TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Kevin Harlfinger, 40, of Perth Amboy, who was fatally shot on the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge, during an encounter with members of the Cranford Police Department on Dec. 28, […]
UNION, NJ — Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 to 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Calvary Nursery School and Child Care, 108 Eastman St., Cranford, announces Beth Kulik as the new interim school director for the 2024-2025 school year, effective Monday, Oct. 21. The year-round, play-based program was founded in 1993 and serves children 2½ to 6 years of age as part of the ministry of Calvary […]
CRANFORD, NJ — In a unanimous vote, the Cranford Township Committee appointed Capt. Matthew Nazzaro to lead the Cranford Police Department, following the retirement of Chief Ryan Greco. Nazzaro will assume the office on Sunday, Dec. 1, and will work closely with Greco on the transition. Mayor Brian Andrews spoke about the Township Committee’s selection […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New Jersey law enforcement personnel at the 31st annual Blue Mass on Thursday, Nov. 7, in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, presided over the liturgy, which featured a […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Center for the Heart, a Summit-based nonprofit that provides a range of end-of-life services to the community, celebrated its official launch as a nonprofit at its first fundraiser – the Tapestry of Life Celebration – on Saturday, Sept. 28. In a surprise announcement, the center’s Board of Directors awarded founder Holly Strelzik […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School has announced that English Language Learner teacher Susy Silvestri has been awarded a grant from FirstBook.Org and the Build-A-Bear Foundation. This generous grant provided brand new books and cuddly reading bear buddies for Silvestri’s kindergarten through second grade ELL students. The Build-A-Bear Foundation and First Book have a shared […]
CLARK, NJ — Fifth-grade students in Jessica Massa’s class at Hehnly Elementary School recently investigated the question: Why do people cry when they peel onions? Do goggles prevent tears? Sparked by their own curiosity of natural phenomena, students explored the question in connection to their study of solids, liquids and gas. Students collaboratively examined the […]
CRANFORD, NJ — UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ announced it welcomed the largest number of new students this fall. In an environment of declining enrollment at colleges and universities across the country, the college has taken proactive measures to increase student access, provide critical support to help ensure success once students enroll, and […]
RAHAY, NJ — Cote Deonath is a world-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist. Backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band, he’ll be performing at Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. Currently living in Dunellen, Florida, Deonath is coming to New Jersey for the first time ever. “It’s an amazing thing,” […]