UNION, NJ — Marc Dowling was born and raised in Westfield. He is the youngest of five – Kevin Jr., Todd, Tara, Timothy – children of Kevin Dowling and Maryann Pisciotta Dowling, and graduated from Westfield High School in 2005. His heritage is deeply rooted in Irish tradition with ancestral ties to Counties Cork, Laois, […]
UNION, NJ — Gabby Sully was born in Livingston to Gene and Trish Sully and grew up in both Union and Cranford. Her Irish roots trace back on her paternal grandmother’s side to Ballintober, County Roscommon and County Cork. Sully attended elementary school in Union and graduated from Cranford Senior High School in 2013. She […]
UNION, NJ — James Holmes was born in Livingston and raised in Union to John and Kathleen Holmes. As the oldest of three children, he grew up alongside his siblings, Rory and Damian. His family has deep Irish roots, with his paternal grandparents hailing from Ballymackeehola, County Mayo and New Quay, County Clare, while his […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway City Council has passed a resolution authorizing an application for funding through the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust, to support the preservation of The Gallery Space. This resolution allows Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. to execute an agreement with the state to secure […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway Public Schools’ elementary media specialists have announced the launch of an innovative and engaging reading challenge, “Read and Grow Wild,” designed to foster a lifelong love of reading among students. This 12-week challenge invites students to read 1,000 minutes between Wednesday, Jan. 22, and Friday, April 11, with the goal of […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County clerk Joanne Rajoppi has announced her bid for re-election in the Democratic primary election on Tuesday, June 10. “I am honored to be a candidate for re-election to the post of county clerk and thank the voters of the county for their past support and enthusiasm for my re-election […]
CLARK, NJ — The American Heart Association has partnered with Carl H. Kumpf Middle School this February for the American Heart Challenge. The purpose of the event is for the students to complete Finns Mission as they look to take on lifesaving skills. As part of the American Heart Challenge, physical education and health teacher […]
CRANFORD, NJ — JAG Physical Therapy, one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in more than 150 locations across the northeast, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, announced the opening of its newest Union County location in Cranford. This new multi-specialty facility is located at […]
CLARK, NJ — On Saturday, March 01, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusader Football Team had its annual post-season awards banquet. Head football coach Anthony DelConte presided over the event, as all athletes were honored for their contributions to Crusader Football. In addition, numerous scholarships were awarded to deserving student athletes throughout the evening. […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Roosevelt Elementary School celebrated its students’ musicianship with the first Music and Movement Performance led by music teacher Robyn Baker. This performance allowed students to showcase their creativity and passion for music and dance. Baker worked in collaboration with their teachers to plan this event: Michelle Biddulph, Ashley […]