UNION, NJ — In November, the Hillside Chamber of Commerce was formally welcomed into the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce. “They are now an official part of our chamber,” said James Masterson, CEO of the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce. It all began late last year when Masterson received a call from the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The chilly winter air couldn’t dampen the hearts of Franklin Elementary School’s young leaders, as they bundled up for a cause worth celebrating: their recent coat drive in partnership with Jersey Cares, a statewide organization dedicated to warming lives. For the seventh year in a row, the school’s dynamic Blue & Gold […]
CRANFORD, NJ — When Cranford voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Jan. 23, for a special school election, they will vote on a construction proposal. Statewide, the New Jersey School Boards Association has only learned of one district, Cranford, having a construction question on the ballot on that date. According to the Educational Facilities […]
CLARK, NJ — Going from preschool to kindergarten is a big step for a child. In order to help children transition to kindergarten in the best way possible, the Clark Public School District’s Parent University recently presented “Tea with the Superintendent: Transitioning into Kindergarten” at the Arthur L. Johnson High School Instructional Media Center. Clark […]
UNION, NJ — Union College student Precious Opaola from Linden has been named Kaplan Leadership Program scholars for the 2023/2023 Academic Year. Established in 2006, the Kaplan Leadership Program helps high-potential, low-income and historically underrepresented community college students complete their associate’s degree and successfully transfer and go on to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree at […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Come on and ease on down the road to the Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway, to see “The Wiz,” rated G, on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — First came Cranford’s 700th win on Friday, Jan. 12. “That was a big deal,” said Cranford High School 13-year head wrestling coach Pat Gorman. Alumni Night was the previous Friday, Jan. 5, at home vs. Roselle Park High School, as the Cougars won 81-0. Roselle Park became only the second program in […]
UNION, NJ — Can the Cranford Cougars be caught? Governor Livingston High School has come close the past two years, with back-to-back second-place finishes. Rahway High School, which was scheduled to host Cranford High School with a 12-0 record on Wednesday night, Jan 17, could present a strong challenge as well. The 48th annual wrestling […]
UNION, NJ — Last week’s storm caused plenty of flooding in the area. Union received 2.31 inches of rain, which delayed Union school openings by two hours the following day. “This has happened before,” said Mary DiNardo, secretary of Washington Elementary School, regarding the two-hour delay. “A lot of the parents don’t like it. It […]
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Based freely on the Book of Genesis, “Children of Eden” is a musical that explores the age-old themes of parent-child conflict and the difficulty of letting go of those we love. It tells the tale of Adam and Eve and continues through the generations to Noah and his family as they prepare […]