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17Events this week
3Free things to do
63New spots
97New stories

Checked Sunday, September 6, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Union

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 17 events, day by day →

Evening LEGO

Monday 7pm · Westfield Memorial Library

Pasta & Lasagna Flight Night

Tuesday 4:30pm · il Vecchio Cafe

2026 Union County Means Business Expo

Wednesday 5pm · Kean University Downs Hall

New in Union

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Oasis Pastry Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Cake dreams, pastry reality: For weddings, birthdays, or just because, Oasis Pastry Shop nails custom cakes that look great and taste better, then keeps you hanging around with pasteis de nata, eclairs, palmiers, and solid coffee.

blueoasisbakeries.com

Los Primos Mexican Restaurant

Restaurants

Weeknight taco fix: When the dinner debate is tacos or cemitas, Los Primos Mexican Restaurant in Roselle keeps it simple and legit with both, plus easy online ordering and delivery.

losprimosrestaurantroselle.com

Santiago's Bakery Elizabeth

Bakeries & Sweets

Fresh pan dulce fix: Santiago's Bakery Elizabeth is a family-owned staple serving authentic pan dulce, custom cakes, and savory Mexican dishes with flavors straight from Guerrero, Mexico.

santiagobakery.com

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Most read in Union

The five stories Union readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Newark Airport rolls out face-scan security lanes that skip ID checks

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a new face-scan security screening option at Newark Liberty International Airport that allows eligible travelers to pass through checkpoints without physical identification.

    Full story at newjersey.news12.com

  2. Dwight Supplies $70M Refi on Newark Multifamily Tower

    New Jersey developer Yisroel Berger has secured a $70 million loan from Dwight Investment Management (formerly Dwight Mortgage Trust) to refinance a newly redeveloped multifamily tower in Newark, N.J.

    Full story at commercialobserver.com

  3. Celularity deal could bring $300M, 200 jobs to NJ

    Biotech firm Celularity Inc. has announced a new manufacturing collaboration with Singapore-based MuseCell Innovations Pte.

    Full story at njbiz.com

  4. Tour De Millburn Is Ready To Roll Again

    Tour De Millburn, a bicycle ride in Millburn and Short Hills, is set to begin with three routes based on age and experience.

    Full story at patch.com

  5. Watchung Families Can Fall For Hayrides And Campfires

    Union County's Hayrides & Campfires will be held at Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

    Full story at patch.com

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