SUMMIT, NJ — Center for the Heart, a Summit-based nonprofit that provides a range of end-of-life services to the community, celebrated its official launch as a nonprofit at its first fundraiser – the Tapestry of Life Celebration – on Saturday, Sept. 28. In a surprise announcement, the center’s Board of Directors awarded founder Holly Strelzik […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School has announced that English Language Learner teacher Susy Silvestri has been awarded a grant from FirstBook.Org and the Build-A-Bear Foundation. This generous grant provided brand new books and cuddly reading bear buddies for Silvestri’s kindergarten through second grade ELL students. The Build-A-Bear Foundation and First Book have a shared […]
CLARK, NJ — Fifth-grade students in Jessica Massa’s class at Hehnly Elementary School recently investigated the question: Why do people cry when they peel onions? Do goggles prevent tears? Sparked by their own curiosity of natural phenomena, students explored the question in connection to their study of solids, liquids and gas. Students collaboratively examined the […]
CRANFORD, NJ — UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ announced it welcomed the largest number of new students this fall. In an environment of declining enrollment at colleges and universities across the country, the college has taken proactive measures to increase student access, provide critical support to help ensure success once students enroll, and […]
RAHAY, NJ — Cote Deonath is a world-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist. Backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band, he’ll be performing at Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. Currently living in Dunellen, Florida, Deonath is coming to New Jersey for the first time ever. “It’s an amazing thing,” […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Friday, Sept. 20, the Cranford Knights of Columbus hosted its 21st annual Golf Outing, which was a tremendous success with 95 golfers attending at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth. Each year, the council selects two worthy charities to assist with the outing proceeds and, this year, Folds of Honor, […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — Hillside Public Schools collaborated with Scholastic this summer and will continue to work together during the school year to foster a love for reading, improve literacy skills, and cultivate welcoming spaces for families and caregivers to engage as partners and collaborators in their children’s education. 1. Scholastic R.E.A.L. – Read, Excel, Achieve, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Clerk’s Office has reported the following local election unofficial results as of Friday, Nov. 8, from the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. For all of these results, 100% of the districts are reporting. House of Representatives Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez of the state’s 8th Congressional District of […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Cranford High School and Elizabeth High School–Frank J. Cicarell Academy came so close to advancing, while New Providence High School held on and was able to reach a sectional state championship game for the first time in 14 years. Cranford and Elizabeth both scored in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t […]
UNION, NJ — After hearing from PETA about how highly intelligent, social orcas and other marine animals suffer in SeaWorld’s tiny concrete tanks, Smarties Candy Company and Albanese Confectionery have just committed to not partnering with the shameful abusement park again. PETA is sending orca plushies in thanks. “The misery that animals endure at SeaWorld […]