SUMMIT, NJ — Morris Habitat for Humanity, a major builder and leading advocate for affordable housing in New Jersey, celebrated the groundbreaking for a new condominium complex in Summit on Sunday, Sept. 25. The condominiums are being built on the former site of the Italian American Club located at 146 Morris Ave. Morris Habitat is […]
SUMMIT, NJ — At its Thursday, Oct. 6, meeting, Summit Common Council confirmed the appointment of Dr. Jaime Levine as councilmember at large, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of former Councilmember Beth Little in September. Levine was officially sworn in by Summit Mayor Nora Radest on Friday, Oct. 7, to serve for the […]
UNION, NJ — A spirited Cougar crowd came out for Kean University’s homecoming, braving wet weather to enjoy football, carnival games and food, connect with friends and former classmates, and show off Cougar pride. Dressed in Kean sweatshirts and other gear, students, alumni, faculty and staff participated in the annual tradition on Saturday, Oct. 1. […]
WESTFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, Oct. 16, at 12:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 125 Elmer St., Westfield, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the installation of its pipe organ with a recital by FCC member and accomplished organist William Rehwinkel. The pipe organ was installed by Austin Organs Inc. in 1972. It is FCC’s fourth […]
TRENTON, NJ — N.J. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights announced Oct. 6 the launch of a new marriage equality enforcement initiative to ensure that municipal governments across New Jersey do not discriminate against or exclude LGBTQ individuals seeking to obtain marriage licenses. As part of the initiative, DCR is […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — One thing New Jersey has made perfectly clear: Your high school football team does not need to be undefeated, or even better than .500, to qualify for the state playoffs. Right now, 12 of Union County’s 17 football-playing schools find themselves in playoff positions, with just two weekends of qualifying games […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The weekend of Oct. 15-16 marks Union County’s “Four Centuries in a Weekend” event. Each year, Union County celebrates its important place in history by featuring many historical sites throughout the county. Mountainside’s Deacon Andrew Hetfield House will be open to visitors on Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16, from noon […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Many kids from underserved households are not getting involved in athletics because of the high price of sports equipment. Leveling the Playing Field is a nonprofit that collects and redistributes equipment to expand access and equity within youth sports and recreation programs in under-resourced communities. LPF expanded to a third warehouse location […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The parish community of St. James the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Springfield kicked off its centennial anniversary year with a celebration on Sunday, Sept. 18, that featured the installation of its new pastor. The festivities began at Mass when Bishop Elias R. Lorenzo, the Archdiocese of Newark’s auxiliary bishop for Union […]
CLARK, NJ — L’Oreal USA on Tuesday, Sept. 27, announced that it will be opening a new, state-of-the-art research and innovation center in Clark, replacing its existing facilities, which it has occupied in the area for more than six decades. The $140 million development project represents the most significant investment in a research and innovation […]