SUMMIT, NJ — In keeping with a longstanding tradition, Mayor Elizabeth Fagan issued a proclamation designating September as “Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad Month” in the city. The proclamation comes as the squad prepares to launch its annual fund drive, which will be mailed on Saturday, Sept. 14. Since it was formed in 1962, the […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University signed an agreement last week with New Jersey officials to facilitate a study of literacy and learning loss among elementary students as lawmakers work to improve educational outcomes for children statewide. Gov. Phil Murphy last week signed into law two pieces of legislation to bolster literary education across the state. […]
GARWOOD, NJ — Contagious Laughter Improv Troupe recently performed a show at Crossroads in Garwood with all proceeds going to Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss. They lived up to their name and there was lots of laughter as they acted out scenarios provided by the audience. One participant said, “I couldn’t stop laughing […]
NEWARK, NJ — Ahead of the rapidly approaching school year, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House distributed more than 500 new backpacks filled with school supplies during its annual Back-to-School Giveaway at locations in Newark, Jersey City and Elizabeth in August. More than 300 backpacks were handed out in Newark on Tuesday, Aug. 13, while […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., the Cranford Community Connection is teaming up with the Cranford Recreation and Parks Department to let Centennial Pool go to the dogs. The annual Pooch Plunge is back. Small, medium and large dogs can have their time to frolic in the water […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Fall and winter programs start up soon at the Cranford Recreation Center, 375 Centennial Ave. Registration for the following programs is open now on Community Pass online at: www.register.communitypass.net. Sunrise Pickleball begins Tuesday, Sept. 10, to Tuesday, Nov. 26, offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. The full session is […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Maggie Feeney, of Cranford, didn’t tell her two granddaughters where she was taking them. She told them they were going to have a surprise, but they had to wear their swimsuits. It ended up being “the best day ever” for her granddaughter, Lila, 4, who said, “I want to stay here forever.” […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — All students who are Union County residents attending schools outside of Union County this fall are advised to immediately apply for their vote-by-mail ballot to ensure they are received in time for the 2024 presidential primary election. Vote-by-mail ballots will be available for mailing on or about Saturday, Sept. 21. There […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Boy Scout Troop 75 of Cranford, pictured, conduct a service project for the Abraham Clark Memorial House on Saturday, Aug. 17. The Boy Scouts and Leaders cleaned up the windows, sidewalks, grindstone, monument and chairs, helping the Abraham Clark Chapter of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners will host the Union County 2024 Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark. Admission is free for all. “The Commissioner Board and I hope that our residents and park visitors have […]