Premiere Stages to produce an innovative exploration of time and space

Premiere Stages to produce an innovative exploration of time and space

UNION, NJ — Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the premiere of Erin Breznitsky’s “Satellites” from Thursday, July 13, through Sunday, July 30, in Kean University’s Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Ave., Union. Selected as the winner of the 2022 Premiere Play Festival, the first production of this new play […]

Police participate in NJ Law Enforcement Torch Run

Police participate in NJ Law Enforcement Torch Run

UNION COUNTY, NJ — On Friday, June 9, police officers from the Union County Police Department participated in the annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Union County Police PBA No. 73 sponsored the event, which raises money to benefit the Special Olympics of New Jersey. The Torch Run is a statewide event in […]

Inroads To Opportunities celebrates largest ‘School To Work’ Transition Graduation Ceremony

Inroads To Opportunities celebrates largest ‘School To Work’ Transition Graduation Ceremony

ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads To Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, celebrated its 2023 “School to Work” Transition Graduation Ceremony. This event honored graduating high school students, teachers, and community leaders. The event took place at Inroads To Opportunities’ main campus in Roselle on […]

County police participate in Relay for Life fundraiser

County police participate in Relay for Life fundraiser

UNION COUNTY, NJ — On Saturday, June 10, the Union County Police PBA Local No. 73 participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser in Rahway River Park. The Relay for Life is an annual event held at the stadium area of the park. Participants establish and join teams, seeking sponsors and donations […]

Mayor swears in new police officer in Summit

Mayor swears in new police officer in Summit

SUMMIT, NJ — On Thursday, June 29, Mayor Nora Radest performed a swearing-in ceremony for Officer Ashley Correa of the Summit Police Department. Correa grew up in Paterson. She is currently attending Passaic County Community College and pursuing an associate’s degree in criminal justice. Correa graduated from the Bergen County Police Academy in July 2021. […]

K-Kids Kindness Project rocks at Valley Road School

K-Kids Kindness Project rocks at Valley Road School

CLARK, NJ — Students in Valley Roads Kiwanis Club, also known as K-Kids, completed their last projects of the year by discussing ways to lift others up through simple acts of kindness. Among the children’s ideas was the Kindness Rock Project. The group, advised by Kimberly Belverio, Kimberly Nacht and Susan Dzurovcik, painted various sized […]

Enjoy tree-watching in Union County parks

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents and visitors can learn about distinctive trees in Union County parks by following specially marked “tree trails.” Each tree can be identified by a green and white tag on its trunk, featuring the name of its species, along with a QR code that links to more details online. […]

Union County begins aeration of Briant Pond to improve water quality

Union County begins aeration of Briant Pond to improve water quality

SUMMIT, NJ — After several years of planning, Union County engineers have started work to improve the water quality and overall health of the pond at Briant Park in Summit, one of the county’s most visited local parks. The project is part of the county’s ongoing efforts to maintain healthy ecosystems and provide safe recreational […]

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