Roselle celebrates cultural diversity with vibrant community showcase

Roselle celebrates cultural diversity with vibrant community showcase

ROSELLE, NJ — On Saturday, Oct. 19, residents of Roselle came together to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make the community unique during a lively showcase of music, dance, and activities. Organized by the Roselle Mayor’s Office, Borough Council and Department of Recreation, the Roselle Multicultural Festival drew families and attendees of all […]

Scarecrow Stroll down the streets of Cranford

Scarecrow Stroll down the streets of Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ — Pictured, Mayor Brian Andrews, with community members, members of the Cranford Girl Scouts Troop 40334, and Director of Downtown Cranford Caren Demyen, proclaims Thursday, Oct. 31, to be Halloween in the township and declares the start of the Cranford Halloween season to be Friday, Oct. 11, aligning with the start of 17th […]

Arthur L. Johnson students attend ‘Nursing Camp’

Arthur L. Johnson students attend ‘Nursing Camp’

CLARK, NJ — Eleven students from Bernadette Jacobi’s anatomy and physiology classes were fortunate enough to be selected to attend a “Nursing Camp” program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center this summer. This program is a unique opportunity for students to get a taste of what it is like to work in the medical field and […]

MLB player Kevin Herget honored at Kean University with jersey number retirement

MLB player Kevin Herget honored at Kean University with jersey number retirement

UNION, NJ — Kean Athletics recently retired No. 16, the jersey number of Hall of Fame member and MLB pitcher Kevin Herget. He is the first baseball player and the third athlete in Kean history to receive the prestigious honor. The campus community celebrated the 2015 graduate’s remarkable journey from Kean University to the major […]

NJ state trooper guides inner-city boys on the baseball field

NJ state trooper guides inner-city boys on the baseball field

UNION, NJ — When Rey Cruz Jr., Class of ’04, was pursuing his bachelor’s degree in bilingual elementary education/history at Kean University, a professor gave him life-changing advice: In order to know the community you serve, you must walk the streets your students walk. Cruz applied that principle as an Elizabeth middle school teacher, relating […]

Union Recreation introduces inclusive soccer program this fall

UNION, NJ — The township of Union Recreation Department has announced the launch of the new “Challenger Soccer Program,” an inclusive soccer program designed to offer children and young adults of all abilities a fun and non-competitive environment to play soccer. This program builds on the success of the popular Challenger Basketball program, offering a […]

Former U.S. senator kicks off impressive lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series speakers

Former U.S. senator kicks off impressive lineup of President’s Distinguished Lecture Series speakers

UNION, NJ — Five renowned speakers will address politics, science, human rights, technology, media and the arts as part of the 2024-2025 Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture Series, which is open to the public. The series kicks off with former U.S. Sen. Al Franken, an Emmy winner, best-selling author and former “Saturday Night Live” cast […]