SPRINGFIELD, NJ — In his new book, “The Zodiac Decoded,” Joseph T. Cappa attempts to unravel the astrological mysteries of zodiac signs and how they relate to everyone. For Cappa, a lawyer with three grown children who has lived in Springfield with his wife, Sheryl, for the last 31 years, the inspiration for the book […]
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 […]
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, NJ — When Gwendolyn Long was a student at Soehl Middle School in Linden in the mid-1980s, she never imagined that one day she would be principal. But that’s exactly where she sits today, and it seems to be a perfect fit for her. “I am Soehl Middle School,” she said. “This is me. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The latest class of community members to step up and train as advocates for Union County foster youth has taken its oath before a Union County Superior Court judge and is now ready to be matched to its cases as the newest volunteers with Court Appointed Special Advocates of Union County. […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SUMMIT, NJ — A rat problem in the community was brought to light by Summit resident Laura Soden, who lives on Madison Avenue, during the Summit Council meeting on Tuesday, July 27. “I just came to make a comment because I read on Summit Happenings (Facebook group) that a neighbor of mine on Lafayette was […]