UNION COUNTY, NJ — Krystal R. Canady, chief executive officer of the Gateway Family YMCA, received the Martin Bartner Award from the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance at the 2022 annual dinner reception and awards ceremony at the Social Profit Center at Mill One in Hamilton on Thursday, Oct. 20. “The Martin Bartner award recognizes […]
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department had a breakfast in honor of the 2022 spring athletics GPA Challenge winners, the softball team. The event, sponsored by the Athletic Department, was in the Arthur L. Johnson High School cafeteria. The Crusader GPA Challenge prize is awarded each season to […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University’s Distinguished Lecture Series will kick off the year with a lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 15, by CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash, who will share her insight in a post–midterm elections conversation. Bash, who is also co-anchor of CNN’s “State of the Union” with Jake Tapper, will speak at Kean’s […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that Union County, in collaboration with local senators, mayors and other stakeholders, is exploring all available funding opportunities to best address the impact of congestion on county roads from end to end. “Improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods is our […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — On Friday, Oct. 7, Roselle Park distributed nearly 2,000 reusable water bottles throughout the Roselle Park School District. Students at all elementary schools, Roselle Park Middle School and Roselle Park High School received water bottles. This donation comes as part of an initiative to guide Roselle Park’s children and families toward […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University’s inaugural class of physician assistant students were presented with their white coats, a traditional symbol of professionalism and readiness, during a celebratory event on Friday, Oct. 21. The students marked the accomplishment as they begin their year of clinical practice. In January 2024, they will be the first graduates of […]
CLARK, NJ — Veteran’s Memorial Park, commonly known as “the Pitt” to locals, may be more aptly nicknamed now, thanks to some members of Clark Girl Scout Troop 41248. These Scouts recently earned their Bronze Award by building a gaga ball pit at the park on Lupine Way. The Bronze Award is the highest award […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Firefighter Chris Esposito from the Summit Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association Local 54 was sworn in as the New Jersey FMBA’s newest state secretary at the organization’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Esposito was elected to the position in September at the NJ FMBA convention by delegates from each of the FMBA […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites children with sensory sensitivities, including children with autism, to enjoy two Sensory Friendly Theatre presentations at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, on Sunday, Nov. 13, and Wednesday, Nov. 30. “Sensory Friendly Theatre brings inclusive, enriching live performances to children with special […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — Five years ago, in order to win Central Jersey, Group 2 for the first time, Hillside High School’s football team needed to travel to Piscataway to play the championship game at Rutgers University. Two years later, the Comets had to go all the way south to West Deptford High School to try […]