SUMMIT, NJ — A 20-year tradition, unbroken by theater closures thanks to Zoom technology, “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play,” returns for live, in-person performances Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, Nov. 26, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. This old favorite is popping up in a new location, at the Oakes Center, […]
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the city of Plainfield are sponsoring a free screening of the 2021 film “The Tragedy of Macbeth” at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, 724 Park Ave. in Plainfield, on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. “The 2021 version of ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ is […]
CLARK, NJ — In October, Arthur L. Johnson High School’s marching band performed at the Ludwig Musser Classic at MetLife Stadium. Fifty-five bands of various sizes performed, and ALJ came home as Ludwig Open Group I class champions. ALJ music teacher Erik Krebl said, “Some of the best bands in the state were in attendance. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Margaret M. McMenamin, president of Union College, has been selected to serve on the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities governing board for a two-year term. McMenamin joins more than 15 other higher education leaders from throughout the country to serve on the HACU governing board. Union College is one of only […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Krystal R. Canady, chief executive officer of the Gateway Family YMCA, received the Martin Bartner Award from the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance at the 2022 annual dinner reception and awards ceremony at the Social Profit Center at Mill One in Hamilton on Thursday, Oct. 20. “The Martin Bartner award recognizes […]
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department had a breakfast in honor of the 2022 spring athletics GPA Challenge winners, the softball team. The event, sponsored by the Athletic Department, was in the Arthur L. Johnson High School cafeteria. The Crusader GPA Challenge prize is awarded each season to […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University’s Distinguished Lecture Series will kick off the year with a lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 15, by CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash, who will share her insight in a post–midterm elections conversation. Bash, who is also co-anchor of CNN’s “State of the Union” with Jake Tapper, will speak at Kean’s […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that Union County, in collaboration with local senators, mayors and other stakeholders, is exploring all available funding opportunities to best address the impact of congestion on county roads from end to end. “Improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods is our […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — On Friday, Oct. 7, Roselle Park distributed nearly 2,000 reusable water bottles throughout the Roselle Park School District. Students at all elementary schools, Roselle Park Middle School and Roselle Park High School received water bottles. This donation comes as part of an initiative to guide Roselle Park’s children and families toward […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University’s inaugural class of physician assistant students were presented with their white coats, a traditional symbol of professionalism and readiness, during a celebratory event on Friday, Oct. 21. The students marked the accomplishment as they begin their year of clinical practice. In January 2024, they will be the first graduates of […]