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UNION, NJ – The empty building at the intersection of Morris and Liberty Avenues, known as the ‘old ShopRite’ site, will become home to a new thrift chain store, 2nd Ave. Value Store.

2nd Ave. Value Stores will open the 40,000 sq. ft. store at the Union Shopping Center in the fall.  According to a press release from the company, the new store will include a library lounge, a hands-on kids-only ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Students dismayed by the dismissal of Union County Vo-Tech's electrical technology teacher, Daniel Burns, have started an online petition calling for his reinstatement.

Let us have our education back! 

Over three weeks ago an in-class incident between a teacher and a disruptive disrespectful student has resulted in the teacher's dismissal.  The incident has left 40 ...

UNION, NJ – With family, friends, teammates and schoolmates watching, two Union High School soccer players signed letters of intent on Tuesday with Caldwell University. 

Nicole Alfano and Andre Vieira will both be heading to Caldwell in the fall.

“We are extremely proud of these students, both academically and athletically,” said Athletic Director Linda Ionta.  “They will always have a home ...

NEWARK, N.J. – Three men from Elizabeth have been charged with robbing liquor multiple stores at gunpoint starting on November 2018, that spanned into three counties.

According to U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito, Paul Jimenez, 29, Jaime Fontanez, 41, and Vincent Chan-Guillen, 28, of Elizabeth, are all charged by complaint with one count of conspiring to commit robbery and one count of using and ...

UNION, NJ - A stretch of Lehigh Avenue is closed with a large police presence in the area.

Police have not confirmed any details, but the Breaking News Network is reporting a shooting at a business at 711 Lehigh Avenue.

The road is currently closed from Cranbury Road to near Hampton Street.  No additional information is yet available, but TAPinto Union will update the story as information ...

UNION, NJ - The Union Police Department is accepting school crossing guard applications for the current school year.

According to Union police, school crossing guards safeguard all pedestrians crossing the street at their assigned posts, with special attention to school children and accompanying parents, and stop traffic to the extent necessary to accomplish this function.  “They are required ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ - A local animal rescuer was awarded at a luncheon this week with two Certificates of Appreciation from the Union County Prosecutors Office.

Darcy Del Castillo received two Certificate’s of Appreciation from the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, one for her work as Elizabeth Animal Shelter Rescue Coordinator and Animal Evaluator, and also for her non-profit Traveling 4 ...

UNION, NJ - A celebration of the 40th Independence Day of Saint Lucia is set for Friday, Feb. 22.

The event will honor the island nation's milestone with a flag raising ceremony.  The celebration begins at 3:00 p.m. in front of Town Hall, 1976 Morris Avenue.

UNION COUNTY, NJ - Plans are currently underway to celebrate this year’s Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16.

Leading up to parade day, an Irish Cultural Museum will be on exhibit at the Cranford Library (second floor), 224 Walnut Street.

The exhibit is planned and executed by members of the Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade committee.   

The Grand Opening of ...

UNION, NJ – Connecticut Farms Church Cub Scout Pack 68 received a lesson in local government on Monday night from Union’s mayor and Township Committee members as part of their ‘Building a Better World’ requirement to achieve their Arrow of Light.

Scouts listened to and asked questions of Mayor Michele Delisfort, Committeewoman Suzette Cavadas, and Committeeman Manuel Figueiredo. 

Mayor ...