Union County News

Clark Police enforce new parking rules at Kenneth Place during Summer Rec Camp drop-off and pick-up. Legal parking on north curb only; use High School lot. (155 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.

The Stop & Shop at 219 Elm Street in Westfield will close this fall. Mayor Berman says the property may not become apartments despite earlier discussions.

What's your favorite ice cream shop in Westfield? Take our National Ice Cream Day survey and tell us why you love it. Survey results shared next week.

Mala Aria, a festival-winning play, explores love, family, and sacrifice at Premiere Stages at Kean University in Union. Runs through August 2. Get tickets now.

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.

Clark Police announce active construction at five locations: Meadow Rd/Lake Ave, Madison Hill Rd/Amelia Dr, Willow Way, Valley Rd, and Rutgers Rd. Use caution.

The Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad provided medical support at July 4th fireworks and is now recruiting new members. Learn how to join and serve Clark.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority approved a $43.3 million tax credit award for the Rialto Center for Creativity to transform the historic downtown movie theater into a multidisciplinary arts center, with a targeted 2029 grand opening.

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA swim team competed at the EEX Summer Sizzle Meet held June 26–28 at Rutgers University in Piscataway, earning numerous top finishes and YMCA Long Course National qualifying times across all age groups.

Roselle Park transitioned its official website and email addresses to a .gov domain starting July 10, 2026. The new website is rosellepark.gov, and borough staff can be reached at email addresses ending in rosellepark.gov.

The 11th Annual Roselle House Music Festival scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at Warinanco Park has been postponed due to severe weather, thunderstorms, poor air quality, and flooding concerns.

New Providence has installed a new Perry Weather System providing automated alerts for lightning, severe weather, and extreme heat at parks and playing fields including NPHS Lieder Field, Hillview Field, and Oakwood Park.

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.

Westfield Memorial Library names engineering student Joy Luo as its first Maker in Residence. The Westfield native will conduct a summer residency focused on 3D design and printing, offering open studio hours and a public meet and greet for community members.

Union Township launches metered parking system on September 15, 2025, with on-street parking at $0.50 per 30 minutes after 15 free minutes and lot parking from $0.50 to $10 per day.

The USGA announced that Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield will host the 2046 U.S. Open, marking the return of the championship to the Lower Course for the first time since 1993. The club will also host the 2033 U.S. Mid-Amateur, the 2039 U.S. Amateur, and a future U.S. Women's Open.