Union County News

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

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

CLARK, NJ — On Tuesday, April 28, the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School softball team (16-2) held its Senior Day, prior to the start of its home game against Roselle Park. The team went on to win the game 11-1.Following the game, players, coaches,

RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School opened its doors to a younger-than-usual crowd this week as it celebrated "Take Your Child to Work Day" on April 23. The halls were filled with energy and curiosity as over 50 children joined the Roosevelt com

CLARK, NJ — The Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad (CVES) is hosting a blood drive on Monday, May 4. You are invited to donate between 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad House, located at 875 Raritan Road. The Squad mak

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Rotary Club of Mountainside recently traded a traditional meeting room for a golf simulator bay, hosting a casual meet-up at GolfCube Social for an evening of conversation, connection, and indoor golf.The event gave curren

KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday, May 23, members of the Kenilworth VFW and Scout Troops will be placing flags on veterans graves at Graceland Memorial Park located at 1900 Galloping Hill Road. The public is invited to join starting with breakf

KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth's Two Ton Brewing Closes TemporarilyKenilworth

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — One MTSD: Stronger Together is partnering with the Women Fighting Hunger Initiative at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to host a period product drive throughout the month of May.The drive coincides with Women’s Health Mon

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Board of Education (BOE) continued its deep dive into the board goals at its Thursday, April 30 meeting. This time the board explained “Promoting Digital Wellness” and “Enhancing Family Engagement & Communications” goals.

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Board of Education (BOE) approved the 2026-2027 school budget at its Thursday, April 30 meeting. Vice President Stacey Gunderman and Board Member Donna Zane provided the budget presentation. The $53.5 million operating budget

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The New Providence Education Foundation (NPEF) presented a check totaling $69,833 to the school district at the Thursday, April 30 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Vice President of the NPEF Kelly Szeto along with NPEF Board Mem

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — It has been a season of milestones in New Providence — 100 goals for AJ Whitehead, who now sits at 128 for his career, 105 goals for Ryan Knight, and 468 saves for goalkeeper Drew Gullo — and the Pioneers are hitting their stride

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The long-awaited Oakwood Park Playground renovation project is breaking ground this July.The new inclusive playground will feature fun recreational play equipment that can be accessed by all children and adults. In addition to ma

RAHWAY, NJ — Between May 2 and May 7, stop by the Rahway Public Library to experience Starlab! Starlab is an inflatable planetarium that projects a variety of astronomical images that both educate and entertain.The Starlab event is sponsored by

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Hundreds of seniors at Linden High School gathered Friday morning, May 1, as Decision Day 2026 celebrated their postsecondary plans and the wide range of futures taking shape across the senior class. The gymnasium qui

CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School head softball coach Chris Di Nucci just secured his 150th career win!The milestone was reached in Johnson's 6-3 victory over Verona on Thursday, April 30.Meanwhile, the Lady Crusaders continue to have a

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ – They set the tone before the first bell and carry the weight of leadership long after the final dismissal. They lead through challenges, celebrate victories, and remain a constant presence in the lives of students and staf

Linden, NJ - At this month’s Linden City Council meeting, Resolution 2026-198 was passed. This resolution calls for expanded funding and support for the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program—helping more families qualify, reducing out-of-pocket co