RAHWAY, NJ — The Blue and Gold Club at Franklin Elementary School recently had a very successful clothing drive. The drive was organized by the school-based club, which is a group of dedicated students who are passionate about making a difference in their community. Its goal for this project was to collect as much gently […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — After two successful years, Roselle Park will again host MVC’s “Agency on Wheels.” In partnership with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Roselle Park will be hosting seven dates where customers can take advantage of the MVC offering hours locally from within a mobile unit. Nicknamed the “Agency-on-Wheels,” these MVC Mobile […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, May 1, Laura Giacobbe, a Rahway Board of Education member, visited schools in Rahway to promote a new girls empowerment mentorship club created in memory of her daughter, Anabella (Bella), who died in September 2022. The mission of the club is to instill confidence in young ladies and encourage them […]
UNION, NJ — Students and alumni of Kean’s Department of English Studies have had short stories, poetry and other creative works published, and at least one is close to seeing her novel in print. “To be able to say I’m a published writer means so much to me and my career,” said Rabia Ashraf, Class […]
RAHWAY, NJ — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez joined on Monday, May 1, with New Jersey advocates, providers and parents at Helping Hands Learning Academy in Rahway to discuss the devastating impact the House Republican Default on America bill would have on working families and to the child care industry which is already struggling to stay […]
NEWARK, NJ — More than 100 couples celebrating 50 years of marriage — plus a few marking 60, 65 and 70 years together — were blessed by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, at the archdiocese of Newark’s annual Golden Anniversary Mass on Sunday, April 16, in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County surrogate Christopher Hudak announced a new system to help Union County residents schedule appointments for surrogate services, including matters related to wills, adoptions, guardianships and more. “As surrogate, I am charged with serving all of our residents in a professional and efficient manner during a time in their lives […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners will present the 2023 Union County Senior Citizens’ Art Exhibit, featuring 133 original works, on display in Scotch Plains at Union College of Union County, now through Wednesday, May 31. “The Senior Citizens’ Art Exhibit provides both non-professional and professional artists with an opportunity […]
CLARK, NJ — Members of Valley Road Elementary School’s Student Council executive board were given an assignment to brainstorm ideas for a garbage can design. “On any given day, a person could walk past the bathroom in the first-third hallway and see paper towels on the floor, which were such an eyesore, due to the […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the New Jersey Ballet will perform “Princess Aurora’s Wedding,” for audiences with sensory sensitivities and their families, on Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m., at the Main Stage of the Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway, as part […]