WESTFIELD — Whether genotyping, robotics, printmaking, coding or suturing (using a banana skin), there was plenty of hands-on learning at a recent STEAM Night event held for students in kindergarten through grade 8 and sponsored by the Westfield Parent Teacher Council (PTC) Gifted Education Committe...

HAMDEN, Conn. — Sixteen residents from five local communities were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester at Quinnipiac University. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at ...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Aidan T. Guarnuccio of Scotch Plains was among the 56 members of The University of Scranton’s undergraduate class of 2024 who were honored for academic excellence, service or both during the school’s annual Class Night Ceremony on campus May 17.Mr. Guarnuccio was named this year’s re...

Distinguished Honor Roll GRADE 9 Skylar Abo, Cailyn Adamoli Reddy, Liam Aitken, Dhanya Alon, Jaclyn Altersohn, Jayson Alves, Ethan Bahadur, Giada Barbosa, Ryan Basta, Noah Baum, Juliana Beebe, Emerson Bell, Layla Benacchio, Amalia Benke, Sophie Berardi, Jordana Blitt, Aidan Blom, Annelise Bonn, Just...

AREA — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is excited to announce that Farmers Market vouchers are available for eligible Union County seniors. Each eligible senior can obtain a $50 e-benefit card to purchase “ Jersey Fresh” fruits, vegetables, and herbs at participating Farmers Markets.“...

AREA — The Union County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Union County Sheriff’s Department, is excited to offer a complimentary specialized self-defense training class for young women. This program is designed for those preparing to return to college, attend university for the ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library has announced that library cardholders now have unlimited access to the world’s best digital publications through the new service PressReader. The library is located at 550 East Broad Street.Easy to read on a mobile phone or tablet, PressReader provides acc...

SUMMIT AREA — Due to a late scheduling conflict for Chris Fiore of Jersey City involving the Centre Pompidou x Jersey City project, the Summit Area Old Guard will instead present as the speaker for its Tuesday, July 16 meeting Old Guard member Mike Martin. Mr. Martin will discuss one of his retireme...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library is set to present a new series of Tai Chi classes along with a program showcasing the National Parks of the United States. The library is located at 550 East Broad Street.This evening, July 11, from 7 to 8 p.m., and on subsequent Thursdays until August 15, ...

CRANFORD — UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ held its Spring Commencement ceremonies for the class of 2024 on May 15 at the college’s Cranford Campus. Two ceremonies were held — one in the morning and the other in the afternoon — to accommodate the more than 700 graduates and their families. UC...