Park renamed after historic town figure in ceremony

Park renamed after historic town figure in ceremony

UNION, NJ — Dignitaries gathered to honor a historic Union Township figure when Columbus Park on Morris Avenue in Union, across from Town Hall, was renamed Anthony E. Russo Park at a dedication ceremony on Monday, Dec. 7. A plaque was unveiled during the ceremony. According to Union Township public information officer Natalie DaSilva, former […]

Keeping everyone fed this holiday season in Roselle

Keeping everyone fed this holiday season in Roselle

ROSELLE, NJ — Virtu Financial Inc., a New York City–based financial firm, donated food to the Roselle Public Schools’ contactless food distribution event, which took place in the parking lot of Grace Wilday Junior High School on Thursday, Dec. 3, and Friday, Dec 4. Photos Courtesy of Liv Meier

Students launch nonprofit clothing company with positive message

Students launch nonprofit clothing company with positive message

KENILWORTH, NJ — It’s been a cruel year, but a group of Kenilworth art students has blended fashion and compassion to offer a little comfort. Students in the Practical Arts course at David Brearley Middle–Senior High School recently launched Be Nice Co. clothing, with its own accompanying website. Their mission is to spread a positive […]

Elizabeth Scouts have great success ‘Scouting for Food’

Elizabeth Scouts have great success ‘Scouting for Food’

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Boy Scouts of America conducts its annual “Scouting for Food” program as a nationwide community service project. Scouts in BSA troops and Cub Scout packs solicit donations of food from their neighbors, which is given to food pantries or social service agencies for distribution. Boy Scout Troop 23 and Cub Scout […]

Santa arrives to spread cheer in Linden

Santa arrives to spread cheer in Linden

LINDEN, NJ — Santa Claus came to town on Sunday, Dec. 6. In a new twist on an old theme, he did a drive-by event with Linden Mayor Derek Armstead throughout Linden, courtesy of the Mayor’s Youth Commission. “We had some volunteers with the fire department and the police department to help us out and […]

Linden police raise $5K for charity through ‘No Shave November’ and ‘Nails for November’

Linden police raise $5K for charity through ‘No Shave November’ and ‘Nails for November’

LINDEN, NJ — Linden Police Chief David Hart joined Linden Police Benevolent Association Local No. 42 President Joseph Appello and Linden Police Superior Officers Association President Joseph Birch to announce that the department raised $5,000 for Men’s Health Network in its third annual “No Shave November” and “Nails for November” event. “I continue to be […]

Clark Youth Football completes successful season

Clark Youth Football completes successful season

CLARK, NJ — Clark Youth Football recently completed its second season since returning to the communities of Clark and Garwood, and it was a huge success. This fall season, Clark Youth Football had three levels competing in the New Jersey Suburban Youth Football League. A Level — eighth grade; B Level — seventh grade; and […]