Clark Brownie Troop beautifies recreation center

Clark Brownie Troop beautifies recreation center

CLARK, NJ — Brownie Troop 40483, led by Christina Gallo and Elizabeth Pepe, recently planted a garden outside the Clark Recreation Center. The troop used money they earned from selling Girl Scout cookies to create the landscaped area. “The girls did a beautiful job on the garden,” said Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo. “It was wonderful […]

Kenilworth schools refocus technology efforts to advance learning

Kenilworth schools refocus technology efforts to advance learning

KENILWORTH, NJ — The need for more school technology developed overnight. The opportunities to use it more strategically continue coming to Kenilworth Public Schools, including a new technology lab that will debut at the David Brearley Middle/High School in September. Of course, teachers have been at the forefront of adapting technology for instruction. In Kenilworth, […]

Country music group Southpaw makes waves during pandemic

Country music group Southpaw makes waves during pandemic

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Despite the difficulties the music industry has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the upstart New Jersey country music trio Southpaw has charted its own success. Born and raised in Ridgewood, the band’s lead singer, Christine Radlmann, moved to Union County 13 years ago and currently lives in Westfield. She admits her […]

Cranford Committee addresses long-awaited redevelopment

Cranford Committee addresses long-awaited redevelopment

CRANFORD, NJ — During her mayoral remarks at the Cranford Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 27, Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty discussed plans for the North Avenue Gateway Redevelopment area within the township. “You’ve likely heard or read about the North Avenue Gateway Redevelopment area. The township decided to designate the area needed for redevelopment because […]

Trinitas has given 22,000 COVID-19 vaccines since December 2020

Trinitas has given 22,000 COVID-19 vaccines since December 2020

ELIZABETH, NJ — Trinitas Regional Medical Center has been on a mission to vaccinate members of the community since December, when the FDA issued an emergency-use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine. Since that time, Trinitas has given 22,000 vaccinations and will continue vaccinating people as long as supplies are available. A recent recipient of the […]

Challenger for state Senate suspends campaign amid allegations of false credentials

Challenger for state Senate suspends campaign amid allegations of false credentials

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Jason Krychiw, a longtime Union County activist and progressive candidate for state Senate in Legislative District 20 who is running against incumbent Joe Cryan, has announced his withdrawal from the race. According to a New Jersey Globe article dated Wednesday, April 21, Krychiw has not worked at Kean University for nearly […]

Linden students plant flowers to beautify the town for Earth Day

Linden students plant flowers to beautify the town for Earth Day

LINDEN, NJ — Fifth-graders at School No. 8 in Linden planted flowers to beautify a small park near the school for Earth Day. The project was sponsored by Linden City Councilman Barry Javick, and the flowers were donated by the Home Depot in Linden. The students were joined by their teachers, Angela Paternostro and Gianna […]

Clark softball field named for Ralph Bernardo

Clark softball field named for Ralph Bernardo

CLARK, NJ — A field was named in honor of Clark Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo by the Clark Girls’ Softball League at an opening-day ceremony on Saturday, April 17. The new Bernardo Field is located behind the concession area in the rear of the recreation building. The award was presented by Mark Conforti, former president […]

Roselle resident’s S.O.A.R. initiative set to make lasting impact in Union County

Roselle resident’s S.O.A.R. initiative set to make lasting impact in Union County

ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle resident and S.O.A.R. founder and Chief Executive Officer Rosie McCamery has put together a program designed to carry the youth of Union County to new heights. S.O.A.R. Hospitality & Travel YLC Inc. is set to help students see the world through a different lens. The first-ever Virtual Business and Entrepreneurship Youth […]