Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoPublic Feedback Sought During Tuesday's Plainfield Police Accreditation Visit
PLAINFIELD, NJ โ On Tuesday, May 5, a team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will examine all aspects of the Plainfield Police Department, and they'd like your help with the assessment.As part of this fi
CommunityTAPintoLinden Resident Rose Werner Turns 100 Years Old
Linden, NJโ Linden resident Rose Werner turned 100 years old on April 28, 2026. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 28, 1926. She marked this milestone surrounded by her family, friends, and neighbors. She and her late husband, Bill Werner, w
CommunityTAPintoSchool No. 2 Sensory Night: Designed with Our Students in Mind
Linden Public SchoolsโSensory Night was sponsored by the LEA, F.A.S.T., School No. 2, and the Special Education Department. The event was planned and organized by Jamie Pierson, Autism Teacher, and Debra Ardry, PSD Teacher. Sensory Night was cr
CommunityTAPintoRahway's Roosevelt Elementary Artistry Takes Center Stage at District Exhibition
RAHWAY, NJ โ On Monday, March 30, the Union County Performing Arts Center's Hamilton Stage served as the backdrop for a stunning display of local talent during the Rahway Public School Districtโs annual student art show. Roosevelt Elementary School s
CommunityTAPintoElizabeth Public Schools to Host Virtual โBasic AIโ Workshop for Parents
ELIZABETH, NJ โ Elizabeth Public Schools invites parents and guardians to expand their understanding of technology at an upcoming virtual workshop on the basics of artificial intelligence.Part of the districtโs Parent Development Workshop Series for
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Borough Council to Discuss 2026 Annual Budget
ROSELLE, NJ โ The Borough Council is scheduled to introduce and vote to approve the 2026 calendar year budget for 2026 at the bodyโs meeting on Wednesday, April 29. After the borough council meeting was postponed last week due to an unannounced reaso
La Fecha Lรญmite Para El Registro De Votantes Para Las Elecciones Primarias Del 2 De Junio Es El Martes 12 De Mayo
Nueva Ley en Vigor: Los Jรณvenes De 17 aรฑos Que Cumplan Los 18 en La Fecha De Las Elecciones Generales O Antes Tienen Derecho a Votar en Las Elecciones Primarias. La Junta Electoral del Condado de Union recuerda a los residentes que el martes 12 de ma
CommunityTAPintoAllstate Westfield Athlete of the Week: Benjamin Bukiet-Beker
WESTFIELD, NJ โ Recognized for his resourcefulness utilizing numerous skills in the sport, this core member of the Westfield High School boys volleyball team is credited for getting the team off to an impressive 11-3 record more than halfway through
CommunityTAPintoLongtime Rahway Resident, Beloved Community Member, Mrs. Frankie Bailey Dies at 75
RAHWAY, NJ โ Mrs. Frankie Bailey, a beloved caregiver, community member, and friend to many, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and service. She was born on June 25, 1950, in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a mili
Voter Registration Deadline for the June 2nd Primary Election is Tuesday, May 12
New Law in Effect: 17 year olds who will be 18 on or before the General Election are entitled to vote in the Primary Election The Union County Board of Elections reminds residents that Tuesday, May 12 is the deadline for voter registration for the 20
CommunityTAPintoLinden Public Library Celebrates National Library Week
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library celebrated National Library Week from Monday, April 20, 2026 โ Saturday, April 25, 2026. During the week patrons enjoyed many activities such as teen donut decorating, pasta-making, Linden Department of Health B
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Home Uninhabitable After Early Morning Fire, Chief Says
WESTFIELD NJ โ No one was hurt when firefighters extinguished a house fire on Kirkview Circle early Tuesday morning, April 28, Westfield Fire Chief Michael Duelks said. The fire department got the call at about 3 a.m., and the first units arrive
CommunityTAPintoRahway High School Prepares for NJSLA Testing with Inspirational Video
RAHWAY, NJ โ This week, Tuesday through Thursday, April 28โ30, students at Rahway High School (RHS) will take the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), statewide assessments in mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA), and science. Adminis
CommunityTAPintoBaseball: Union Defeats Linden, 10-4
UNION, NJ โ Union scored at least one run in every inning of a 10-4 baseball victory over Linden on Monday.Mark Womack went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in and two runs scored for Union (7-8), which scored four runs in the fifth inning to take a 9-2
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Public Schools Approves 2026-27 Budget; No Tax Hike
ROSELLE, NJ โ The Roselle Board of Education approved the final 2026-2027 Roselle Public Schools Budget on April 27. The final budget includes roughly $88.6 million in expenditures, a 4.6% decrease from the current academic year.Dr. Melissa Simm
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Public Schools Celebrate Fourth Inclusive Playground Opening
PLAINFIELD, NJ โ On Monday, the Plainfield Public Schools opened its fourth outdoor inclusive Plainfield at the Plainfield Early Learning Center, formerly the Black United Fund, on Grant Avenue.Staff, students, and Assistant Principal Sevcan Abedin g
CommunityTAPintoUnion County Donates Almost 3,000 Pounds of Venison to Food Bank After Hunt
WESTFIELD, NJ โ Union County says it hit its goal for the 2025-2026 deer management program, which resulted in providing more than 11,000 meals for families in need with the venison that resulted.One hundred and eighty-five deer were killed during th
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LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ โ In celebration of 2026 Earth Day, 11 Linden High School students didnโt just stay behind their desks โ they took their learning to the streets under the โOur Power, Our Planetโ theme, guided by their advisor, Ralph J
CommunityTAPintoSpring is for organizing! Mountainside Library to Host Decluttering Workshop with Bestselling Author Jamie Novak
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ โ For many people, clutter can feel overwhelmingโbut knowing where to begin is often the hardest part.The Mountainside Public Library is offering residents a chance to tackle that challenge with confidence through an upcoming worksho
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park HS Track & Field Excels at 130th Penn Relays
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Last week, Roselle Park High School Track & Field made history by competing in the 130th Penn Relays at Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, marking the programโs first appearance at t