CRANFORD, NJ — Union County College hosted a reveal event for the Real Men of Union County College calendar on Wednesday, Feb. 9. The event was co-sponsored by the Dean of Students Office and the Union County College Foundation Women 100 Project. The college’s dean of students, Takeem Dean, introduced the calendar as a way […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Fire Department has donated 10 level B hazmat kits to support under-equipped fire departments in Ukraine as part of a Clifton Fire Department and FMBA 21 equipment drive. The kits contained turnout gear, tools and breathing equipment required to operate at hazardous materials incidents, as well as various essential medical […]
WESTFIELD, NJ — On March 1, at the organization’s regular weekly meeting, the Rotary Club of Westfield inducted a new member, Betty Spiropoulos. Spiropoulos is the branch manager of Ocean First Bank on South Avenue in Westfield. Rotary is a networking and service club for businesspeople who wish to give back to their communities. Spiropoulos […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA was one of 102 youth programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in early 2022. The grant award will go toward the Gateway Family YMCA’s continued efforts to provide free and reduced-cost swim lessons. The USA Swimming Foundation […]
SUMMIT, NJ — With the trees bare and the gardens quiet during these winter months, two sculptures, hidden gems by Jon Krawczyk, stand out at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit. The first, “Full Moon Over Summit,” takes center stage in the rose garden. The twisting bronze sculpture appears to balance on tiptoe among the historic rose […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden High School Navy Junior ROTC stood up to the rigors of a full military inspection on Wednesday, Feb. 23, when active-duty personnel visited to give the regiment a meticulous once-over. The area manager inspection allowed the students to put their best foot forward before service personnel, as well as before […]
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, Feb. 3, 16 Carl H. Kumpf Middle School students attended the New Jersey State Elks Association’s Peer/Pathway to Leadership Conference. The conference focused on bullying, cyberbullying, social media issues and other related topics. The students heard from speakers on how to best handle these situations and to be a peer […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — For many of us, a bicycle is good for a spin around the block or coasting down a hill. But for Girls in Gear, a youth program for girls ages 6 to 16, biking is a path to personal growth. Founded in Montclair by Gabrielle Rossi in 2020, the program has […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Each month, the Kenilworth Board of Education spotlights a student who stands out, highlighting qualities such as kindness and good academic standing. February’s Student Spotlight student “went above and beyond to improve school culture and morale,” Kenilworth Superintendent Kyle Arlington said at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Feb. 14. Madison […]