Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park Hosting Arbor Day Celebration Friday
ROSELLE PARK, NJ â Roselle Park will hold its annual Arbor Day Celebration Friday.The event, which is being held at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park starting at 11 a.m., is part of Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr.'s â125 Trees for 125 Years Initiative.âThe
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park High School Returns to the Penn Relays After 40 Years
Few events in track and field carry the history, prestige, and energy of the Penn Relays. Hosted annually by the University of Pennsylvania at the iconic Franklin Field, the meet is widely regarded as one of the oldest and most celebrated competition
CommunityTAPintoElizabeth Baseball Snaps 5 Game Losing Streak in Tuesday Victory Against Johnson
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth baseball team snapped its five-game losing streak on Tuesday, defeating Johnson 7-5. Aidyn Ly scored two runs. Derek Guzman and Giovanni Garcia had two hits. Albert Maldonado and EJ Olavarria each had an RBI. Maldon
CommunityTAPintoCranford Teen Up for National Award as Sports Sitters Expands
CRANFORD, NJ - A Cranford teenager behind a growing youth sports program is now in the running for a national honor, with voting set to close tomorrow.Cody DeCoons, 14, founder of Sports Sitters, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur of Impa
Los Programas Gratuitos De Reciclaje Del Condado De Union ContinĂșan en Mayo
La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar que los eventos estacionales de reciclaje de 2026 continuarĂĄn este mes de mayo, presentando una variedad de programas diseñados para ayudar a los residentes a reciclar artĂculos no
CommunityTAPintoStudents from Roselle Park Earn Dean's List Honors at Montclair State University
MONTCLAIR, NJ â Montclair State University has announced its Fall 2025 Deanâs List, recognizing students who demonstrated strong academic achievement during the semester.To earn Deanâs List honors, students must achieve a semester GPA of 3.50 or high
CommunityTAPintoStudents from Roselle Earn Dean's List Honors at Montclair State University
MONTCLAIR, NJ â Montclair State University has announced its Fall 2025 Deanâs List, recognizing students who demonstrated strong academic achievement during the semester.To earn Deanâs List honors, students must achieve a semester GPA of 3.50 or high
CommunityTAPintoElizabeth School Named AVID National Demonstration School
ELIZABETH, NJ - Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy has been selected as an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) National Demonstration School in an announcement made during a validation event at the school and on the Elizabeth Pub
CommunityTAPintoSpringfield Planner Updates Board on Master Plan Progress and Housing Compliance Review
SPRINGFIELD, NJ â Township Planner Michael Mistretta briefed the Springfield Planning Board at its April 16 meeting on the status of the townshipâs ongoing master plan update, outlining next steps for board members and explaining a late development a
CommunityTAPintoRegistration Opens for Roselle Park Borough-Wide Garage Sale
ROSELLE PARK, NJ â Registration is now open for Roselle Park's annual borough-wide spring garage sale.The two-day event is scheduled for June 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days, rain or shine.âThis event encourages our community to visit t
CommunityTAPintoCranford History: Remembering Old Peppy on Arbor Day
CRANFORD, NJ - Each Arbor Day, communities across the country pause to recognize the value of trees. In Cranford, that tradition is rooted in the memory of one of its most storied landmarks, a towering pepperidge tree known as âOld Peppy,â whose lega
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Raises Flag for Autism Awareness Month
ROSELLE, NJ â The Borough of Roselle hosted its annual Autism Awareness Flag Raising Event Monday to celebrate Autism Awareness Month.Despite the chilly conditions, residents attended the event, which was hosted in front of Borough Hall, in part
CommunityTAPintoUnion County Valor Awards to Honor Elizabeth First Responders
SPRINGFIELD, NJ - The Two Hundred Club of Union County will recognize the bravery and dedication of local first responders during its 57th Annual Valor Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 15, 2026.The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at
CommunityTAPintoDink and Drop: Ways to Play Pickleball in Cranford
CRANFORD, NJ - Pickleball players in Cranford no longer need to plan far in advance or commit to a league to get on the court. With expanded hours, flexible pricing, and multiple drop-in options, the township has made it easier than ever for resident
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Launches Youth Council for Local Residents
ROSELLE, NJ â Calling it âa dynamic new chapter for local leadership,â Roselle has launched the Roselle Borough Youth Council.For residents between the ages of 15 and 24, the council is for those who are interested in leadership and service.âThis pro
CommunityTAPintoElizabeth Softball: 3 Home Runs Power Minutemen to Victory Over Kent Place
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Softball Team secured its 5th victory of the season on Thursday, defeating Kent Place 8-4. Anabelle Glavey led the way with two home runs and three RBI. Gabrielle Rojas hit a solo home run, scored two runs, and drew
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park to Honor Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
ROSELLE PARK, NJ â Roselle Park will honor fallen heroes at the borough's annual Memorial Day parade and service on Monday, May 25.âOn Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country,â Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr.&nbs
CommunityTAPintoElizabeth to Host 2026 Earth Day Cleanup at City Hall
ELIZABETH, NJ â Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, the City of Elizabeth, and the New Jersey Clean Communities Council are inviting residents to take part in the 2026 Earth Day Cleanup on Wednesday, April 22.The community-wide event will take place from 9
CommunityTAPintoFour EPS High Schools Make 2025 AP School Honor Roll
ELIZABETH, NJ - Four high schools of Elizabeth Public Schools were recognized by the College Board as members of the College Board 2025 AP School Honor Roll. Elizabeth High School â Frank J. Cicarell Academy (EHS â FJC), Alexander Ham
CommunityTAPintoSpringfield Ordinance Removes Requirement for Permit Parking on Part of Profitt Ave.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ â The Springfield Township Committee unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026â05 at its April 14 meeting.The ordinance removes the permitâparking requirement on the east side of Profitt Avenue. The restriction was originally created decades