Union County News

Plainfield celebrated National Night Out on August 5 with performances, youth soccer recognition, police partnership awards, and community connections.

Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation opens registration for Fall Adult Line Dancing program starting September 17. Classes Thursday evenings through November 5.

Michigan Deli in Kenilworth serves classic luncheonette food with weekday lunch specials starting at $15.50. Quality ingredients, homemade recipes.

Kenilworth resident and high school umpire Chris Parkhill lives lifelong dream umpiring Yankees Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium.

Plainfield City Council tables revised budget by narrow margin. Data center ban and signage regulations approved during contentious meeting.

Springfield Free Public Library hosts voter registration drive September 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of National Voter Registration Day.

Back-to-school supplies drive underway in Rahway through August 17. Donations accepted at RWJ University Hospital Rahway main lobby.

Grammy and Tony Award winner Shoshana Bean brings 'Only Smoke' tour to Rahway's UCPAC on September 18. Doors 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

Roselle Public Schools implementing clear book bag requirement and Phone-Free Bell-to-Bell policy for students in grades 5-12 beginning 2026-2027 school year.

Heavy rain and strong winds caused downed trees and utility poles on Park Avenue in Berkeley Heights Friday, August 7. Approximately 716 homes without power.

Clark woman Kathy O'Neil arrested for theft of $29,000 from Parent School Alliance account at Academy for Allied Health Sciences in Scotch Plains.

Mountainside borough attorney John Post credits WWII TV series Victory at Sea with inspiring his Marine Corps service and Vietnam deployment.

National Weather Service issued Heat Advisory for Union County August 7-8 with heat index near 100 degrees. Vulnerable populations should avoid heat.

Rahway celebrated National Night Out on August 4 at Train Station Plaza with community activities, dunk tank, Harley photos, and emergency responder vehicles.

Sophia's Book Stand, founded by 12-year-old Westfield resident Sophia Parekh, has donated 8,000+ books to low-income communities. Seeking bilingual books.

Mountainside hosts National Night Out on August 4 from 6-9 p.m. at Borough Hall Field. Free food, ice cream, activities, and first responders.

Kenilworth's 2026 waste and recycling guide includes three trash collection schedules, dual-stream recycling, bulky waste, and leaf collection information.

Oakland Park construction starts late July with a September 1 deadline. Union County will not grant an extension for this Springfield pocket park project.

Rahway Public Schools' 5th and 6th Grade STEM Summer Camp transformed the classroom into a passport for adventure as students explored the world through engaging, hands-on STEM experiences led by teachers Jerriann Litterer, Ken Betros, and Lindsey Lerner Barrett.