CHICAGO, IL — Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet delivered a powerful address on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Democratic National Convention Black Caucus, emphasizing the importance of bold leadership and the pivotal role that the 2024 election will play for communities of color across the United States. Sharing the stage with Democratic National Committee […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced on Monday, Aug. 26, that, in response to feedback from residents and community members, Union County has revised the plan for the Clark Reservoir Project to better reflect the input and concerns of local residents. The county carefully considered the suggestions voiced during […]
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Clark Youth Football hosted its Clark Youth Football Summer Clinic. The night brought together all members of Clark Youth Football – third through eighth grade – and the coaches and student athletes of Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusader Football, as they trained and ran through drills organized […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Celebrating Senior Citizen Day recently, seniors were invited to enjoy a complimentary showing of “Moonstruck” at The Cranford Theater. The event was sponsored by Union County Savings Bank. “I happen to like Cher myself,” said Robert Urban, vice president and manager, Union County Savings Bank, Cranford. “She’s inspiring.” “I still remember I […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Recreation Center at 375 Centennial Ave. offers drop-in days for volleyball, pickleball and basketball. Remaining summer schedule is as follows: Drop-In Volleyball, open to all ages 14-plus. The upcoming date is Friday, Aug. 30, from 7 to 10 p.m. Fall drop in volleyball begins Friday, Sept. 20, through Friday, Nov. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — On Saturday, June 8, the Union County Police PBA 73 participated in the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life fundraiser. The Relay for Life is an annual event held at Rahway River Park. The PBA 73 formed a team and collected more than $3,500 in donations for the American Cancer […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — When Spanish teacher Alejandro Mejia arrived in the United States at age 9, he did not speak a word of English. For that reason, he said “it feels like a profound accomplishment” to be named Union County Teacher of the Year for engaging students through language at David Brearley Middle-High School. Mejia, […]
UNION, NJ — You can’t beat a big neighborhood party. And the Union Town-Wide Block Party in Rabkin Park had it all on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Hosted by the Union Township Education Association, there was a DJ, bouncy houses, games, face painting, balloon making and plenty of cuisine from local businesses. Residents aged 5 and […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Americana/folk artist Steven Keene will be performing at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Sept. 12. Keene recently gained notoriety and critical praise for his hit song, “This World is Your World,” which can be heard on all streaming platforms. The idea came to Keene in a dream […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents participated in four groundbreaking workshops. The “Healing Stage Workshops” are a part of Project BrOKen’s efforts to use arts engagement to explore mental health, disabilities and neurodivergence. Collectively, Project BrOKen is a climactic, transformative and evocative curation of workshops, dances, resource fairs and expressive art experiences depicting mental […]