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 Emergency Management Col. Patrick J. Callahan and New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette remind the public about the vital importance of being […]
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, and will remain open through November. Rodriguez has a bachelor’s degree in illustration and visual communications and a master’s degree in painting and photography. His […]
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 College receive a degree ranked No. 1 by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. This report ranks Union’s as the No. 1 […]
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 Award and Goodman earned both a National African American Recognition Award and a National Hispanic Recognition Award. According to the College Board, the students “earned […]
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 of filtering data by law enforcement agency, the types of allegations involved and what, if any, disciplinary action was taken. It is believed to be […]
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 new meeting location, Jardine Academy, 75 Rod Smith Place, Cranford, for some light refreshments and a cornhole tournament. This event is free, and all are […]
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 students who have demonstrated exemplary college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Seventeen students have been noted as AP Scholars for receiving a score of […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — On Monday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m., Hillside police received a call about a large fight and shots fired near the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Ryan Street after Hillside High School was dismissed, according to a Sept. 20 press release from the Hillside Police Department. Due to the proximity of the […]
UNION, NJ — The Human Rights Institute at Kean University commemorated the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks with the world premiere of the documentary “Are We Safer Today?” The film documents the bipartisan efforts of the 9/11 Commission to uncover the truth behind the attacks and offer recommendations to make the United States […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — A walkathon tradition was a show of unity and a day of fun on Saturday, Sept. 10, to support life-changing services for people with disabilities and youths at risk. There were hundreds of Community Access Unlimited members, staff members and supporters in attendance at the Ira Geller Walkathon on Saturday, Sept. 10, […]