KENILWORTH, NJ — On Saturday, June 3, the Kenilworth Historical Society will present a colorful, enlightening program celebrating African American culture and the significance of the Juneteenth holiday, which annually commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It will feature an inspiring interactive visit with renowned anti-slavery abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth, c. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents and visitors to join in the celebration of Pride Month 2023, with our annual Pride Month Flag Raising and Pride in the Park Celebration. “I am incredibly proud to be a part of a county that is inclusive to all and […]
CLARK, NJ — Alyssa DeMarco, a student in Debbie Camillo’s fourth-grade class at Frank K. Hehnly School, earned first place in the annual “Young Writers of Union County” poetry contest. In recognition of Arbor Day, the Union County Board of County Commissioners has its annual Union County Arbor Day Poetry Contest. The contest encourages environmental […]
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson High School music program, directed by ALJ teacher Erik Krebl and Carl H. Kumpf Middle School teacher Andrew Calo, has received numerous recognitions recently. Arthur L. Johnson High School’s jazz band attended Overbrook’s Yearly Jazz festival, where the ensemble received an Outstanding Band award and ALJ student Brian […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park has awarded its Small Business of the Month Award for May to Donato Florist. This family-owned and operated business has had its doors open for 100 years. Donato Florist is one of the oldest and most established florists in Union County. Conveniently located in downtown Roselle Park, they receive […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Police Officer Keith Kwiatek and Officer Sean Thompson participated in the Police Unity Tour recently, a four-day bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. The Police Unity Tour was formed in 1997 and its mission is to raise public awareness about law enforcement officers who have died in the line […]
UNION, NJ — History came to the township of Union when The Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial paid a visit from Thursday, May 18, through Monday, May 22. This half-size traveling replica of the actual Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., has been touring the country for more than 30 years. The Moving Wall arrived […]
CLARK, NJ — During the Town Council meeting on Monday, May 15, Mayor Sal Bonaccorso offered a proclamation declaring the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the township. Members of the Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America were presented with the proclamation. Joan Peters invited the public […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit is sharing information on the 2023 schedule for the Summit Family Aquatic Center. Opening day will be on Saturday, May 27, and the schedule for the facility after that date is as follows: • Saturday, May 27; Sunday, May 28; Monday, May 29; Saturday, June 3; Sunday, June 4; Saturday, June […]
KENILWORTH, Nj — Sometimes teachers are unsure just how a lesson will land. But instructional coach Dawn Horling is confident that Kenilworth Public Schools’ sixth-graders will enjoy a challenge to generate green energy — after all, she already had a great experience completing the project. Horling and Harding Elementary School science teacher Melissa Marks participated […]
