CLARK, NJ — On Friday April 14, the Arthur L. Johnson High School girls lacrosse program hosted its first ever game in program history. The girls took on Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s junior varsity team. Early in the first half, Ava DeMarco scored the first goal in the history of the program off of an […]
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The YWCA of Union County will host its annual TWIN Awards — Tribute to Women and Industry — breakfast celebration on Thursday, May 11, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Berkeley Heights. Debbie-Ann Anderson, Union County’s director of Human Services, will serve as the keynote speaker […]
UNION, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA announced registration for the next Livestrong at the YMCA program, beginning Thursday, May 18, at the Wellness Center Branch in Union. Livestrong at the YMCA is a research-based physical activity and well-being initiative that helps people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals. The Livestrong at the […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Union County Savings Bank, a 139-year-old community bank, recently appointed Kelly Watson to its board of directors. Watson currently serves as a vice president and senior partner at IBM Consulting, a position she has had since 2021. Prior to her role at IBM, Watson served as the senior adviser for sector development […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council, Rahway Special Improvement District and U4 Guys Promotions announce the 2023 Hot Rods & Harleys event on Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Downtown Rahway. Celebrating its 20th year, Hot Rods & Harleys is one of Rahway’s largest events, drawing […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Kenilworth Public Schools will host an informational series to promote responsible use of social media and give parents the tools they need to manage children’s technology time. Lauren Muriello, a licensed psychotherapist and educational speaker, will lead a three-part series on Zoom, culminating in an open question-and-answer session. “Modern technology adds challenges […]
UNION COUNTY — On Wednesday, April 19, Union County Commissioner Chairman Sergio Granados, along with Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari, Sen. Joseph Cryan, Assemblyman Reginald Atkins, Roselle Public Library Board of Trustees President Georgette Bradshaw and Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw, spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Roselle Public Library’s renovation and expansion project. Also […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads to Opportunities’ director of Advocacy and Quality Assurance, Cyndy Walsh Rintzler, has been appointed by Gov. Phil Murphy to serve as a member of the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation Advisory Council. The Rehabilitation Services Administration appoints leadership and necessary resources to assist state and additional agencies in […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and their caregivers to come to Union County’s ASK community events in May and meet in person with professional staff for expert guidance on senior programs and resources. Help with filling out forms is also provided. Bilingual staff will be present at […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Lawton C. Johnson Middle School eighth-grade student Yumin Yang won an essay contest in Summit to become the ‘Mayor for a Day’ on Tuesday, April 18. This effort was a part of the New Jersey local government week, established throughout the state by the New Jersey League of Municipalities, which gave each […]