CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, Nov. 21, Carl H. Kumpf Middle School students had the opportunity to hear stories from second generation Holocaust survivors who are also Union County residents. Rita Geller shared the story of her mother, as a young child, and grandmother’s survival of the Holocaust, as Bielski partisans in the forest. Raya […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School recently transformed into a winter wonderland as students boarded the Polar Express for a whimsical holiday adventure. The festive event was filled with holiday cheer, creative activities and heartwarming moments. The Polar Express journey began with a series of enchanting storytelling sessions, transporting students to different parts of the […]
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 […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House made spirits bright this holiday season by distributing more than 3,000 gifts to more than 800 families in need during its largest-ever Christmas Toy Giveaway on Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Newark; Wednesday, Dec. 18, in Elizabeth; and Monday, Dec. 23, in Jersey City. Festively dressed staff […]
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 […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Board of Education will continue to hold two tuition-based full-day kindergarten classes for the 2025-2026 school year, pending sufficient enrollment. In anticipation of high interest in the program, your child’s participation will be based on a lottery. Children must be five years old on or before Oct. 1, 2025, and […]
UNION, NJ — Union residents were literally walking in a winter wonderland this past weekend. The annual Winter Wonderland Weekend and Holiday Village took place at Bierteumpfel Park. The wonderland featured an “ice” skating rink, strolling characters and carolers, more than 60 holiday vendors, inflatables, a trackless train, Santa’s Workshop, a gingerbread house and cookie […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools offers an inclusive half-day preschool program. This program is a regular education preschool program that places children with special needs with their typical peers. The philosophy is based on the rationale that children learn through modeling and imitation and are motivated by other children. By integrating students with disabilities […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Everyone was celebrating, including Santa – on ice! The Union County Board of County Commissioners, along with the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation, recently invited all county residents to ring in the holiday season on the ice rink with Santa Claus at “Celebrate the Season,” Union County’s annual celebration at […]