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 […]
RAHWAY, NJ — “Purlie: A Musical” opens at Hamilton Stage on Thursday, March 6, running to Sunday, March 23. Presented by American Theater Group, “Purlie: A Musical” is the 1970 musical adaption of Ossie Davis’s comedic play “Purlie Victorious,” which just completed a highly successful revival on Broadway last season. “Purlie: A Musical” tells the […]
UNION, NJ — Arrow Security has announced the addition of John Hynes as the company’s senior business development manager for its New Jersey regional office. Hynes is responsible for growing the business and forming strategic partnerships in the security industry within the New Jersey metropolitan area. Hynes brings to the position 30 years of military, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Lisa Williams has lived in Cranford since 2017. She’s a former special education teacher and believes Centennial Avenue Pool is a vital part of Cranford. Williams is also a Girl Scout leader who has summer functions at the pool with the troop. “We would get together over the summer at the pool,” […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Ernest J. Finizio Elementary School primary teacher Dina Cashin has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are […]
UNION, NJ — The story begins with a recent and not-so-heated argument between two former Union High School classmates discussing the exact location of a fabled but long-forgotten local landmark known as the Union Speedway. One insisted that, almost a century ago, the legendary racetrack was situated along Springfield Road on the southwestern corner of […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the N.J. Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health have confirmed a new highly pathogenic avian influenza poultry case in a Union County live bird market. The disease response is being coordinated between state and federal partners. The risk […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School produced a 20-win season by going 21-4 and was the last Union County basketball team this year, boys and girls, to lose a game after an unprecedented 19-0 start. The Crusaders also captured the Union County Conference’s Valley Division crown with a perfect 10-0 league mark. […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Public Library has announced the lineup of adult programs for March. • Wednesday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m., De-Stress Fest – Come for a relaxing evening with coloring, music, puzzles, games, snacks and more. • Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m., Trivia – Come test your knowledge and win prizes […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Arthur Miller’s classic play, “The Crucible,” will be running at The Summit Playhouse until Saturday, March 8. The story focuses on a young farmer, his wife and a young servant girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie – and […]