNION, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a special recognition letter honoring the House of Hearts Network, Lesniak Institute for American Leadership and Latino Action Network Foundation for their dedication to empowering youth across the state of New Jersey through the Breaking Barriers Conference. The letter emphasizes the importance and impact of youth initiatives […]

Kean achieves record enrollment in fall 2024, serving more than 18,000 students globally

Kean achieves record enrollment in fall 2024, serving more than 18,000 students globally

UNION, NJ — Kean University has achieved record-breaking enrollment with more than 18,000 students from 36 states and 88 countries registered this fall, underscoring its growing position as New Jersey’s urban research university. Kean USA campuses are experiencing a boom, with the largest transfer student population and one of the largest first-time freshman classes in […]

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