ROSELLE, NJ — Before the coronavirus began spreading in New Jersey, council meetings in many towns were common, with council members coming together in person to address municipal business. COVID-19 has changed everything, forcing governing bodies to alter their routines. The borough of Roselle is no different. Utilizing technological alternatives, all municipal meetings in Roselle […]
LINDEN, NJ — As the famous show business saying goes, “The show must go on.” With that in mind, broadcast students at Linden High School have taken a page from the book of journalists around the world, who have had to learn to cope with working separately to get their jobs done during the COVID-19 […]
UNION — Going forward, it is assumed that COVID-19 will permanently alter life as we know it. History is being made right now; future generations will read about this time period in school. Naturally, the Union Public Library wants to create a historical resource about this time period and is asking Union residents to send […]
CRANFORD — More than ever, residents are looking to their leaders for reassurance. Whether there are leaders who possess the power to implement laws or community leaders who can limit crime during this time, law enforcement in multiple cities has stepped up to reassure residents of some order and give them a sense of community. […]
UNION COUNTY — COVID-19 has turned everything upside down. Even though New Jersey has seen some signs of flattening the curve this past week, the death toll continues to rise, as people of all ages have been sick and thousands have died from the virus. The goal is to flatten the curve in this country […]
UNION, NJ — It’s time for writers to get creative, turning frustrations with the unfortunate circumstances of COVID-19 into something beautiful. Premiere Stages, the professional theater company in residence at Kean University, has unveiled a new initiative for writers who are willing to think outside the box. The Premiere Senior Endeavor Awards, a new playwriting […]
SUMMIT — Summit is looking to have a real ballot battle on its hands. Vying for the Ward 1 seat are Democratic candidate Susan Hairston and Republican candidate Eileen Kelly. Both women were asked a series of questions regarding their candidacy and each gave LocalSource some insight as to why she should be selected as […]
County teachers adapt to ensure school continues
UNION COUNTY — With COVID-19 cases in New Jersey continuing to rise and the effects of the coronavirus sweeping the nation, the pandemic has altered all lives in recent weeks. To prevent the spread of disease, schools across the nation have closed their doors until further notice, forcing students of all ages, as well as […]
CRANFORD — Among the many topics discussed during Monday night’s Cranford Township Committee Workshop meeting via Facebook Live, one is clearly the most relevant today. Committee members welcomed guest speaker Lt. Matthew Lubin, emergency management coordinator of the Cranford Fire Department, who spoke regarding the public health crisis of the COVID-19 outbreak. Lubin was able […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and members of the New American Movement for People with Disabilities, NAM, are adamant proponents of inclusion. In NAM’s crusade to help people with disabilities live without limitations, the group is involved in pending legislation in Trenton, voter registration, the 2020 census and general rights advocacy. […]