HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Hofstra University’s School of Health Professions and Human Services recently conducted a poverty simulation event in which students were assigned roles and scenarios — gender, age, family roles, employment, and housing status — and were required to manage their finances and make e...

CLARK — Eighth graders at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School participated in a promotion ceremony on June 18, attended by Clark Public School district leaders, family members, teachers, administrators and other community members.Reflecting on her time at Kumpf, Salutatorian Mia Liu encouraged the class to ...

AREA — The Union County Board of County Commissioners would like to invite seniors and their caregivers to visit their local ‘ASK’ services kiosk this July. These services provide an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who can offer expert guidance on senior programs and...

AREA – Today, the Senate passed the Fire Grants and SafetyAct.Abipartisan, bicameral bill introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and co-led by Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), the co-chairman of the House Fire Services Caucus, this bill will support and advance firefighter and first ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Public Schools District is welcoming two new administrators this summer. During its regular public meeting on June 25, the board of education approved the appointment of Jada Cole as assistant principal at Edison Intermediate School, effective Monday, July 1. At its June 11...

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy recently signed legislation (S2491/A3412) that would increase from 60 to 90 the number of respite care service hours funded through the Division of the Children’s System of Care in the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. Under the bill, up to 90 hours of re...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains Public Library has announced two events taking place at the library on Monday, July 1.The Bring Your Own Book Club (B.Y.O.B.) will meet in the downstairs gallery space of the library at 10 a.m. There is no assigned book; rather, participants bring along their latest...

SUMMIT AREA — The Summit Area Old Guard will present Craig Guy, county executive of Hudson County, at its Tuesday, July 2 meeting. He will spotlight “The Resurgence of Hudson County, and the Process of Building a New County Courthouse.”Mr. Guy will discuss the population growth in Hudson County and ...

KENILWORTH — The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a bus trip to the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City on Saturday, July 27. The bus will depart Kenilworth at 8 a.m. from St. Theresa School parking lot, located at 540 Washington Avenue, and return at approximately 6:30 p.m. The $59 ...

WESTFIELD — Members of the Westfield Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met on June 8 at the Explore Elizabeth’s Revolutionary Past event, produced by the Elizabeth Avenue Partnership (EAP) and held in the bustling downtown shopping district of Elizabeth.The Westfield Chapter ...