Union News
By TAPINTO UNION STAFF
June 10, 2024
SCRANTON, PA - Matthew M. Moreira of Union was among the 35 members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 who graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program (SJLA), which is one of Scranton's programs of excellence. Students in SJLA pursue a rigorous education designed to ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s annual Summer Concert Series returns beginning on July 4. Located at Biertuempfel Park, the series will take place every Thursday in July from 7:30 to 9 p.m. “The Township of Union is pleased to bring back such an entertaining event to our residents,” said Manny ...
Women’s health is frequently undermined by misinformation and myths, particularly those propagated on social media. In a landscape where misleading narratives can easily misguide, it’s crucial to find reliable information. Health experts are actively providing trustworthy resources and platforms ...
UNION, NJ – Over the past few weeks, members of the community were invited to participate in a donation drive for menstrual products sponsored by the Union Public Library. Gabriel Ramos, Vauxhall Branch Library Manager, coordinated the efforts with the Union Branch to organize the initiative.
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A group of Clark residents are asking the county to “right-size’’ its plans for a recreation area at the Clark Reservoir property. Residents who attended the June 5 Union County Board of Commissioners meeting objected to plans for paved lots, a train line for children, a ...
NEWARK, N.J. — CityMD, which operates 177 urgent care centers in New Jersey and New York and is collectively managed by W City Medical of the Upper East Side PLLC, Summit Medical Group P.A., Summit Health Management LLC, and Village Practice Management Company LLC, has agreed to pay $12.04 million ...
HARRISONBURG, VA - Union resident Jayden Barroqueiro has been named to the Dean's List at James Madison University for the spring 2024 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Barroqueiro is majoring in Public ...
UNION, NJ – A Union educator and the township clerk were honored by the Rotary Club of Union with their Rotary Excellence in Education Award on Wednesday evening at the Rotary’s annual Eloquence Soiree. Robert Ghiretti, Supervisor, Social Studies and Business in the Union school district, and ...
UNION, NJ – The unofficial results are in for the 2024 primary election for Township Committee seats in Union and seats for county commissioners, state senate, House of Representatives, and president. Locally, the Township of Union has three open seats on the ballot in November for Township ...
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — After more than a dozen years working with The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine, editor Diane C. Walsh is retiring. “I want to thank Diane for her many years of service and dedication to serving the business leaders of New Jersey, ...
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA - A total of 1,404 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Spring 2024 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year, according to Margaret Ball D.M.A., provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students ...
Newark, NJ – A Union couple was among the approximately 125 couples celebrating at least 50 years of marriage as they were blessed by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, at the Archdiocese of Newark’s annual Golden Anniversary Mass on June 2 in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of ...
UNION, NJ - A full day of festivities, food and refreshments is planned at a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 8, beginning at noon at the Vauxhall Branch Library. Presentations include "The Food and The Folks of The Great Migration", the history and stories of The Great Migration, along ...
UNION, NJ - Three Union High School seniors showcased the power of the spoken word with poignant speeches and compelling delivery at the Union Rotary's Marvin Orella Speech Contest finals during the Rotary's Annual Soirée at Galloping Hill Caterers on Wednesday evening. Annually, the Rotary Club ...
HARRISONBURG, VA -- Hevynne Bristow of Union graduated with a degree(s) in Independent Scholars - BS from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May 2024. Bristow was among more than 4,482 students who received undergraduate and graduate degrees. Congratulations to all ...
UNION, NJ – An AP Biology class during her sophomore year ignited a love of science for Union High School’s 2024 Valedictorian. Sneha Mexon said after the AP Biology class she took an AP Chemistry class the following year, which turned out to be one of the most challenging and fulfilling classes ...
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union kicked Pride Month off on Saturday afternoon with its annual flag raising and celebratory street party. Pride Month is celebrated every June by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and allies around the world, honoring the ...
NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an air quality alert for Northern NJ until 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. The air quality alert is in effect for Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union counties. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may ...
SPRINGFIELD, MA - Saleem Messiah of Union was among fifty students recognized by American International College (AIC) during its 2024 Co-Curricular Leadership and Involvement Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the College's Schwartz Campus Center Auditorium. The Co-Curricular Awards Ceremony shines ...
UNION, NJ - A memorial plaque and bench dedicated to two young Hannah Caldwell students who died in January were unveiled Monday afternoon under a tree at the school, one of the girls' favorite places. The plaque was dedicated in loving memory to Hannah Caldwell School students Scarlett ...
SPRINGFIELD, MA - Springfield College has named Derrick Watkins from Union, New Jersey, to the dean's list for academic excellence for the 2024 spring semester. Watkins has a primary major of Sport Management.
UNION, NJ - The Union Senior Center hosted several notable dignitaries and veterans representatives on Friday morning for the ribbon cutting of the new Union County Veterans Service Office. Now open to the public, the office will serve as a gateway to help Union County’s veterans access the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Have fun growing some delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter, in a sunny window, or under lights any time of the year. In as little as a week to ten days you’ll be making your first harvest to use as a garnish, snack, or add to your favorite sandwich or ...
UNION, NJ – As a result of their pajama and book drive, the Rotary Club of Union donated 160 pairs of pajamas and 105 books to the Pajama Project, a national nonprofit. The program was founded in 2001 to distribute new pajamas and bedtime books to children in domestic violence shelters, group ...
SPRINGFIELD, MA - Saleem Messiah of Union was among more than forty students recognized by American International College (AIC) during its Academic Awards ceremony on April 23, 2024, in the College's Griswold Theatre. These awards shine a spotlight on excellence across all subject areas, ...
UNION, NJ – Several twirlers from Union were a part of the award-winning Diamondettes Baton & Dance team, ending their competition season recently at the United States Twirling Association (USTA) New Jersey State Championships and Festival of the Future in Rahway. The competition team ...
UNION, NJ - It's very important to keep your bicycle in the best shape possible so you remain safe riding it throughout the summer. The Union Public Library is hosting a Bike Repair Café on June 11 at 5 pm. Presented by Wheelies, the event will help attendees learn to repair and maintain ...
UNION, NJ – The Union community is invited to come together to support a local family after the recent loss of a young mother of two small children. Christa was the mother of a five-year-old Battle Hill School preschooler and his three-year-old sister. The Township of Union and the Union ...
NEW JERSEY - As Lyme Disease Awareness Month comes to a close and peak Lyme Disease season begins, it is important to stay vigilant in protecting against the disease, especially for children. Lyme Disease statistics are at its highest, with over 65,000 cases reported to the CDC in 2022, which is ...
UNION, NJ – Students at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School held an art exhibit last week to showcase their work. Hannah Caldwell School art teacher Anne Marie Caldarola said students worked in oil pastels and watercolors. Each grade studies its own art elements. Kindergartners worked on art ...