Union County News

Fanwood 5K Pizza Run returns October 18, 2026. 1-Mile Family Fun Run, USATF-certified course. Pizza for finishers. Supports recreation programs.

Rahway AI company Obsidian Rising named OpenAI Select Partner. CEO Gladian Rivera leads AI strategy and workforce development firm on global stage.

Fanwood Scout Lev Ferencevych bikes 238 miles across New Jersey August 25-28 for Eagle Scout Project. Fundraises for Ukrainian Studies Fund, $10k goal.

UCPAC Rahway screens Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35mm September 17. Live Q&A with makeup artist Jeff Goodwin. Union County Performing Arts Center.

Kenilworth DJ Andy Rivera's childhood home featured in Adam Sandler's Grown Ups 3 filming. Rivera family experiences Hollywood production firsthand.

Plainfield resident dies in federal immigration custody. City demands investigation into medical care allegations at Delaney Hall Newark.

"Don't Say Good Luck," a coming-of-age dramedy starring 17-year-old Sunny Sandler, premieres on Netflix August 14. The film was partially shot in Cranford last summer, with production spending approximately two weeks in town.

Plainfield City Council tables budget after library funding debate. Council votes 4-3; library offers $225K from reserves. 5.42% tax increase proposed.

David Brearley High School AP exam results 2026: students scored above passing mark. 141 exams administered across 13 AP courses.

Rahway Public Schools fall 2026 sports season features seven programs. Football returns as defending division champions; volleyball expands teams.

JCC of Central New Jersey launches The Village program for families with young children. Classes, parent support groups begin September 14, 2026.

Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr endorses Fanwood resident Tai Cooper for Union County Clerk. Cites government experience and election commitment.

Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Public Library hosts Adult Craft Night Monday, August 24 at 6 p.m. Decorate summer-themed tote bags. All supplies provided. Advance registration required due to limited supplies. Call 908-245-2456 to register or register in person.

Plainfield Public Library seeks volunteer tutors for adult ESL, GED, digital literacy programs. Training October 20-22, 2026. All backgrounds welcome.

RWJBarnabas Health Street Medicine Team launches August 13 at NJRC Union Reentry Site in Elizabeth. Free medical care, no insurance required.

Linden Fire Department promotes Nicholas Tome, Nicholas Moreno, Christian Usman after completing probationary periods. Promotional ceremony August 10, 2026.

Plainfield Business Administrator Abby Levenson to step down in September after six years in role, eight years with city. Cites family considerations.

Linden Public Schools expands chronic absenteeism partnership with Concentric Educational Solutions. Goal: reduce chronic absenteeism 35% by June 2030.

Kenilworth resident Matthew Skeffington, David Brearley alumnus, writes first joke book to spread laughter and joy. Disney fan and animator.