KENILWORTH, NJ — Police officers and firefighters are vital members of any community, risking their lives every day for the safety and well-being of everyone. It’s also important for them to stay in shape and boxing is a great way to accomplish that goal. A bunch of local men and women from various police and […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School’s football team had a season much better than its final 5-4 record. The No. 1 premise in that argument is that, after a 4-0 start, which included double-digit wins against eventual playoff teams Hillside and Cranford high schools, the Hilltoppers ran into one of the toughest schedules in all […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Before September, Abraham Clark High School’s Rams from Roselle were 0-1. Before October, they were still winless at 0-5. Before the season’s first victory was realized, the start was 0-6. It was rough going for a team, learning a new system with first-year head coach Tyrone Turner, who did most of […]
CRANFORD, NJ — UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ has announced that student Samir Perez, of Elizabeth, has been selected as a Kaplan Leadership Scholar. Perez is one of only 11 students recognized in the Tristate area for this leadership opportunity. The Kaplan Leadership Program targets students at two-year schools who demonstrate educational acumen, […]
UNION, NJ — Tina-Marie Lopez, Class of ’11, has always been intrigued by the experiences of newcomers adjusting to life in America, an interest that led her to a top role in the nonprofit sector. Since 2023, Lopez has served as the New York/New Jersey executive director of the International Rescue Committee, overseeing the resettlement […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library hosted an open house on Sunday, Nov. 17, for families with children in prekindergarten through elementary school. Dozens of people came to the library to enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts and an indoor golf putting challenge. The main event of the open house took place at the […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford’s Township Committee proclaimed National Children’s Grief Awareness Month, observed in October, and Children’s Grief Awareness Day, observed every year on the third Thursday in November, during its official meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The mission of Imagine is to support children and families coping with loss and to foster resiliency and […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools continued its tradition of partnering with the Cranford VFW Post 335 to commemorate Veterans Day and honor the members of our town who served and continue to serve in the armed forces. Events took place in all buildings across the district on Monday, Nov. 11, with schools welcoming more […]
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School presented Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” on Thursday, Nov. 21, and Friday, Nov. 22, in the ALJ Auditorium. This intense play has been performed countless times in high schools nationwide and now the students of ALJ have tackled this classic American play as only they can. Set […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Winter break will be here soon. Keep your children engaged and active, while learning with youth programs offered at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave. Mad Science brings its fun, diverse and super science-themed camps to Cranford. Mad Science offers Birds & Beasts, Junior Engineers and Shutterbugs for youth in kindergarten […]