Union County News

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield Public Schools opened its fourth outdoor inclusive Plainfield at the Plainfield Early Learning Center, formerly the Black United Fund, on Grant Avenue.Staff, students, and Assistant Principal Sevcan Abedin g

WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County says it hit its goal for the 2025-2026 deer management program, which resulted in providing more than 11,000 meals for families in need with the venison that resulted.One hundred and eighty-five deer were killed during th

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — In celebration of 2026 Earth Day, 11 Linden High School students didn’t just stay behind their desks — they took their learning to the streets under the “Our Power, Our Planet” theme, guided by their advisor, Ralph J

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — For many people, clutter can feel overwhelming—but knowing where to begin is often the hardest part.The Mountainside Public Library is offering residents a chance to tackle that challenge with confidence through an upcoming worksho

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Last week, Roselle Park High School Track & Field made history by competing in the 130th Penn Relays at Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, marking the program’s first appearance at t

CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford’s coffee scene continues to grow with the recent opening of Aura Coffee Roasters at 109 Walnut Avenue, bringing a focus on small-batch roasting and house-made ingredients to the downtown.Owner Argjend Berisha and his wife, Fjo

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union se enorgullece en anunciar una serie de eventos en reconocimiento al Mes de la Herencia Haitiana, los cuales tendrán lugar a lo largo de mayo de 2026. Estos eventos celebran la rica historia, la cultura y

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Board of Education voted Monday night to approve contracts for two major facilities upgrades, authorizing new turf field installations at both Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School and Jonathan Dayton High School.The t

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Women in Roselle Park are invited to the Women's & Maternal Health Screening & Resource Fair.It will be held at the Anthony Signorello Youth Center on May 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Women can receive screenings, services and

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Board of Education approved a series of personnel changes at its April 27 meeting, including multiple staff appointments for the remainder of the current school year and for 2026–27, as well as two resignations and o

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Davison Igbinosun, a 2022 graduate of Union High School, is headed to the NFL after the Buffalo Bills selected the Ohio State cornerback with the No. 62 pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.Buffalo traded up with the Denver

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park celebrated Arbor Day with a community celebration on Friday.Local leaders and members of the community gathered at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park, where two dogwood trees were planted. Students in Roselle Park also attended

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Board of Education voted to adopt the final 2026–2027 School Year Budget following its public hearing on April 27 at Jonathan Dayton High School. The new budget represents an increase of $4.1 million over the pr

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, April 28, the Plainfield Board of Education will meet for final passage of its 2026-2027 budget. The meeting will take place at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria of the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School.At a late March tent

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Primary Election Day is June 2, but voting started late last week as vote by mail ballots arrived at many Plainfield homes on Friday and Saturday.The traditional Election Day is becoming election season due to an increasing number of

WESTFIELD NJ — No one was hurt when firefighters extinguished a house fire on Kirkview Circle early Tuesday morning, but afterward the home deemed uninhabitable. Westfield's town council approved parking restrictions near the end of Lawrence Ave

UNION, N.J. — A Union teenager has been recognized statewide for her achievements in dance and leadership.Jordyn Gobern, 16, a junior dance major at Union County Vocational-Technical Schools’ Academy for Performing Arts, was named a 2026 recipient of

ROSELLE, NJ — The borough of Roselle’s Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 27th to discuss the upcoming school year's budget.According to a public notice on the board’s website, a public hearing will be held regarding the budget

CRANFORD, NJ - The Township Committee’s April 21 meeting opened with a focus on environmental stewardship, volunteerism, and a slate of spring initiatives, as officials highlighted community engagement efforts alongside upcoming infrastructure projec