ROSELLE, NJ — A native of Roselle serves the U.S. Navy aboard USS Boxer, which is homeported in San Diego. Petty Officer 2nd Class Katherine Chumbiray, a 2013 graduate of Abraham Clark High School, joined the Navy three years ago. “I always felt the need to join the military,” said Chumbiray. “I was in Junior […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Village Shop located in the Mountainside Restoration Committee’s Levi Cory House will open again after a summer break. The shop will be open on Fridays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the following dates: Sept. 2, 3, 16 and 17; Oct. 7, 8, 21 and 22; Nov. 4, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Spotted lanternfly infestations begin with the appearance of small, beetle-like nymphs in the spring, which transform into large, destructive hopping insects over the summer. “The spotted lanternfly is a widespread problem in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. Everyone can help reduce the infestation by taking steps to limit their […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County–based nonprofit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, recently announced the retirement of Nancy Laporte. August marks 40 years of service at Inroads for Laporte. Laporte has retired from Inroads as its director of operations, contract packaging services. Laporte is also […]
UNION, NJ — Kean Stage has announced select performances from its 2022-2023 season. Additional shows will be announced at a later date. “We’re thrilled to invite you to the start of our new season. Our current listing of shows reflects diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, a hallmark of Kean Stage’s mission. And don’t think this […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Joe McDonald, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, has announced that Chris Clark has been named manager of Weichert’s Summit office. Clark began his real estate career in 2019 as a sales associate with the company’s Edison office. “I am thrilled to welcome Chris to the management team at Weichert,” McDonald said. […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Harding Elementary School is going old school to mark its 100th year. Community members are invited to pack a picnic and play low-tech games when they come out to the “Harding 100 and Up Celebration” on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. The rain date is Thursday, Sept. 1. All […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University invites the community to enjoy a free evening of music at the second Jazz & Roots Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Jazz & Roots Music Festival, produced by Kean and internationally acclaimed bassist/producer Mike Griot, offers professional jazz, blues and reggae in a […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Led by founder and artistic director George Marriner Maull, The Discovery Orchestra will return to the concert stage after a pandemic break for an exploration of French composer Camille Saint-Saëns’ epic masterwork Symphony No. 3 in C minor, sometimes called the Organ Symphony. The Summit-based orchestra is offering free tickets to individuals […]
CLARK, NJ — Fun is the name of the game in Clark this summer. Pool members were delighted to have the opportunity to use kayaks and paddle the day away. Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo said of the annual tradition, “It’s a great opportunity to try something new for so many kids and adults. We section […]