SUMMIT, NJ — Born into a long line of Syrian Christian spice merchants, one Summit woman is transforming the way average Americans eat, cook and think about food. May Fridel is the founder of Passion for Spices, a company that sells and educates people on cooking with organic spices. She is also the author of “Indian […]
WESTFIELD, NJ — A half dozen activists seeking guarantees against deportation of those brought illegally into the United States as children were arrested at U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance’s office on Feb. 5, the latest in a series of protests at the lawmaker’s district headquarters. The six, comprised of religious leaders and their followers, were among […]
ROSELLE, NJ — A lawsuit intended to halt a proposed $59 million school, library and recreation project in the borough will proceed despite the county freeholders cancelling its bond guarantees for the project. Anthony Esposito, a former school board member, said he will continue to pursue action against multiple agencies, including the county, Roselle Borough […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority has selected Union County Freeholder Angel Estrada as its chairman, putting him in charge of the group that oversees regional transportation planning and authorizes more than $1 billion in annual federal transportation spending for 13 counties in northern and central New Jersey. “This is a […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Not enough school board members were present to hold a scheduled meeting on Jan. 29, creating uncertainty about the board’s next meeting and prompting shouts among residents in attendance. Only four school board members were present, one short needed for a quorum. The agenda called for the appointment of a new school […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Overlook Medical Center in Summit is one of only four locations in the United States to begin a unique clinical trial to treat an aggressive form of brain cancer. Glioblastoma is a central nervous system tumor that forms on the supportive tissues of the brain, and the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The full Union County Democratic Committee of about 800 members will meet Feb. 21 to vote for a new chairperson and vice chairperson. The upcoming vote was spurred by the resignation of state Assemblyman Jerry Green, the committee’s former chairman. Green, who represents areas including Linden, Rahway and Clark, resigned due to […]
CLARK, NJ — Students attending Arthur L. Johnson High School will soon take part in a selective program only available at approximately 1,500 schools worldwide. Starting in fall 2018, students will be able to enroll in AP Capstone, an Advanced Placement program that will allow them college credit, and equip them with the tools to […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Four Union County Vocational-Technical Academies and one Elizabeth high school are among the highest performing schools in the state, according to data released by the state Department of Education. Of the more than 2,000 schools in the state, the UCVTS Academy for Allied Health Sciences and Magnet High School, both located in […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The frantic call notifying the public works department of backed-up sewer pipes is not uncommon. In fact, blockages in both main and private sewer lines occur often, and flushables wipes and cooking oil are to blame. Summit experienced its most recent episode of this when the main sewer system became clogged Jan. […]