WESTFIELD, NJ — To celebrate the president’s recent birthday, George and Martha Washington ‘visited’ with the Westfield Area YMCA kindergartners. The children caught them up on what changes they could expect to find in our current century, including indoor plumbing, cars and Alexa.
GARWOOD, NJ — Underground Nutrition recently opened at 331 South Ave. in Garwood. Pictured from left are Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Gene Jannotti, GWACC Vice President and Garwood business liaison Carol Kearney, GWACC Vice President Jim Mooney, Garwood Mayor Sara Tedesco, Underground Nutrition co-owners Scott Lasher and Alan Collins, and GWACC board […]
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Recreation Department completed its winter recreational basketball season on Saturday, Feb. 28, and team players were presented with their medals. Clark was one of just a handful of towns that allowed a basketball season to take place. Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo said he was happy to say “not one incident […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A forward-thinking police officer, a generous Cranford-based business and the Police Department’s Community Outreach Unit combined efforts to create and deploy sensory communication kits in all primary radio cars in Cranford. “The sensory communication kits are intended to improve relationships and mitigate communication barriers between our officers and those individuals in our […]
ROSELLE, NJ — On Feb. 22, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced $407,778.57 in federal funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to ensure fire departments across New Jersey have the resources to purchase personal protective equipment and other related supplies. This funding was secured […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Theater Project, an incubator for rising talent and a showcase for New Jersey artists, will present “Dog Sees God,” streaming live on Zoom, March 5-7. The 90-minute performance begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6, followed by a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 7. […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Housing Authority has launched a new Jobs Plus program, thanks to a $2.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “I am so excited to bring this innovative and life-changing program to the residents of Mravlag Manor,” said LaChelle Thompson, Jobs Plus program director. “There is […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The $11 million renovation and expansion of the local public library has taken huge steps forward through a recent partnership between Roselle and the Union County Improvement Authority. In November 2020, Roselle was awarded a $5.5 million New Jersey Library Construction Bond Grant to transform the public library into a modern community […]
CLARK, NJ — Nina Conner, special education teacher at Frank K. Hehnly School, and Cecilia Petela, second-grade teacher at Valley Road School, were recently recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education as Exemplary Educators of the Year. According to the New Jersey Department of Education Website, “Each year, the New Jersey Department of Education […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Trinitas Regional Medical Center celebrated its 15th consecutive CEO Gold Standard award, given by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer. Trinitas has qualified for the award every year since its inception in 2006. The Gold Standard provides a framework for employers to have a healthier workplace by focusing on cancer risk reduction, […]