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🌱 Why Union City just ranked among New Jersey’s top retirement spots

And on the Union City Patch calendar - 651 ARTS: The Incredible Drunkertons' A Funky Sizzling ChristmaHanuKwanzaKuh Holiday Spectacular

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Coffee in hand, Union City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Union City just ranked among New Jersey’s top retirement spots
  • Did you shop at the Union City store that sold $90M ticket?
  • Why AARP ranks Union City among top midsize places for older adults

Also on today's calendar: 651 ARTS: The Incredible Drunkertons’ A Funky Sizzling ChristmaHanuKwanzaKuh Holiday Spectacular and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Union Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Union Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 37 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 37, low: 30.
  • Saturday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here are New Jersey's Best – and Surprising – Places to Retire: US News & World Report (tapinto.net) — Union City ranks third on U.S. News & World Report’s new list of best places to retire in New Jersey, highlighted for its population size, home values, and rents. The ranking, based purely on demographics and housing costs, leaves out key factors like taxes, traffic, and local services, but still puts Union City in elite company among 14 New Jersey retirement destinations.
   

• NJ $90M Mega Millions winner claims jackpot, 'dreamed of those numbers' (northjersey.com) — A $90 million Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold at Garden State News on Bergenline Avenue in Union City, and the winner only discovered their life-changing prize days later on a return visit. Remaining anonymous, they chose a $42 million cash payout and say they hope the windfall brings financial freedom without drastically changing their everyday life.
   

• AARP's Top 100 Places to Live for Older Adults (aarp.org subscription) — Union City earns a spot on AARP’s new list of the top 100 midsize places for older adults, recognized alongside several other New Jersey communities. The ranking highlights towns where residents enjoy strong access to jobs, transit, parks, groceries, and community engagement, helping older adults stay connected and independent without relying heavily on driving.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Adult Watercolor Art Class (Main Conference Room)
    Cliffside Park Public Library , 505 Palisade Ave , Cliffside Park
    12:00 pm
  • Beginner Adult Calligraphy Class (Main Conference Room)
    Cliffside Park Public Library , 505 Palisade Ave , Cliffside Park
    1:30 pm
  • Movie Matinee for Adults: The Holiday
    Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Wallington - , Wallington's John F. Kennedy Memorial Library
    2:00 pm
  • Minecraft Gaming Workshop: Snowman Activity (2nd grade and up)
    Kearny Main Library , 318 Kearny Ave. , Kearny
    4:00 pm
  • Improv Theater & Acting Games w/ Ms. Avila (grades 3 & up)
    Kearny Main Library , 318 Kearny Ave. , Kearny
    4:00 pm
  • Knitting TBD
    Fairview Free Public Library , 213 Anderson Ave , Fairview
    4:30 pm
  • Who's Who-- Senior Event
    County Prep High School Jersey City, NJ 07306
    5:30 pm
  • Zoning Board Meeting
    Boardroom at the Holloway Building, City Hall Annex , 4 Jackson Square , Jersey City
    6:30 pm
  • Winter Concert
    Rutherford High School , 56 Elliott Place , Rutherford
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing an all black cat with yellow eyes?
    Found on the corner of 45th and Brown St, clearly a house cat. Followed me from the street, right into my apartment. Probably 2ish years old,… (Nextdoor Union City / Weehawken)
  • Great Cats to Adopt or Foster
    You can have dinner with one today. All our cats are in homes, with loving humans. (Nextdoor Union City)
  • White Castle posted a job opening for Team Member in Union City. Apply here.
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Expeditor in West New York. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union City here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Young Hoboken Student Athlete Jack Heilner Accepted Into Mensa For Problem-Solving (patch.com)

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