SUMMIT, NJ — Spreading love on Valentine’s Day this year to senior citizens who may have felt the need for a little extra love in a time of isolation and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic was “Make a Senior Smile,” an initiative created and carried out by two Summit teen brothers and their family. […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — IStock, in partnership with Black Women Photographers, a global community and database of black female and nonbinary photographers, recently announced that Elizabeth-based filmmaker Malaika Muindi is one of four artists, and the only one in the United States, chosen to receive its global inaugural Inclusion Grant. The $20,000 grant, awarded to four […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — During the Mountainside Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, Jack Sandholm of Mountainside Boy Scout Troop 177 was presented with a proclamation recognizing his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting. Councilman Steven Matejek read the proclamation presented to Sandholm during the meeting. “Whereas Scouting is a […]
LINDEN, NJ — In an act of kindness, the city, 101 Mobility of Central New Jersey and Walmart came together to help one of Linden’s own. On Wednesday, Feb. 9, 101 Mobility of Central NJ installed a handicap ramp at a city worker’s home, made possible by Walmart, which donated $10,000 for this project. Linden […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Township Committee honored Black History Month for recognizing black individuals who have made significant contributions in a time when they weren’t accepted due to racism and segregation at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8. With the township highlighting the importance of this month, Cranford residents are reminded of the great […]
ROSELLE, NJ — An informational session introducing residents to Proceed Inc.’s Utility Assistance Program was presented by Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw and the Borough Council on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Proceed Inc. program supervisor Dee Perez assisted in the presentation. The program provides a one-time heating credit for residential households and monthly assistance, based on usage […]
SUMMIT, NJ — A Four Chaplains Day presentation was made to Summit Common Council during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1, by the American Legion Lindsey Street Post 322, a military veterans organization in Summit, which was founded in 1946. Henry Bassman, commander of the post, along with William Rapp, the post’s former commander, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Nora Radest spoke to the Summit community by video uploaded to YouTube on Monday, Jan. 24, about recent car thefts and actions taken by the Summit Police Department to further prevent these crimes. She also called on the community to do its part. “Combatting professional vehicle theft is a complex problem […]
CRANFORD, NJ — For two years now, wearing a mask has been a key protection against COVID-19, in addition to vaccines and booster shots. In Cranford, at the Board of Education’s meeting on Monday, Jan. 24, one parent in attendance refused to put on a mask when asked and when ordered. The refusal caused a […]
LINDEN, NJ — In an effort to fight against the spread of COVID-19, Linden Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Ammon Labs to continue COVID-19 testing for Linden residents and residents in neighboring towns, a move made after the departure of Vault Medical Services of N.J., which had been providing COVID-19 testing in partnership with […]