Union County News

Film production spotted downtown Plainfield West End August 20, 2026. Mystery movie title, blue Toyota, nine production trailers, Plainfield Film Liaison.

South Plainfield voters face races at every level on November 3, 2026 — from unopposed municipal incumbents to contested county and federal seats.

Plainfield Elizabeth residents arrested illegal dumping Union County parks. Green Brook Park Warinanco Sports Complex August 2026 police charges.

Seven candidates submitted petitions by the Monday 4pm deadline to run for three Plainfield Board of Education seats in the November 3 election. Incumbent Terence Johnson heads the Empowerment Through Education slate with newcomers Natasha Dabney and Priscila Rosas. The Change for Progress slate includes Jansel Fuentes, Roxanne Robinson, and John C. Campbell Sr. Independent Azim Gray runs on the Integrity and Education slate.

Plainfield College Achieve Central Charter School ranks number 32 in New Jersey according to U.S. News, placing it in the top two percent nationwide.

Discover how the Plainfield YMCA’s Camp RISE wrapped up an incredible summer of STEM, field trips, financial literacy, and the launch of its new teen CIT leadership program.

Plainfield firefighters respond to Johnston Avenue fire August 18, 2026. E-bike lithium battery ignited flammable materials and structure. No injuries.

Plainfield approves campaign sign ordinance. Signs must be removed within 14 days of election. New rules take effect before November.

Best in Grass 2nd annual cannabis competition. Union County residents can judge NJ cannabis brands. Kits available at Queen City Remedies Plainfield.

More than 600 jobseekers and 50 employers gathered at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center on Friday for a major regional workforce development job fair.

Grand Artistry Inspires nonprofit receives Plainfield Mayor's proclamation. Arts equity, scholarships, community programming, federal funding support.

Plainfield honors late pastor Bishop Lawrence Wyatt with street naming ceremony. East Fourth Street is now Bishop Lawrence Wyatt Boulevard.

The Plainfield City Council approved emergency appropriations allowing city operations to continue through September 30 while remaining deadlocked over the 2026 budget, with significant debate centering on proposed cuts to Plainfield Public Library funding.

South Plainfield High School dedicates memorial wall August 12 honoring four students. Mural features tree with names Colapietro, Jefferson, Rizvi, Dickson.

Rushmore Aquatics Complex Splash Pad and Pool closed for maintenance and repairs. Splash Pad temporary closure, Pool mechanical malfunction. Updates coming.

Plainfield resident dies in federal immigration custody. City demands investigation into medical care allegations at Delaney Hall Newark.

Plainfield City Council tables budget after library funding debate. Council votes 4-3; library offers $225K from reserves. 5.42% tax increase proposed.

Plainfield Public Library seeks volunteer tutors for adult ESL, GED, digital literacy programs. Training October 20-22, 2026. All backgrounds welcome.

Plainfield Business Administrator Abby Levenson to step down in September after six years in role, eight years with city. Cites family considerations.