TRENTON – Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’ bill easing the mental health practitioner shortage by entering New Jersey into an interstate counseling compact passed the Assembly on Thursday.The measure (A5311) provides for licensurereciprocitysothatlicensedcounselors can provide services in any memb...

TRENTON – Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’ testimony before theAssembly Education Committee on Thursday spoke to the critical importance of teaching students about grief, an experience that became more common for children during the Covid-19 pandemic.“Improving access to these critical life skills...

Terrill Middle School - 1st Marking Period 8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll SophiaAlfieri, CalebAli, Giavanna Alves, Olivia Assuncao, Cameron Azad, Achilleas Balakrishnan, Marc Baptista, Alexandra Beauregard, Claire Berdan, Sabrina Bogatz, Emma Ceraulo, Sean Chao, Nathan Chen, Jacklyn Choi, Lena C...

HARRISONBURG, Va. — Paulina Onisko of Cranford graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from James Madison University during commencement exercises in August 2023.Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Val...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Julie Morris of Cranford has received a partial scholarship to Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to pursue performing arts in vocal music.Ms. Morris, a graduate of Union County Vocational-Technical High School, is a first-year student in the Graphic Design BFA program.Since 2...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Two local residents were among the more than 60 University of Scranton students who participated in the PwC Case Competition on campus in November. The competition simulates realworld business scenarios focusing on the strategic issues currently being faced by companies all over the ...

LEXINGTON, Va. — Hannah Whitehead, a native of Westfield, was recently initiated into the Rider University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed 348 new initiates from 12 universities during October 2023.Students initiated into the Society must be...

CRANFORD — The Cranford Public Library has announced its calendar of events scheduled for children and families during the month of January. The library is located at 224 Walnut Avenue, Cranford.Families with toddlers are invited to Toddler Tuesday every Tuesday morning in January and February at 10...

BERNARDSVILLE — Last Friday, Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted a Seniors of Distinction event, to honor the outstanding senior citizens in the community.The Congressman received over 100 nominations and narrowed it down to 22 senior citizens, who represent all six counties in New Jersey’s ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Foundation’s Board of Trustees recently concluded its fourth-quarter grant cycle during which it allocated over $100,000 to support local organizations dedicated to enhancing community well-being and advancing diverse missions.“This grant cycle was extremely robust in its a...