Klymenko is named ‘Economic Development Director of the Year’

Klymenko is named ‘Economic Development Director of the Year’

ROSELLE, NJ — Victor Klymenko, Roselle’s Economic Development and Redevelopment director, was honored at the 33rd annual Mayors’ Dinner of the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce in Newark. Klymenko received the Economic Development Director of the Year award for his efforts to support the borough during the COVID-19 pandemic and for his ongoing dedication to […]

NJIO presents ‘An Afternoon with Brahms’ on May 21

SUMMIT, NJ — The New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra presents “An Afternoon with Brahms,” Sunday, May 21, at 3 p.m., at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School, 272 Morris Ave., Summit. Three NJIO’s ensembles will perform. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted. The concert will also be live-streamed. The […]

Bilingual poll workers needed in union county

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Elections is seeking bilingual poll workers for Primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 6, and General Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7. In addition to receiving a stipend of $300 for the day, poll workers perform a valuable civic service by helping to ensure that every […]

Franklin Elementary School celebrates Bring Your Child to Work Day with enthusiasm

Franklin Elementary School celebrates Bring Your Child to Work Day with enthusiasm

RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 27, Franklin Elementary School celebrated Bring Your Child to Work Day for the first time since 2019, and the excitement was palpable. The entire school community was eager to participate. The school was abuzz with excitement and enthusiasm. Throughout the building, contagious smiles and positive energy could be seen […]

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, acclaimed actress and alumna named commencement speakers

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, acclaimed actress and alumna named commencement speakers

UNION, NJ — Author and investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, of The New York Times, and critically acclaimed actress and Kean alumna Holly Taylor, Class of ’21, will be the featured speakers at Kean University’s graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies in May. Kantor, whose pioneering reporting with colleague Megan Twohey on the Harvey Weinstein Hollywood sexual […]

President and CEO is recent guest on Business RadioX

President and CEO is recent guest on Business RadioX

ROSELLE, NJ — Michele Ford, president and CEO, Inroads to Opportunities, was a recent guest on Business RadioX, with host Lee Kantor. Inroads is a Union County non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 16 to retirement. During their discussion, Ford and Kantor discussed the […]