Union County News

Free government contracting workshop in Elizabeth August 27. Small/medium businesses learn federal, state, local procurement opportunities.

Elizabeth Fire Department Annual Open House September 5, 1-4 p.m. Free admission. Meet firefighters, see equipment, Touch-A-Truck, emergency demonstrations.

RWJBarnabas Health launches Street Medicine Team in Elizabeth. Free medical care without insurance or identification. First clinic August 13.

The Elizabeth Development Company has been awarded $430,748 in state funding to expand workforce training opportunities in skilled trades including CDL training, truck driving, electrical assistant, HVAC, and plumbing for 35 participants.

National Weather Service issues flood watch for Elizabeth and Union County from Tuesday through Wednesday morning. Expect 2-5 inches of rain and 1+ inches per hour.

Elizabeth Public Library hosts free job fair August 4. Job seekers can meet employers, learn about positions, and network with local organizations.

Georgette Gonzalez Lugo sworn in as Elizabeth councilwoman-at-large. First Latina woman to serve in this position in Elizabeth's history.

Elizabeth Public Schools hosts Class of 2030 Orientation on August 24 at Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Academy Annex. Incoming ninth-graders and families learn about school expectations and meet staff.

Elizabeth's Welcome Station received the Leisa Collins Historic Preservation Award for exemplary stewardship. The station opened last month as a cultural gateway showcasing the city's diverse

Ash Brook Golf Course members report holes 14-17 flooding after rain, making them unplayable. County waiting for NJDEP permit to make drainage improvements.

Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport in Elizabeth receives Skytrax five-star recognition, boosting employment and economic growth in the community.

Atlantic Health honors four departing Board of Trustees members. McCracken, Herbst, Vigorita, and Parr conclude service to Union County healthcare system.

Elizabeth celebrates 10 years of tourism growth. 2024 visitor spending reached $748 million with $1.1 billion economic impact. FIFA World Cup 2026 upcoming.

Union County honors RWJBarnabas Health Street Medicine Program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. New Jersey's first program bringing healthcare to homeless.

CAU members celebrate Special Olympics medals, published book about mental health, and statewide disability advocacy. Meet the people making an impact.

Atlantic Health appoints three new trustees with expertise in nonprofit development, patient care, and healthcare mergers. Meet the board's new leadership.

Soccer fans in New Jersey will wait four years to watch World Cup games live in their state. Local bars have been flooded with fans during the current tournament, including The Lobby in Elizabeth where crowds gathered to watch the Morocco vs. Portugal quarterfinal on December 10, 2022.

Elizabeth Public Library hosts Banned Books Week passport tour September 28. Explore historic Elizabeth sites and reflect on censorship and free expression.

Union County Board of Commissioners approved lowering the threshold for project labor agreement requirements from $5 million to $3 million in response to a new state law mandate, expanding opportunities for union construction workers and strengthening labor standards on public projects.