Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
Union County to Host Free Touch-a-Truck Event on June 13
The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Parks and Recreation warmly invite residents to our spring Touch-A-Truck Event, taking place on Saturday, June 13th at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. The free event will run from 11:00 a.
CommunityTAPintoSummit Officers Join Police Unity Tour Ride Honoring Fallen Detective Matthew Tarentino
SUMMIT, NJ â Two members of the Summit Police Department began a several-hundred-mile bicycle ride to Washington, D.C. this weekend as part of the annual Police Unity Tour ahead of National Police Week.Officer Keith Kwiatek and Officer Sean Thompson
CommunityTAPintoMayor Fagan Proclaims May Mental Health Awareness Month in Summit
SUMMIT, NJ â Mayor Elizabeth Fagan officially proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month during last week's Common Council meeting, highlighting Summitâs participation in the regional âPaint the Town Greenâ campaign led by the NJ Cross-Town Ment
CommunityTAPintoKenilworth Resident Honored as 2026 Union County SHERO Recipient
UNION COUNTY, NJ - Kathleen Czarnecki, a senior librarian, was recently honored as a 2026 Union County SHERO.The announcement, made by the Union County Board of County Commissioners, celebrates and recognizes extraordinary women in Union County who h
CommunityTAPintoGov. Livingston Softball Rolls Into Union County Tournament Quarterfinals Behind 17-0 Rout of Rahway
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. â The Governor Livingston softball team has quietly built one of the stronger rĂ©sumĂ©s in Union County this spring, and a 17-0 run-rule victory over Rahway in the second round of the Union County Tournament Friday made clear the
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park Businesses Featured on New Signs
ROSELLE PARK, NJ â Four local businesses are featured on new greeting signs in Roselle Park.The two signs, which were recently installed at the eastern and western borders of the borough, welcome residents and visitors to Roselle Park.The businesses,
CommunityTAPintoGov. Livingston Baseball Rolls Through Season, Eyes Deep Union County Tournament Run
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. â The Governor Livingston baseball team has been one of the most dominant programs in Union County this spring, rolling to an 18-3 record and a 9-1 mark in the UCC Watchung Division heading into the quarterfinal round of the Un
CommunityTAPintoThree Roselle Women Honored With Union County SHERO Award
ROSELLE, NJ â Last week three Roselle women received the 2026 Union County SHERO Award, given to county residents who have made significant contributions to their community. Angela Calzone, Samantha Carpio, and Jariclia âHeidiâ Recinos were hon
CommunityTAPintoBoys Lacrosse: Werner's Five Goals Lift Gov. Livingston Past DePaul After Heartbreaking Overtime Loss
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. â Two days after falling in triple overtime, the Governor Livingston boys lacrosse team answered with a statement win, defeating DePaul 12-11 Saturday behind a dominant five-goal, six-point performance from sophomore Andrew Wer
CommunityTAPintoWhat is Happening This Week at the Kenilworth Public Library
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of May 11 - May 15. Related Articles:Kenilworth Public Library May 2026 Children's Events Have a news tip, feedback or story idea?
Los Comisionados Del Condado De Union Anuncian A Las Homenajeadas Como «SHERO» Del Condado De Union 2026
En celebraciĂłn del DĂa de la Madre, la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union presentĂł con orgullo a las nominadas para el prestigioso Premio SHERO del Condado de Union. Este prestigioso galardĂłn se otorgĂł en honor a la Historia de la Mujer, cele
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park Chamber Hosts Meet the Mayor Networking Event for Union County Businesses
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Chamber, an affiliate of the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce, recently hosted a Meet the Mayor Networking Event drawing 45 local business owners and professionals to Costaâs Restaurant and Pizzeria. 
Union County Commissioners Announce 2026 Union County SHERO Honorees
In celebration of Motherâs Day, the Union County Board of County Commissioners proudly unveiled the nominees for the prestigious Union County SHERO Award. This prestigious award was presented in honor of Womenâs History, celebrating the remarka
CommunityTAPintoRahway River Watershed Assoc. Celebrating 35th Year!
RAHWAY, NJ â The Rahway River Watershed Association (RRWA) is celebrating its 35th anniversary!There will be a garden party celebrating the 35th anniversary on Saturday, June 13. It will include a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m., followed by a âBlooms &
CommunityTAPintoClark's Saint John the Apostle School Brings Musical Mean Girls Jr. to Life
CLARK, NJ â At Saint John the Apostle School, the stage lights recently shined a little brighter as students brought the musical Mean Girls Jr. to life. Adapted from the beloved film Mean Girls, the production became far more than a school playâit wa
CommunityTAPintoUnion Rocks Event Highlights Townshipâs Musical Legacy
UNION, N.J. â Union residents gathered at the Vauxhall Branch Library on Saturday afternoon for âUnion Rocks: Meet the Musicians,â a panel discussion highlighting the townshipâs local music history and the musicians who helped shape it over the decad
CommunityTAPintoTraffic Alert: Construction Crews to Impact Major Summit Roads Through Friday
SUMMIT, NJ â Drivers across Summit should expect delays, detours, and road closures throughout the week as a wave of utility and milling projects hits several major residential and commuter corridors beginning Monday, according to the Summit Police D
CommunityTAPinto4 Westfield High School Educators Honored for Excellence
WESTFIELD, NJ â Four teachers have been honored by the Westfield High School community with awards of excellence, the school district has announced. They are English teacher Caitlin Cheddar, social studies teacher Jeffrey Knight, VPA art teacher
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights Business & Civic Group Previews Packed Summer Calendar at May Networking Breakfast at VFW
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. â Checks were presented, dinosaurs were spotted, and Block Party and World Cup plans took center stage Friday morning as the Berkeley Heights Business & Civic group gathered at VFW Post 6259 for its networking breakfast.Hon
Linden Public Schools : Studentâs Anonymous Kindness Letters Inspire Film
Linden, NJ - During National Random Acts of Kindness Month, something quiet and powerful began at McManus Middle School.7th grader Sayuri N. started leaving anonymous letters for her teachers. Simple, heartfelt words that made people feel seen,