Rahway City Council assumes management of Special Improvement District

Rahway City Council assumes management of Special Improvement District

RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway City Council terminated the Rahway Arts and Business Partnership, a nonprofit corporation, with a unanimously approved ordinance at a special meeting on Wednesday, May 19. Effective as of July, the city’s Special Improvement District is managed by the council. “The function of managing the Special Improvement District was transferred over […]

National Night Out draws large crowd in Union

National Night Out draws large crowd in Union

UNION, NJ — National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 3, was a huge success in Union thanks to the participating sponsors and all of the residents who came out and joined the fun. The Union Police Department is already looking forward to doing it again next year. Photos Courtesy of Union Police Department

Linden Recreation wins gold at its Olympics opening ceremony

Linden Recreation wins gold at its Olympics opening ceremony

LINDEN, NJ — In the spirit of the Olympics, Linden Department of Parks & Recreation had its own Olympics opening ceremony on Tuesday, July 20, at Tiger Stadium. Both Summer Day Camp and playground programs participated. Participants at each site selected a country to represent in the opening ceremony and created a banner to carry […]

Roselle students enjoy summer through Title I activities

Roselle students enjoy summer through Title I activities

ROSELLE, NJ — Title I students ended the Roselle Public Schools summer program with fun-filled activities, including a backpack giveaway and their very own Olympic Games. Each student received a free Roselle Public Schools backpack and three books of their choosing on Wednesday, July 28. The books were donated by Book Smiles, a volunteer community […]

NJ fencing club brings home four national titles and 10 medals in 2021 U.S. National Championships

NJ fencing club brings home four national titles and 10 medals in 2021 U.S. National Championships

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Some local athletes helped Garwood’s Advance Fencing & Fitness Academy win four national titles and 10 total medals at the U.S.A. Fencing National Championships in Philadelphia, from July 3 through 12. AFFA’s Abby Parker of Westfield, Kailing Sathyanath of Chatham, Lola Possick of Weehawken and Jadeyn Williams of Metuchen all had […]

Union County College Foundation’s annual Close the Gap reception raises more than $50,000

Union County College Foundation’s annual Close the Gap reception raises more than $50,000

CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County College Foundation raised more than $50,000 at its sixth annual Close the Gap reception on Wednesday, July 14. Taking place in a virtual environment this year due to the ongoing pandemic, this event is a strategic initiative to increase graduation rates among black students. This year, the foundation honored […]