Union County celebrated National Adoption Day with 12 new ‘forever families’ on Nov. 22

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Surrogate Court celebrated its 16th annual Adoption Day Friday on Nov. 22. National Adoption Day is a national effort to raise awareness of the needs of children and youth waiting to find permanent, loving families. This annual, one-day event has made the dreams of thousands of children throughout […]

Grover Cleveland School students shine at AENJ Art Exhibit

Grover Cleveland School students shine at AENJ Art Exhibit

RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland Elementary School has announced that two of its talented fifth-grade artists had their artwork selected for display at the prestigious Art Educators of New Jersey Exhibit. The exhibit was at the New Jersey Teachers Convention in Atlantic City on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 8. This annual exhibit showcases […]

Union County hosts final ‘aging services kiosk’ events of the season in December

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and caregivers to visit their local Aging Services Kiosk for the final events of the 2024 season this December. The monthly event is an opportunity for residents to engage with experienced professionals and learn about valuable senior programs and resources that are […]

Reducing Roadway Fatalities Comes Down to Sharing the Responsibility

Reducing Roadway Fatalities Comes Down to Sharing the Responsibility

  By The New Jersey Department of Transportation There were more than 600 crash-related fatalities on New Jersey roadways in 2023. We’re so used to seeing statistics that it can be easy to forget there are real people behind the numbers. So let’s reframe it. Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en español In 2023, […]

Driving literacy: Young minds are fueled with 3,000 books

Driving literacy: Young minds are fueled with 3,000 books

LINDEN, NJ — On Tuesday, Nov. 26, School No. 8 buzzed with excitement as Bell Mitsubishi delivered an extraordinary gift: 3,000 books donated to Linden Public Schools. This initiative, led by Bell Mitsubishi marketing team member and proud Linden parent, Merril Hyman, showcased how community partnerships can spark imagination and learning. Hyman, whose sons Mateo […]

Nearly 1,000 Catholics attend Elizabeth church’s ‘beautiful’ 125th anniversary celebration

Nearly 1,000 Catholics attend Elizabeth church’s ‘beautiful’ 125th anniversary celebration

ELIZABETH, NJ — About 900 parishioners from Elizabeth’s Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Patrick Church commemorated the 125th anniversary of their church’s construction with a Mass on Saturday, Nov. 16, led by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, and concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Elias R. Lorenzo, Episcopal vicar for Union County. The standing-room-only […]

NJ Transit unveils Transitional Art Project at the Summit Rail Station

NJ Transit unveils Transitional Art Project at the Summit Rail Station

SUMMIT, NJ — NJ Transit and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 27, announced the latest installment of the Transitional Art Project at the NJ Transit Summit Rail Station. The Transitional Art Project is a partnership between the agencies that selects artists for temporary visual art exhibitions at NJ Transit […]

UCNJ student selected as Kaplan Leadership Scholar

UCNJ student selected as Kaplan Leadership Scholar

CRANFORD, NJ — UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ has announced that student Samir Perez, of Elizabeth, has been selected as a Kaplan Leadership Scholar. Perez is one of only 11 students recognized in the Tristate area for this leadership opportunity. The Kaplan Leadership Program targets students at two-year schools who demonstrate educational acumen, […]