Sale of former Union County Jail property to ICE or other detention centers opposed

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Assemblywoman Annette Quijano and Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados, both running for Assembly in the 20th Legislative District, issued a joint statement on Friday, March 28, voicing strong opposition to two resolutions introduced at the Union County Board of County Commissioners meeting on the evening of Thursday, March 27, which would […]

2025 Summer Theater Camp Scholarships for aspiring young performers are announced

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the 2025 Summer Theater Camp Scholarship Program, in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center and Theatrical Artist’s Prep. This year’s program will present “Beetlejuice Jr.,” with specialized camps for two age groups: campers ages 8-12 and campers ages 13-18. “The […]

Governor hosts roundtable discussion with Medicaid recipients

WESTFIELD, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday, March 28, met with constituents whose lives would be negatively impacted by potential federal funding cuts to Medicaid – a federal-state insurance program that provides free or low-cost health care coverage and services to eligible low-income individuals and families, children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with […]

UCC softball teams get ready to square off in 2025 season

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Jonathan Dayton High School Bulldogs captured their first-ever Union County Tournament championship last year in a Union County softball season full of surprises. Sparked by the outstanding play of returning varsity starters junior Angela Gatto at shortstop and sophomore Lila Carroll at pitcher, the Bulldogs were to open their 2025 […]

North and South football to square off in 47th annual Phil Simms All-Star Football Classic

North and South football to square off in 47th annual Phil Simms All-Star Football Classic

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Two Union County players excelled on defense last year to help the North squad produce an historic gridiron triumph. Nine players from Union County high schools are listed on the first North roster for this June’s annual showcase. Which of them might help the North to another victory in less than […]

Union County baseball teams square off in 2025 season

Union County baseball teams square off in 2025 season

UNION COUNTY, NJ — For the first time, a Union County baseball team won a state championship in Hamilton a year ago, as the Governor Livingston High School Highlanders captured the Group 2 crown for the fourth time in program history. With players such as junior University Virginia commit Zach Geertsma back at shortstop and […]

2025 Plant A Seed Program Grants announced, including Tree Grant

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the launch of the 2025 Plant a Seed Program Grants, supporting schools and community organizations in expanding garden-based education and sustainability initiatives. This year, in addition to the Kids Dig In! School Garden Grant and the Union County Means Green Community Garden […]