UNION COUNTY, NJ — At the Y’s Before and After School Programs, children have a safe place to explore their interests and discover their passions, learn to work and play together, and turn classmates into friends. With programs run by caring adult role models who are invested in helping every child reach their full potential, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Was the Union County Conference the most competitive it ever has been last year? Arguments can be made, as there were plenty of solid teams with good records, but perhaps, no real heavyweight. Westfield High School did produce a county-best 16-2 overall mark, but did not reach the Union County Tournament […]
UNION, NJ — Last year, it was spread out during two days in Hillsborough, the first gathering of all of the football teams that compete in divisions in the Big Central Conference. This year, the second BCC Football Media Day will be on just one day and inside Kean University’s Harwood Arena in Union. BCC […]
CAMDEN, NJ — New Jersey American Water has announced the winners of its annual Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest. Three students within the company’s service territory were selected as winners for conveying the importance of protecting our natural resources through exceptional artwork. “We are impressed by the submissions we’ve received and applaud each student who […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners congratulated seven Union County high school students from the Union County 4-H Program for participating in this year’s Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassador Program. The event was at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12. The program aims to […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA hosted its 24th annual meeting on Wednesday, June 26. The annual meeting, which serves as a celebration of the prior year’s accomplishments and community impact, was hosted in a hybrid format with individuals joining both in-person and remotely. “A sincere thank you to each of you on […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — With August a week away now we’re getting closer and closer to competitive high school football once again. Official practice commences Monday, Aug. 12, and, much to the players’ delight, scrimmages begin Monday, Aug. 19. Union County football has Westfield High School going as far north as Bayonne High School for […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Last year, as many as 12 boys soccer teams in Union County finished with winning records, with one more winning 10 games. The back-and-forth on the pitch at times was highly fast-paced. Elizabeth High School–Frank J. Cicarell Academy, guided by head coach Jacques Gonzalez, led the way by capturing its first […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA will be hosting a Community Open House event July 26-29, inviting local individuals and families to visit multiple locations and “Find Your Summer, Find Your Passion, Find Your Y.” Events hosted at The Gateway Family YMCA branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union include swimming, basketball, soccer, family […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The 2024 fall sports season here in Union County is fast approaching. The first official day of practice for the sports football and girls tennis is just three weeks away, Monday, Aug. 12. The first official day of practice for the other fall sports – boys soccer, girls soccer, field hockey, […]