KENILWORTH, NJ — Academic achievements, a deep commitment to community service and leadership skills are a few qualities David Brearley High School students Nand Shah and Dennis Shestak share. These qualities, along with an admirable work ethic, have earned the two seniors the honor of being the school’s Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian. Shah, […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites art enthusiasts, wildlife lovers and nature admirers to visit the art exhibition titled “A Glimpse into the World of Wildlife in Watercolors,” featuring the renowned artist James Fiorentino. His artwork will be showcased at the Trailside Nature & Science Center, located in the Watchung […]
UNION, NJ — Nearly a year ago, Union resident Faith Cardillo had a vision. They – which, as pronouns are important to the LGBTQIA+, is how Cardillo wants to be referred – had been advocating against gun violence for two years; and into political activism since the age of 13. Cardillo founded Bulletproof Pride as […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford outdoor pools opened Saturday, May 25, for the 2024 season. “The pools give me this peaceful kind of feeling. I always loved going to the pool as a kid and I want my son to enjoy a small bit of my childhood,” said Erin Ingram, who was born and raised in […]
RAHWAY, NJ — American Theater Group, in partnership with the New Jersey Creative Arts Collaborative and Union County Performing Arts Center, will present “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Liberation,” at Hamilton Stage. 360 Hamilton St., Rahway, on Friday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. An inspirational evening of music, dance, poetry and more, “Juneteenth: A Celebration of […]
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School English teacher Joy Donaldson, Carl H. Kumpf Middle School mathematics teacher Lauren Fernandes, Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School special education teacher Kayla Rodrigues, Valley Road Elementary School physical education/health teacher Christopher Raguseo and Clark Preschool Annex teacher Erin Van De Water were honored at the 2024 Teacher […]
UNION, NJ — Eitan Hiller is in the spotlight. Hiller, born and raised in Teaneck and living now in Elizabeth, is a talented senior in Kean University’s Theatre Conservatory who performs nationally with the Jewish a cappella group Six13. Now he is harmonizing his musical skills with his heritage to fulfill his lifelong dream. Photo […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University industrial design students exhibited their work before an international audience of more than 350,000 people this month after being selected to take part in the prestigious Salone del Mobile design show in Milan. The nine students from Kean’s Michael Graves College, who have spent the semester studying abroad in Rome, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA, together with Rutgers University’s Future Scholars Program, celebrated arts and engagement activities at The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch, 1564 Irving St., Rahway. The collaboration provided students with a Move and Paint program, consisting of guided painting classes, lessons in art design including all supplies and […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A potpourri of culinary delights was offered recently at A Multicultural Taste of Cranford. The event took place at Eastman Clock Plaza Park. Twenty-eight places in the area participated. Attendees who purchased a $5 bracelet were able taste sample-sized foods and drinks between $3 and $8. Proceeds benefited Cranford High School Project […]