Union County celebrated National Adoption Day with 12 new ‘forever families’ on Nov. 22

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Surrogate Court celebrated its 16th annual Adoption Day Friday on Nov. 22. National Adoption Day is a national effort to raise awareness of the needs of children and youth waiting to find permanent, loving families. This annual, one-day event has made the dreams of thousands of children throughout […]

Grover Cleveland School students shine at AENJ Art Exhibit

Grover Cleveland School students shine at AENJ Art Exhibit

RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland Elementary School has announced that two of its talented fifth-grade artists had their artwork selected for display at the prestigious Art Educators of New Jersey Exhibit. The exhibit was at the New Jersey Teachers Convention in Atlantic City on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 8. This annual exhibit showcases […]

Union County hosts final ‘aging services kiosk’ events of the season in December

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and caregivers to visit their local Aging Services Kiosk for the final events of the 2024 season this December. The monthly event is an opportunity for residents to engage with experienced professionals and learn about valuable senior programs and resources that are […]

Driving literacy: Young minds are fueled with 3,000 books

Driving literacy: Young minds are fueled with 3,000 books

LINDEN, NJ — On Tuesday, Nov. 26, School No. 8 buzzed with excitement as Bell Mitsubishi delivered an extraordinary gift: 3,000 books donated to Linden Public Schools. This initiative, led by Bell Mitsubishi marketing team member and proud Linden parent, Merril Hyman, showcased how community partnerships can spark imagination and learning. Hyman, whose sons Mateo […]

25th annual Breakfast with Santa is a big success

25th annual Breakfast with Santa is a big success

CLARK, NJ — Mayor Salvatore “Sal” Bonaccorso recently presented the 25th annual Breakfast with Santa at The Gran Centurions in Clark. More than 1,000 people were served three buffet breakfasts during three sessions throughout the morning. The event was fully booked. Due to the popularity of the event, it was open to Clark children only, […]

NJ Transit unveils Transitional Art Project at the Summit Rail Station

NJ Transit unveils Transitional Art Project at the Summit Rail Station

SUMMIT, NJ — NJ Transit and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 27, announced the latest installment of the Transitional Art Project at the NJ Transit Summit Rail Station. The Transitional Art Project is a partnership between the agencies that selects artists for temporary visual art exhibitions at NJ Transit […]

From grief to resiliency

From grief to resiliency

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford’s Township Committee proclaimed National Children’s Grief Awareness Month, observed in October, and Children’s Grief Awareness Day, observed every year on the third Thursday in November, during its official meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The mission of Imagine is to support children and families coping with loss and to foster resiliency and […]

Arthur L. Johnson High School presents ‘The Crucible,’ by Arthur Miller

Arthur L. Johnson High School presents ‘The Crucible,’ by Arthur Miller

CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School presented Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” on Thursday, Nov. 21, and Friday, Nov. 22, in the ALJ Auditorium. This intense play has been performed countless times in high schools nationwide and now the students of ALJ have tackled this classic American play as only they can. Set […]