Union News
By TAPINTO UNION STAFF
February 25, 2026
BATON ROUGE, LA -- Lori Reid of Union, at Kean University has been selected as an officer for the university's chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.Reid was named to the position of chapter administrative assistant for the 2025-2026 term.Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's ...
TRENTON / FREEHOLD, NJ — A new state law will allow certain 17-year-olds to vote in New Jersey’s primary elections for the first time, marking a significant expansion of youth voting rights and placing the Garden State among a growing number of states nationwide that permit early ...
UNION, NJ — The Union Police Department responded to 2,900 calls for service between Feb. 7 and Feb. 20, Deputy Mayor and Police Commissioner Joe Florio reported at Tuesday night’s Township Committee meeting.During that two-week period, officers conducted 1,462 directed patrols and made 72 arrests, ...
When your head hits the pillow at bedtime, does it race anxiously about unfinished business or tomorrow’s to-dos? You’re not alone—anxiety and sleep have a complicated relationship. That’s because an anxious brain makes it hard to fall and stay asleep, and a lack of sleep heightens anxiety. So how ...
UNION, NJ - A communitywide initiative at Union’s DMK Black Box Theater next month aims to raise awareness about domestic violence while offering residents education, resources and support.“End the Silence: A Domestic Violence Awareness Event” is scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22.
BATON ROUGE, LA-- The following three Union students from Kean University 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.Ashley Almeida Kaitlyn Badilla Kimberly MoreiraThey ...
No matter your garden style you are likely to find a place for this year’s Perennial Plant of the Year, Blackhawks big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’). You’ll enjoy the beauty it adds to your gardens and low maintenance it requires to thrive.This cultivar of our native big bluestem ...
Union, NJ — The New York Giants made a donation of $10,000 to the Union High School football program last week during a visit by several members of the organization.Giants rookie center Markus Mbow shared his journey from high school to college and ultimately to the NFL, encouraging Union players ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Town Hall will be closed Monday, Feb. 23, as a blizzard moves into the area, bringing heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions, township officials announced. Union schools will also be closed on Monday.Both garbage and bulk collection for Monday are canceled.The Department of ...
UNION, NJ – A year after losing 19 games, the Union boys basketball team achieved its 20th victory of the season, 57-48, over Hackensack on Saturday.It was the last regular-season game for the Farmers (20-4) under first-year head coach Erick Loften-Harris prior to the start of the state ...
UNION, N.J. — As the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade approaches, organizers are inviting the community to celebrate Irish heritage with an evening of culture, music and art at “Craic agus Ceol.”The event, hosted by the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, will take place March ...
TAMPA, FL - Lily McGarr, of Union, earned dean's list honors at the University of Tampa for the Fall 2025 semester. McGarr is a Senior majoring in Education-Elementary (K-6) BS. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean's list.The University of Tampa is a private, ...
UNION, NJ — Taking the court for the first time in a week, Union struggled to make shots, but got a premium effort from its defense in the second half and withstood a late rally by Columbia to hang on for a 40-38 boys basketball victory Thursday on Senior Night.The Farmers (19-4) got a step closer ...
UNION, NJ – Quarter Rican, the HOLA Award-winning hip-hop musical, will take the stage at the DMK Black Box Theater in April.The production explores the heartfelt realities of modern parenthood and cultural identity. The book was written by Gabriel Diego Hernandez, with music and lyrics by Rachel ...
Add a bit of greenery to your home’s décor with a few new plants. Match the plants to your style and the growing conditions in each room to create the desired results.Consider the time you have and want to invest in caring for plants when selecting and placing them throughout your home. If you ...
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union and the Rotary Club of Union will host their fourth annual “Networking for a Cause” fundraiser April 16 to support a local second-grader battling a brain tumor.The event will benefit Isabella Santos, a Franklin School student, who has been fighting the illness for ...
ATLANTA, GA -- Kristina Jolly of Union was named to the Fall 2025 President's List at Georgia State University.To be eligible for the President's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State ...
UNION, NJ – Union Deputy Mayor Joseph Florio announced today that he will not seek re-election to the Township Committee. Florio has served 30 years as a Township Committeeman with four terms as mayor.“I believe it is time to pass the torch,” said Florio in a statement. “These years have been ...
UNION, NJ – The Union High School wrestling team advanced to the NJSIAA North 2, Group 5 championship round with victories in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds on Monday.Second-seeded Union (19-4) will wrestle at top-seeded Bridgewater-Raritan in the sectional final on Wednesday night.SECTIONAL ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Public Library will host a full slate of educational and cultural programs throughout March, including an art demonstration, financial literacy workshop, local history talk and wellness classes. Most programs are free, though registration is required for select events and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — The decision, the planning, the timing and the venue all fell into place for several Union County couples who tied the knot this Valentine's Day.Mike McCormick of Rahway said the Galloping Hill Golf Course Clubhouse in Kenilworth was an ideal place for him to exchange vows with his ...
UNION, NJ – Union pulled away in the second half for a 55-30 girls basketball victory over Newark Global Studies on Saturday.Tahirah Greenwood collected 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks for Union (12-7), which outscored Global Studies, 17-8, in the third ...
VAUXHALL, NJ - The Vauxhall Branch Library will host a wide range of educational and cultural programs throughout March, including film screenings, hands-on workshops and community discussions. Highlights include a documentary and conversation on Father Divine, leader of the Depression-era Peace ...
KINGSTON, RI -- The University of Rhode Island has announced that four students from Union have been named to its Fall 2025 Dean's List.:Nick Cassandra Leyla Castro Hope Nasulme Allison Zieser To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter ...
TRENTON, NJ – The right lane and sidewalk on Chestnut Street northbound under Route 22 are scheduled to be closed tomorrow during the day for lighting work, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). From 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 13, the right lane and sidewalk ...
TUSCALOOSA, AL - Grace Enderle of Union was named to The University of Alabama Deans List for Fall Semester 2025.A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list ...
UNION, NJ — The A.L. Johnson and Union boys basketball teams have played 104 minutes against one another since early January.In the last three minutes of their third confrontation of the season, 10th-seeded A.L. Johnson scored seven straight points in overtime on its way to a 50-47 victory over ...
UNION, NJ - As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary this year, communities across the country are planning celebrations that reflect both national pride and local history. From large-scale state commemorations to hometown parades and festivals, the semiquincentennial — also ...
TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey Senate committee moved forward a 40-cent monthly surcharge on phone bills to fund the state’s suicide and crisis hotline after residents testified Monday about how the hotline plays a critical role during mental health emergencies. Senate Bill 3013 would establish a ...
UNION, NJ — A Union High School alumna has been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation’s 45th College Television Awards.Victoria Smith, a student at Montclair State University, earned a nomination in the News category for her work as a producer and writer on “FOCUS: Our Mental Health,” a ...