LINDEN, NJ — The city has announced that Capt. Carl J. Tattoli Jr. of the Linden Fire Department has been named the 2024 New Jersey State Fire Investigator of the Year. Tattoli, a 15-year veteran of the LFD and deputy director of the Union County Fire Investigation Task Force, received the award on Thursday, Feb. […]
UNION, NJ — The solar eclipse that dazzled crowds across the country on Monday, April 8, became an impromptu event at Kean University, drawing students and employees outside to don protective glasses and look up at the sky. Conveniently arriving during college hours – the eclipse’s 3:25 p.m. peak in New Jersey matched Kean’s scheduled […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In anticipation of the 2024 Film Ready New Jersey Workshop, the Union County Board of County Commissioners would like to encourage elected officials in Union County, as well as county and municipal employees, to attend the NJ Film Ready Workshop on Tuesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., at […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden Public Schools celebrated the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, by turning this natural phenomenon into a unique learning experience to support student achievement, a primary goal of the district. Lesson plans were crafted to educate students about the science behind solar eclipses. Class activities were chosen to teach about the […]
LINDEN, NJ — During 1967, 1910 Fruitgum Company’s first hit single, “Simon Says,” reached No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other singles followed, including “1, 2, 3, Red Light,” “Goody, Goody Gumdrops” and “Indian Giver” — which was later covered by both Joan Jett and The Ramones. And Talking Heads covered “1, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced it is seeking residents who want to volunteer with the Union County Rape Crisis Center. Volunteers at the Rape Crisis Center provide guidance and support for victims of sexual violence. “We are seeking compassionate individuals in Union County who are willing to volunteer […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The Jazz Ambassadors of The US Army Field Band will perform on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m., at the Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway. The Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army Field Band is the official touring big band of the U.S. Army. Formed in 1969, this […]
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – If the weather cooperates and the Governor Livingston High School baseball team gets in all four of its games scheduled to be played this week, this could be a solid indication of exactly where the Highlanders are and possibly going. Beginning the week at 6-0 overall and 2-0 against fellow Union […]
BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Matt Diskin was dealing immediately. Three up and three down in the top of the first. Visiting Scotch Plains–Fanwood High School was sent back to the dugout. Then the host Highlanders took advantage of three Raider errors and pushed across four runs in the bottom of the first, giving Diskin a lead […]
UNION, NJ — Theater lovers from New Jersey and beyond have the opportunity to support The Theater Project – TheTheaterProject.org, a leading incubator for rising talent and a showcase for New Jersey artists, through the non-profit organization’s unique FundRacing initiative. Through Sunday, June 30, supporters can run, walk or bike to enable The Theater Project […]