Union News
By TAPINTO UNION STAFF
July 9, 2025
FAIRBANKS, AK -- The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2025 during its 103rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.Ivana Smith of Union received the following degree(s): Bachelor of Security and Emergency Management, Security and Emergency ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Tuition for in-state Rutgers undergraduate students will rise 5%, and out-of-state students will see a 6% increase in their tuition bills.Additionally, mandatory student fees will increase 5% for all students.The hikes were unveiled Tuesday as the Rutgers Board of Governors voted to ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s annual Hispanic and Latino Heritage Celebration is set for Saturday, Sept. 20.The popular event will present a day of cultural immersion, featuring an array of live music, food, and activities designed to honor the rich traditions and significant contributions of the Hispanic ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Soul House Festival, a vibrant community event, is set for Saturday, Sept. 6 at Biertuempfel Park.“We are thrilled to continue the tradition of the Soul House Festival, an event that truly embodies the spirit and energy of our community,” said Union Mayor James Bowser. “This ...
UNION, NJ -- The Union Farmers summer baseball team continued their promising short season with a 3-2 victory over New Providence on Monday evening.Union (2-1-2) lost its opening game in June, but has not lost since, riding consistently good pitching and fielding to two ties and two wins since ...
UNION, NJ – After years of planning and discussion, the long-deteriorated Clinton Manor hotel and banquet hall on Route 22 West in Union is finally slated for demolition. The property will be incorporated into the expansion of the adjacent Open Road Subaru dealership.“This is really an exciting day ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Annual Girls Night Out, this year with a 1980s theme, is set for Friday, August 1 in Union Center.Presented by the Union Center Special Improvement District (SID), attendees are encouraged to dress in decade-appropriate attire.“We are excited to host another memorable evening ...
UNION, NJ - Union has announced a brand-new outdoor fitness initiative, offering free and open-to-the-public fitness classes at the Union Arts Center Plaza. The initiative aims to promote health and wellness within the community by providing accessible and engaging exercise opportunities for ...
HEMPSTEAD, NY - Lyssah Nogueira of Union achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the spring 2025 semester, earning a spot on the Provost's List at Hofstra University. Lyssah's major is Anthropology.Hofstra University's primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Independence Day 2025 lands on a Friday, setting the stage for a full weekend of celebration along the Jersey Shore. From beachfront fireworks and lively parades to concerts, family festivals and late night, communities up and down the coast are ready to welcome locals and ...
OLD WESTBURY, NY -- New York Institute of Technology welcomes incoming students for the fall 2025 semester, including Luvie Williams of Union.About New York Institute of TechnologyNew York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and other ...
UNION, NJ – A fatal car accident occurred early Wednesday morning on Route 22 east, Union police reported.Police are investigating the crash that occurred at 2:07 a.m. on Route 22 east by Vauxhall Road. According to police, a single occupant driver was traveling East on Route 22 and lost control ...
OLD WESTBURY, NY - Luvie Williams of Union has been awarded the Theodore K. Steele Memorial Scholarship at New York Institute of Technology. Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.75 to be awarded this scholarship.About New York Institute of TechnologyNew York Institute of Technology's six ...
UNION, NJ – Beginning Thursday, July 10, Union’s Summer Concert Series kicks off with 90s hits from Nine Deeez Night.The free live music nights will be held on three Thursdays in July at Rabkin Park from 7:30 to 9 p.m.“We’re delighted to bring back our Summer Concert Series, a true highlight of the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed a record $58.8 billion fiscal year 2026 budget into law late Monday night.“This budget exemplifies our dedication to fiscal responsibility, affordability, and opportunity for all New Jerseyans," Murphy's office said in a news release early Tuesday morning.The ...
BATON ROUGE, LA -- John Rajo of Union was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Kean University.Rajo is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to ...
Union, NJ — This past weekend, the historic sanctuary of Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church in Union transformed into an 18th-century meeting hall, as it hosted The Women of Congress, a compelling musical dramatization exploring the debate over the phrase “all men are created equal” during the ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners are trying to prevent county residents from receiving cuts to their health insurance coverage, which could happen under a bill that is currently being reviewed by U.S. Congress.The commissioners are joining with the American Federation of ...
UNION, NJ - Representatives for an applicant seeking to subdivide a property on Woodland Avenue appeared before the Board of Adjustment on Wednesday evening to request approval for variances needed to develop the property.The property at 1044 Woodland Avenue is currently a single lot, housing a ...
SCRANTON, PA - Scarlett A. Untiveros of Union was among more than 1,725 students named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2025 spring semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum ...
UNION, NJ – Two Union High School seniors have been awarded scholarships from the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund, each receiving $2,700 to support their future academic endeavors.The recipients, Tracy Tran and Shamir Medalla, were selected for their outstanding ...
Make the most of every square inch of garden space and containers with succession planting. As you harvest your first crop of the season, consider replanting the space with a vegetable that will mature and can be harvested before the end of the growing season.Start by calculating the number of ...
UNION, NJ – The Township and the 250th Committee are hosting a free 12-mile bike tour on July 4th, offering a unique opportunity to combine fitness with local heritage.Beginning at 8:30 a.m., the tour will guide participants past five of Union’s most iconic historical sites."I can't think of a ...
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA - A total of 1,741 students, including Isabella Viruet from Union, have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University for the Spring 2025 semester of the 2024-2025 academic year, as announced by Margaret Ball D.M.A., the university's provost and vice president ...
BOSTON, MA -- Michelle Torres of Union earned Dean's List honors for the spring semester at Emerson College. Torres is majoring in Media Arts Production and is a member of the Class of 2027.The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.About ...
UNION, NJ – After successfully advocating for May 14th to be proclaimed as Apraxia Awareness Day in 2023, a Union woman is continuing her mission to support children with childhood apraxia of speech through the publication of her debut book.Eileen Toplansky’s storybook, Won Ton is Not Now ...
UNION, NJ -- Two members of the Union High School softball team were named to the Union County Conference Mountain Division First Team for 2025.Jenna Wakefield and Alessandra Silvestre of Union were both selected to the first team in a vote of the conference's coaches.Wakefield, a senior ...
UNION, NJ -- Although the Union varsity baseball team struggled during the spring season, one of the highlights of the Farmers' campaign was an upset victory at Morristown late in the season.Freshman pitcher Ramon Contreras, who got the win in that game, was on the mound for coach Lou Clemente's ...
NEW PALTZ, NY -- SUNY New Paltz announces its Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load. Two students from Union made the list:Brielle Fabregas Kira ...
Union County, NJ — Each year, every Union County school athletic department chooses a male and female graduating senior athlete who exemplifies both athletic and academic success. Such students are leaders in their schools and communities and demonstrate the qualities of tenacity, integrity, ...