UNION COUNTY, NJ — All 17 Union County football playing schools are in action this weekend, as Week One is the opening weekend for Roselle Park, David Brearley, Jonathan Dayton, Summit, Cranford, Arthur L. Johnson and Westfield high schools. With the football classifications finally disclosed on the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s football website […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves-Reed Arboretum is the recipient of several local grants this year totaling $9,500. This funding will support various projects and enhance the beauty and sustainability of the local non-profit public garden that is celebrating its 50th year. The grants include: • $500 from a Union County Means Green Community Garden Grant to […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School hosted a phenomenal Multicultural Block Party on Friday, June 7, that captivated the community with several engaging and dynamic performances. The event, which took place from 5 to 7 p.m., showcased the diverse talents of students and local groups, creating an unforgettable evening for all attendees. In addition to […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads To Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, celebrated its first-ever flag-raising ceremony in honor of Disability Pride Month at Roselle Borough Hall. Disability Pride Month celebrates people with disabilities, their identities, their culture and their contributions to society. July marked […]
CHICAGO, IL — Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet delivered a powerful address on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Democratic National Convention Black Caucus, emphasizing the importance of bold leadership and the pivotal role that the 2024 election will play for communities of color across the United States. Sharing the stage with Democratic National Committee […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced on Monday, Aug. 26, that, in response to feedback from residents and community members, Union County has revised the plan for the Clark Reservoir Project to better reflect the input and concerns of local residents. The county carefully considered the suggestions voiced during […]
LINDEN, NJ — Jeff Moreno was living the dream. He had it all. A career as a firefighter. A landscaping business. A house. A beautiful wife and children. Then alcoholism flipped that. “Once I picked up that vodka, that was it,” said Moreno. “I didn’t control anything I did.” Moreno is a Linden resident for […]
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Clark Youth Football hosted its Clark Youth Football Summer Clinic. The night brought together all members of Clark Youth Football – third through eighth grade – and the coaches and student athletes of Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusader Football, as they trained and ran through drills organized […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Celebrating Senior Citizen Day recently, seniors were invited to enjoy a complimentary showing of “Moonstruck” at The Cranford Theater. The event was sponsored by Union County Savings Bank. “I happen to like Cher myself,” said Robert Urban, vice president and manager, Union County Savings Bank, Cranford. “She’s inspiring.” “I still remember I […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Recreation Center at 375 Centennial Ave. offers drop-in days for volleyball, pickleball and basketball. Remaining summer schedule is as follows: Drop-In Volleyball, open to all ages 14-plus. The upcoming date is Friday, Aug. 30, from 7 to 10 p.m. Fall drop in volleyball begins Friday, Sept. 20, through Friday, Nov. […]