Union County Year in Review: The Year In Video

April 17 - 23, 2011 —

Every evening of that week, we featured one video from our seven-day video series, honoring Coach Bottone and taking you through his tremendous career.

May 22, 2011 —

Students and customers gathered at in New Providence to celebrate the learning and appreciation of music.

June 13, 2011 —

More than 3,000 people participated in the , raising $428,000 and exceeding the fundraising goal. All of the proceeds will go toward assisting the process of organ and tissues donations in the Garden State.

June 24, 2011 —

In this video, we capture the NPHS 52nd Annual Commencement ceremony and here from students and parents in the community.

July 4, 2011 —

Numerous New Providence residents hit the downtown for the Independence Day Celebration and fireworks show on July 3. In our video, we speak with representatives from the event's planning board and sponsors.

July 8, 2011 —

"The 1910 Fruitgum Company" appeared at the first "A Night Under the Stars" Summer Concert Series in Centennial Park, presented by the New Providence Business and Professional Association. In this video, New Providence Patch speaks with Event Chairman Al Elefante, New Providence Mayor Brooke Hern, and Frank Jeckell, founding member of "The 1910 Fruitgum Company."

August 29, 2011 —

Following the wrath of Irene, residents ventured out into New Providence to see the damage. In this video, we speak with residents around the borough.

August 31, 2011 —

In this video, we speak with local business owners and workers about any damages sustained from Hurricane Irene, including , , , and Towne Deli & Liquors.

September 2, 2011 —

More than 400 households in Murray Hill, an unincorporated area that lies within portions of Berkeley Heights and New Providence, were still without power on 4 days after Irene hit. In our video, residents who live in the Murray Hill area of New Providence discuss their experiences with flooding in their homes and living without power.

September 7, 2011 —

Students of started their first day of the new year on Sept. 6. Sixth Grade Student Ambassadors helped younger children find their way as everyone kicks off P.R.I.D.E. (Putting Respect and Responsibility In Daily Events). Check out this video for interviews with students, parents and Roberts staff members.

September 10, 2011 —

In this video, we feature the New Providence Varsity Football Team, which won their home opener against the Dayton Bulldogs, 48-13, under new head coach Art Cattano. Former Head Coach Frank Bottone was honored during halftime with the unveiling of a new plaque for the New Providence High School.

September 19, 2011 —

The 11th annual fair attracted a large crowd to its new location on South Street on Sunday, Sept. 18. We speak with numerous members of the community and business owners in our video.