NEWARK, NJ — On Sept. 8, the Archdiocese of Newark announced the release of its Synod on Synodality Synthesis Report, which captures the feedback and voices of more than 15,000 people across northern New Jersey, who convened online and at gatherings in parishes, schools, religious congregations and more since January 2022. The effort is the […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that Union County and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority are funding a study aimed at preparing for an increase in electric vehicle ownership in Union County in the next 10 years. The growth in EV ownership is anticipated to lead to […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Union College of Union County is one of 12 institutions to receive a grant from Bank of America to elevate and accelerate the path for Hispanic students in targeted health care programs. The two-year, $220,000 grant will support Hispanic/Latino students pursuing careers in health care through the Progresando Initiative, a collaboration between […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The city of Summit is requesting applications from residents to participate in a newly formed Broad Street West Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Members will assist the Common Council in its negotiations with Broad Street West redevelopers and be tasked with reviewing and analyzing financial information related to the project. Qualified applicants must be […]
UNION, NJ — The Liberty Hall Museum continues its partnership with Buggé Ballet for the Liberty Hall Dance Festival. For the fifth year, guests of all ages will spend an afternoon outside walking through the beautiful museum grounds, enjoying 10 site-specific professional dance performances inspired by moments in history. Liberty Hall Dance Festival will be […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County 4-H clubs are gearing up for a new season for students in grades 1-12. Students and their families are invited to attend a 4-H club open house on Friday, Sept. 23, to meet this year’s 4-H club leaders and learn more about the topics for the 2022-2023 school year. […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit office of the city clerk has accepted the resignation of Councilmember-at-Large, effective Monday, Sept. 19. Little was sworn in as a member of Common Council in January 2018 and had been serving in her third term. “As an elected official, Beth Little brought sound judgment and valuable professional experience as […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University’s freshman enrollment this fall is projected to be the highest in the university’s history, with more than 2,000 students currently registered for classes, university officials announced last week. The strong enrollment for full-time freshmen comes amid a drop at many other institutions across the nation following the pandemic. The average […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Trinitas Regional Medical Center has been honored with the 2022 Workplace Partnership for Life Platinum Award for its organ and tissue donation awareness program from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Platinum Award is the highest accolade granted by […]
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School girls soccer has participated in various projects over the last four years to give back to the community. In so doing, the players have worked together, building on leadership skills that go beyond the soccer field. For the 2022 preseason, new and returning soccer players worked within […]