ROSELLE, NJ — In what it is believed to become a treasured tradition, Inroads to Opportunities presented its inaugural Inroads Holiday Choir Performance, followed by a tree-lighting ceremony officiated by local dignitaries. Union County Commissioner Sergio Grenados, Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw and Roselle Councilwoman Denise Wilkerson participated, along with Inroads leadership, in this joyous festivity. […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The borough of Roselle issued a proclamation to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mrs. Emma Urquiza from the mayor and council. Whereas, the mayor and Borough Council of the borough of Roselle would like to congratulate Emma Urquiza on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and Whereas, Emma Urquiza was born on […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The borough of Roselle witnessed a groundbreaking moment as Joyleaf, the area’s first adult-use cannabis dispensary, officially opened its doors. Founded by a minority women-led team with expertise in consumer packaged goods and deep cannabis knowledge, Joyleaf brings forward a new way to shop that empowers customers to find the right product […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, togetherness and giving back. Assemblyman Reginald Atkins and his wife, Cynthia Atkins, embody this spirit by orchestrating a monumental event that not only brought the community together but made history in Roselle. On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Atkins power couple hosted a free turkey giveaway and […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Christopher Sands of Cranford was elected as president of the Abraham Clark Chapter of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. The chapter runs the Abraham Clark Memorial House at 101 West 9th St., Roselle. The house was open on Oct. 21 and 22 as part of Union […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Social-emotional learning has been at the forefront of education in Roselle’s public schools prior to the pandemic. The district is now attracting international attention for its innovative efforts to promote student wellness. District administrators welcomed delegates from Singapore’s Ministry of Education and the Singapore Centre for Character and Citizenship Education for a […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads To Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, celebrated its 2023 “School to Work” Transition Graduation Ceremony. This event honored graduating high school students, teachers, and community leaders. The event took place at Inroads To Opportunities’ main campus in Roselle on […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County clerk Joanne Rajoppi has released the unofficial results, as of Friday, June 9, regarding Union County races in the primary election on Tuesday, June 6, with 100% of the districts reporting. All 434 districts have reported in Union County. According to the Union County Clerk’s Office, of the 337,479 […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Victor Klymenko, Roselle’s Economic Development and Redevelopment director, was honored at the 33rd annual Mayors’ Dinner of the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce in Newark. Klymenko received the Economic Development Director of the Year award for his efforts to support the borough during the COVID-19 pandemic and for his ongoing dedication to […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Michele Ford, president and CEO, Inroads to Opportunities, was a recent guest on Business RadioX, with host Lee Kantor. Inroads is a Union County non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 16 to retirement. During their discussion, Ford and Kantor discussed the […]