UNION, NJ — Union native Brian Sheafer, 35, will join the leadership team of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges in the newly created position of vice president for strategic operations. “Brian has proven himself to be an effective leader who can implement the ambitious goals the Metro YMCA has set as we strive to […]
UNION, NJ — There’s a new voice on the Union Board of Education, although it might be a familiar voice to anyone who’s a regular at the board meetings. After a month-long search, the Board of Education recently approved longtime educator Nellis Regis-Darby to fill its final open seat, which was left vacant by the resignation […]
UNION, NJ — Members of Insert Team Name Here, the senior robotics team at Union High School, spend about 15 hours a week working on their robot during competition season, which this year extends from early November to the end of February. Their efforts are carefully documented in a 40-page engineering notebook, including what works, along […]
UNION, NJ — Maplewood Mayor Vic DeLuca joined members of the Mayors Council on a Feb. 10 trip to Washington, D.C., to help secure funding for the Rahway River Flood Mitigation Plan. Meeting with Sen. Robert Menendez, center, are, from left, Rahway Mayor Sam Steinman, Union Mayor Manuel Figueiredo, Springfield Mayor Jerry Fernandez and DeLuca.
NEWARK, NJ — A Newark man was charged yesterday with committing five bank robberies in Union and Essex counties from August 2015 through October 2015, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. James Glenn, 59, is charged by criminal complaint with five counts of bank robbery. He appeared yesterday afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre in Newark federal court and was […]
UNION, NJ — Back in the 1960s, Louise Diane — who now lives in Florida — operated a modeling agency on Morris Avenue, near Union center, a critical step in what ended up being a lifelong career of modeling. Fashion had been “in her DNA” before opening the agency, said Diane, which is why she started […]
By Anne Santos, Food Correspondent UNION, NJ — There are many Portuguese Churrasqueira in Union County, but Burnet B.B.Q.#2 on Stuyvesant Ave. in Union stands out with exceptional food and service. This restaurant is today’s choice for hearty comfort food on a frigid day. When we arrived, it was nice and toasty inside and my two […]
UNION, NJ — Three generations of the Hannon family have added to the success of Hannon Floor Covering, which has grown to become one of the biggest commercial and residential dealers in the state since it opened in 1928. That’s because it’s been family owned and operated that entire time, said Jim Hannon, who runs the business […]
UNION, NJ — It’s been a long time in the making, but a psychological thriller written, produced and directed by Union native Nick Basile is nearing a distribution deal for widespread release. “Dark,” based on a script Basile first shopped around in 2012, will finally see the light of day. “We don’t have an exact date, […]
UNION, NJ — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Union County had a special visit from Nunzio’s BBQ Charcoal Grill in Vauxhall on Friday, Jan. 15. Diana Yuen, owner of Nunzio’s, personally presented the B&GC with a check for $360 to support programs at the Union Club. Nunzio’s BBQ has created a yearlong fundraising program […]