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Union News

April 11, 2026

JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Union High School baseball team remained hot with a 12-4 victory over Ferris on Saturday.Union (4-4) has won four of its last five games.The Farmers rallied from a 4-0 deficit with six runs in the third inning. Ethan Beaumont went 3-for-3 with a triple and two runs batted in ...

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UNION, N.J. — The Union Police Department made an appearance in a newly released Netflix series, with scenes filmed at police headquarters last fall.The series, titled “Big Mistakes,” debuted Thursday and includes footage shot Sept. 19 and 20, 2025, at the Union Police station, which was ...

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UNION, NJ — The Union baseball team battled some seemingly long odds on Friday and won.The Farmers were facing a starting pitcher from Newark Tech throwing close to 90 mph with a wicked breaking pitch, they had to deal with a plate umpire with a creative interpretation of the strike zone, and they ...

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UNION, NJ – Union’s 3rd Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival is set for Saturday, May 2.The free event will be held outdoors on Stuyvesant Avenue, between Morris Ave. and Axton Ave. from 1 to 5 p.m.“We are excited to bring this celebration back to the heart of Union for its ...

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UNION, NJ — TAPinto Union is a partner of the inaugural Local News Day, which is taking place on April 9.Local News Day is a coordinated effort to reconnect people with the trusted local news outlets that help neighborhoods stay informed, prepared and engaged.TAPinto Union is committed to bringing ...

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UNION, N.J. — Superintendent Dr. Gerry Benaquista outlined plans to convert Franklin Elementary School into a districtwide prekindergarten center beginning in the 2026 school year, citing significant budget pressures during a community meeting attended by about 125 people Tuesday evening.Benaquista ...

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UNION, N.J. — Township officials are advising residents to expect traffic delays and possible road closures as emergency infrastructure work begins this week along Galloping Hill Road.Elizabethtown Gas crews will be working weekdays from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the area of Galloping Hill Road and Five ...

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UNION, NJ – Union scored four runs in three different innings and went on to a 14-11 baseball victory over Elizabeth on Tuesday.Johnny Velez hit a home run and drove in two runs for Union (2-3), which took a 10-4 lead with four runs in the fourth inning.Mark Womack went 3-for-4 with three RBI for ...

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Photo by: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMadeMILLBURN, NJ - History comes to thrilling life in 1776, the Tony-winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a magnificent score. With music and lyrics by ...

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UNION, N.J. — The Key Club at Union High School earned top honors at the New Jersey Key Club District Educational Conference (DECON), with students receiving multiple first-place awards, scholarships and statewide recognition during the three-day event held March 26-28.The club captured first place ...

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UNION, NJ – The Vauxhall Community Garden officially opened its 2026 season on Saturday, bringing together gardeners, local volunteers, and township officials to celebrate the garden’s ongoing growth and contribution to the community.Located on Springfield Avenue in the Vauxhall section of Union, ...

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UNION, N.J. — More than 400 people took part in St. Michael’s annual Walking Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, continuing a longstanding tradition of faith and community.Participants began the procession at the church on Vauxhall Road, traveling a route that included Orange Avenue, Morrison ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Monday morning, March 30, 2026, we were invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Paper Mill Playhouse celebrating both the renovated section and the major new section of the F. M. Kirby Carriage House.There were words of welcome from the Executive Director, Mike Stotts and ...

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NEWARK, NJ – The Union baseball team picked up its first victory of the season, defeating Shabazz, 8-1, on Saturday.Freshman right-hander Jayden Veras pitched a no-hitter in his first start. Veras threw 84 pitches, struck out four batters and walked one.Aaron Acevedo and Johnny Velez each had a hit ...

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UNION, N.J. — The Township of Union is among 27 New Jersey ZIP codes recognized as some of the hottest real estate markets in the nation, ranking No. 60 overall in a recent report by Realtor.com.The ranking is part of the company’s list of the 99 hottest housing markets in the United States, which ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners is set to approve its $559 million budget later this month, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy (the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes) from 2025.With the revenue and appropriations, the budget is ...

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UNION, N.J. — The Union Public Library will host a wide range of educational, historical and wellness programs throughout April, including a kickoff event exploring 19th-century farming in New Jersey as part of the township’s 250th anniversary celebration, along with workshops on investing, ...

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UNION, N.J. — A contemporary painter from Union has been named one of only 20 artists statewide selected for the 2026 Digital Art Program at Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A. Angel Souto’s work will be included in the year-long exhibition, a collaboration between the Port ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – April 1, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, begins performances tonight for 1776. The Tony Award-winning musical opens this Sunday, April 5 at Paper Mill ...

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Millburn, NJ —  It was a bright morning when Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomaandi and Township Committee Member Ben Stoller and many other supporters, donors, and Paper Mill Playhouse Staff and other associates gathered for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW F.M. Kirby CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE PAPER ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — New Providence built an eight-run lead after four innings and held on for a 13-9 baseball victory over Union on Tuesday.James Keneally went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in and Andrew Kruep was 2-for-4 with three RBI for New Providence (1-1), which led, 9-1, ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In celebration of our local history and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the America 250 New Providence committee is proud to announce the first annual Reverend Caldwell Day Charity Drive. The event is scheduled for April 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 ...

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ATLANTA, GA -- The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute's 269th Commencement exercises Dec. 11 - 13, 2025, at McCamish Pavilion (Ph.D. and bachelor's) and Bobby Dodd Stadium (master's).Among the graduates ...

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UNION, N.J. — Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning on Route 22 East near Highland Avenue.According to authorities, the crash was reported at approximately 2:58 a.m. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was traveling eastbound when ...

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UNION, N.J. — Two lifelong residents — brother and sister — were honored Friday at the Union Senior Center for their decades of service to the township’s schools and community.The event was hosted by former mayor and state senator Anthony Russo, who praised the honorees for their enduring ...

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VAUXHALL, N.J. — A longtime member of the Vauxhall community recently marked a milestone, celebrating her 103rd birthday surrounded by generations of family.Rebecca Sanders, who was married for many years to the late Albert C. Sanders, was honored for a life rooted in family and ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — In temperatures barely fit for man or beast, but deemed just fine for varsity baseball players, Scotch Plains-Fanwood scored eight runs in its last three turns at bat to overcome an early deficit and defeat Union, 9-3, in 37-degree conditions on Saturday morning.Junior center ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — In temperatures barely fit for man or beast, but deemed just fine for varsity baseball players, Scotch Plains-Fanwood scored eight runs in its last three turns at bat to overcome an early deficit and defeat Union, 9-3, in 37-degree conditions on Saturday morning.Junior center ...

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UNION, N.J. — A new art exhibit showcasing the work of Union High School alumni and legacy students has opened at the Union Arts Center’s Art Gallery Curated by Les Malamut.The Union High School Exhibition debuted Thursday afternoon, drawing local officials, students and community members to ...

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UNION, N.J. — Union Police Department officials released additional details Friday about a pedestrian fatality that occurred Thursday at the intersection of Vauxhall Road and Oakland Avenue.Authorities said a 2012 white Chevrolet Express van, driven by a 49-year-old man from Hillside, struck an ...

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