Rahway ‘unveils’ 1,500 square-foot mural celebrating innovators to welcome residents, visitors

Rahway ‘unveils’ 1,500 square-foot mural celebrating innovators to welcome residents, visitors

RAHWAY, NJ — On Friday, Oct. 25, Rahway officially unveiled its latest public art mural, highlighting innovators with connections to the city, on board an NJ Transit train attended by local dignitaries. Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and Rahway City Council were joined by Assemblywoman Linda Carter, as well as representatives from NJ Transit, Merck […]

First-generation students chosen for ‘America Needs You’ career program

First-generation students chosen for ‘America Needs You’ career program

UNION, NJ — Eleven first-generation Kean University students have been selected for fellowships with America Needs You, a national program that helps students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds build career skills for future success. The students, most in their sophomore year at Kean, are part of a group of 89 students from New Jersey named […]

Arthur L. Johnson HS hosts marching band competition

Arthur L. Johnson HS hosts marching band competition

CLARK, NJ — On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Marching Band hosted its third annual marching band competition. Ten schools throughout North and Central Jersey attended. Marching Band Director and ALJ music teacher Erik Krebl said, “Thanks to the efforts of the students, Assistant Marching Band Director Andrew Calo, my lovely […]

Rare mural sought by Sons of the American Revolution

Rare mural sought by Sons of the American Revolution

RAHWAY, NJ — While Union County is rich in Revolutionary War history, with several major battles occurring in the area, one of the lesser-known conflicts, the Battle of Spanktown, was featured in a lively presentation in Westfield on Thursday, Oct. 3. Local businessman Thomas Maye, a descendant of many generations in this area, led the […]

Union County’s 2024 countywide Gun Surrender Program is a success

Union County’s 2024 countywide Gun Surrender Program is a success

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Gun Surrender Program on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 18 locations throughout Union County, was a resounding success. In excess of 100 guns were surrendered by residents, consisting of numerous handguns, rifles and shotguns, including an AK-47 rifle, sawed-off shotgun, five defaced handguns and a stolen handgun. Additionally, in […]

Woman’s Club is honored

Woman’s Club is honored

CRANFORD, NJ — Pictured, Mayor Brian Andrews and Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty stand with members of the Cranford Woman’s Club at the Township Committee Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Andrews announces the proclamation honoring the Cranford’s Woman’s Club, founded in 1949, in celebration of its Golden Jubilee and the many outstanding contributions to Cranford. Photo […]

Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser to support The Gateway Family YMCA Financial Assistance

Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser to support The Gateway Family YMCA Financial Assistance

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Y We Care: Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser will be on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to support The Gateway Family YMCA Financial Assistance. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser at Galloping Hill Caterers, 1085 Galloping Hill Road, Union. This fundraiser will directly support The Gateway Family YMCA’s […]

Cranford High Schools offers Career Pathways in engineering and biomedical careers

Cranford High Schools offers Career Pathways in engineering and biomedical careers

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford High School students are getting a head start in careers in engineering by learning to do things such as design and build bridges while other students interested in biomedical careers are witnessing surgeries and listening to presentations by medical experts. The 43 engineering students are part of the C.T.E. Engineering Academy […]