Quijano and Granados endorsed for state Assembly in 20th Legislative District

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Quijano and Granados endorsed for state Assembly in 20th Legislative District

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Demonstrating strong unity within the Democratic Party, the four Union County Democratic chairpersons, Union Chairperson Sen. Joseph Cryan, Roselle Chairperson Assemblyman Reginald Atkins, Elizabeth Chairperson Maria Carvalho and Kenilworth Chairperson Sheriff Peter Corvelli, have officially endorsed Assemblywoman Annette Quijano and Commissioner Sergio Granados for state Assembly in the 20th Legislative District. […]

Kean University to add women’s flag football as varsity sport

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Kean University to add women’s flag football as varsity sport

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 […]

Nearly 1,000 children to attend Women’s History Month Concert at UCPAC on March 5

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Nearly 1,000 children to attend Women’s History Month Concert at UCPAC on March 5

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 awarded pedestrian safety grant: Safer drivers save lives

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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 Public Library Children’s Room has expansion groundbreaking ceremony

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Cranford Public Library Children’s Room has expansion groundbreaking ceremony

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 celebrates the legacy of Black Americans with History Month proclamation

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Roselle Park celebrates the legacy of Black Americans with History Month proclamation

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, […]

Roosevelt Student Government’s hosts successful Animal Shelter Drive

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Roosevelt Student Government’s hosts successful Animal Shelter Drive

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. […]

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