Union County News

Miracles for Myeloma 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk in Clark, NJ on September 19, 2026. Registration open. Clark Kiwanis Club sponsors event.

Linden TV free streaming platform launches. Access city council meetings, community programming 24/7 at linden-nj.gov/stream. No cable required.

Kenilworth Girl Scouts recruiting members 2026-2027 school year. New members and troop leaders needed. In-person session September.

Cranford resident David Leber has spent nearly 20 years building a miniature N-scale railroad city in his basement, complete with an urban downtown, working signals, and illuminated buildings. The project began after his wife asked him to find a new hobby, and it features personal touches honoring his family's history.

Kenilworth Public Library: Unique Creatures Animal Show August 6, Doggy Noses Yoga September 6, UNICO Bus Trip Arthur Avenue September 13.

Seven candidates submitted petitions by the Monday 4pm deadline to run for three Plainfield Board of Education seats in the November 3 election. Incumbent Terence Johnson heads the Empowerment Through Education slate with newcomers Natasha Dabney and Priscila Rosas. The Change for Progress slate includes Jansel Fuentes, Roxanne Robinson, and John C. Campbell Sr. Independent Azim Gray runs on the Integrity and Education slate.

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit breaks ground on a $70 million surgical expansion, adding 6 operating rooms and a new 50-bay recovery unit over 3-4 years.

Cranford box turtle recovery update: 162 turtles recovered. Report found turtles to Fire Department through August 9. Illegal dumping investigation.

Jack Pet of the Week Kenilworth. German Shorthaired Pointer featured by Boulevard Veterinary Clinic. Five-year-old rescue dog.

Garden of Ink Rahway tattoo shop promotes charitable giving. August 22 tattoo promotion raises school supplies for Rahway students. August 30 giveaway.

Rahway Relay for Life 10th annual. June 13 fundraiser raises over $55,000. American Cancer Society event celebrates survivors.

Union Arts Center adult art class. Hands-on creative instruction. Leslie Williams Jenkins directing curator. Registration coming soon.

Sweet Sounds Encore Westfield September. Four nights live music Downtown Westfield Corporation. Scarlet Magnolia, Yacht Rock.

Mountainside Community Pool swim team unites ages 6–17 with multi-generational coaches and staff who guide swimmers through six-week seasons and championships.

Paquito D'Rivera at Kean Stage Hillside September 18: Grammy-winning saxophonist performs, then converses with historian on life and artistry.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls volleyball 2026 season preview. New coach Jen Carvalho (state title boys volleyball). Key players, strategy.

Scotch Plains business openings. Meet Again Café Italian-Japanese fusion, Sushi BBY Omakase upscale omakase restaurant.

Fanwood traffic regulations. New turn restrictions, parking rules, speed limits on Terrill Road, Martine Avenue, Hunter Avenue.

Roselle housing development. Former pediatric dental office converted to single-family home by Meckey Estates. Addresses housing shortage.