Union Square

Jollibee will open its long-awaited San Francisco restaurant near Union Square on July 31. The new location marks a significant expansion for the chain in the area.

The Guilford County Board of Elections approved an early voting plan for 2026 that excludes polling sites at NC A&T State University and UNC Greensboro, despite student advocacy. The 4-1 vote retained 13 of 2022's 15 sites, moved two, and added two new ones. The State Board of Elections will review the non-unanimous decision.

Three individuals attacked and robbed a 32-year-old sleeping person on a southbound 4 train near Union Square around 3:30 a.m. Friday. The incident occurred on the NYC subway.

Midjourney, an AI research and art company, plans to open 5,000 wellness spas, starting with one in Union Square. The company is developing a full-body scanner similar to an MRI to attract clients.

The Hickory Police Department identified 50-year-old Michael Steven Garhan, a homeless man, as the pedestrian killed by a train in downtown Hickory last Thursday. The collision occurred between Union Square and the Olde Hickory Station restaurant around 4:45 p.m., and Garhan died at the scene. As of Monday, no additional updates were available.

Dandelion Chocolate, a San Francisco business, was initially cautious about Union Square but is now investing in its future there. The company is transitioning from a pop-up to a permanent location, betting on the area's potential.

Mamdani's administration is considering how to provide care for transgender children in New York City amid opposition linked to Trump. LGBTQ+ advocates are urging Mamdani to fulfill a $65 million pledge for gender-affirming care.