UNION, NJ — The Kean University Athletics Department announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25, the addition of women’s flag football, increasing the university’s total varsity sports offerings to 24 for the 2025-2026 season. The program will compete at the recreation level this spring before transitioning to varsity status in spring 2026. “We are committed to creating […]
CRANFORD, NJ – Get ready for another summer at the Cranford pools. Cranford residents have a chance to register early before registration opens up for all. On Monday, March 3, at 9 a.m., registration online and in-person began for Cranford residents. Registration for non-residents will open Tuesday, April 1. Membership to the pools is available […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The New Jersey Youth Symphony, a program of Wharton Arts, has announced that nearly 1,000 elementary and middle school students will attend a free Education Concert on Wednesday, March 5, at 10 a.m., at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway. Students from Union, Essex, Morris and Passaic counties will attend […]
LINDEN, NJ — The city of Linden and the Linden Police Department announced that they have been awarded a year-long, federally-funded grant focused on improving pedestrian safety. The $20,000 grant, administered through the New Jersey Department of Highway Transportation and Safety, supplements and supports the department’s educational and enforcement efforts throughout the year. In New […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Public Library has begun construction on a major expansion of its Children’s Room. A groundbreaking ceremony was on Monday, March 3, in front of the library to celebrate this significant milestone. A small crowd gathered in the cold to hear brief remarks from Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Mayor Dr. Terrence […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — To honor the contributions of Black Americans, Mayor Joseph Signorello III formally proclaimed February as Black History Month during the Mayor and Council meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20. Councilman Gregory Johnson, liaison to the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Rodric Bowman and Rory Bowman all accepted the proclamation. “Like in previous years, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The Roosevelt Student Government recently organized a collection drive to support the Woodbridge Animal Shelter, gathering essential supplies for animals in need. Students took an active role in promoting the initiative by creating and sharing signs with their peers and staff. Their efforts paid off, as the drive was an overwhelming success. […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will be offering the following events and programs in the coming weeks. Meet the Author: Book Discussion with Karen Olson, on Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. – Join on for a conversation with Karen Olson, author of “Meant For More: Following Your […]
CLARK, NJ — On Friday, Jan. 17, the ALJ Science Olympiad team arrived at Union County College to compete in their annual competition against other schools in the county. Team members prepared themselves in various fields of science that range from entomology to astronomy and engineering. On the day of the competition, students were excited […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Amy Bradley’s sixth-grade science and social studies students recently concluded a Black History Month project that combined cutting-edge technology with in-depth research and creative expression. Students delved into the lives and achievements of influential Black Americans, utilizing an AI chatbot as a research tool to gather information and then rewording those details […]