Union County News

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Although they still trailed, the New Providence baseball team appeared to have Summit right where they wanted them in the bottom of the seventh inning.The first two batters were on base and the Pioneers, trailing by a run, had th

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PLAINFIED, NJ — The Westfield High School girls track and field team took third overall at the Union County Championships held May 7-8 at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield.The Blue Devils finished third with a score of 42. County power Union Catholic won

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School boys track and field team took third overall at the Union County Championships May 7-8 at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield.The Blue Devils finished with a score of 49. Union Catholic prevailed with 167 points fo

ROSELLE, NJ – With Mother’s Day just a few hours away, Roselle celebrated a little early as the Anthony Almafe Center played host to the annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Saturday afternoon. The event, organized by the Roselle Parks and Recreatio

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Fire Department is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner next Saturday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 411 Hamilton Ave., with all proceeds benefiting the department.The event is open to the entire com

SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony on Monday, May 25, honoring the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military.The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at 25 Deforest Ave

RAHWAY, NJ — If you’re into comedy, theater, and tribute performances, then “I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce” is right up your alley. On Friday, October 2, the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), in partnership with the Lenny Bruce F

CLARK, NJ — On April 16, at 4:30 a.m., Clark Police were dispatched to the area of John St. and Haliday St. on a report of three suspicious males with flashlights. Patrolman Mateusz Pazdan arrived in the area first and observed a male wearing al

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Borough Council discussed several municipal issues during its May 5 work session, including a road-opening moratorium question, a proposed ban on short-term rentals, recreation staffing updates, enforcement concern

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School Community Service Club is holding a shoe drive for Jo-Anne’s Closet, in coordination with the Crescent Ave Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, which serves unhoused and needy families and individuals.From May

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The forecast called for rain. The fair had other plans.Clouds threatened all week, and a few stray drops fell Friday evening at Our Lady of Peace Parish's annual OLP Fair — but nothing was enough to dampen the spirit of one of

KENILWORTH, NJ - The Brearley Varsity Baseball team is on a five-winning streak, having advanced on Thursday, May 7, with a 2-1 victory over Elizabeth.This brings the Bears current record 9-8. Highlights of the game from Head Coach Dave Kaplow i

KENILWORTH, NJ - On Wednesday, May 6, Kenilworth residents and Harding students and staff members participated in the National Walk to School Day. This annual event celebrates the benefits of walking and bicycling and promotes safety, community,

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Douglas Sullivan did not set out to lead a sustainability movement. He just wanted to help with an emissions inventory.More than a decade later, the environmental engineer from New Providence has been named a Sustainability Her

RAHWAY, NJ — Between May 1 and June 30, the Friends of the Rahway Public Library are holding a “Walk It Out” Shoe Drive.The organization is collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes that are clean, in good condition, and wearable.All shoes collecte

CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School senior Kimberly Yaro was honored on the evening of Thursday, May 7, at the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) Gala, where she was recognized as a recipient of an SFIC scholarship and invited

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield City Council will consider a resolution that would make it the latest municipality to ban US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from entering city-ow

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Public Schools district will celebrate the city’s cultural diversity during its 4th Annual EPS Multicultural Festival on Tuesday, June 9, at the Thomas G. Dunn Sports Center.The event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7