SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Petitions for candidates seeking election to the Clark Public School District's Board of Education (BOE) this November were due to the county clerk at 4 p.m. July 26. According to the county, seven residents, including three incumbents, are seeking election to three at-large seats. 

Incumbents Dino Bencivenga, Scott Bohm, and Robert F.

NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey was ranked as the country's third best school system in the country, according to personal finance website WalletHub's annual list States with the Best and Worst School Systems. Only two states, Massachusetts (No.1) and Connecticut (No. 2), ranked higher than New Jersey. New York (No. 14) and Pennsylvania (No. 24) finished in the top ...

CLARK, NJ - The Clark Police have a message for those parents and guardians that have made Clark Recreation Summer Camp a part of their morning routine. Simply stated, police are directing parents to park cars in the Arthur L. Johnson High School lot each day and to stay off the local streets.

Since camp started, parking has not been permitted on Westfield Avenue.  Police ...

CLARK, NJ – Four new police officers were sworn in by Mayor Bonaccorso at a recent Town Council meeting. 

Officers Steven Alleman, Kevin Chan, Giovannina Prisco and the newest recruit headed to the academy Cassandra Kinney took their oath as family and friends looked on.

During his presentation of the officers, Bonaccorso wished them the best of luck over the next 25 to 30 years ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Following the recent upsurge in the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on July 27 updated its guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated. The CDC said that while individuals can resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic to reduce the risk of being infected with the Delta variant and possibly spreading it to others, wearing a mask ...

CLARK, NJ - Township officials shared a video of Mayor Bonaccorso being interviewed by News 12 on the grounds of Town Hall Thursday.  During the session Bonaccorso was asked about an ordinance proposed at Monday night's Town Council Meeting that would limit what flags can be displayed on Township property if approved. 

In the video the mayor says he introduced the ordinance as a ...

CLARK, NJ –  At a Clark Township Council meeting on July 19, an ordinance restricting the types of flags that can be displayed on and at municipal properties was introduced and approved, upon first reading, by a 6-0 vote. 

Ordinance 21-21, proposed by Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, calls for 'respecting the display of flags on township flagpoles, flagstaffs, and ...

ELIZABETH, NJ  – Union County residents seeking free COVID-19 vaccines can attend one of four pop-up clinics over the coming days. Additionally, residents who are homebound or have difficulty leaving their home can arrange to receive a vaccine at home. 

"The Board of County Commissioners is working to provide our residents with convenient options and ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield's National Night Out 2021 is less than a week away and, during the three-hour event, residents will have the opportunity to receive a COVID vaccine, courtesy of Twin City Pharmacy and Surgical. 

"National Night Out presents an opportunity for Twin City Pharmacy to promote health awareness to all age groups in our ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - A traveling outdoor gallery of historic photos will make its way to Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield this week, in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Union County parks system. Visitors can view the photos arrayed along walking paths from August 2 to August 6.

“These photographs document the tremendous effort that has gone into preserving land for public ...

CLARK, NJ - Kids at Clark Recreation ziplined their way over friends' heads and across the campgrounds this week. It was all smile and cheers as campers climbed the staircase, got strapped in and waited anxiously for the gates to open that allowed them to start their glide across the sky.

Meanwhile, other campers enjoyed Hip Hop Dance lessons indoors.  Kids and ...

CLARK, NJ - Threats of rain and hazy days did not stop the flow of fun or opportunity to experience new things at Clark Summer Recreation Camp this week according to Director Ralph Bernardo.  

"We keep our campers busy every day," he said. "Kids are so excited to come to camp each day and see all te things we have for them to participate in and to maybe try ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield's National Night Out 2021 is less than a week away and, during the three-hour event, residents will have the opportunity to receive a COVID vaccine, courtesy of Twin City Pharmacy and Surgical. 

"National Night Out presents an opportunity for Twin City Pharmacy to promote health awareness to all age groups in our ...

EDISON, NJ –  Edison Heating and Cooling offers new and existing customers the option to purchase a maintenance contract and, according to owner Mike Iarrapino, there are various benefits for routine HVAC maintenance. 

"Routine check-ups and maintenance are key to ensuring your comfort systems are performing at their best," Iarrapino said, ...

Now is the time to plan and plant vegetables for a bountiful fall harvest. Planting now extends the harvest season for greater yield without expanding the garden.

Start by looking for vacant spaces in the vegetable garden. Fill areas that were not planted this spring or replant rows of quick maturing vegetables like lettuce, spinach, radishes, and beets that have already been harvested. Expand ...

A huge gathering of members of the Union Catholic Community came together on the school's campus on Friday night for a viewing party to watch UC graduate Sydney McLaughlin begin her quest for a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

With lots of electricity and excitement in the air, McLaughlin, a 2017 graduate of UC, sent the packed house of about 1,000 into a frenzy by easily winning her ...

CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson Girls Summer Volleyball team won third place overall during the Crush Summer League Playoffs on July 20 becoming the Bronze Medal Champions.

Coaches Arvin Arjona and Jennifer Fusaro led the team to finish fifth during their summer season, qualifying them to compete the playoffs.  While they lost their first match versus Sugar N Spikes ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Union Catholic graduate Sydney McLaughlin, who smashed the world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Trials last month, will begin her quest to win the gold medal in that event when she runs in the opening round at the Olympics in Tokyo this Friday. 

Union Catholic will host a viewing party for the race from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday ...

NEW JERSEY — Looking for a dog-friendly place to eat? You’re not alone.

Catering to the pet-loving crowd, some New Jersey restaurants are taking dog-friendly dining a step further by offering a special menu just for your pooch.

At Sheelen’s Crossing Bistro & Pub in Fanwood, the “woof” menu includes items such as beef, chicken, fish, rice, vegetables ...

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey sweet corn is in season until the beginning of September. Take advantage of this local summer veggie by eating it as soon as possible after it’s picked — the sugar turns to starch as it ages.

For storage, keep fresh corn on the cob in the husk in the fridge. Once you’re ready to enjoy your corn, remove the husk and silk, wash it and try one of ...

NEW JERSEY — For many who call the Garden State home, summer tastes like the first bite of a ripe, juicy Jersey tomato plucked fresh from a roadside farm stand or local farmers market.

But for every delicate tomato dripping with flavor we devour on the spot or place ever so carefully in our canvas bag to bring home from the market, we struggle to understand its secrets. What makes the ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – If you have not heard of Tik Tok, you must be living in a cave... or you're simply over age 34.

The popular social media platform now boasts close to 80 million monthly active users in the U.S., of which 60% are female and 40% are male.Sixty percent of users are between 16-24, and 80% are between the ages 16-34, who spend an average of 52 minutes ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Petitions for candidates seeking election to the Clark Public School District's Board of Education (BOE) this November were due to the county clerk at 4 p.m. July 26. According to the county, seven residents, including three incumbents, are seeking election to three at-large seats. 

Incumbents Dino Bencivenga, Scott Bohm, and Robert F.