TOP LOCAL News
By KATHY CRYAN
May 5, 2026
UNION, N.J. — Five members of the Union community were recognized for their service and dedication during Sunday’s annual Loyalty Day ceremony at VFW Michael A. Kelly Post No. 2433.This year’s honorees included Distinguished Citizen Mariateresa Terrezza; Firefighter Timothy Watson; Police Officer ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $559 million budget during its April 30 meeting that increases the county-wide tax levy by 2 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased more percentage-wise than it did in 2025 for the ...
UNION, N.J. — The Township of Union hosted its fourth annual Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Festival on Saturday, drawing a large crowd to Stuyvesant Avenue for an afternoon of cultural celebration, live performances and local cuisine.The event, held in recognition of Asian/Pacific American ...
UNION, NJ — A large crowd filled the Union Art Center's DMK Black Box Theater Thursday night as Union school officials outlined a growing budget shortfall, prompting concern and criticism from parents and staff.Superintendent Dr. Gerry Benaquista told attendees that the Township of Union Public ...
UNION, NJ — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union earlier this month, authorities said.Jaheed Fields, 20, of Newark, was taken into custody Friday in Newark, according to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office.Fields has been charged with ...
LATHAM, NY -- Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.Ernesto Goldberg from Union and assigned to Signal ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Mayor Harris Laufer confirmed during the April 28 Springfield Township Committee meeting that a developer is actively pursuing plans to bring a Starbucks to the Bank of America property on Morris Avenue — a site previously slated for housing.Laufer announced that the township has ...
UNION, NJ — The Township of Union Planning Board has unanimously approved a proposal to convert vacant office space into three residential apartments at a prominent corner property in the township’s downtown core.The application, presented by attorney John Sullivan on behalf of ADM Investment ...
READING, PA -- Patricia Falar of Union is one of 100 students to present their research at the Higher Education Council of Berks County (HECBC) Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference, held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Alvernia University's PLEX.Sponsored by the HECBC, the conference ...
UNION, N.J. — A Union dog is stepping into the spotlight after being selected as one of the winners in the Jersey’s Top Dogs contest, earning a place on new New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Off tickets.Frankie, a 5-year-old standard poodle, earned a spot among the first 50 real dogs to be featured on a ...
UNION, NJ — For a baseball team that didn't score a run, Union got the fat part of the barrel on a lot of pitches Wednesday.But, an inordinate number of times that the Farmers hit the ball hard, Oratory Prep fielders made the plays, no matter how difficult they were.Indeed, if someone is looking ...
UNION, NJ - At the Tuesday night Union Township Committee meeting, Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier presented a proclamation recognizing Global Love Day, an international initiative promoting unity, compassion and peace.The proclamation highlighted the work of The Love Foundation, a nonprofit ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County says it hit its goal for the 2025-2026 deer management program, which resulted in providing more than 11,000 meals for families in need with the venison that resulted.One hundred and eighty-five deer were killed during the 2025-2026 deer management program, according to ...
UNION, NJ - Union planning officials took a key step this week toward potential revitalization along a stretch of Stuyvesant Avenue, endorsing a study that found the corridor meets criteria for designation as an area in need of rehabilitation.During a presentation to the Planning Board, Christopher ...
UNION, NJ – Union scored at least one run in every inning of a 10-4 baseball victory over Linden on Monday.Mark Womack went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in and two runs scored for Union (7-8), which scored four runs in the fifth inning to take a 9-2 lead.Nick Bertolotti went 2-for-4 with two RBI ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Davison Igbinosun, a 2022 graduate of Union High School, is headed to the NFL after the Buffalo Bills selected the Ohio State cornerback with the No. 62 pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.Buffalo traded up with the Denver Broncos to secure the selection, sending picks ...
UNION, N.J. — A Union teenager has been recognized statewide for her achievements in dance and leadership.Jordyn Gobern, 16, a junior dance major at Union County Vocational-Technical Schools’ Academy for Performing Arts, was named a 2026 recipient of the New Jersey Governor’s Award for Exceptional ...
UNION, N.J. — Township officials marked Earth Day with a mix of environmental education and park improvements, hosting a tree planting at Connecticut Farms Elementary School and unveiling upgrades at Friberger Park.Fourth-grade students at Connecticut Farms Elementary joined local officials to ...
UNION, NJ – Ali Silvestre collected three hits, including the 100th of her career, in Union's 13-10 softball victory over Elizabeth on Friday.Silvestre went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs batted in, giving her exactly 100 for her four-year varsity career. Silvestre has a .457 career batting ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair State University congratulates 50 Red Hawks from Union named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List.The Dean's List, issued after the close of the Fall and Spring semesters by the academic deans, gives recognition to students with a 3.50 or higher semester GPA if a minimum of 12 ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver recognized Union Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier on the House floor, congratulating her on her recent appointment and highlighting her historic achievement.“Mayor Guerra-Frazier has made history, becoming the first Latina woman to hold this role,” McIver ...
UNION, N.J. — Several young athletes from Union captured top honors at a New Jersey state twirling competition held April 19 in Rahway, marking a strong showing for local competitors, including first-year participants.The Diamondettes Team Little Gems secured first place in dance twirl and second ...
UNION, N.J. — Hundreds of residents gathered Thursday night for the annual Taste of Union, raising funds and showing support for a local family facing significant medical and financial challenges.Proceeds from the event will benefit Marcos Rodriguez, 62, who became a quadriplegic following a ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Union baseball team recently surpassed its victory total for all of last season.But the Farmers, with a chance to reach .500 for the season, let one get away on Thursday.Brearley rallied from a four-run deficit for a 5-4 victory over Union, which stranded the potential tying ...
UNION, N.J. — Union’s Wednesday Night Summer Series will return to Union Center on June 24, bringing weekly entertainment, local shopping and dining promotions, and two outdoor FIFA watch parties to kick off the season.The series opens with an international sports theme, featuring large outdoor ...
UNION, NJ - The Townley Church Rummage Sale will be held Friday, May 22 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Saturday, May 23 (9 a.m. to noon). Townley Church is located at 829 Salem Road. Unique items to be sold include clothing, shoes, purses, furnishings, knick-knacks, books, LPs, CD/DVDs, videos, linens, ...
UNION, NJ — The Union boys tennis team earned a 4–1 victory over Roselle Park behind a sweep of all three singles flights on Tuesday.Union’s top of the lineup set the tone early. Justin Erath dominated at first singles with a 6–0, 6–1 victory, while Chijioki Ikowu followed with a steady 6–4, 6–1 ...
UNION, N.J. — A Union High School student has been named one of the top 20 finalists nationwide for a prestigious scholarship from the Elks National Foundation, selected from a pool of more than 23,000 applicants.Jacklyn Cassandra, sponsored by Union Elks Lodge No. 1583, advanced through multiple ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center has formed a partnership with East Orange Campus High, creating a program that helps students work toward becoming a certified nurse's assistant.Nine East Orange Campus students are in the weekly inaugural program, which includes in-class ...