Union County News

Plainfield firefighters respond to Johnston Avenue fire August 18, 2026. E-bike lithium battery ignited flammable materials and structure. No injuries.

Plainfield approves campaign sign ordinance. Signs must be removed within 14 days of election. New rules take effect before November.

Best in Grass 2nd annual cannabis competition. Union County residents can judge NJ cannabis brands. Kits available at Queen City Remedies Plainfield.

Over 600 jobseekers attended the United Way of Greater Union County's Workforce Development Job Fair at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, which featured more than 50 employers.

Grand Artistry Inspires nonprofit receives Plainfield Mayor's proclamation. Arts equity, scholarships, community programming, federal funding support.

Plainfield honors late pastor Bishop Lawrence Wyatt with street naming ceremony. East Fourth Street is now Bishop Lawrence Wyatt Boulevard.

The Plainfield City Council approved emergency appropriations allowing city operations to continue through September 30 while remaining deadlocked over the 2026 budget, with significant debate centering on proposed cuts to Plainfield Public Library funding.

South Plainfield High School dedicates memorial wall August 12 honoring four students. Mural features tree with names Colapietro, Jefferson, Rizvi, Dickson.

Rushmore Aquatics Complex Splash Pad and Pool closed for maintenance and repairs. Splash Pad temporary closure, Pool mechanical malfunction. Updates coming.

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

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

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

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

Plainfield approves short-term rental ordinance for third time. Latest version allows 310 nights annually. Final vote scheduled September 14, 2026.

Mayor Adrian O. Mapp announced that Business Administrator Abby Levenson will step down in September 2026 after six years in the role and eight years total service to Plainfield.

Data centers are set to be prohibited throughout Plainfield after the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance banning the facilities on second reading and final passage Monday night.

Plainfield Public Library offers ten programs this week August 10-15 including dinosaur crafts, writing club, cooking, and special education workshop.

Plainfield City Council meets tonight, August 10 at 7 p.m. to vote on amended budget. Multiple ordinances also on agenda. Livestream available.

Jewel Domino's BelleJohns' Soul Food on West Fourth Street in Plainfield combines homemade soul food with healthy options and expansion vision.