Prosecutor’s office brings Operation Helping Hand resources to an impacted neighborhood

Prosecutor’s office brings Operation Helping Hand resources to an impacted neighborhood

ELIZABETH, NJ — On Friday, May 7, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, Elizabeth Police Department and Prevention Links hosted a pop-up Operation Helping Hand 24/7/365 event on Third Street in downtown Elizabeth. The event aimed to connect area residents struggling with substance use disorder with recovery resources. The event followed the announcement on Thursday, May […]

Clark Recreation Department sponsors 3.9-mile trail hike

Clark Recreation Department sponsors 3.9-mile trail hike

CLARK, NJ — The Clark Fit Hiking Club, a program sponsored by the Clark Recreation Department, completed a 3.9-mile hike on a trail at Allaire State Park in Monmouth County on Sunday, May 2. The club, led by Hetal Sanghvi, explores hiking trails around New Jersey with small groups. For six weekends starting in May, […]

Roselle distributes 700 boxes of food to residents

Roselle distributes 700 boxes of food to residents

ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle officials and volunteers gave out 700 boxes of food to residents on Tuesday, May 4, as part of the borough’s emergency food distribution event. The event was orchestrated by Council President Denise Wilkerson, in partnership with Councilwoman Cindy Thomas, Nancy Bolden from Roselle First CDC and 4MyCiTy, a nonprofit organization committed […]

Springfield high school student creates cookbook to foster healthier eating habits among youths

Springfield high school student creates cookbook to foster healthier eating habits among youths

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Jonathan Dayton High School senior Mutazz Maxwell has authored a cookbook, “Cooking With Champions,” to teach younger children how to cook and gain access to better foods, all while eating healthier. Although Maxwell admits to loving music and football, his love for cooking was inspired by someone whom he holds dear — […]

As Imagine’s founder steps down, search is on for new executive director

As Imagine’s founder steps down, search is on for new executive director

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Imagine, A Center for Coping With Loss, with locations in Mountainside and Newark, is undergoing serious changes, as its founder, Mary Robinson, is stepping away from her role as executive director, to be replaced by interim Executive Director Richard Szeto. Robinson, who founded the organization in October 2011 to help children struggling […]

Union ADA Committee strives for autism awareness

Union ADA Committee strives for autism awareness

UNION, NJ — In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Here’s the Story bookstore in Union Center had a virtual Stay-at-Home story time, featuring guest Elsie Mackey, chairperson of Union Township’s Americans with Disabilities Act Committee, reading the children’s books ‘My Brother Charlie’ and ‘We’re Amazing 1, 2, 3,’ on Friday, April 30. Both books focus […]