Union News
By TAPINTO UNION STAFF
September 6, 2025
UNION, NJ – After rallying from a 13-point deficit to tie the game, the Union football team lost its home opener, 20-13, to Hillsborough on Friday night.Hillsborough (2-0) opened a 13-0 lead after a quarter before the Farmers (0-2) embarked on their comeback.Jose Carrasquill kicked a 36-yard field ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Soul House Festival, originally set for Saturday, Sept. 6, has been moved to Sunday, Sept. 7.The festival will be moved from Biertuempfel Park to Rabkin Park from 2 to 8 p.m., featuring a dynamic blend of DJ and live music, an array of delicious offerings from food trucks, and ...
UNION, NJ – From educational programs to township meetings, commemorations, and community gatherings, Union has a full calendar of events scheduled for the week of September 8. Residents are invited to take part in activities that range from driver safety education to honoring the anniversary of ...
UNION, NJ – A.L. Johnson of Clark rallied from a halftime deficit and defeated Union, 2-1, in overtime in boys' soccer on Thursday.Union (1-1) had taken a 1-0 lead on a goal by Norsondjy Paul with about seven minutes left in the first half with an assist by Marvin Fuentes.But ALJ (1-0) scored a ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) is coming to the Union Public Library and surrounding other libraries in September for seniors and caregivers.ASK events allow attendees to meet face-to-face with experienced professionals who can provide expert guidance and assistance with a ...
UNION, NJ – A traffic light will soon be installed at the busy intersection of Vauxhall Road, Commerce Street and Winslow Avenue, addressing long-standing safety concerns.“Public safety has always been one of my top priorities, not just in my role as mayor of Union, but also as a longtime resident ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ -- The Union girls soccer team opened its season with a 6-0 victory over Woodbridge on Tuesday.Isabella Runa scored three goals for the Farmers, who had a 3-0 lead at halftime.Brianna Sequeira, Victoria Abranches and Suzie Machada each scored a goal for Union, and winning goalie ...
UNION, NJ – The Dayton girls tennis team evened its record on the season with a 4-1 victory over Union on Tuesday.Dayton and Union both have 2-2 records this season.First SinglesCristina Moreira (D) def. Isabella Giorgio (U), 6-0, 6-0 Second Singles Natasha Perianayagam (D) def. Adaugo Ikwu ...
UNION, NJ – Talented residents from across Union County are invited to participate in Union’s Got Talent’s 2025 show, a fundraising event for the Union High School Performing Arts Company and the Douglas Michael Krueger Scholarship Fund.This year, the show will be held at the brand-new DMK Black ...
Most of us think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer, but the Labor Day holiday was originally created to pay tribute to the contributions of the American worker.Labor leaders of the late 19th century advocated for the holiday when the labor movement was already flourishing across U.S.
ANGOLA, IND-- Johnmichael Aquino of Union completed requirements for a degree from Trine University at the end of the Summer 2025 term.Aquino earned a degree in Industrial Engineering Technology at Trine.Trine University, an internationally recognized, private, co-educational, residential ...
CAMDEN, N.J. – New Jersey American Water will replace over half of a mile of aging cast iron water main in Union starting in September. The company will upgrade water lines, which were installed in the 1950s, with new 8-inch ductile iron main along the following streets:Broadwell Avenue (from Salem ...
UNION, NJ – The 2025 - 2026 Township of Union School calendar has been released.According to the calendar, school is set to begin Thursday, September 4, with an early dismissal on both Sept 4 and Sept. 5. The last day of school is scheduled for Thursday, June 15. There are 180 scheduled school ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ -- Josh Allen scored two touchdowns and the Woodbridge defense came up with two turnovers in the fourth quarter to preserve a 14-0 victory over Union in the opening football game for both teams on Thursday night.Allen, a senior halfback, rushed for 182 yards and two TDs on 29 carries ...
UNION, NJ – After nearly a year of displacement, students and families of Hannah Caldwell Elementary School (HCES) were welcomed at an open house Wednesday afternoon to a newly renovated building just in time for the start of the school year.The school was forced to close abruptly in late October ...
UNION, NJ – A new way to stay fit is coming to Union. The ribbon-cutting for a state-of-the-art outdoor fitness court at Phil Rizzuto Park will take place on Thursday, August 28, at 10 a.m.The Fitness Court® is an open-air wellness center designed to bring free, high-quality workouts to people of ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Senior Center will host Mike Mulligan as he takes attendees on a musical journey through the timeless melodies of yesteryear, where every song tells a story and every note brings back a memory.Mulligan has opened for Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge and has performed ...
UNION, NJ – For the thirty-fourth year, Union residents and visitors celebrated Ukrainian Independence Day with a flag raising ceremony in front of Town Hall on Sunday afternoon.“The Ukrainian-American community once again thanks the people of Union for continuing this decades-long tradition of ...
UNION, NJ -- The Union High School football team will be under the direction of its third head coach in three years when the Farmers open their regular season on Thursday night at Woodbridge.Barris Grant is the new head man at Union, having crossed the town line from Hillside, where he coached ...
UNION, NJ - Union's annual Hispanic and Latino Heritage Festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 20 in Biertuempfel Park.Featuring authentic flavors from Latin food trucks, the event will feature live music in captivating cultural performances.The Hispanic & Latino Heritage Celebration will be held ...
TRENTON, NJ – Route 22 eastbound is scheduled to have a lane closure with a traffic shift this weekend for drainage installation as the Route 22/Route 82/Garden State Parkway Interchange project advances in Union. In addition, the Garden State Parkway northbound Exit 140 ramp to Route 22 eastbound ...
UNION, NJ – Hosted by the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce, the kick-off for the 14th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K was held Thursday evening at The AVE with Union Mayor James Bowser, event sponsors, Chamber members, township officials, guests, and family and friends of the event’s ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The number of geese killed in Union County has decreased over the past three decades, but an animal control activist group says that’s not enough.Members of the Animal Protection League of New Jersey, a 501(c)3 nonprofit group that works with government officials to find ...
UNION, NJ – Returning library books just got easier for Union residents.The Union Public Library has installed a new book drop box outside the front entrance of the Union Senior Center, located at 659 Rahway Avenue.The added location is designed to provide seniors with a convenient way to return ...
UNION, NJ – The Township of Union Police Department is inviting local high school students to take part in its Police Explorer Program, a hands-on opportunity to learn about law enforcement while serving the community.Open to students ages 14 to 18, the program gives participants the chance to ...
UNION, NJ – Union will commemorate the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks with a day of remembrance and reflection, on Thursday, Sept. 11, and the annual Freedom Bike Ride on Sunday, Sept. 14.Union Fire and Police Department Ceremony8:30 a.m.In front of Fire Headquarters, 1 Bond ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
VAUXHALL, NJ – The Vauxhall Branch of the Union Public Library will host a wide range of free public programs in September, including karaoke, film discussions, history lectures, cooking demonstrations, and cultural celebrations. Events run throughout the month, with registration required in ...
UNION, NJ - Consumer scam artists are more active than ever.An important discussion is set to take place at the Union Senior Center about scamming on Tuesday, Sept. 16. A representative from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs will speak about how to avoid getting scammed, including via ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Five people are suing Union County, alleging that they endured repeated sexual abuse by staff members while detained as minors at the now-closed Union County Juvenile Detention Center (UCJDC). The state Superior Court complaint asserts a pattern of grooming, coercion, threats and ...