CRANFORD, NJ — First Presbyterian Church of Cranford recently invited the community to a Sock Hop. They played 1950s rock and roll music, as volunteers of all ages sorted and bagged more than 2,000 pairs of socks into bundles for distribution. The donated socks went to Cranford–Elmora Soup Kitchen, a mission of the church, and […]
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Public School District recently came together for a great cause – to help those families in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. Led by district occupational therapist Michelle Burdo, the supply drive gathered a wide range of essential items, including baby bottles, diapers, blankets, formula, first aid kits, flashlights, cleaning […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park High School student Lauren Donnelly has been named the November Student of the Month. Student of the Month is a service project of the Rotary Club of Roselle-Roselle Park funded in part by a grant from the Rotary Foundation. This community service project honors a senior from each of […]
CLARK, NJ — It’s Delicious Ice Cream and Crepes at 152 Central Ave., Clark, recently celebrated its first birthday with a heartwarming community event dedicated to giving back. The celebration at the It’s Delicious Ice Cream and Crepe Clark store not only marked a year of serving delightful treats but also showcased a commitment to […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Wednesday Morning Club, which meets the first Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave., Cranford, welcomed Karen Quigley from Bank of America on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to speak about frauds and scams with her associate, Preya Gobin, to the group. It invites everyone […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — Hillside Public Schools has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports the most forward-thinking leaders in education. The league is organized by Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunities for every learner by bridging solutions across research, practice, and […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, hosted a Casino Night and Awards Presentation Ceremony. During the blockbuster event, members of the community were honored. The month of October, which is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month, was celebrated, as was […]
UNION, NJ — SJI – South Jersey Industries – has announced that Christie McMullen, president and chief operating officer, Elizabethtown Gas, a subsidiary of SJI, was recognized as the Woman of the Year by the Union County College Foundation. The Union County College Foundation honored McMullen at its 32nd annual Scholarship Gala on Wednesday, Oct. […]
PISCATAWAY, NJ — As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team opened the season 4-0 with a historic Blackout victory over the University of Washington on Friday, Sept. 27, at SHI Stadium, 16-year-old Gabriel Soares of Union, a Children’s Specialized Hospital patient, was honored as the Shining Knight of The Game. A collaboration between Rutgers Athletics […]
CLARK, NJ — Clark UNICO celebrated its 17th annual Feast during Columbus Day weekend, drawing thousands of attendees to enjoy food, rides, games and live music. The four-day event was a tremendous success, with guests coming together to celebrate and experience a variety of entertainment and culinary offerings. Special guests included UNICO National President Anthony […]