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Press Releases

October 26, 2023

On Friday, October 27, ​​in support of and urging the release of the current hostages in Gaza, the Temple Emanu-El community will recreate the Tel Aviv Museum of Art’s Empty Shabbat Table. Each empty place setting represents one of the 220 hostages being held by Hamas since October 7.  Friday’s ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in Scotch Plains will commemorate the anniversary of Kristallnacht on Friday evening, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. This night of remembrance will feature presentations by Mark Lindenberg and Sylvia Cohen, who are children of Holocaust survivors. The ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -N   In response to the steady increase in respiratory illness and COVID-19 hospitalizations across the state, RWJBarnabas Health announces it will implement masking protocols at all RWJBarnabas Health hospitals and facilities starting October 2, 2023. To reduce the risk of ...

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Affordable and Touchless service. Those are the goals of the Jersey Garbage Can Cleaners customer experience. JGCC has placed a huge importance on keeping prices reasonable even in the recent unstable economic environment. The current pricing structure is: One time clean: $40 for the first ...

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The St. Thomas Aquinas Gymnastics team has once again proven its excellence, clinching the GMC Championship with a stellar score of 110.85. This achievement marks a repeat victory for the team and Coach Brant Lutska's 17th GMC Championship, contributing to STA's impressive tally of 22 GMC ...

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A Scotch Plains teen hosted workshops at the Scotch Plains Public Library and the JCC of Central New Jersey to encourage an interest in reading and writing for young children. The workshops, which involved the teen reading an engaging book that shares the joys of reading followed by the kids ...

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CRANFORD — Union College of Union County, New Jersey, a leading provider of professional development and business training solutions, is proud to announce grant-funded training programs through the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development designed to enhance the skills and ...

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CRANFORD – Union College of Union County, New Jersey, has partnered with Google and Coursera through an agreement with the New Jersey Council of County Colleges to launch the Grow with Google Career Certificates. These Certificates are designed to help students develop skills needed to launch or ...

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The New York Jets and Atlantic Health System are continuing their fight against cancer with a focus on pediatric oncology as part of the NFL and American Cancer Society's “Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer” campaign. Through a series of events, the Jets and Atlantic Health System will increase ...

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Believe it or not, the team at Jersey Garbage Can Cleaners has some interests outside of cleaning your garbage cans. One of them is a nice glass of wine on a fall evening. The truck used to clean your cans is built with many components who work in unison to get the job done, not unlike wine ...

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Shovlin Mattress Factory is excited to support Play for P.I.N.K. for the sixth consecutive year by donating a portion of their October sales, which will go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Not only are customers investing in a mattress but also advancing the crucial research ...

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TRENTON, NJ – The first round of ANCHOR Property Tax Relief payments for tax year 2020 has been deposited for more than 700,000 New Jersey residents who chose to receive their payment via direct deposit, Governor Phil Murphy and Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced.  For those who opted for ...

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Join us for an afternoon of world-class chamber music with acclaimed musicians Gloria Chien on piano, Soovin Kim on violin and David Shifrin on clarinet. The concert will be October 22, 2023 at 3:30 pm at Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ Program includes: Brahms, Sonata ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – Union College of Union County, NJ class of 2014 and 2019 alumna, Marylyn Beltran, of Roselle, graduated from the New Jersey State Police Academy on August 31, 2023. Upon her graduation from the academy, she will serve as a New Jersey State Trooper. Ms. Beltran, who is also a ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Looking for unique Halloween fun that's not your typical haunted attraction? Visit a gaggle of ghouls waiting to scare the living soap out of you! For the third consecutive year, Play Theater, a performing arts program for kids, is partnering with Team Car Wash, located at ...

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CRANFORD – With the changing season, comes a perfect opportunity to embark on a new journey of personal and professional growth. At Union College of Union County, NJ we understand the importance of lifelong learning and continue to offer workforce development focused non-credit business and ...

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The United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) will host an afternoon featuring high tea, entertainment, and a tabletop competition on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the Italian American Club, 1976 Valley Ave, Scotch Plains, New Jersey from 2-6 p.m. As part of Women United, a national and local ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - Union College of Union County, NJ has been selected as the 2023 Best Online Community College in New Jersey by www.OnlineU.com and the #1 Online U for 2024 by www.intelligent.com. Noteworthy, Union is also ranked as the second-best community college in the State by Intelligent; the ...

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Literacy New Jersey-Union County announces its fall Tutor Training Program. The Tutor Training Program consists of 6  sessions starting on Tuesday, November 7 and will provide tutor trainees with the tools and strategies necessary for working with adult students in one of three categories: English ...

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Prevention Links, a leading non-profit organization serving over 12,000 community members a year by preventing addiction & substance use, supporting recovery, and strengthening families. The organization is thrilled to announce its Red Ribbon Day event on October 21, 2023, from 10am-3pm at ...

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Happy October, fellow inhabitants of New Jersey and connoisseurs of hygiene! In order to pursue new creative endeavors, we at Jersey Garbage Can Cleaners are veering away from our standard garbage can cleaning services. We want to change the way you view your waste by helping you see the usefulness ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ -- Looking forward to the 2023-24 season, The Musical Club of Westfield has scheduled seven monthly concerts (all except January) along with two by The Junior Musical Club. The Club is a community of artists who perform for the public the world's greatest music “from Bach to Bernstein ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic will host an Open House on Wednesday, October 11 at 7 p.m. Ready, Set, Soar! The Union Catholic educational standard of excellence continues to grow through vision, innovation and individualized learning! Come see for ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils are teaming up for the 7th annual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk with virtual participation available anytime, anywhere, now through October 29th. The live 5K Run & Walk will take place on Sunday, ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- September marks the beginning of the end of the St. Bartholomew Academy eighth-grade grammar school career.  As the students reflect on their time at St. Bartholomew Academy and prepare for high school, they also contemplate their place in the greater community and learn what ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – With the changing season, comes a perfect opportunity to embark on a new journey of personal and professional growth. At Union College of Union County, NJ we understand the importance of lifelong learning and continue to offer workforce development focused non-credit business and ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ - The allied health field is experiencing remarkable growth, with an increasing demand for healthcare professionals in various specialized roles. This surge is largely attributed to the aging population, advancements in medical technology, and the ongoing need for comprehensive ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – Union College of Union County, NJ was notified by the US Department of Education that funding in the amount of $3,000,000 has been awarded in response to its application for a Title V, Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) grant. The multifaceted project entitled, Preparing ...

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CLARK, NJ – Bring the entire family for a fun walk with refreshments, pumpkin decorating, face painting and a Harvest Trunk or Treat to The Arc of Union County’s Step Up For The Arc: Family Fun Harvest Walk, Sunday, Oct. 29 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark.   Sign up today at www.arcunion.org. Rain ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – Union College of Union County, NJ is proud to announce that Dr. Maris Lown, who serves as the College’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, has been promoted to Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. In her role as Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Lown manages all ...

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