UNION, NJ — Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small, front-yard book exchanges number more than 100,000 in more than 100 countries — from Italy to Brazil to Japan. Now, a new Little Free Library on Rahway Avenue in Union Township has joined the movement to create communities of readers through book sharing. […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Juniors and seniors at Abraham Clark High School focused on the future at the annual College & Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Dozens of colleges and universities lined the school’s large gymnasium as students connected with school representatives to learn more about prospective opportunities and the application process. Participating schools ranged […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth High School marching band won the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association Class AAA state championship on Sunday, Oct. 31, at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. EHS competed in Class AAA, a field that consists of bands with 70-99 members, which included West Orange, Verona, Edison, Ridge, Nutley, […]
LINDEN, NJ — Jane Koza, a 63-year-old paraplegic amputee, is living an inspirational life of struggle and success. Born and raised in Linden, Koza graduated from Kean University in 1980, the same year she was voted the college’s best female athlete, and later became a certified physical education teacher. She retired after becoming a paraplegic […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Equity and Inclusivity Initiative, comprising the Cranford Township Committee, the Cranford Police Department, the Cranford Board of Education, the local branch of the NAACP, the Cranford Clergy Council and additional citizens, recently sought feedback from the community regarding its mission, values, vision and goal statements. As the majority of community […]
RAHWAY, NJ — At Rahway’s City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 8, Councilman at large James Baker expressed his concern regarding an ordinance that would increase the average price for water. “It was four years ago that the City Council approved of rate increases for the water, or water rate increases, and I’m just a […]
LINDEN, NJ — Three Linden High School freshmen have been awarded scholarships to receive additional teaching in Mandarin throughout this school year. Abigail Armstead, Ashley Agbottah Grubbs and Trinity Ellis will take part in virtual classes, in which they will learn about language and culture, on Sundays through the Huaxia Edison Chinese School. “I am […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Mayor Joseph Signorello III was joined by members of the Roselle Park Borough Council, Union County Board of County Commissioners Chairperson Alexander Mirabella, members of the borough administration and the Signorello family on Saturday, Oct. 23, to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated and rededicated Anthony Signorello Youth Center. “It’s […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Kenilworth Public Schools’ Hispanic Heritage Night on Thursday, Oct. 14, was a vibrant cultural celebration for the students — the district’s enrollment is 35 percent Hispanic — and for the community. “We have students from Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Ecuador and many more Hispanic countries and territories around […]
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, Oct. 28, the Housing Authority of Plainfield was joined by community leaders for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Elmwood Square Apartments. The celebration took place in partnership with Plainfield, the Premier Community Development Corporation, Union County, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Alpert Group. Elmwood Square Apartments […]