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Union, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Union! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want Broadway-caliber vocals in Union without leaving town?
  • See where Union boys volleyball ranks against New Jersey’s top programs
  • Which Union County projects are vying for $100,000 in new grants?

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cool with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 59 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Warmer; fog in the morning, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
  • Monday: Cooler; rain in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. American Theater Group and Union Arts Center present Katerina McCrimmon: Naked Concert on June 26th (newjerseystage.com) — Union residents can catch Broadway talent Katerina McCrimmon live at the Union Arts Center’s DMK Black Box Theater on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. The one-night-only concert in Union will feature her acclaimed “once-in-a-generation” voice, mixing musical theater favorites, contemporary songs, and Cuban-influenced jazz, with tickets starting at $30.
   

2. Boys Volleyball Group & Conference rankings for May 8 (nj.com subscription) — Union High School’s boys volleyball team is ranked eighth in Group 4 and third in the Union County Conference, putting the Farmers among New Jersey’s stronger public-school programs this spring. The statewide breakdown shows how Union stacks up against traditional powers and nearby rivals, giving local fans a clear sense of where their team stands heading into the stretch run.
   

3. Impact100 Garden State Announces Eight Finalists for 2026 $100,000 Grants (tapinto.net) — Union County families could benefit directly as Family Promise Union County is a finalist for a $100,000 Impact100 Garden State grant to expand housing access. Another proposal would bolster early childhood reading programs that include Union County among five target counties. Members will vote later this month, with awards announced at a June 10 event.
   

4. $100K Headed To Union County Arts, History Groups (patch.com) — Union County is distributing $100,000 in HEART grants to support arts, history, and education programs in communities including Union, Westfield, Summit, Cranford, and more. Dozens of nonprofits, schools, libraries, and individual artists will receive funding, with officials emphasizing the program’s role in connecting residents through culture and local history.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone have a good recommendation for someone who can fold and organize laundry?
    It’s already washed just in a big pile on a bed and needs to be folded and organized. (Nextdoor Lehigh Ave)
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Union. Apply here.
  • Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union here.

Ok Union! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)
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