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 […]
UNION, NJ — “A Celebration of Black Music” was recently presented by Ed Alstrom at Vauxhall Branch Library. Alstrom is an American musician best known for being the stadium organist for the New York Yankees. The Montville resident has performed with Chuck Berry, Leonard Bernstein, Bette Midler, Herbie Hancock and Steely Dan. He is in […]
UNION, NJ — Ruben Castillo is a multi-award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist. When Castillo performs, if you close your eyes, you could swear you’re hearing Elvis. But what he brings to libraries and educational institutions is extra special. He uses what he calls “The Power of ‘E’” to entertain, educate and engage audiences. The program is […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University is furthering its role as a regional anchor institution with the launch of the Certificate in Workforce Readiness, a pilot program designed to equip families of students in the university’s pre-college initiatives with skills and resources for career advancement and economic empowerment. The CWR program, part of Kean’s innovative Generation […]
UNION, NJ — Cure the winter blues with an upcoming show at Kean University. Harry Chapin’s Great Stories Live, featuring the Chapin Family at Wilkins Theatre, on Friday, Jan. 24 Two generations of the musical Chapin Family will gather to bring the songs of Harry Chapin to life, including “Cat’s in the Cradle,” “Taxi,” “Mr. […]