Union News
By MELINDA MYERS
November 21, 2025
Add unique flare to this winter’s indoor garden and décor with double amaryllis. The several layers of colorful petals are sure to make a statement wherever they are displayed.Start the amaryllis season with early-blooming varieties grown in the Southern Hemisphere. Double Alaska features frilly, ...
UNION, NJ - “Home Alone” is this year's Holiday Movie Matinee, hosted by the Union Police Department.Residents are invited to watch the movie on Saturday, Dec. 6. Door open at 9 a.m. The movie begins at 10. A new, unwrapped toy valued at $5 or more is required per person for entry. The movie ...
UNION, NJ – The Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce presented a $10,000 donation to the family of Julie Rivera, this year’s beneficiary of the Mayor’s 5K race proceeds, during a heartfelt reception held at BCB Bank in Union Center.Julie Rivera, 39, attended the annual 5K on September 28 but ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, continuing the tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton.This year’s theme is America’s 250th Anniversary, according to a news ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — SNAP benefits are back now that the government shutdown has ended, but the need for food among those struggling to support themselves and their families remains high.Union County officials and local food pantries are working to ensure that low-income families have enough food for ...
UNION, NJ – The stage sparkled with extraordinary talent on Saturday as performers from across Union County—and well beyond—took part in the 2025 Union’s Got Talent showcase at the DMK Black Box Theater. Singers, dancers, musicians and specialty performers delivered an evening of energy, emotion ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey users of social media platforms would gain a way to report fraud on their accounts under legislation released by the Senate Commerce Committee on Monday.The bill, S3017, would require the sites’ operators to provide a 24-hour, toll-free phone number to contact live customer ...
UNION, NJ – The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s Mobile Unit will be making a stop in Union next month, offering residents convenient access to several MVC services close to home.From December 8 through December 11, the Mobile MVC will be stationed at the Union Senior Center, 652 Rahway ...
UNION, NJ – The return of Union’s “Holidays in the Center”, inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the season with a variety of family-friendly activities in Union Center.“The Holiday in the Center series truly embodies the warmth and spirit of our town,” said Union Mayor James Bowser. “It ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
UNION, NJ — Overlook Medical Center’s Union Campus celebrated the completion of its $6.4 million renovation on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that highlighted both the expanded emergency services and the hospital’s longstanding commitment to the community.Stephanie Schwartz, Executive Vice ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Police Department is once again preparing for their annual Santa-In-Blue Toy Drive and are seeking volunteers for gift sorting, which will be held at the Union Senior Center on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 10 a.m. For over twenty years, the Township of Union Police ...
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union Public Schools (TUPS) proudly hosted its second Adult ESL Orientation at Union High School on Tuesday evening.This districtwide program is a collaborative effort between the Title I Office and the Bilingual/ESL Department, designed to provide English language ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not New Jersey, would operate here in test runs under a bill released on Monday by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on closed and open roads under S4702, sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (D - District ...
UNION, NJ — The Township of Union held a heartfelt Veterans Day ceremony honoring four local veterans for their service and sacrifice, while paying tribute to all who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces.“I thank all veterans for their patriotism, love of country and their ...
VAUXHALL, NJ — The Vauxhall Historical Society hosted a moving Veterans Day tribute on Monday evening at Jefferson School, honoring the service and sacrifice of local veterans. The event featured patriotic musical selections performed by the Union Municipal Band and a solemn reading of the names of ...
EWING, NJ – Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) on Monday announced that she will retire when her present term expires at the end of the 119th Congress. She will not seek re-election to a new term as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District concluding a remarkable, ...
UNION, NJ — The stage is set for one of the area’s most anticipated showcases of local artistry as the annual “Union’s Got Talent” competition takes place on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the new DMK Black Box Theater inside the Union Arts Center.Following a round of competitive auditions, twenty finalists ...
UNION, NJ — Union High School English-Spanish students (freshman and sophomore) and Spanish-speaking Algebra students came alive last week with vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors as students gathered to celebrate Hispanic Heritage through food, dance, music, and learning, while making meaningful ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ -- Upset-minded Union nearly pulled off a shocker before Ridge prevailed in a penalty-kick shootout to advance past the Farmers in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 girls soccer tournament on Saturday.Union (13-5-4) tied the game, 1-1, with :08 left in ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s annual Winter Wonderland and Holiday Village event is set for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6 in the Town Hall parking lot.“We are incredibly excited to bring the Winter Wonderland back to its former home at Town Hall,” said Union Mayor James Bowser. “This year is especially ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Citing an increased demand for ice time that the current facility is not equipped to handle, the Union County Board of County Commissioners recently broke ground on a new indoor ice skating rink at Warinanco Park.According to county spokeswoman Kelly Martins, groundbreaking on the ...
UNION, NJ – The Vauxhall Historical Society and Union’s Municipal Band have teamed up for a special event, “Honoring Vauxhall Veterans”, dedicated to recognizing the service and sacrifice of local veterans from the Vauxhall community.The event will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
UNION, NJ – The Township of Union and the American Theater Group (ATG) have announced the launch of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition, an event to honor King’s enduring legacy and foster community engagement.“The Township of Union is honored to launch this competition, which ...
UNION, NJ — Junior Jamir Hall closed out his season with a flourish, enabling the Union football season to end its rebuilding season on a hopeful high note.Hall rushed for 260 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries to lead Union to a 20-0 victory over Paterson Eastside on Thursday night in the ...
UNION, NJ - Four veterans from Union will be honored during the township's Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11. The event will honor and recognize these Union men, and all service men and women, for their service to our country: Tom Mahoney (in memoriam)Bob Knecht (in memoriam)Joe Barbella (in ...
UNION, NJ - Union High School's October 2025 Athletes of the Month are:Isabella RunaDavid JohnsonIsabella GiorgioJaden Soares Runa, a senior soccer standout, is set to finish with over 100 career points. This season she has tallied 21 goals, including an incredible 13 goals in October alone. She is ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Democrats Rebecca Williams (an incumbent), Joseph Signorello III and Stanley Neron won the election for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners, defeating Republicans Mark Nieves, Chris Bacey and Kirk Hemphill, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Three days after Scotch Plains-Fanwood won the Union County Tournament, the Union boys' soccer team gave the Raiders everything they could handle.Scotch Plains-Fanwood, the No. 1 seed, scored two goals in the final 30 minutes of the game to hold off upset-minded 16th seed Union ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...