UNION, NJ — The Kean Fitness Center has been revitalized with updated equipment, more space and longer hours for Kean Cougars to climb higher and run faster, lift more and stretch farther. With updated cardio and weight-training equipment; a new turf workout area; bigger, brighter video monitors; colorful LED lighting and a new entryway to […]
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Drug Alliance sponsored “Hidden in Plain Sight,” a drug awareness program for parents on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Arthur L. Johnson High School. The event was designed to help parents of teens recognize unfamiliar hazards of drug use that are often in plain sight. DEA special agent Timothy P. McMahon […]
CLARK, MJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School recently had several Instant Decision Days, during which students received official decisions from nine different colleges regarding their applications. Organized by the school counseling department, 88 meetings were planned. At those meetings, the school had a 100-percent acceptance rate. More than $1.3 million in merit scholarships was […]
TRENTON, NJ — On Jan. 20, Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced 11 recipients of a combined $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds allocated for the continued support of the New Jersey Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program. NJHVIP launched in 2020 using funds from the federal Victims of Crime Act […]
UNION, NJ — Premiere Stages and Kean Stage co-present “SMALL,” written and performed by actor and dancer Robert Montano and directed by Jessi D. Hill, on Saturday, March 18, at Kean University’s Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave., Hillside. In “SMALL,” Robert Montano shares a wild autobiographical ride in his one-person play about the wears […]
UNION, NJ — For the first time in three years, right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, region wrestling returned to Union High School’s Louis J. Rettino Gymnasium. Representing the Farmers at this weekend’s Region 4 competition is junior Daniel Collin, who did quite well to place second at 175 pounds at last weekend’s District 14 […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Registration for the Summit Family Aquatic Center and Summit Municipal Golf Course for 2023 is now open. The Department of Community Programs is issuing new membership cards for all current and prospective SFAC and golf course members for the 2023 season. Memberships may be purchased in person at Summit Community Center, 100 […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School in Rahway is working hard to promote a positive school culture through a new initiative this school year. In an effort to help students succeed academically, the school has been promoting an i-Ready building wide competition i-Ready is an online program for reading and mathematics that will help teachers […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University assistant professor Matthew G. Niepielko has received the National Science Foundation CAREER award to fund genetic research while supporting students at the graduate, undergraduate, and high school levels. As one of the most prestigious NSF awards for faculty members beginning their careers, the CAREER award will provide $829,000 to Niepielko’s […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — NJ Transit is expanding its Student Pass fare option in a pilot program to include eligible part-time students. For the first time, beginning with February passes, in addition to full-time students, part-time degree-seeking students taking at least two courses will also be eligible for the Student Pass fare, which provides a […]