Union News
By TAPINTO UNION STAFF
August 15, 2025
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, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). In addition, the ...
UNION, NJ - TAPinto Union now offers readers a new way to engage every day with our games section, featuring puzzles that challenge your mind while giving you a fun break from your daily routine.For puzzle lovers, our Sudoku games are available in easy, medium and hard versions. Beginners can start ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Have you ever gone to make a right-hand turn, only to have an e-bike zoom past at 25 MPH — from a bike lane, or no lane at all? You’re not alone. The surge in electric bicycle use — especially among teens — is outpacing the laws meant to keep riders and pedestrians safe. Now, in ...
UNION, NJ – The Union Art Gallery, curated by Les Malamut, will present Eyes Wide Open, an exhibition by artist Charles W. Smith, opening September 6.Timed to coincide with the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the exhibition centers on four abstract paintings that honor the memory of that ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - More than 120 businesses from Union and neighboring towns came together at The Kenilworth Hotel to attend a special networking event and meet the members of six local chambers of commerce. The event was a team effort led by James Masterson, CEO of the Greater Union Township ...
UNION, NJ – The Township of Union Public Schools’ Hannah Caldwell Title I SIA Summer Scholar Program wrapped up a successful 16-day session last month, helping incoming second-, third-, and fourth-graders strengthen academic skills while fostering creativity, problem-solving, and social-emotional ...
CLARK, NJ — Smoke poured from a house at 14 Blake Drive on Monday, August 11, in the late afternoon, as members of the Clark Police Department and Clark Volunteer Fire Department, along with the assistance of neighboring towns, worked frantically to put out the blaze.Clark police officers arrived ...
UNION, NJ – A Union elementary school teacher got an unforgettable surprise when she learned she had won a $10,000 classroom makeover from The Today Show.A few months ago, Today Show reporter Savannah Sellers interviewed kindergarten teacher Jennifer Reguinho at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two severe storms in July that caused intense flooding and wind damage have county residents asking who will pay for the damage, and what can be done to reduce weather-related damage in the future.Vehicles were stuck in high floodwater on U.S. Route 22 as well as on local roads when ...
UNION, NJ - Residents get a chance to pick the next “Movies Under the Star” movie for Friday, September 5.Township officials are planning the September movie lineup and want to see what residents want to see. The options are:DogmanLilo & StitchSonic 3 Click HERE to cast your vote. The Friday, ...
Summer heat may have you seeking comfort from a nearby shade tree. You immediately experience as much as a 15 to 20 degree drop in temperature and enjoy the relief it provides.Bring this shady relief home by looking for ways to include trees in your landscape. First, monitor patterns of sun and ...
MADISON, NJ - Keanne Nico Manuel Jardiniano, of Union, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average out of a ...
Trenton, NJ – Route 22 eastbound is scheduled to have lane and ramp closures next week for drainage installation as the Route 22/Route 82/Garden State Parkway Interchange project advances in Union, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, ...
UNION, NJ — Souvlaqueria, a local Greek restaurant, was recently recognized by the New Jersey State Senate with an official resolution marking its five-year anniversary.The resolution highlights the restaurant’s contributions to the local economy, commitment to authentic cuisine, and role in ...
UNION, NJ – There’s still plenty of summer left and still plenty to do at the Union Public Library:Tuesday, August 12, 5:30 p.m.Join the Library in this class designed specifically for those who don't consider themselves artists. This class will equip you with foundational observational drawing ...
MADISON, NJ -- Students from Union at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.Michelle Guzman Jessica Caggiano Meghan Kreinberg To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade ...
MADISON, NJ - Union students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, located in Teaneck, NJ, have been named to the Honors Lists for the Spring 2025 semester.John Thomas Maria Silva Alejandro Madera To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point ...
UNION, NJ — In an effort toward safer streets for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, Union is working on an inititive through its new partnership with Vision Zero, aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries.“Partnering with Vision Zero, which has worked successfully in multiple ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents ages 62 and older who have a low to moderate income might be able to get help from the county after two severe storms wreaked havoc on their homes in July.The county is launching a storm-related emergency home repair grant program after severe storms on ...
UNION, NJ — A perfect summer evening set the stage for Union’s National Night Out Against Crime, where hundreds of residents gathered at police headquarters on Tuesday night to enjoy family fun, food, and community connection.“National Night Out is just a great event,” said Union Police Director ...
MADISON, NJ – The following students from Union at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ, have been named to the Honors Lists for the Spring 2025 semester.Emmanuel Onogwu Chryssa Santos Aubrey Alonzo Masaoy Jonathan Rodriguez Gracie Villacis Shelsea George Paul ...
UNION, NJ — Union’s streetscape has transformed into an open-air art gallery with the arrival of “Reflections of Ordinary Life,” a captivating exhibition featuring seven lifelike sculptures by the late artist Seward Johnson.The exhibition, which debuted last week, strategically places Johnson’s ...
UNION, NJ – The Elks East Central District Youth Activities Committee hosted its Batters Up Challenge in late July, bringing local kids together for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit.The event tested participants’ hitting skills as each contestant took 10 swings, aiming to ...
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union, in conjunction with the Jamaican Organization of New Jersey (JONJ) and Caribbean Therapeutic & Education Center, celebrated Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Day and Emancipation Day with a ceremonial flag raising at Town Hall on Saturday afternoon.More than 60 ...
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union and the Greater Union Chamber of Commerce celebrated Here’s the Story Bookstore’s 30 years of operation with a re-ribbon cutting on Saturday morning. The event was a commemoration of the bookstore’s decades-long service to the community.Surrounded by family, ...
OXFORD, OH -- Sean Beatty of Union was among nearly 4,800 students from Miami University who received degrees during the spring commencement held on May 17, 2025.Beatty graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Certificate degree, majoring in Urban and Regional Planning, Sustainability, Geographic ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Center Special Improvement District (SID) held its eighth annual Girls Night Out at Union Arts Center Plaza on Friday evening. This year’s theme, “Flashback to the ’80s,” brought nostalgia to the forefront of the night. The SID transformed Union Plaza into a retro playground ...
UNION, NJ – Congresswoman LaMonica McIver and State Senator Joseph Cryan hosted a community town hall meeting Wednesday evening at Union Town Hall, offering residents the chance to speak directly with their elected officials and hear updates on pressing local and national issues.McIver, who ...
UNION, NJ – The kick-off to a month-long cultural event in Union Center was held Tuesday evening at the Union Arts Center to celebrate a dynamic public art space with works by local artists displayed throughout the Center's storefront windows.“We are delighted to unveil an inspiring month-long art ...
UNION, NJ — Here comes the rain again.Union is under a flood watch from 2 p.m. Thursday, July 31, through Friday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, as rain showers and more thunderstorms are possible.“Scattered to numerous instances of urban, poor drainage and riverine ...