Union Square

High-end streetwear company Kith is planning a retail store and possible restaurant in Union Square, San Francisco. Permits indicate this will be Kith's first location in the Bay Area.

New York City's plan to install 500 bike lockers has sparked confusion and criticism from locals, with one Union Square resident expressing frustration over the allocation of $26 million to the project. The resident criticized bicyclists for not appreciating the resources provided.

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.