UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents who are looking for a fun and rewarding civic service project to join the 4-H Master Tree Steward program and learn how to “speak for the trees.” Master tree stewards are community volunteers who visit fourth-grade classrooms each spring to present an […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Union College of Union County, NJ won four awards given by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges. The awards were distributed at the New Jersey Community Colleges Awards Program and Dinner as a part of New Jersey’s Community College Opportunity Summit held in Atlantic City in June 2024. Of the eight […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Hudson Rose and Sarah are “LEGO buddies.” “They have LEGO dates,” said Jill Karnyski, Sarah’s mom. “She loves the creativity,” said Jennie Richardella, Hudson Rose’s mom. “Letting her imagination flow.” “I like following ‘no rules’ when it comes to LEGO,” said Hudson Rose. Hudson Rose and Sarah were just two of the […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — When Isabella Tabares, of Roselle Park, spent four months volunteering in Uganda last year, it was the children who touched her heart. “When I was there, I knew what I wanted to do,” she said. In the eyes of Tabares, Uganda was so different. Only the main road was paved. There […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Throughout the years, most everyone has their favorite summer songs they hold dear to them. It’s just not summer until they’ve heard those songs on the radio or via other music mediums. Rhonda Denet and the Silver Fox Trio recently covered the scope of summer songs at Cranford Community Center. They entertained […]
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, […]
ROSELLE, NJ — In 1883, Roselle was the first community that benefited from Thomas Edison’s electric lighting system. And on Monday, July 22, Roselle Memorial Library certainly shined bright! More than 100 people stood in front of the library for the ribbon cutting, which celebrated the newly renovated venue. “We are here not only to […]
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 […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Don’t miss this special offer. Half-price summer-only pool membership to the Cranford Orange Avenue Pool and the Centennial Avenue Pool starts Thursday, Aug. 1. Summer membership ends Monday, Sept. 2. Register in person at Centennial Avenue Pool, located at 401 Centennial Ave., during registration hours: Monday to Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to […]