Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoMaple Street Outdoor Dining Debate Reignites as Council Braces For Public Hearing Clash
SUMMIT, NJ — Maple Street is headed back to the center of a political fight in Summit, where a proposal to once again allow seasonal pedestrian use and outdoor dining is dividing the Common Council over process, safety, and how far downtown flexibili
CommunityTAPintoYarnall Powers Summit Softball to 19th Straight Win
SUMMIT, NJ — After an 0-2 start that now feels like a distant memory, Summit High School softball has ripped off 19 straight wins and continued its dominant run with a 6-3 road victory over New Providence on Saturday.No. 3 Summit (19-2, 12-0 UCC Moun
CommunityTAPintoFour OT Thriller in Summit Lacrosse
SUMMIT, NJ — In a rivalry that cuts straight through the heart of Summit, Oak Knoll School stunned Kent Place School on Saturday with a four-overtime, 9-8 thriller that felt more like a season-defining moment than a regular-season game.The tension bu
Summit Fishing Derby Continues a 70-Year Tradition of Community and Connection
SUMMIT, NJ – On a beautiful spring day in Summit, families gathered at the Municipal Golf Course pond on Saturday for one of the city’s most enduring traditions, the annual Fishing Derby.For more than 70 years, this event has been a rite of passage f
CommunityTAPintoSummit Area YMCA 5K Set For Sunday; Road Closures, Delays Expected Downtown
SUMMIT, NJ — Runners and residents should expect road closures and increased foot traffic Sunday morning as the Summit Area YMCA hosts its annual 5K beginning around 8:30 a.m.Maple Street in front of the YMCA will be closed from approximately 7 a.m.
CommunityTAPintoSummit Extends Winning Streak With Rout Of Union Catholic
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit continued its dominant run, extending its winning streak with a commanding 12-0 victory over Union Catholic on Friday.That's 18 wins in a row for anyone counting. The Hilltoppers (18-2, 11-0 UCC Mountain) wasted no time setti
CommunityTAPintoSummit Girls Lacrosse Defeats Glen Ridge
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Summit used a balanced scoring attack and a strong second half to defeat Glen Ridge, 11-8, on Saturday morning.After a tight start that saw the teams tied 2-2 after the first quarter, Summit gradually pulled ahead, outscoring Glen Ri
CommunityTAPintoPre-Dawn Break-In Hits Springfield Avenue Business
SUMMIT, NJ — A burglar shattered the quiet of Springfield Avenue early Friday morning, breaking into a local business and making off with a nearly $5,000 electric bicycle in under a minute, according to Summit Police.Officers were dispatched at appro
CommunityTAPintoSummit Planning Board Faces State Deadline For Master Plan Review
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Planning Board opened its meeting Monday with a discussion on a required master plan re-examination, outlining a timeline to meet a state deadline while setting the stage for a broader planning update.City Planner Joseph Burge