CLARK, NJ — Several teachers were recently recognized for their achievements in the Clark Public School District. The Governor’s Educators of the Year Program recognizes “exceptionally skilled and dedicated” educators that must “be an expert in the field” and who inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn.” They must “actively collaborate with colleagues, […]
UNION, NJ — The director of the Center for the Urban Environment at Kean University’s John S. Watson Institute, Nicky Sheats, received a 2023 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award, a premier honor recognizing outstanding environmental work in New Jersey. Sheats, an attorney, scholar and leader in the environmental justice community, received the award in the category […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Come to the Springfield Free Public Library on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m., when Grand Folk Railroad brings on the fun with a quirky, eclectic/eccentric mix of forgotten favorites, ’60s and ’70s pop gems, one-hit wonders, old-school country, contemporary folk and the inspiring songwriting of lead singer Susan Schwartz-Christian. With a […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield Free Public Library’s (Really Good!) Book Discussion Group will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 4 p.m., to discuss Russell Shorto’s “The Island at the Center of the World, from Goodreads. “When the British wrested New Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664, the truth about its thriving, polyglot society began to […]
UNION, NJ — Now that the Louis J. Rettino gymnasium is fully functional, following the rainstorm in September 2021 that tried its hardest to almost permanently destroy it, one of Union County’s oldest tournaments is back where it belongs. The wrestling Union County Tournament is returning to Union High School for the first time in […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Among the Union County teams that won championships in 2023, four stood out in a very distinctive manner. The Cranford High School wrestling team captured a record-setting eighth straight Union County Tournament championship at Kean University’s Harwood Arena in January. The Linden High School boys basketball squad won North 2, Group […]
CLARK, NJ — Mayor Sal Bonaccorso has been in the news recently, but the coverage has been anything but positive. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights announced on Thursday, Dec. 21, that Clark Township had been notified a formal investigation had been opened by the DCR into potential violations of […]
ROSELLE, NJ — In what it is believed to become a treasured tradition, Inroads to Opportunities presented its inaugural Inroads Holiday Choir Performance, followed by a tree-lighting ceremony officiated by local dignitaries. Union County Commissioner Sergio Grenados, Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw and Roselle Councilwoman Denise Wilkerson participated, along with Inroads leadership, in this joyous festivity. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Perhaps dogs are known as “man’s best friend,” because they are good listeners, dogs are a perfect, non-judgmental audience for young readers who are invited to hone their skills by reading to certified therapy dogs at Cranford Public Library, 224 Walnut Ave., once a month. No registration is required and space is […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the official start of the voting process for this year’s UC-STEP project. This year, the project will revolve around mental health, aligning with Union County Commissioner Chairperson Sergio Granados’ initiative, “Stepping Up to Mental Health,” and building on the chairperson’s theme of […]