ROSELLE, NJ — Two of the hottest public school basketball teams in Union County at the start of the season reside in Roselle. The Abraham Clark High School hoop squads have gotten off to full-court-press first impressions. As of Tuesday, Jan. 10, the boys basketball team stood at 9-2 and was leading the Union County […]
UNION, NJ — As part of a longstanding commitment to diversity and equity in higher education, Kean University announced on Friday, Dec. 2, that it is the first university in New Jersey to join Moon Shot for Equity, a national network of colleges and universities committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education by 2030. […]
LATHAM, N.Y. — Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Adanilda Berrios from Elizabeth, who is assigned to the 442nd Military Police Co., received a promotion […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University Professor Robin Landa’s 25th book was launched with celebrity cachet in November when her former student, Kean graduate and television star Holly Taylor, hosted an Instagram Live session for her 109,000 followers. Taylor designed the cover and inside illustrations for the book, “The New Art of Ideas: Unlock Your Creative […]
SUMMIT, NJ — In celebration of a 100-year commitment to equality for all, The Connection hosted a conversation with Heather McGhee, author of New York Times bestseller “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together,” at Summit High School in partnership with the Summit Interfaith Council AntiRacism Committee on […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey recently received certification as a sensory-inclusive venue from the nonprofit organization KultureCity. Being sensory inclusive promotes an accommodating and positive experience for all VACNJ guests with sensory issues and further reinforces one of the art center’s main values: inclusivity. The certification process involved VACNJ staff […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The members of First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, 11 Springfield Ave., Cranford, got an early Christmas gift this year: a new pastor. After a two-year period without a permanent minister, the church has announced its new pastor/head of staff, the Rev. Jin Bae. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church in November 1998, Bae […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Members of the Mount Saint Mary Academy Helping Other People Everywhere club exceeded their goal for this year’s “Sock It to ’Em” drive. During six weeks in October and November, the generosity of the academy community yielded 700 pairs of socks, which were donated to Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick. Donna Toryak, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — This year, the EZ Ride Bike & Pedestrian Program team hosted more than 450 events in 300 communities, including safety presentations, poster contests, bike safety presentations, walk assessments and walk-to-school days, to promote safety and biking. Approximately 40,000 students attended these events. The result: 154 schools and municipalities were recognized as […]
UNION, NJ — Nearly 100 New Jersey public school administrators came together in December on Kean University’s campus to hear the latest research on learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic and sample new technologies to support students and educators in the post-COVID learning environment. Superintendents, principals, vice principals and curriculum supervisors attended the informational summit, […]