Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoAura Coffee Roasters Opens Downtown, Expanding Cranfordâs Growing Coffee Scene
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranfordâs coffee scene continues to grow with the recent opening of Aura Coffee Roasters at 109 Walnut Avenue, bringing a focus on small-batch roasting and house-made ingredients to the downtown.Owner Argjend Berisha and his wife, Fjo
El Condado De Union Anuncia Los Eventos Del Mes De La Herencia Haitiana Y La 3ÂȘ CeremoniaAnual De La Iza De La Bandera Haitiana
La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union se enorgullece en anunciar una serie de eventos en reconocimiento al Mes de la Herencia Haitiana, los cuales tendrĂĄn lugar a lo largo de mayo de 2026. Estos eventos celebran la rica historia, la cultura y
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Asks Community to be Part of Annual Juneteenth Celebration
ROSELLE, NJ â Roselle is gearing up for its annual Juneteenth celebration.It will be held on Friday, June 19, on Chestnut Street.The community block party features DJ Qua and Friends.The borough is inviting church choirs, African dance groups, perfor
CommunityTAPintoSpringfield Board of Education Approves Contracts for Turf Upgrades at Athletic Fields for $1.49M
SPRINGFIELD, NJ â The Springfield Board of Education voted Monday night to approve contracts for two major facilities upgrades, authorizing new turf field installations at both Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School and Jonathan Dayton High School.The t
CommunityTAPintoWomen's & Maternal Health Fair Coming to Roselle Park Next Month
ROSELLE PARK, NJ â Women in Roselle Park are invited to the Women's & Maternal Health Screening & Resource Fair.It will be held at the Anthony Signorello Youth Center on May 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Women can receive screenings, services and
CommunityTAPintoSpringfield BOE Approves New Staff Appointments; Two Resignations Accepted
SPRINGFIELD, NJ â The Springfield Board of Education approved a series of personnel changes at its April 27 meeting, including multiple staff appointments for the remainder of the current school year and for 2026â27, as well as two resignations and o
CommunityTAPintoUnion H.S. Graduate Davison Igbinosun Gets Picked in the Second Round of the NFL Draft
BUFFALO, N.Y. â Davison Igbinosun, a 2022 graduate of Union High School, is headed to the NFL after the Buffalo Bills selected the Ohio State cornerback with the No. 62 pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.Buffalo traded up with the Denver
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park Launches New Tree Initiative at Arbor Day Celebration
ROSELLE PARK, NJ â Roselle Park celebrated Arbor Day with a community celebration on Friday.Local leaders and members of the community gathered at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park, where two dogwood trees were planted. Students in Roselle Park also attended
CommunityTAPintoSpringfield Board of Education Adopts $62.16M Budget for 2026â27 School Year
SPRINGFIELD, NJ â The Springfield Board of Education voted to adopt the final 2026â2027 School Year Budget following its public hearing on April 27 at Jonathan Dayton High School. The new budget represents an increase of $4.1 million over the pr
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield BOE to Vote Tuesday on Final Budget With No Tax Levy Increase After Approving Cuts
PLAINFIELD, NJ â On Tuesday, April 28, the Plainfield Board of Education will meet for final passage of its 2026-2027 budget. The meeting will take place at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria of the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School.At a late March tent
CommunityTAPintoVoting Begins as Mail-In Ballots Arrive at Plainfield Homes for 2026 Primary
PLAINFIELD, NJ â Primary Election Day is June 2, but voting started late last week as vote by mail ballots arrived at many Plainfield homes on Friday and Saturday.The traditional Election Day is becoming election season due to an increasing number of
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Week in Review: House Fire, New Parking Restriction, Dangerous Intersection
WESTFIELD NJ â No one was hurt when firefighters extinguished a house fire on Kirkview Circle early Tuesday morning, but afterward the home deemed uninhabitable. Westfield's town council approved parking restrictions near the end of Lawrence Ave
CommunityTAPintoUnion Teen Wins Governorâs Award for Dance and Leadership
UNION, N.J. â A Union teenager has been recognized statewide for her achievements in dance and leadership.Jordyn Gobern, 16, a junior dance major at Union County Vocational-Technical Schoolsâ Academy for Performing Arts, was named a 2026 recipient of
CommunityTAPintoRoselle BOE to Hold Public Hearing on 2026-27 Budget
ROSELLE, NJ â The borough of Roselleâs Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 27th to discuss the upcoming school year's budget.According to a public notice on the boardâs website, a public hearing will be held regarding the budget
CommunityTAPintoTownship Committee Focuses on Trees, Community Engagement, and Infrastructure Updates
CRANFORD, NJ - The Township Committeeâs April 21 meeting opened with a focus on environmental stewardship, volunteerism, and a slate of spring initiatives, as officials highlighted community engagement efforts alongside upcoming infrastructure projec
CommunityTAPintoHow One Backyard Bird Changed a Cranford Photographerâs Perspective
CRANFORD, NJ - A flash of red in early May has become more than a fleeting sighting for Cranford resident Christine Dyer. It has turned into a yearly ritual, a marker of the season, and a reminder to slow down and pay attention.Dyer, a photographer a
CommunityTAPintoNew Flavor at Vanilla Bean Creamery Inspired by Trivia Win
CRANFORD, NJ - A winning night of trivia is turning into a new ice cream flavor in town. CranGPT, the first-place team at the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellenceâs (CFEE) 2026 Trivia Night, earned the opportunity to create and name a custom flav
CommunityTAPintoCranford Scouts Make Giving Easy With Drive-Through Food Collection
CRANFORD, NJ - Donating to a local food drive is getting a little easier this spring, as Cranford scouts bring back a popular âScouting for Foodâ effort with a drive-through option designed for busy schedules.On Saturday, May 9, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Public Schools to Host Month of the Young Child Family Fun Fair Thursday
PLAINFIELD, NJ â On Thursday, April 30, the Plainfield Public Schools will host the Family Fun Fair in the Plainfield High School Cafeteria from 4-7pm.The free event will feature a petting zoo, food, music, zumba, police cars and fire trucks, family
CommunityTAPintoMountainside Week in Review, Upcoming Events for week of 4/27, and Your Sneak Peek of Stories Ahead
Mountainside NJ â Stories From The Week, Upcoming Events, and Sneak Peek StoriesHolocaust Survivor, NJ Hall of Fame Honoree, and Longtime Educator Maud Dahme will speak on Thursday, April 30 at 12:00, at Mountainside Borough Hall. Participants a