UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Clerk’s Office has reported the following local election unofficial results as of Friday, Nov. 8, from the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. For all of these results, 100% of the districts are reporting. House of Representatives Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez of the state’s 8th Congressional District of […]
UNION, NJ — After hearing from PETA about how highly intelligent, social orcas and other marine animals suffer in SeaWorld’s tiny concrete tanks, Smarties Candy Company and Albanese Confectionery have just committed to not partnering with the shameful abusement park again. PETA is sending orca plushies in thanks. “The misery that animals endure at SeaWorld […]
UNION, NJ — Eleven first-generation Kean University students have been selected for fellowships with America Needs You, a national program that helps students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds build career skills for future success. The students, most in their sophomore year at Kean, are part of a group of 89 students from New Jersey named […]
UNION, NJ — The township of union was the site of a motor vehicle accident on Friday, Oct. 25, that resulted in more than two dozen people being injured. According to a report by the Union Police Department, on Friday, Oct. 25, at approximately 7:20 a.m., Union police responded to Stuyvesant Avenue and Pleasant Parkway […]
UNION, NJ — Kean Athletics recently retired No. 16, the jersey number of Hall of Fame member and MLB pitcher Kevin Herget. He is the first baseball player and the third athlete in Kean history to receive the prestigious honor. The campus community celebrated the 2015 graduate’s remarkable journey from Kean University to the major […]
UNION, NJ — The township of Union Recreation Department has announced the launch of the new “Challenger Soccer Program,” an inclusive soccer program designed to offer children and young adults of all abilities a fun and non-competitive environment to play soccer. This program builds on the success of the popular Challenger Basketball program, offering a […]
UNION, NJ — Five renowned speakers will address politics, science, human rights, technology, media and the arts as part of the 2024-2025 Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture Series, which is open to the public. The series kicks off with former U.S. Sen. Al Franken, an Emmy winner, best-selling author and former “Saturday Night Live” cast […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University’s national profile as a Hispanic-Serving Institution continues to rise, marked by its recent selection for the VOLARÉ Institute, a new research initiative designed to advance participation in STEM fields at HSIs. This honor places Kean among only 21 institutions nationwide chosen by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities for […]
UNION, NJ — The 10 annual Riding For Warriors wrapped its 10-day motorcycle journey raising $51,000 for Hope For The Warriors. For the 10th year, the ride was led by Air Force veteran and Hillsborough-based Michael Nehlsen and joining this year was U.S. Marine veteran Maj. Gen. Jim Kessler and his wife, Debbie. The event […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced Union County’s “Four Centuries in a Weekend” countywide history event returns for its 30th season on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. Unless noted otherwise, all participating historic sites are open from noon to 5 p.m. Each day is packed with […]