Family Fun and Flix and Summer Arts Concert Series return to Union County parks this summer

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the arrival of two free summer programs for families – the Family Fun and Flix series, beginning on Tuesday, July 16, and running through Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Warinanco Park in Roselle, and the Summer Arts Concert Series, beginning on Saturday, July […]

Hillside High School student council earns national award

Hillside High School student council earns national award

HILLSIDE, NJ — For its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community, the Hillside High School student council has been recognized as a 2024 National Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils. The NASC program is supported by its parent organization, the National Association of Secondary […]

Linden High School teen wins first place in Talent Hunt Competition

Linden High School teen wins first place in Talent Hunt Competition

LINDEN, NJ — Abigail Armstead, a student at Linden High School, secured first place in the contemporary vocal category of the annual Talent Hunt Competition, sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, on Saturday, April 27. This renowned event provides a platform for exceptionally gifted high school students to showcase their talents in the performing and […]

50th Anniversary ART in the Garden/Reeves-Reed Arboretum happens

50th Anniversary ART in the Garden/Reeves-Reed Arboretum happens

SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves-Reed Arboretum celebrated its 50th anniversary as a non-profit public arboretum on Saturday, June 8, with its annual ART in the Garden gala. The Reed and Hubbard families and the city of Summit were honored for their efforts back in 1974 in preserving the 13.5 acres as a public garden and environmental […]

NABIP–NJ honors winner of the 2024 Board of Directors Award

NABIP–NJ honors winner of the 2024 Board of Directors Award

UNION, NJ — Sandy Gibson, president and CEO at Karing is Mutual LLC in Union Township, has been named the 2024 recipient of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals – New Jersey Chapter Board of Directors Award. Gibson, a longtime association member, was honored for her continuous service and leadership. She began her […]

Private use of public property statement released

SUMMIT, NJ — The city of Summit is issuing the following statement to fully explain and clarify the regulations it follows for the private use of public property. Certain individuals have incorrectly alleged that the city of Summit infringed on their First Amendment Right to hold a demonstration on the Village Green. While the First […]

Carl H. Kumpf Middle School has promotion ceremony

Carl H. Kumpf Middle School has promotion ceremony

CLARK, NJ — On Tuesday, June 18, eighth-graders at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School in Clark participated in a promotion ceremony. The event was attended by Board of Education President Steven Donkersloot, Board of Education members, Superintendent Edward Grande, family members, teachers, administrators and other community members. Salutatorian Mia Liu reflected on her memorable experience […]

Linden announces grand opening of N4SF Linden Homeownership Center

LINDEN, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead has announced the grand opening of the N4SF Linden Homeownership Center, a groundbreaking collaboration between the city and Neighborhoods For a Sustainable Future. This innovative center is set to revolutionize homeownership opportunities, particularly for low to moderate-income families, within the city of Linden. The grand opening will take place […]