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 […]
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 […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rev. Anthony Mark Miller Jr., of Philadelphia, has been elected as pastor-elect of Second Baptist Church, 378 East Milton Ave., Rahway, bringing an end to a search to replace the esteemed Rev. James W. Ealey, who retired after 55 years of service. Miller. was elected as pastor-elect on Saturday, Sept. 21, […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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, NJ — On Friday, Sept. 20, the Cranford Knights of Columbus had its 21st annual Golf Outing, which was a tremendous success with 95 golfers attending at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth. Each year, the council selects two worthy charities to assist with the outing proceeds and, this year, one that they […]
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 […]