In Memoriam

Wayne Alan Russo September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Your compassion, humility, sense of humor, and beautiful spirit have left a mark on this world and on our hearts. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. We will love […]

NJIT, Kean co-host inaugural computer science education awards ceremony

UNION, NJ — There’s no shortage of accolades in Hollywood, with the Oscars, Tonys, Grammys and Emmys. “But what about the teachers?” asked James Geller, a computer science professor and associate dean of research at New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Ying Wu College of Computing Sciences. Geller decided to organize an award ceremony to celebrate […]

Locals to compete in international paella contest in Spain

CRANFORD, NJ — Frank “Paco” Rodino of South Orange and Manny “Manolo” Rey of Cranford will be among the 35 teams from around the world competing for the title of the “world’s best paella chef.” Organized by the prestigious “Concurs Internacional de Paella Valenciana,” the 56th annual competition will take place in Sueca, Valencia, on […]

Maplewood Glee Club to host ‘Open Sing’

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — If you’re a guy who likes to sing, whether seriously or in the shower, the Maplewood Glee Club has an invitation for you. The group is hosting its first-ever “open sing” on Monday, Sept. 12, at 7:45 p.m. at the DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett St. in Maplewood. “It’s an open invitation. […]

Here are Union County football scrimmages and complete Union County football schedules

Below are Union County football scrimmages and complete Union County football schedules for the upcoming 2016 season (for scrimmages, contact athletic directors to be sure): SCRIMMAGES UNION FARMERS Aug. 17 Multiple teams, 10 a.m. Union, Madison, Irvington, Randolph Aug. 23 at Phillipsburg, 4 p.m. Phillipsburg, Union, Warren Hills ROSELLE PARK PANTHERS Aug. 17 Delaware Valley, […]