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, […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CRANFORD, NJ – More than 200 golfers, diners and volunteers from around New Jersey and beyond joined together at the Union County College Foundation’s 29th annual Scholarship Golf Outing on Monday, April 26. This event raised more than $155,000 in support of its mission to accelerate the pace of student success. The annual golf outing […]
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, 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, 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 […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Jeffrey Jotz became Rahway’s new city clerk on Thursday, April 1, replacing Rayna Harris, who has accepted a full-time position as the borough administrator of Fanwood but will remain with Rahway as the Alcohol Beverage Control Board and Social Justice Commission secretary. “I have held both roles in the city of Rahway […]