WARREN, NJ - On Sunday, Feb 3rd, in collaboration with Berkeley Heights, New Providence and neighborhood Chinese Communities, Berkeley Heights Huaxia Chinese School (BHHXCS) hosted the third annual Chinese New Year Celebration, to celebrate the beginning of the Lunar Year of the Golden Pig.  Berkeley Heights Mayor Angie Devanney, Town Council members Jeanne Kingsley, Manuel Couto, ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - As the year of the dog came to a close, the residents of Berkeley Heights gathered at the Berkeley Heights YMCA to welcome the year of the pig. In conjunction with the Berkeley Heights Diversity Council, the Berkeley Heights YMCA hosted its second annual Lunar New Year Festival to celebrate the beginning of another year.

Residents were first greeted with a cherry ...

GILLETTE, NJ - Goddard School of Long Hill invites you to a Meet & Greet Open House on Tuesday, February 5th from 5 to 8 p.m. at "SO I HEARD MUSIC" in Valley Mall, Gillette.

Prospective families are welcome to stop in for information about our program and meet our preschool education director.  Come out an learn how our activity-based F.L.EX.® ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Business and Civic Community hosted their monthly after hours networking event last week at Mount Carmel Hall with over 30 businesses in attendance.

Mount Carmel showcased their newly renovated upstairs room that is available for event rentals. Contact Carlo for the rentals at 973-349-2576 or email carlo@giancetta.com.

This ...

GILLETTE, NJ - Already enrolled and prospective families had the opportunity to speak with The Goddard School of Long Hill owners Sumara and Imran Ahmad and their Education Director at a recent open house held at So i Heard Music located in the Valley Mall Shopping Center in Gillette.

The steady flow of families received a virtual tour of the school and learned about the many ...

SUMMIT, NJ - The Suburban Chamber of Commerce hosted a mayors' forum at this month's First Friday breakfast held at the Grand Summit Hotel.  Summit Mayor Nora Radest, New Providence Mayor Al Morgan and Berkeley Heights Mayor Angie Devanney were in attendance and shared their review of the state of their towns to the room full of chamber ...

The Berkeley Heights Board of Education has announced that the Special Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 27, 2019 has been cancelled.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Mary Kay McMillin PTO hosted the third annual Sweetheart Dance, Friday February 1st. The sold out event, of nearly 350 guests, has become a favorite at MKM providing sweet memories for both parents and students.

Community organizations came together to support the school with their time, talents and supplies. Taylor Rental, Sublime Salon & Day Spa, Halls Garden ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney visited Union County Vo-Tech campus on Wednesday to to the critical importance of the vocational-technical education bond act approved by voters last November in spurring economic growth, creating access to high-paying jobs and meeting the needs of New Jersey’s leading business sectors.

Students from the ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS- The process of uploading a video to YouTube is simple; you can put out whatever content you want and with the click of a button it’ll be available for the whole world to view. With these privileges comes the responsibility of monitoring what you post and what people comment on your videos. But the main question is, how do you gain popularity and attention on such a huge ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ- While some students take part in in-school sports at Governor Livingston, others have developed a hobby in horseback riding. Many girls who are pursuing this hobby ride English style, and have been competing for many years and practicing on teams. However, most started off simply with a love for animals. Horseback riding has gained popularity throughout the years. Horses can ...

WOODBRIDGE, NJ -  Gov. Livingston Ice Hockey lost a heartbreaker Thursday night, February 7, when it fell to Westfield in overtime, 5-4. GL showed tremendous fight over powerhouse rival Westfield, but ultimately fell in a hard nosed game in the first round of the McInnis Cup.

GL sought its eyes on an upset early, holding the Blue Devils scoreless through the first period and taking a ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -  Every year, Governor Livingston students in Ceramics, Crafts, and Project Connect participate in The Empty Bowls Project. This year, the students constructed Mishima bowls (a type of Japanese pottery), and then the Ceramics class sold their handmade bowls at all three showings at the GL fall play Little Women to raise money for the Community Food Bank of New ...

TRENTON, NJ  – Setting the project guidelines in conjunction with the state of New York, legislation creating the Gateway Development Commission -- sponsored by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and the Assembly Transportation Chair Daniel Benson -- cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.

“The Hudson Tunnel Project is arguably the most important project that will ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The agenda for the Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 Berkeley Heights Township Council Meeting has been posted.

Conference Session: William Fettes will be promoted to Sergeant.

Official action will be taken on the following, among other items:

Resolution appointing Eugenia Poulos to the position of Berkeley Heights Township Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for a four year ...

ELIZABETH, NJ – The Board of Chosen Freeholders discussed several developments taking place in Union County during their regular meeting Thursday night.

NJ State Minimum Wage Increase

As previously reported, Governor Phil Murphy recently signed legislation in Elizabeth raising the state minimum wage to $15 an hour.

“This is a great thing. Many New Jersey residents struggle ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence High boys basketball team had to work overtime on Tuesday night - five of them, in fact - but the Pioneers finally outlasted neighboring rival Gov. Livingston, 82-77, before a raucous home crowd in New Providence.

The victory clinched the Sky Division of the Union County Conference for New Providence (22-3), which finished with a perfect 8-0 record. Gov.

