Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoBaseball: Summit Survives New Providence Threat in Seventh to Win, 5-4, in Union County Tournament
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Although they still trailed, the New Providence baseball team appeared to have Summit right where they wanted them in the bottom of the seventh inning.The first two batters were on base and the Pioneers, trailing by a run, had th
CommunityTAPintoBaseball: Union Upsets Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 6-5, in Union County Tournament
UNION, NJ — After some dire times the last few years, Union High School is back on the Union County baseball map.Johnny Velez put the Farmers there on Saturday.The senior shortstop hit two two-run home runs, the second one a game-winning shot in the
CommunityTAPintoGirls Track & Field: Westfield Places 3rd at Union County Championships
PLAINFIED, NJ — The Westfield High School girls track and field team took third overall at the Union County Championships held May 7-8 at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield.The Blue Devils finished third with a score of 42. County power Union Catholic won
CommunityTAPintoBoys Track & Field: Westfield Takes 3rd at Union County Championships
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School boys track and field team took third overall at the Union County Championships May 7-8 at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield.The Blue Devils finished with a score of 49. Union Catholic prevailed with 167 points fo
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Hosts Mother's Day Luncheon
ROSELLE, NJ – With Mother’s Day just a few hours away, Roselle celebrated a little early as the Anthony Almafe Center played host to the annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Saturday afternoon. The event, organized by the Roselle Parks and Recreatio
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights Fire Department to Host All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner on May 16
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Fire Department is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner next Saturday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 411 Hamilton Ave., with all proceeds benefiting the department.The event is open to the entire com
CommunityTAPintoSummit To Hold Annual Memorial Day Parade And Ceremony May 25
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony on Monday, May 25, honoring the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military.The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at 25 Deforest Ave
CommunityTAPintoTheater Performance About Legacy of Lenny Bruce Comes to Rahway's UCPAC This Fall
RAHWAY, NJ — If you’re into comedy, theater, and tribute performances, then “I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce” is right up your alley. On Friday, October 2, the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), in partnership with the Lenny Bruce F
CommunityTAPintoClark Police Dept. Announces Two Charged in Vehicle Burglaries
CLARK, NJ — On April 16, at 4:30 a.m., Clark Police were dispatched to the area of John St. and Haliday St. on a report of three suspicious males with flashlights. Patrolman Mateusz Pazdan arrived in the area first and observed a male wearing al
CommunityTAPintoMountainside Council Reviews Road Moratorium Issue, Short-Term Rental Ban, and Court Enforcement Concerns
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Borough Council discussed several municipal issues during its May 5 work session, including a road-opening moratorium question, a proposed ban on short-term rentals, recreation staffing updates, enforcement concern
CommunityTAPintoWHS Students Holding Shoe Drive for Neighbors in Need
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School Community Service Club is holding a shoe drive for Jo-Anne’s Closet, in coordination with the Crescent Ave Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, which serves unhoused and needy families and individuals.From May
CommunityTAPintoFriday Night at the OLP Fair: New Rides, Old Memories and Not a Drop of Rain to Spoil the Fun
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The forecast called for rain. The fair had other plans.Clouds threatened all week, and a few stray drops fell Friday evening at Our Lady of Peace Parish's annual OLP Fair — but nothing was enough to dampen the spirit of one of
CommunityTAPintoVarsity Baseball: Brearley Sweeps Elizabeth
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Brearley Varsity Baseball team is on a five-winning streak, having advanced on Thursday, May 7, with a 2-1 victory over Elizabeth.This brings the Bears current record 9-8. Highlights of the game from Head Coach Dave Kaplow i
CommunityTAPintoKenilworth Community Participates in Harding Elementary School “Walk & Roll to School” Day
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Wednesday, May 6, Kenilworth residents and Harding students and staff members participated in the National Walk to School Day. This annual event celebrates the benefits of walking and bicycling and promotes safety, community,
CommunityTAPintoNew Providence's Douglas Sullivan Named Sustainability Hero by Sustainable Jersey
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Douglas Sullivan did not set out to lead a sustainability movement. He just wanted to help with an emissions inventory.More than a decade later, the environmental engineer from New Providence has been named a Sustainability Her
CommunityTAPintoFriends of Rahway Library Holding ‘Walk It Out’ Shoe Drive
RAHWAY, NJ — Between May 1 and June 30, the Friends of the Rahway Public Library are holding a “Walk It Out” Shoe Drive.The organization is collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes that are clean, in good condition, and wearable.All shoes collecte
CommunityTAPintoMother Seton Regional High School Senior Honored at Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children Gala
CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School senior Kimberly Yaro was honored on the evening of Thursday, May 7, at the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) Gala, where she was recognized as a recipient of an SFIC scholarship and invited
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Council to Consider Resolution Banning ICE, CBP from City Property Absent Warrant
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield City Council will consider a resolution that would make it the latest municipality to ban US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from entering city-ow
CommunityTAPintoElizabeth Public Schools to Host 4th Annual Multicultural Festival on June 9
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Public Schools district will celebrate the city’s cultural diversity during its 4th Annual EPS Multicultural Festival on Tuesday, June 9, at the Thomas G. Dunn Sports Center.The event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7
CommunityTAPintoDowntown Plainfield to Host ‘Arts in Bloom’ Spring Festival on Sunday, May 17
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, May 17, Plainfield will be host to the third annual Arts in Bloom Spring Festival. It will take place from 12pm to 5pm on North Avenue between Park and Watchung Avenues.“Join us on May 17, 2026, from 12 pm to 5 pm for a da