CRANFORD – The Union County College Foundation hosted the 10th annual Close the Gap event on Tuesday, July 15, at Galloping Hill Catering in Union. This event supports the College’s strategic initiative to increase the graduation rates of students in Operation Graduation, a program for first-time, f...

AREA – On July 19 , New Jersey State residents joined hands as dedicated volunteers of the global nonprofit organization Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP), undertaking a Tree Conservation drive in collaboration with the Union County Department of Parks & Recreation at Warinanco P...

GARWOOD – Last week three bike racks were installed in Garwood in the latest phase of the Borough Bicycle and Pedestrian master plan implementation. Purchased and donated by the Garwood Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 117, the racks have been installed at Borough Hall, the base of the east...

WESTFIELD – The month of August opens at the Westfield Memorial Library, with travel and Tai Chi. The library is located at 550 East Broad Street.On Tuesday, August 12 from 7 to 8 p.m., professional traveler Chris McCormack returns to the library to lead the audience on a captivating journey through...

WESTFIELD – Each year, JF&CS honors a volunteer who exemplifies the values of chessed (loving kindness) and tikkun olam (repairing the world) with the Simone Lottor Exceptional Service Award. This year, the award was presented to Chloe Shanebrook-Wein, a standout volunteer with the Sibshopsprogram—a...

WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory House Museum will present “Open House plus Open Hearth Cooking” on Sunday, September 14, between 2 and 4 p.m.Visitors will have an opportunity to take guided tours and explore the fully-furnished circa 1740 farmhouse with docents who will share stories of life in the 18th...

WESTFIELD—Eighty-sixstudents at Westfield High School recently were inducted into the National Honor Societies for Spanish, French, Chinese and Italian, with 34 excelling in Spanish, 24 in French, eight in Chinese and 20 in Italian.“We are incredibly proud of these students, not only for their acade...

COUNTY --The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union County are proud to announce another bountiful season from their Sharing Garden, where dedicated volunteers have donated fresh, locally grown produce to help address food insecurity throughout the county.“We are immensely proud of our Master Gardeners, ...

AREA -- Savvy Giving by Design NJ is thrilled to learn it is a 2025 honoree for the New Jersey Governor's Volunteerism Award. This award — also known as the Jefferson Awards for Public Service — recognizes individuals and groups for outstanding volunteer efforts that significantly impact their commu...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Emilia R. Tobey of Scotch Plains was among 60 distinguished members of The University of Scranton’s undergraduate class of 2025 whose academic excellence and service were honored at the university’s annual Class Night Ceremony. The event was held on campus May 16.Ms. Tobey was the re...