LINDEN, NJ — It’s a great feeling for Maurice Jenkins. “It’s still a surreal feeling,” he said. Jenkins is nominated, along with classmates at Montclair State University, in the News category for his work as a director, producer and writer on “Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.” He traveled to Arizona to work on the […]
UNION, NJ — When Courtney Gaines was young, she was overweight. She always struggled with her weight. Then during her senior year of high school, she was introduced to fitness. She lost 25 pounds before her senior prom. Discovering that health and wellness was her biggest interest in school, she went on to further her […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Kim invites her daughter, Sachi, over for a special dinner – her last dinner. With her mental acuity less than she wants it to be, Kim has lost her desire to live. And she wants Sachi to help her end her life. With the mother being Japanese, there’s the particular angle for […]
CLARK, NJ — Bienko Park was not a pretty sight. It was run-down and the exercise equipment was covered in graffiti. The park isn’t one that’s popular such as Oak Ridge Park, but it was being used by residents who lived in the Lexington Village Apartments, where it was near. Anthony Risoli, 18, is an […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Backyard Heroes Fireworks, located on Route 22 in Springfield, has family fun for all. In addition to an assortment of fireworks, they also have gender reveal smoke and balloons, smoke, sparklers and much more. The company recently started doing business as The Party Shop. Patrick Cyrana began the business with his two […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Footprints of Uganda is not even a year old yet and it has done so much. More than a year ago, Roselle Park resident Isabella Tabares founded the 501c3 charitable organization. She was inspired when she spent four months volunteering in Uganda two years ago. Touched by the children, she began […]
LINDEN, NJ — Tealight snowmen were the featured craft recently at Linden Public Library’s Craft Club. Twenty adult females gathered, and bonded, during their relaxing craft time. The Craft Club meets monthly and is led by senior librarian Leanne Manna, who has a bachelor’s degree in history and art history. “I always liked doing arts […]
UNION, NJ — Holocaust Learning Experience is now being implemented in the Union school system. HLE is a nonprofit developed by MorseLife Health System in West Palm Beach and will implement HLE’s age-appropriate Holocaust education model for students in grades five through 12 in the Union School District. The mission is to educate and transform […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden resident Woodjinie Francois Pierre recently donated 50 copies of her book, “A Time for Everything,” to children in New Jersey shelters. In partnership with local shelters, the book will be distributed as part of a holiday book drive. The book drive was supported through an Amazon Gift Registry, allowing community members […]
UNION, NJ — The township of Union Police Department recently hosted the annual Santa-in-Blue Toy Drive at Union Senior Center. Volunteers from the community gathered to sort and wrap Christmas gifts for children, helping families in need. Children – from 132 families with last-minute add-ons – were given three toys each. “I love having it […]