Kean University launches new academic year focused on equity and ‘anchoring down’

Kean University launches new academic year focused on equity and ‘anchoring down’

UNION, NJ — Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet began his fifth academic year at the helm of New Jersey’s urban research university on Thursday, Aug. 29, with a visionary Opening Day address, highlighting Kean’s work in closing equity gaps and serving as an anchor institution in the U.S. and worldwide. “We are in the […]

National Night Out builds bonds in Union

National Night Out builds bonds in Union

UNION, NJ — On behalf of the Union Police Department, the township of Union recently invited the community to celebrate National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual community event that attempts to strengthen police and community relationships. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, when much of the country celebrated NNO, rain forced the […]

Union football falls 34-0 at Seton Hall Prep in opener, but Farmers show some positives

Union football falls 34-0 at Seton Hall Prep in opener, but Farmers show some positives

WEST ORANGE, NJ — After a competitive first quarter against host Seton Hall Preparatory School, it was pretty much an uphill battle for the visiting Farmers, as they were handled at the line of scrimmage for the most part and out-played in all three phases. It was sort of back to the beginning in preparation […]

Kean University president addresses Democratic National Convention Black Caucus

Kean University president addresses Democratic National Convention Black Caucus

CHICAGO, IL — Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet delivered a powerful address on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Democratic National Convention Black Caucus, emphasizing the importance of bold leadership and the pivotal role that the 2024 election will play for communities of color across the United States. Sharing the stage with Democratic National Committee […]

Month-long storefront art walk kicks off in Union Center

UNION, NJ — The township of Union has announced the launch of the township of Union Art Tour, a storefront art walk through Union Center. Produced by Main Street Pops, a woman-owned pop-up Arts Programming business, the event will showcase the vibrant creativity of local artists while fostering community engagement and supporting local Special Improvement […]

Loyalty Lodge No. 33 hosts car wash to benefit Boy and Girl Scouts of Union

Loyalty Lodge No. 33 hosts car wash to benefit Boy and Girl Scouts of Union

UNION, NJ — Aneil Chetram, president of the Loyalty Lodge 33, offered the Loyalty Lodge parking lot for a car wash on Saturday, July 20. The event benefited Union’s Cub Scout Pack 68 and BSA Troop 168-G. Dozens of young people from the troops worked together to raise funds. “We’re more than happy to help,” […]

Cardinal blesses 125 couples celebrating 50+ years of marriage in ‘golden’ celebration of love

Cardinal blesses 125 couples celebrating 50+ years of marriage in ‘golden’ celebration of love

NEWARK, NJ — Approximately 125 couples celebrating at least 50 years of marriage were blessed by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, at the Archdiocese of Newark’s annual Golden Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 2, in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The spouses — who traveled from throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson and […]