UNION, NJ — Marc Dowling was born and raised in Westfield. He is the youngest of five – Kevin Jr., Todd, Tara, Timothy – children of Kevin Dowling and Maryann Pisciotta Dowling, and graduated from Westfield High School in 2005. His heritage is deeply rooted in Irish tradition with ancestral ties to Counties Cork, Laois, […]
UNION, NJ — Gabby Sully was born in Livingston to Gene and Trish Sully and grew up in both Union and Cranford. Her Irish roots trace back on her paternal grandmother’s side to Ballintober, County Roscommon and County Cork. Sully attended elementary school in Union and graduated from Cranford Senior High School in 2013. She […]
UNION, NJ — James Holmes was born in Livingston and raised in Union to John and Kathleen Holmes. As the oldest of three children, he grew up alongside his siblings, Rory and Damian. His family has deep Irish roots, with his paternal grandparents hailing from Ballymackeehola, County Mayo and New Quay, County Clare, while his […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, NJ — In celebration of her new book, “SHINE Etiquette Workbook,” Nichole Fields recently hosted a book release party at Boss Loft in Union. The interactive workbook is designed to equip children with timeless etiquette skills that build confidence and improve interpersonal and networking skills that will help them excel in all environments. More […]
UNION, NJ — Mayor James Bowser and the Township Committee have announced a lineup of events for Black History Month, celebrating the rich history and ongoing contributions of the Black community through a variety of engaging activities, performances, food and more. “We are excited to host a range of events throughout Black History Month that […]
UNION, NJ — Joe Covino was living a great life. He was living in Union, happily married. He and his wife, Lucy, loved to eat and loved to travel. He also worked for NJ Organ and Tissue Transplant Network, which he found super ironic. “My whole life has been in clinical research,” he said. “I […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University is expanding its athletic offerings by adding men’s and women’s wrestling to the university’s diverse roster of NCAA sports beginning in fall 2025. With the addition of the two wrestling programs – a new women’s team and the reestablished men’s team – the university will field a total of 22 […]