Union County News

The New Providence Borough Council honors local resident Christopher Wozinski for winning a gold medal at the Special Olympics.

Explore how AFC Urgent Care New Providence handles a busy season of sports physicals, minor injuries, and family health needs.

New Providence girls soccer secures a dominant win over Linden, while the boys team battles Union Catholic in recent high school action.

Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Providence receives prestigious national recognition for quality care and clinical excellence.

New Providence marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a memorial service at Centennial Park. Read event, history, and borough facts.

Lindabury attorneys in Westfield named to 2027 Best Lawyers in America list across corporate, trusts, and litigation. Read law facts.

New Providence Borough Council endorses housing element plan and advances Maple Street redevelopment. Read council vote details and project timelines.

New Providence breaks ground on a new inclusive playground at Oakwood Park, featuring accessible equipment and sensory-friendly features. Read more.

New Providence releases a list of active road closures and detours due to ongoing utility repairs and storm debris cleanup. Read the latest updates.

New Providence High School Class of 2028 attacker Libby Knight verbally commits to Rutgers lacrosse after making the U.S. U17 National Team.

The New Providence-based Brooke Healey Foundation kicks off two pediatric cancer fundraisers this September, including a regional Shell purple pump event.

New Providence Pioneers fall sports season preview. Girls tennis, soccer, volleyball, boys soccer, football, cross country. Schedule August through September.

New Providence Police Department relocates to 1 Academy Street during new headquarters construction. Temporary location through fall 2028. Services continue.

New Providence High School Pioneer Athlete of the Week series returns in September 2026. Weekly feature recognizes student athlete achievement and leadership.

Union County reminds residents September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Create emergency plans, build supply kits, review contacts, learn alert systems.

New Providence held grand opening of Oakwood Park Playground September 1. Funded by Jake's Law Playground Grant and Union County Kids Recreation Trust Fund.

New Providence students return Thursday with staff prep days Monday-Wednesday. Open houses and orientations for new students at three schools.

New Providence's 200-year-old Sentinel Tree removed from outside Presbyterian Church. Historic white oak designated Union County Notable Tree

New Providence designates Academy Street one-way southbound effective September 1, 2026. Ordinance 2026-08 implemented due to Police Building construction.