Union County News

CRANFORD, NJ - Donating to a local food drive is getting a little easier this spring, as Cranford scouts bring back a popular “Scouting for Food” effort with a drive-through option designed for busy schedules.On Saturday, May 9, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, April 30, the Plainfield Public Schools will host the Family Fun Fair in the Plainfield High School Cafeteria from 4-7pm.The free event will feature a petting zoo, food, music, zumba, police cars and fire trucks, family

Mountainside NJ – Stories From The Week, Upcoming Events, and Sneak Peek StoriesHolocaust Survivor, NJ Hall of Fame Honoree, and Longtime Educator Maud Dahme will speak on Thursday, April 30 at 12:00, at Mountainside Borough Hall. Participants a

CRANFORD, NJ — Since pulling out a thrilling nine-inning victory over Gov. Livingston on April 16, the subsequent week was a challenging one for the Cranford baseball team.The Cougars lost a one-run road game at Watchung Hills, got swept in a two-gam

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Anglers across Union County have more opportunities than ever to cast a line this spring, thanks to changes in New Jersey’s trout stocking program that are already reshaping the local fishing experience. At the center of that shift

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Dayton mounted a 10-hit attack and got shutout pitching from two arms in a 6-0 baseball victory over Brearley at TD Bank Park on Friday night.Marcus Garrod pitched 5 ⅔ two-hit innings with three strikeouts. Aidan Ferguson allo

UNION, NJ - Union planning officials took a key step this week toward potential revitalization along a stretch of Stuyvesant Avenue, endorsing a study that found the corridor meets criteria for designation as an area in need of rehabilitation.During

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Some residents leave their mark through a single accomplishment. Others help shape the identity of a town through decades of leadership, generosity, and steady commitment to others.This week, the Borough of Mountainside Mayor and C

ELIZABETH, NJ - Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy senior Yusrah Lawal has been awarded a full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania through the 2025 QuestBridge National College Match, a national program that connects high-achieving

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth baseball team extended its win streak to two games on Thursday, defeating Johnson a second time in the past week. The Minutemen were led by Albert Maldonado, who put on a two-way clinic, hitting a home run and scori

HILLSIDE, NJ — Hillside is preparing to celebrate its 113th birthday and wants the community to be a part of it.The town launched “One Town, Many Stories,” a community-wide art project that asks residents of all ages to share their connection to Hill

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce a series of events in recognition of Haitian Heritage Month, taking place throughout May 2026. These events celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Haitian comm

ROSELLE, NJ — High marks for Roselle's Kindergarten Success Academy.The school has been named a State and National School of Character.“This prestigious honor recognizes their commitment to fostering a kind, respectful, and inclusive environment wher

For questions or more information regarding the FRESH START program please call the Action Line at 908-677-5405 or email dhsaction@ucnj.org. Elizabeth Public Library11 S. Broad St, ElizabethThursday, May 7, 20269am to 12pm Biblioteca Pública de Eliza

WESTFIELD, NJ — Learn. Create. Enjoy. For the Westfield Art Association (WAA), those grinding principles were on full display Thursday night.At Artists Unfiltered, held at Art Cafe on South Avenue, members of the WAA and non-member guests had a chanc

SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Dayton baseball team collected only three hits, but that was enough to support the pitching of Jackson Babiarz on Thursday.Babiarz pitched six innings, scattered five hits, struck out four and walked four. Both of the runs again

ELIZABETH, NJ - The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) joined Elizabeth Public Schools and city officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Joseph Battin School No. 4 on Tuesday. “The construction of another new school in Eliz

TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aim

ROSELLE, NJ – The rain could not keep people off the streets for long.After postponing the Inroads to Opportunities Earth Day Different Abilities Clean-Up by one day due to inclement weather, the group was out in full force on Thursday morning as doz