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UNION, NJ – The 8th Annual Mayor’s Day 5k kicked off Sunday morning with more than 300 runners and walkers in support of a Union youth with childhood cancer.

“Every year the Chamber sits down with the mayor and determines a local cause,” said Union Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jim Masterson.  “Seven-year old Sabur Clark was diagnosed at four-years old with cancer.  He was treated and ...

‘Buried Child’ draws on chilling family secrets via Shepard

By Liz Keill

MADISON, NJ – The dysfunctional family, with its dark, disturbing secrets, is at the heart of Sam Shepard’s “Buried Child.”  The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents a taut, insightful production, under the direction of Paul Mullin.

The actors live in their roles as though they’ve always been in this pent-up, ...

My name is Steven Le, and I’ve been a resident of Union for 27 years.  I am the son of two refugees who escaped Vietnam in 1979 and were sponsored by Holy Spirit Church to come to the United States.  After I was born, my family bought a house in Union and resided here ever since.  I myself am now a homeowner in the Washington/Five Points area.

I’m a proud product of the Township of Union ...

Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud to host GLAAD Media Institute’s LGBTQ accelerating acceptance training courses free for anyone who wants to build the core skills and techniques that influence positive cultural change.

Presented in collaboration with Union County’s Office of LGBTQ Services, GLAAD Media Institute will bring two of their signature courses ...

UNION, NJ – Union’s Caldwell Parsonage, Connecticut Farms Church and the Liberty Hall Museum are all featured as part of Union County’s “Four Centuries in a Weekend:  A Journey through Union County’s History.”

The Caldwell Parsonage, at 909 Caldwell Avenue, is an American Revolutionary site that will feature a re-enactor portraying the “Fighting Parson” James Caldwell. Moving over to the ...

UNION, NJ - Happenings in Union this week:

Monday, 9/24

Union Township Active Retirees (Monday Club), 10:00 a.m., Senior Center
Chair Yoga Session Kick-Off, 12:00 p.m., Senior Center
Construction Zone, 3:30 p.m., Union Public Library
Read to Waldi, 4:30 p.m., Union Public Library
Hilton Readers Book Discussion Group: “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly, 6:00 p.m., Vauxhall Public ...

PHILLIPSBURG -- Union knew it had something special coming into the season. But before Friday night, not many else around the state were aware of its potential.

After Friday, the Farmers’ bandwagon is going to start filling up fast. 

In one of the most exhilarating, shocking, and downright incredible game of the New Jersey high school football season so far, Union invaded Phillipsburg’s ...

Union County, NJ – With Child Passenger Safety Week upcoming, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders urges residents to visit the County’s Child Safety Seat Inspection Center located at the Garwood Rescue Squad at 401 2nd Avenue. Child Passenger Safety Week runs from September 23rd through September 29th.

“We are happy to offer this service to our residents where you can get familiar ...

UNION, NJ – Parents of Union High School students were notified via an email from Superintendent Gregory Tatum Friday afternoon that Principal Corey Lowery began an administrative leave on September 13.

When asked directly about Lowery's status at Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting, Tatum said “currently the principal of Union High School is Mr. Lowery.”   Click here for TAPinto ...