SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Temple Sha’arey Shalom, a small reform community in Springfield, hosted its annual Tu B’Shvat Seder to celebrate the new year of the trees. During the engaging and informative short service, Rav Uri Allen led the congregation in lessons about how humans connect with trees. In particular, Tu B’shvat focuses on eating produce […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School’s special education class recently immersed itself in the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss during its March Enrichment activities, celebrating Read Across America Week with a series of engaging “Cat in the Hat”-themed events. Students dove headfirst into the beloved story, participating in a variety of hands-on activities designed to […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Prologue Literary & Art Magazine from Cranford Public Schools has been recognized as a Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English. This is the first year CPS has received “First Class,” previously being awarded “Excellent.” The REALM program publicly recognizes excellent […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The continuation of the Property Fraud Alert program, a free subscription service designed to safeguard Union County homeowners against property fraud, has been announced. “Property fraud is a growing crime and homeowners need to protect themselves,” Union County clerk Joanne Rajoppi said. Property fraud is committed when someone illegally uses your […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The eighth annual Trivia Night, which was on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Kenilworth VFW and organized by the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence, raised $30,000 to benefit Cranford public school students, thanks to the support of sponsors as well as parents and community members who took part in the lively event. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners will present the latest LGBTQ+ Empowerment Hour, a virtual event celebrating Women’s History Month on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom. This special edition will be co-hosted by Commissioner Rebecca L. Williams and Micayla Mirabella, focusing on the contributions of LGBTQ+ women […]
UNION, NJ — Assemblyman Reginald W. Atkins, D-Union, issued the following statement on Thursday, March 6, regarding the merger between New Jersey City University and Kean University: “This is big news for higher education in New Jersey! “Kean University President Lamont Repollet announced that New Jersey City University’s Board of Trustees has voted to move […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — On Thursday, Feb. 13, Union County Superior Court Judge Gavin I. Handwerker presided over the swearing-in of 12 volunteers who trained with Court Appointed Special Advocates of Passaic and Union Counties to advocate for vulnerable children in foster care. Among them is Cranford resident Michelle Conway. As to why Conway chose to […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that Union County has been awarded a $1,996,800 grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor to support the Summer Youth Work Experience Program, which will provide employment opportunities for 480 youth across Union County. This vital program will offer young participants […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Sept. 16, 2024, the city of Rahway agreed to settle a lawsuit for $150,000 with a local man who alleged police brutality, excessive force and wrongful arrest. In his lawsuit, Junior A. Abreu claimed that on April 24, 2014, Rahway police officers entered his home without justification, punched and kicked him […]