Union News
By ADAM DARSKY
March 31, 2025
NEWARK, NJ — CivicsNJ, a new, non-partisan coalition that describes itself as an organization “dedicated to advancing civic learning and engagement” launched earlier this month at a ceremony in Newark.“The purpose of CivicsNJ is to share information, connect teachers and other service leaders to ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Union Catholic High School celebrated Sister Percylee Hart RSM's 45 years of dedication as principal of Union Catholic High School with a celebration at Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains on Thursday, March 27, 2025.Often described as a visionary with business acumen, ...
UNION, NJ – During a presentation to the Union Board of Adjustment on Wednesday evening for the approval of a new monopole telecommunications structure, representatives from the cell tower company also announced the impending removal of the township’s iconic water sphere.Currently, the water tower ...
BATON ROUGE, LA -- Twp students from Union were recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines:Daniel Perrotto at Kean UniversityXuanbo Dai at Kean UniversityThey are among ...
UNION, NJ - Union's annual Easter Scavenger Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 19, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Russo Park.The Scavenger Hunt is for all ages. Goodie bags, games, balloon twisting, face painting, and Easter Bunny photos will be available. Russo Park is located on Morris Avenue behind ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Seated at the Westfield Community Center and flanked by caregivers, seniors and residents with disabilities affected by proposed cuts to Medicaid, Gov. Phil Murphy repeatedly drummed a message that seemed focused on an absent audience member, Representative Tom Kean Jr. “I don’t ...
UNION, NJ -- The Union baseball team opened its season with a 4-1 loss to Randolph on Saturday.Randolph scored three runs in the top of the first inning, but starting pitcher Johnny Velez settled in and pitched a strong game after that, allowing just one more run over the next five innings that he ...
ELIZABETH, NJ – How the Union County Jail will be used in the future is unknown now that the Union County Board of Commissioners approved two resolutions Thursday night, permitting the building to be sold and the lot it sits on to be subdivided into two separate lots.Selling the jail building is a ...
UNION, NJ – The grand opening of the Fairfield Inn and Suites Union, one of four businesses built on the site of the old Garden State Motel on Route 22, took place Thursday afternoon with a ribbon cutting by hotel representatives, its owner, Sunil Nayak, township officials, and guests.“What we are ...
Growing cilantro is easy, but this cool-weather herb quickly flowers and goes to seed as temperatures rise. This can be frustrating as some vegetables typically combined with cilantro, like tomatoes and peppers, ripen during the warmer summer months. Try making multiple plantings, using all parts ...
UNION, NJ – A longtime Union businesswoman and dedicated community advocate was recognized with the Shero in Business Award during Union’s Women’s Panel Discussion and Networking Mixer held on Thursday evening at Galloping Hill Caterers.Township Committeewoman Patricia Guerra-Frazier presented the ...
UNION, NJ - The Union High School Performing Arts Company (UHSPAC) is set to present Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s beloved musical Into the Woods, a captivating tale where fairy tales collide in an enchanting and thought-provoking journey. The production will take place on April 3 - 6 in the ...
UNION, NJ -- The Union High School baseball team will get a jump on a lot of other area teams by opening its season on Saturday at home against Randolph.In their second year under head coach Lou Clemente, the Farmers bring back seven players who saw significant varsity time last season. Union also ...
UNION, NJ – Union students Julian Hurdato-Marquez, Dakota Johnson and September Keleher were the most recent elementary school recipients of the Rotary Club of Union’s Herb Singe Good Citizenship Student Awards award. The Herb Singe Good Citizenship Award recognizes students who consistently ...
UNION, NJ - Are you interested in law enforcement? Looking to start a rewarding career? The Township of Union Police Department is hiring.The 2025 Law Enforcement Examination is now open. The New Jersey Civil Service Law Enforcement Examination Registration closes on March 31. Applications must ...
UNION, NJ -- The Union High School softball team will open its season on Tuesday, April 1 at Union Catholic.Last year was a rebuilding campaign for the Farmers, who are a lot more experienced coming into the 2025 season and are optimistic that things could turn around this spring."We're extremely ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The emergence of another sinkhole along Route 80 forced the state on Wednesday to close both lanes of the highway in Wharton, prompted it to hit the brakes on other road projects statewide and sidelined its plan to build a “crossover” lane that could have lightened traffic through ...
UNION, NJ – Here’s just a few of the programs and events set for April at the Vauxhall Branch Library.All events will be held at the library at 123 Hilton Road, Vauxhall. Newark: Greatest Jazz City in the WorldWednesday, April 2; 6 p.m.Newark has been and remains a major creative hub for honing the ...
UNION, NJ – A two-day celebration is planned to celebrate Memorial Day in Union featuring a Living History Encampment, a commemorative parade, and a historical skirmish. The events are planned for Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26, to honor the nation’s history and pay tribute to those who have ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county is facing another lawsuit from Dobco, Inc, a Wayne-based construction company responsible for the challenge that led to work being stopped three years ago on a $145 million project to build a new government complex in Elizabeth. Greg Trif, the attorney representing ...
UNION, NJ - The Union High School Performing Arts Company is set to perform ‘Into the Woods’ April 3 to 6.Performances will be held on Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 5 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, April 6 at 1 p.m.For tickets, click HERE.
BATON ROUGE, LA - The following people were recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.The following students from Union who attend Kean University were included in the ...
UNION, NJ - Additional photographs showcasing the rich and diverse history of Union have been added to the walls at BCB Bank in Union Center. The unveiling of the new images took place Wednesday evening during a special event attended by members of the Union Township Historical Society, BCB Bank ...
UNION, NJ – Eleven-year-old Marciano Rosa recently rang the bell, marking the end of his cancer journey and the start of a hopeful new chapter. This moment symbolized a milestone of triumph, not just for Marciano, but for his entire family.At just eight years old, Marciano was diagnosed with Acute ...
UNION, NJ - Two outstanding Union High School seniors have been honored with scholarships from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County’s Youth of the Year Award. The award is a competition recognizing exceptional leaders from the Union Club, the Elizabeth Club, and the Plainfield Club.Jeremiah ...
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has released its list of 60 nominees for the 2025 public vote, which is open through April 15.The inductees will be announced at the end of June, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall.TAPinto is proud to be a media sponsor of the New ...
UNION, NJ – Several Union business and community groups are slated to be recognized at the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce’s 68th Annual Gala, “Your Chamber: Driven, Dynamic and Diverse” on May 8.Among the honorees are:President’s Award: Kean UniversityJames T. Schaefer Civic Award: ...
NEW JERSEY - Endometriosis Awareness Month, observed in March, was created to shine a light on this widely misunderstood complex hormonal and immune chronic disease that causes multiple symptoms, including pain that disrupts the lives of an estimated 89 million women and girls ...
UNION, NJ – A Women in Business and Leadership Panel, in celebration of Women’s History Month and hosted by the Township of Union, is set for March 27.The event will be held at Galloping Hill Caterers, 1085 Galloping Hill Road, from 6 to 9 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.“The event is a ...
UNION, NJ – In solidarity with a national movement, teachers, staff, township officials, and community members gathered for an early morning rally and “walk-in” in Union on Wednesday to protest proposed budget cuts to the federal Department of Education.“I’m just terrified,” said Ann-Margaret ...