Deadline given for voter registration

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The voter registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 28, for the 10th Congressional District Special Primary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The state is hosting a special election in the 10th Congressional District to fill the vacancy created by the death of Congressman Donald Payne. The 10th Congressional District includes Cranford; Garwood; […]

2024 Senior Athletic Awards are hosted by ALJ Athletic Department

2024 Senior Athletic Awards are hosted by ALJ Athletic Department

CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, June 5, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Athletic Department hosted its 2024 Senior Athletic Awards. The evening, sponsored by the Crusader Athletic Booster Club, was at the Gran Centurions in Clark. All the senior student athletes, their athletic teams and their seasons were highlighted by their coaches while handing […]

Linden councilmember receives master’s degree

Linden councilmember receives master’s degree

LINDEN, NJ — Seventy-five-year-old Alfred Mohammed received his master’s degree in liberal arts from the University of Chicago. The 4th Ward city councilmember has been an advocate of education, social justice and health equity for decades. “I am humbled to have accomplished this milestone achievement,” he said. “However, this proves that education is very important, […]

Rahway students showcase artistic talents

Rahway students showcase artistic talents

RAHWAY, NJ — Melao Cafe and Creamery in Rahway has partnered with Rahway Public School’s Grover Cleveland Elementary School for a creative collaboration that showcases student artwork. Grover Cleveland students designed custom sleeves for Melao cups, adding a touch of artistic flair for customers at the shop, located at 1425 Irving St. The project stemmed […]

Inroads To Opportunities celebrates annual ‘School To Work’ Transition Graduation Ceremony

Inroads To Opportunities celebrates annual ‘School To Work’ Transition Graduation Ceremony

ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads To Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, celebrated its 2024 Transition Graduation Ceremony. This event honored graduating students, teachers and community leaders. The graduation took place at Inroads To Opportunities’ main campus in Roselle. Inroads School-to-Work Transition Program works with […]

Longtime resident wins three of 10 National Catholic Media Awards won by archdiocese

Longtime resident wins three of 10 National Catholic Media Awards won by archdiocese

NEWARK, NJ — The archdiocese of Newark and its news outlet, Jersey Catholic, have been nationally recognized for their contributions to communications and Catholic journalism, earning 10 prestigious awards from the national Catholic Media Association at its annual Catholic Media Awards ceremony in Atlanta on Friday, June 21. Archdiocesan staff members won multiple awards for […]

Kids Recreation Trust Fund and Greening Union County grant applications are available

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the applications for the 2024 Kids Recreation Trust Fund Grant and Greening Union County Grant are now available online for municipalities to complete and submit. “These grants are essential for Union County because they allow us to improve playgrounds and other […]

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