SUMMIT, NJ — On Sunday, Dec. 11, residents of Summit were invited to stand together for social justice and equality at the Summit Stands Together Unity Rally. At 4 p.m. residents met at the promenade before marching to Village Green. At 4:30 p.m. the program and candlelight rally began. The event was an affirmation of Summit’s […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — On Wednesday, Dec. 7, fourth grade gifted and talented students from Berkeley Heights, Elizabeth, Kenilworth, Rahway, Roselle and Roselle Park school districts participated in the annual Mental Marathon convocation at the Rahway Recreation Center. The event is sponsored by the Union County Gifted and Talented Association and is meant to enhance problem-solving […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Historical Society received a $1,000 grant Oct. 18 from Wells Fargo Foundation to support the organization’s mission to preserve Cranford’s history. Since 1927, the group has worked to keep the town’s unique history alive. It is the caretaker for two historic homes in town, Hanson House and Crane Phillips House Museum. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A pollinator meadow will be located in Union County’s Watchung Reservation, thanks to a service project by Girl Scout Maeve Casey. The creation served as her Gold Award project as she applied for a grant to buy milkweed seedlings that were recently planted. “This project arose out of my involvement with Trailside […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Working alongside Union County K9 Unit Sheriff Brian Howarth, Brendan Karolchyk, of Lake Hopatcong, designed and built a shed for Union County’s K9 Unit as part of his Eagle Scout project. Karolchyk is a member of Boy Scout Troop 81 of Sparta. The project took Karolchyk months to complete. When Howarth was […]
CLARK, NJ — Girl Scout Daisy Troop 40710, of Hehnly Elementary School, made and donated wreaths to residents of Clark Nursing Home. The 12 kindergarten girls made 13 bow wreaths from paper plates and assorted bows. Each girl brought a bag of assorted bows to complete the project. “The girls were inspired to create the wreaths […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Female residents new to the area of Cranford, Garwood and Kenilworth are welcome to join the Newcomers’ Club, which meets in Cranford and helps residents adjust to life in the area, giving them a chance to meet new people as well as participate in activities and events. Newcomers’ Club President Abbie Signore recently […]
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — New Providence joined nine other municipalities in Union County to become Sustainable Jersey certified. Eight others are in the progress of becoming certified, so the majority of the 21 municipalities are certified or working toward certification. This means that most of Union County is taking proactive measures to be environmentally conscious. “Certain […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Trains are associated with the holidays, and many of us have memories of setting up a train set around the Christmas tree. Residents of Union County have an opportunity to visit one of the largest model train displays in the state this year, in Lenape Park, off Rt. 22 East. Complete with […]
CLARK, NJ — On Sunday, Nov. 27, Clark hosted its 13th annual Holiday Winter Festival from 3 to 6 p.m. Appearances were made by Santa, Frosty, Rudolph and the Grinch. There were also performances by Clark school choirs, the Arthur L. Johnson High School band and Dicken’s carolers. “I’m here to support my two kids in […]