UNION, NJ — As newcomers from throughout the world make New Jersey their home and the student population across school districts becomes more diverse, a Kean program is helping teachers acquire understanding, perspective and evidence-based strategies so that they can teach more intentionally. Offered through the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabethtown Gas, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries, is donating $10,000 to help the Trinitas Foundation expand Trinitas Regional Medical Center’s Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Unit. Trinitas is the only hospital in New Jersey that provides inpatient psychiatric care for children and adults who suffer from both intellectual/developmental disabilities and a severe mental […]
CLARK, NJ — Since 2014, students at Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School have been participating in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge. This year, 122 FKH students registered for the Kids Heart Challenge Road Trip and completed “Finn’s Mission.” Finn Blumenthal is an energetic first-grader who was born with multiple heart defects and spent […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — NJ Transit has launched its new Transit Arts Program webpage, www.njtransit.com/transitarts, a virtual exhibition featuring works from throughout the NJ Transit system, highlighting artists and illustrating that transportation really is just art in motion. “One of NJ Transit’s top priorities is to maximize its customers’ total transportation experience,” New Jersey Department […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — A Rahway man was arrested on Thursday, March 24, and a co-conspirator remains at large after they were criminally charged with an armed home invasion robbery in Elizabeth on Wednesday, March 2, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl J. Graves and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca jointly announced […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A team of young engineers from School No. 1 in Linden recently traveled to the New Jersey Institute of Technology to take part in the eSTEM Challenge, a design competition in which elementary school students design and build machines that use renewable energy. The challenge day, Monday, March 14, was the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Casey Probus has announced that she will be running to serve as the next mayor of Rahway, on the One United Rahway team in the June 2022 Democratic primary. Probus was born and raised in Rahway, where she lives with her daughter, who attends a Rahway elementary school. Probus attended Rahway public […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — On April 7, New Jersey American Water announced that a new and improved customer advisory map is live on the company’s website. This user-friendly map allows NJAW customers to view any active events or other issues in their area that may impact their water service. “We are committed to providing exceptional […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — David Brearley Middle and High School’s Alternate Education Program was established in December 2019 to further develop strategic, individualized support for students who may have difficulties in a traditional classroom setting. Spearheaded by the district’s Student Personnel Services Department, the program includes flexible scheduling and pacing, as well as a less structured […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden High School came together in a strong show of support for Ukraine on Friday, March 11, as hundreds of staff and students left class to join the Stand Up for Peace event in the school hallways. Three seniors who hail from Ukraine — Khrystyna Sul, Andriy Martsiyash and Solomiya Malanyuk — […]