Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoNew Providence Education Foundation Presents a Check for$69.8K to the BOE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ โ The New Providence Education Foundation (NPEF) presented a check totaling $69,833 to the school district at the Thursday, April 30 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Vice President of the NPEF Kelly Szeto along with NPEF Board Mem
CommunityTAPintoNew Providence Boys Lacrosse Hits Midseason Stride With 8-4 Record, Eyes Union County Tournament Run
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ โ It has been a season of milestones in New Providence โ 100 goals for AJ Whitehead, who now sits at 128 for his career, 105 goals for Ryan Knight, and 468 saves for goalkeeper Drew Gullo โ and the Pioneers are hitting their stride
CommunityTAPintoSwings, Sensory Stations and Shade: Oakwood Park's New Inclusive Playground Breaks Ground in July
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The long-awaited Oakwood Park Playground renovation project is breaking ground this July.The new inclusive playground will feature fun recreational play equipment that can be accessed by all children and adults. In addition to ma
CommunityTAPintoStarlab Arrives at Rahway Public Library!
RAHWAY, NJ โ Between May 2 and May 7, stop by the Rahway Public Library to experience Starlab! Starlab is an inflatable planetarium that projects a variety of astronomical images that both educate and entertain.The Starlab event is sponsored by
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LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ โ Hundreds of seniors at Linden High School gathered Friday morning, May 1, as Decision Day 2026 celebrated their postsecondary plans and the wide range of futures taking shape across the senior class. The gymnasium qui
CommunityTAPintoALJ Softball Coach, Chris Di Nucci, Celebrates 150 Wins!
CLARK, NJ โ Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School head softball coach Chris Di Nucci just secured his 150th career win!The milestone was reached in Johnson's 6-3 victory over Verona on Thursday, April 30.Meanwhile, the Lady Crusaders continue to have a
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LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ โ They set the tone before the first bell and carry the weight of leadership long after the final dismissal. They lead through challenges, celebrate victories, and remain a constant presence in the lives of students and staf
CommunityTAPintoLinden City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Expanded Child Care Assistance
Linden, NJ - At this monthโs Linden City Council meeting, Resolution 2026-198 was passed. This resolution calls for expanded funding and support for the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Programโhelping more families qualify, reducing out-of-pocket co
CommunityTAPintoBHEA's Got Talent Showcase Delivers Another Memorable Night
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ โ The Kenneth Stiefel Theatre at Governor Livingston High School was packed Wednesday night, and the talent was anything but average.The Berkeley Heights Education Association brought back its annual Got Talent showcase on April
CommunityTAPintoGovernor Livingston Robotics Team Brings Home National Recognition, Presents Season Highlights to Board of Education
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ โ They started the season slow. They ended it on a national stage.The Governor Livingston High School Highlander Robotics team presented their remarkable 2025-26 season to the Berkeley Heights Board of Education at its April 30 m
CommunityTAPintoKenilworth's Sculpt Fitness May Member of the Month
KENILWORTH, NJ - Located at 505 North Michigan Avenue, Sculpt Fitness recently announced the May Member of the Month. Please see the following message from Sculpt Fitness."Andres V has been with us since the very beginning and it shows. Day in a
CommunityTAPintoVFW Post 6259 Super Yard Sale Draws Steady Crowd, Raises Funds for Veterans Programs
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ โ The VFW Post 6259 hosted its first-ever Super Yard Sale, transforming its parking lot into a sprawling marketplace of donated goods โ and the community showed up. From holiday decorations and tableware to bikes, coffee makers,
Summit Fishing Derby Continues a 70-Year Tradition of Community and Connection
SUMMIT, NJ โ On a beautiful spring day in Summit, families gathered at the Municipal Golf Course pond on Saturday for one of the cityโs most enduring traditions, the annual Fishing Derby.For more than 70 years, this event has been a rite of passage f
CommunityTAPintoSummit Area YMCA 5K Set For Sunday; Road Closures, Delays Expected Downtown
SUMMIT, NJ โ Runners and residents should expect road closures and increased foot traffic Sunday morning as the Summit Area YMCA hosts its annual 5K beginning around 8:30 a.m.Maple Street in front of the YMCA will be closed from approximately 7 a.m.
CommunityTAPintoSummit Extends Winning Streak With Rout Of Union Catholic
SUMMIT, NJ โ Summit continued its dominant run, extending its winning streak with a commanding 12-0 victory over Union Catholic on Friday.That's 18 wins in a row for anyone counting. The Hilltoppers (18-2, 11-0 UCC Mountain) wasted no time setti
CommunityTAPintoSummit Girls Lacrosse Defeats Glen Ridge
GLEN RIDGE, NJ โ Summit used a balanced scoring attack and a strong second half to defeat Glen Ridge, 11-8, on Saturday morning.After a tight start that saw the teams tied 2-2 after the first quarter, Summit gradually pulled ahead, outscoring Glen Ri
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights 2026 Residential Bulk Cleanup Program Begins May 4
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. โ The township's annual Residential Bulk Cleanup Program returns this spring, giving residents the opportunity to dispose of large household items curbside across five sections of town between May 4 and May 19.All acceptable ma
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Health Department to Run Free Rabies Clinic in May
ROSELLE, NJ โ As the weather warms up and people start to enjoy the outdoors more, the Borough of Roselle is running a free rabies clinic for six days at Borough Hall.For two weekends, May 1โ3 and May 15โ17, Roselle and Union County residents can bri
CommunityTAPintoYoung Anglers Cast Their Lines at New Providence Fishing Derby
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ โ The early bird catches the fish โ or at least that was the plan Saturday morning in New Providence.Under a cool, grey sky that felt more like a fisherman's good omen than a deterrent, young anglers and their families turned out f
CommunityTAPintoZone 1 Recycling This Wednesday, May 6, in Clark
CLARK, NJ โ There will be recycling pickup in the Township of Clark's Zone 1 this week.Pickup will take place on Wednesday, May 6.The Township of Clark informs Zone 1 residents, "Clark Township provides recycling bins to each hous