ALJ Marching Crusaders are MetLife champions

ALJ Marching Crusaders are MetLife champions

CLARK, NJ — In October, Arthur L. Johnson High School’s marching band performed at the Ludwig Musser Classic at MetLife Stadium. Fifty-five bands of various sizes performed, and ALJ came home as Ludwig Open Group I class champions. ALJ music teacher Erik Krebl said, “Some of the best bands in the state were in attendance. […]

Union College president selected for HACU governing board

CRANFORD, NJ — Margaret M. McMenamin, president of Union College, has been selected to serve on the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities governing board for a two-year term. McMenamin joins more than 15 other higher education leaders from throughout the country to serve on the HACU governing board. Union College is one of only […]

The Gateway Family YMCA’s CEO receives Martin Bartner Award

The Gateway Family YMCA’s CEO receives Martin Bartner Award

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 […]

2022 Spring GPA Challenge Breakfast honors Challenge winners

2022 Spring GPA Challenge Breakfast honors Challenge winners

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 […]

CNN’s Dana Bash to lead off Kean University’s Distinguished Lecture Series

CNN’s Dana Bash to lead off Kean University’s Distinguished Lecture Series

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 working to improve mobility on county corridors

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 […]

Thousands of reusable water bottles distributed throughout school district

Thousands of reusable water bottles distributed throughout school district

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 […]

Kean University’s first class of physician assistants receives white coats

Kean University’s first class of physician assistants receives white coats

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 gets second gaga ball pit

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 firefighter sworn in as secretary of NJ FMBA

Summit firefighter sworn in as secretary of NJ FMBA

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 […]