Union County News

Plainfield City Council discussed library funding and its $675,000 surplus in final budget meeting ahead of Monday vote on city funding allocation.

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

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

A thunderstorm in Plainfield on July 28 caused electrical fires, street closures, and a fallen tree branch. No injuries reported. Power restoration ongoing.

South Plainfield invites residents to decorate candles for the Centennial Labor Day Parade float. Pickup and delivery deadline August 26. Library crafting sessions August 20 and 27.

Seven candidates filed to run for three Plainfield Board of Education seats. Election November 3, 2026. Three slates competing: Empowerment Through Education, Change for Progress, Integrity and Education.

Grand Artistry Live, a free two-day arts festival, comes to Plainfield September 26–27. Features dance, performances, workshops, master classes, and community arts programming.

Plainfield Public Schools Superintendent Rashon Hasan has reportedly been hired to lead the Asbury Park School District.

South Second Street Youth Center celebrates building ownership milestone. The 60-year nonprofit transitioned from tenant to owner with community support. (153 characters)

Plainfield Dairy Queen owners Rich and Donna Albanese-DeMair combine transplant advocacy and a bicycle donation program serving thousands of NJ youth.

PSE&G alerts customers to prepare for extreme heat through Saturday and holiday weekend thunderstorms. Increase staffing and position crews for outages.

Plainfield Fire Department responds to trash fire on West Front Street. EMS treated one person found inside. Fire brought under control by 12:30 AM.

Neighborhood House Association plants trees with Union County and Groundwork Elizabeth to promote environmental sustainability and community stewardship.

Plainfield Public Schools celebrates Class of 2026: 483 graduates from three schools cross stage in ceremony honoring perseverance, sacrifice, and educational achievement.

Plainfield YMCA's Saturdays in Motion provides sensory-friendly activities for children with autism and support for families navigating neurodiversity.

Community Access Unlimited celebrates 15 years of CAU Community Players, an inclusive arts program empowering participants through performance and self-expression.

Plainfield reflects on America's 250th anniversary and the ongoing work of expanding freedom, equality, and opportunity for all residents locally.

Plainfield announces this weekend closures at Hannah Atkins Pool and the main Rushmore Aquatics Complex pool due to unavoidable circumstances. Splash Park only is open.

Plainfield announces National Night Out Against Crime 2026 with a special Youth Parade Line to support youth engagement and community safety initiatives.