CLARK, NJ — L’Oreal USA on Tuesday, Sept. 27, announced that it will be opening a new, state-of-the-art research and innovation center in Clark, replacing its existing facilities, which it has occupied in the area for more than six decades. The $140 million development project represents the most significant investment in a research and innovation […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Nancy LaPorte, retired director of workshop operations at Inroads to Opportunities, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Congress of Community Supports and Employment Services of New Jersey at its annual Striving Together Achieving Results Conference. The award is recognition for an individual who has shown outstanding leadership, commitment […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet spoke on Wednesday, Sept. 28, on the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference panel in Washington, D.C., about the importance of building a pipeline to boost the number of black teachers across the country. Recalling his years as a teacher, principal, school superintendent and New Jersey’s […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Fire Department is launching a brick paver fundraising drive to raise money for the new SFD headquarters construction project. Residents and business owners are invited to purchase a brick paver that will be inscribed with a name or message and prominently placed near the entrance to the new fire headquarters. […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — More than 80 golfers and supporters enjoyed a day outdoors at the Community Access Unlimited Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 19, to boost services for people with developmental disabilities and youths at risk in New Jersey. Sponsors for the event at Cedar Hill Country Club in Livingston included Valley Bank, Innovative Benefit […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery recently made a monetary donation to Roselle Park to offset the cost of technology upgrades at the Casano Community Center. This donation was facilitated by Roselle Park Councilman Jay Robaina and was put toward the purchase of six new Chromebase desktop computers for use primarily by the […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University’s Jazz & Roots Music Festival drew a crowd of more than 4,000 to the lawn at Enlow Hall on Saturday, Sept. 24, for an evening of jazz, blues and reggae music, featuring NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves and other performers. The audience, more than twice the size of last year’s […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Borough hall was filled with excitement as the Roselle Borough Council appointed three new firefighters while honoring residents and a retiring Department of Public Works employee at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The borough appointed DeAndre Jones, Daniel Meier and Christopher Nix Johnson to the Roselle Fire Department. Surrounded by […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Someone has been murdered and no one knows who did it or why. Before you panic and pull your children inside the house, take heart: This murder happened more 135 years ago, and anyone who might have been there on that fateful night has long since died. But that hasn’t stopped people […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit and the Summit Park Line Foundation have shared information on the progress at the Summit Park Line. Work has begun along Morris Avenue to place the bridge that will connect both sides of the Park Line. The bridge is expected to be placed in late October, weather permitting. “We are thrilled […]