Union News
By ROD HIRSCH
March 5, 2025
HOLLYWOOD - Director and screenwriter Sean Baker, who made history Sunday night winning four Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards for his film "Anora" is a New Jersey native and the son of prominent Somerville, NJ attorney Steve Baker.Baker won Oscars for writing, editing, directing and producing ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an annual campaign sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association. For 2025, the annual week dedicated to drawing the public’s attention to eating disorders began on Monday, February 24, and concluded on Sunday, March 2. The theme of this ...
WORCESTER, MA -- Joshua Johnson of Union was named to the College of the Holy Cross Fall 2024 Dean's List.A member of the Class of 2028, Johnson was named to the Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year.To qualify, students must pass ...
UNION, NJ - Wrapping up the series of events for Black History Month, Union held its final event, the 2025 Art Gallery, an evening focused on Black culture, creativity, and artistic achievement."We are proud to provide a platform for local Black artists to showcase their talent and share their ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has removed 25 exotic animals from SeaQuest at Woodbridge Center to give them better living conditions elsewhere.State environmental authorities confirm that 25 exotic and endangered animals were removed ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Municipal Band, under the direction of Howard Toplansky, will present the following free concerts this spring and summer:All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Spring concerts are held at Livingston School, 960 Midland Boulevard:Monday, March 10Monday, April 7Monday, May 12 Summer ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Rape Crisis Center is adding more volunteers.Volunteers will be trained at the center’s offices this March and April to provide emotional support, crisis counseling and advocacy to individuals who have experienced situations involving sexual violence.“They will ...
UNION, NJ - In an effort to uncover some of Union's rich historical past, a team of historians and archaeologists from two New Jersey universities recently visited the Caldwell Parsonage. Armed with metal detectors, they set out to search for relics from the Revolutionary War.Dr. Richard Veit, a ...
Grow milkweed (Asclepias) to support monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees while adding color, fragrance, and beauty to your landscape. You’ll find native milkweeds throughout North and South America. In recognition of this garden star’s attributes, 2025 has been deemed the Year of the ...
UNION, NJ - Union police and firefighters responded to a car vs. building incident early Saturday morning.Just after 4 a.m., first responders arrived at the Metro by T-Mobile store located at 2480 Route 22 in the center isle. A vehicle had crashed into the building, causing significant damage.
UNION, NJ – A free Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Hosted by the Union Health Department, the clinic will be held across from the Boys and Girls Club at 1050 Jeanette Avenue. For safety, all dogs need to be leased and cats must be in ...
LINDEN, NJ – The Union girls basketball team was eliminated in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 tournament in a 37-34 loss to Linden.Keira Miller-People scored 15 points and passed for two assists for Union (8-16), which had a three-point lead at halftime.Kiziah Morgan led the ...
PURCHASE, NY - Samantha Wolf has been named to Purchase College's Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester. Wolf, who is a resident of Union, NJ, is studying Arts Management, Dance.To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of ...
VAUXHALL, NJ - Local Vauxhall author, Mwatabu "Baba" Okantah, will be hosting a book talk on his new title, A Black Voice in the Wilderness. Okantah holds a BA in English and African Studies from Kent State University (1976) and an MA in Creative Writing from the City College of New York (1982).
BASKING RIDGE, NJ -- Sophomore guard Gabe Kielb scored a team-high 21 points, including all eight of his team's points in two overtime periods, to lead third-seeded Ridge to a 50-49 victory over a courageous and persistent 14th-seeded Union team in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 ...
UNION, NJ – The 2025 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee received a warm welcome at Union’s Town Hall on Tuesday evening, accompanied by the stirring sound of bagpipes. During the Township Committee meeting, the mayor and committee members honored the dedicated team behind the parade ...
UNION, NJ – Last year, Union High School’s JROTC team claimed the Division III National Championship, earning a promotion to the competitive Division II level. Now, the team is gearing up for the Division II National High School Drill Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida, on May 3 and 4—and they ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a record $58.1 billion state budget with more than $1 billion in new taxes and fees, a continued commitment to property-tax relief, and a raft of socially progressive initiatives that may collide with what he called “the noise of chaos and confusion” of ...
UNION, NJ – Union High School has released their Top 25 of the Class of 2025.Based on a student's seventh semester weighted GPA, below is a listing of the top 25 students of the Union High School Class of 2025:Jaiden Shah – ValedictorianNdubuisi Ejike – SalutatorianAnd other outstanding achievers ...
UNION, NJ – Ariel Azeredo, a junior from Union High School, won the 138-pound championship at the NJSIAA District 14 wrestling tournament last weekend.Azeredo pinned Bridgewater-Raritan's Logan Levine in 1:45 in the title bout after advancing in the semifinals with a 10-6 decision over Kearny's ...
UNION, NJ - Authorities have arrested four men from Newark in connection with a violent home invasion carjacking that took place in Union on September 20, 2024.Union police report that at approximately 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the incident, the suspects forcibly entered a residence off of ...
UNION, NJ – A new township website is coming to Union.Set to go live on February 25 at 10 a.m., CivicPlus®, is a mobile-responsive, highly-functional civic website, according to information provided by the township."We are excited to launch the Township of Union’s new website, designed to provide ...
Dahlias come in various colors, shapes, and sizes making them easy to include in any garden, container, and bouquet. Grow them in their own dedicated space, mix them with other flowers, or plant a few at the end of the vegetable garden.Consider including different varieties of dahlias for added ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Eulace Peacock Unsung Hero Award recognizes those who humbly, diligently and passionately seek change and progression within the community without looking for credit or recognition. Unsung heroes inspire and impact others without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...
Union, NJ – Get ready to glide into a night of fun on the ice! Union will host a Skate Night this March, offering a memorable evening of music, skating, and community for all ages.Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 8, when the event kicks off at 6:10 p.m. at Union Sports Arena, located at ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Woodbridge built a 15-point lead by halftime and went on to a 67-49 boys basketball victory over Union on Friday.Bryan Anderson scored 18 points for Woodbridge (13-11), which outscored Union, 16-8, in the second quarter to open a 33-18 lead.Emmanuel Cruz finished with 16 points and ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students from Union who qualified for the Fall 2024 Dean's list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.Gianna BentivegnaArianni Beras TorresEmma BolognaEthan BradyJuan Bravo PardoSean ...
UNION, NJ – The 28th Annual Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade is set to roll through the streets of Union on March 15 for a celebration of Irish heritage, community spirit, and tradition.The festivities will kick off early in the morning with the Thornstick Mass at St. Patrick's Church in ...
UNION, NJ – Tragedy struck in Union this afternoon when a 70-year-old woman died from injuries after being struck by a car backing out of a driveway on Spruce Street.The incident occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Spruce Street, between Remos and Liberty Avenues. According to Union Business ...