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Gov. Livingston wrestling team took a fourth place finish at Saturday's NJSIAA District 16 wrestling tournament at South Plainfield High School with five wresters advancing to the regions.

David and Connor Vill were top finishers for the Highlanders as runner-up in their respective weight classes. Gov. Livingston's fourth place finish (98.0 points) ...

TOMS RIVER, NJ - Gov. Livingston junior Victoria Vanriele was crowned NJSIAA Group 2 Champion, running the 800 in 2:09.72 and breaking the all Group record on Saturday at the Bennett Indoor Sports Complex.

Vanriele will look for a three-pete at the Meet of Champions next Sunday, Feb. 24. Last year, Vanriele won the 800m race in 2:08.81, a US#2 time and broke ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - American Legion Post 433 invites area residents to its Annual Sweetheart Meatloaf Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 8,from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Post will be serving up a variety of Meatloaves (Brown Gravy, Italian, Mexican, Mushroom and Salmon), Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Succotash, Cornbread, Salad, Italian bread, Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea, and ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Prestige Diner offers online ordering with the launch of their new redesigned website just in time for catering for Sunday's "Big Game." 

Prestige Diner has improved the online experience for customers across desktops, smartphones, and tablets, giving customers online convenience to order menu favorites, as well as new items from ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Craft beer enthusiasts lined up on Saturday afternoon waiting for the anticipated opening of Untied Brewing Company in New Providence. The crowd that filled the tap room throughout the day and evening was a blend of craft beer enthusiasts, families and friends with kids, people coming from work, local leaders and neighbors.

Mayor Al Morgan welcomed Untied Brewing ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - To kick off the new year, Berkeley Heights passed the 3,000 milestone of thin film plastics collected in the seven Trex bins placed around town, including the newest one in Mountain Park Elementary School.  While the Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission (BHEC) initiated this Trex bin program, volunteers from the community have been the key to this program’s ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Skin Deep Salon and Spa Goes Blue! Join them on Sunday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for spa treatments, silent auction, food, refreshments and fun. The event benefits the New Providence PBA 132 in their effort to raise money in support of families of fallen police officers during "Police Week 2019" in Washington D.C. 

The New Providence ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ –  eMedical Urgent Care is offering free flu shots whiles supplies last in our Berkeley Heights office.

“Timely vaccinations are an important step in protecting your and your family’s health,” said Jane Sennett, DO, medical director of eMedical Urgent Care. “Our office is committed to providing quick, ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — Black people comprised just 21 percent of Union County’s residents in 2017 but 53 percent of its residents diagnosed with HIV or AIDS in that year, a trend similar to that seen across the state and nation, the data show.

Recognizing “National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day,” the Union County Freeholder Board on Thursday presented awards to three Union ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A Rutgers University student has been diagnosed with meningitis, and the university has sent a message to other students about steps to take as a precaution.

The student with the disease was hospitalized Monday is receiving treatment and is recovering, Dr. Melodee Lasky, University Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellness said in an email sent to students on ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Residents have been sending in applications for the Learning Community Garden at the Littell-Lord farmstead on Horseshoe Road, but there are still a few openings.

 Anyone interested in applying for a plot and helping to organize and launch the garden can obtain an application at www.bh-ec.org/berkeley-heights-learning-community-garden.  Or ...

NEWARK, NJ -- The Vatican announced on Saturday that Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, formerly the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, has been defrocked. It is believed to be the first time an American archbishop has been removed from the ministry following accusations of sexual abuse. 

According to the Catholic Standard, The Vatican announced that the 88-year-old ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – An enthusiastic crowd gathered to see William Fettes be sworn in as a sergeant in the Berkeley Height Police Department Tuesday night.

Police Chief John DiPasquale introduced Fettes, who was promoted after coming in first after taking part in a competitive, comprehensive testing process with a group of 10 officers.

DiPasquale provided background on the ...

CHATHAM, NJ - On February 19, 2019, Officers responded to St. Patrick’s School to investigate the discovery of a suspicious package. The children were sheltered in place and upon the arrival of the police, evacuated to an alternate location.

The package, a factory sealed box containing firearm ammunition, was among a pallet of school traffic safety equipment delivered on ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- Valentine's Day is the perfect day to thank the special people in everyone's life. In Berkeley Heights and New Providence, students created their own valentines to thank the crossing guards for looking out for them as they walk to school.

Elementary schools in both towns held a Valentine's Walk to School Day today, Thursday, Feb. 14. In Berkeley Heights, ...

NEWARK, NJ -- The Vatican announced on Saturday that Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, formerly the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, has been defrocked. It is believed to be the first time an American archbishop has been removed from the ministry following accusations of sexual abuse. 

According to the Catholic Standard, The Vatican announced that the 88-year-old ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic principal Sister Percylee Hart, RSM, was installed as the 2019 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal during the Investiture Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary on Saturday. A reception for the Grand Marshal followed at Shackamaxon Country Club.

Sister Percylee has spearheaded every major advance that Union Catholic has made since 1980 ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- The community is mourning the loss of Meghan Crilly, who succumbed to injuries from a hit-and-run accident in Linden last week. The sad news was announced on the GoFundMe page that had been set up to help the Fanwood resident's family with medical expenses.

It is with a heavy heart that we must inform everyone that Meghan has succumbed to her injuries. Her ...