CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson Theatre Project presented Scott McPherson’s play, “Marvin’s Room,” in the ALJ High School auditorium. This dark comedy tells the story of two estranged sisters who come together after a 20-year separation and realize that there is nothing more important than family. The play made it to the silver […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves-Reed Arboretum recently had a special tree dedication ceremony in honor of the generosity of Pamela Hauptfleisch. She bequeathed a legacy gift to the arboretum and was very involved with the organization in its early years as a non-profit public arboretum. The tree dedication on Wednesday, Sept. 27, celebrated the invaluable contributions […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Carlos Vasquez, 38, of Elizabeth, has a hopeful future, thanks to his mother. On Wednesday, March 1, he had a successful kidney transplant surgery performed at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. His donor was his mother, Daisy Vasquez, 59, of Elizabeth. From childhood, Carlos had a great relationship with his mother. […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Forty women signed up for a self-defense class on Wednesday, Nov. 15. And there’s a waiting list for future classes, which are offered quarterly. The Summit Police Department offers classes in self-defense for women ages 16 to 60 in the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School gymnasium. Classes are taught by Summit […]
CLARK, NJ — Through their commitment to the community, Kerry’s Clark Site has dedicated significant volunteer hours to support the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. For three days, a total of 45 Kerry employee volunteers joined the cause and the Kerry team is not stopping there. Their next volunteer day was scheduled for Thursday, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted on Monday night, Nov. 13, to proceed with a bond referendum on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, aimed at improving the infrastructure of the district’s eight schools to align with the community’s high standards for education. If approved by Cranford’s voters, the $75 million […]
MILLBURN, NJ — One of the greatest high school football coaching staffs, not only in New Jersey, but in the entire country, was located right here in Union County. At Union High School. Right here in Union. A member of that coaching staff, which exactly 30 years ago captured a third consecutive North 2, Group […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, togetherness and giving back. Assemblyman Reginald Atkins and his wife, Cynthia Atkins, embody this spirit by orchestrating a monumental event that not only brought the community together but made history in Roselle. On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Atkins power couple hosted a free turkey giveaway and […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — It’s time to put the 2023 Union County football season to bed with its two longtime Thanksgiving Day clashes this week. Roselle Park High School seeks its first win against Abraham Clark High School, Roselle, since 2017. A Panther victory against the Rams would also give Roselle Park its first winning […]
NEWARK, NJ — Numerous students benefiting from the archdiocese of Newark’s “We Are Living Stones” Catholic Tuition Assistance Program showed their gratitude recently by sending handmade Thanksgiving cards and well wishes to Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark. The K-8 students — whose families received $1,500 in partial tuition assistance scholarships to attend archdiocesan […]