SUMMIT, NJ — Four members of the Summit Fire Department assisted West Milford Fire Department and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service at the Jennings Creek wildfire on Monday, Nov. 11, in West Milford. The wildfire began on Saturday, Nov. 9, and spread along the New Jersey-New York border. As of Tuesday morning, Nov. 12, […]
CLARK, NJ — Mayor Salvatore “Sal” Bonaccorso recently presented the 25th annual Breakfast with Santa at The Gran Centurions in Clark. More than 1,000 people were served three buffet breakfasts during three sessions throughout the morning. The event was fully booked. Due to the popularity of the event, it was open to Clark children only, […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — About 900 parishioners from Elizabeth’s Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Patrick Church commemorated the 125th anniversary of their church’s construction with a Mass on Saturday, Nov. 16, led by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, and concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Elias R. Lorenzo, Episcopal vicar for Union County. The standing-room-only […]
SUMMIT, NJ — NJ Transit and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 27, announced the latest installment of the Transitional Art Project at the NJ Transit Summit Rail Station. The Transitional Art Project is a partnership between the agencies that selects artists for temporary visual art exhibitions at NJ Transit […]
CRANFORD, NJ — UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ has announced that student Samir Perez, of Elizabeth, has been selected as a Kaplan Leadership Scholar. Perez is one of only 11 students recognized in the Tristate area for this leadership opportunity. The Kaplan Leadership Program targets students at two-year schools who demonstrate educational acumen, […]
UNION, NJ — Tina-Marie Lopez, Class of ’11, has always been intrigued by the experiences of newcomers adjusting to life in America, an interest that led her to a top role in the nonprofit sector. Since 2023, Lopez has served as the New York/New Jersey executive director of the International Rescue Committee, overseeing the resettlement […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library hosted an open house on Sunday, Nov. 17, for families with children in prekindergarten through elementary school. Dozens of people came to the library to enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts and an indoor golf putting challenge. The main event of the open house took place at the […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools continued its tradition of partnering with the Cranford VFW Post 335 to commemorate Veterans Day and honor the members of our town who served and continue to serve in the armed forces. Events took place in all buildings across the district on Monday, Nov. 11, with schools welcoming more […]
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School presented Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” on Thursday, Nov. 21, and Friday, Nov. 22, in the ALJ Auditorium. This intense play has been performed countless times in high schools nationwide and now the students of ALJ have tackled this classic American play as only they can. Set […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Winter break will be here soon. Keep your children engaged and active, while learning with youth programs offered at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave. Mad Science brings its fun, diverse and super science-themed camps to Cranford. Mad Science offers Birds & Beasts, Junior Engineers and Shutterbugs for youth in kindergarten […]