ALJ High School hosts signing day for Emma Herklo

ALJ High School hosts signing day for Emma Herklo

CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Nov. 13, various staff members and administration at Arthur L. Johnson High School participated in a signing day ceremony to honor Emma Herko in women’s soccer for her years of service to her sport. This event commemorated her signing of a Nation Letter of Intents to play NCAA Collegiate Athletics […]

Cranford Preschool Program 2025-2026 offered for 3- and 4-year-old applicants

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools offers an inclusive half-day preschool program. This program is a regular education preschool program that places children with special needs with their typical peers. The philosophy is based on the rationale that children learn through modeling and imitation and are motivated by other children. By integrating students with disabilities […]

Celebrating the holiday season at Warinanco Sports Center

Celebrating the holiday season at Warinanco Sports Center

ROSELLE, NJ — Everyone was celebrating, including Santa – on ice! The Union County Board of County Commissioners, along with the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation, recently invited all county residents to ring in the holiday season on the ice rink with Santa Claus at “Celebrate the Season,” Union County’s annual celebration at […]

Cranford Jaycees help make Christmas special for those less fortunate

Cranford Jaycees help make Christmas special for those less fortunate

CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Jaycees are again partnering with Santa and the Cranford Police and Fire departments to accept donations for less-fortunate children and to deliver gifts to Cranford homes. The drop-off dates were Wednesday, Dec,. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Cranford Community Center. The presents will start being delivered on Friday, […]

Free ‘Explore Union County’ app offered to help residents access parks, government resources

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the launch of its official “Explore Union County” app, now available for free download through the App Store and Google Play. The app, part of Commissioner Chairperson Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded’s 2024 “Growing Together in Union County” initiatives, comes stocked with tons of useful […]

‘Shorte List’ proves that Christmas is magical for everyone … even Charles Dickens

‘Shorte List’ proves that Christmas is magical for everyone … even Charles Dickens

UNION, NJ — Perhaps the introduction to “Shorte List” says it best: “It’s Christmas Eve in Townlee, New Jersey, and the small town’s hopes are riding on Bailey Hatchell, an overworked AI/hologram designer who’s made a walking, talking Charles Dickens that spins takes and spurns fools like the famous author of ‘A Christmas Carol.’ “Bailey’s […]

Fall Athletic Awards are presented at ALJ High School

Fall Athletic Awards are presented at ALJ High School

CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department recently presented its 2024 Fall Athletic Awards. All the fall athletic teams and their seasons were highlighted by their coaches, while all athletes received letters and awards. More than 177 varsity athletic letters were awarded throughout the evening, as participation in athletics at Arthur L. Johnson […]

Picture this! Local bank showcases Union’s history

Picture this! Local bank showcases Union’s history

UNION, NJ — Local history is no mystery to patrons of BCB Bank’s Union Center branch, located at the intersection of Morris and Stuyvesant avenues. For the immediate future, visitors will be treated to a fascinating visual display of the township’s vital, and sometimes overlooked, historical luminaries, landmarks, structures and highlights. “A hallmark of BCB […]