Union County News

SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Springfield police officers responded to a Route 22 music store on April 1 on a report of an individual attempting to sell a suspected stolen guitar. As a result of an on-scene investigation, the suspect, a 40-year-old Newark

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Leaders in Roselle Park are saying thank you to the community following Saturday's borough-wide cleanup.More than 100 volunteers came out on April 18 to make the streets and areas much cleaner.“Thank you to everyone who showed up,

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park will hold its annual Arbor Day Celebration Friday.The event, which is being held at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park starting at 11 a.m., is part of Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr.'s “125 Trees for 125 Years Initiative.”The

Few events in track and field carry the history, prestige, and energy of the Penn Relays. Hosted annually by the University of Pennsylvania at the iconic Franklin Field, the meet is widely regarded as one of the oldest and most celebrated competition

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth baseball team snapped its five-game losing streak on Tuesday, defeating Johnson 7-5. Aidyn Ly scored two runs. Derek Guzman and Giovanni Garcia had two hits. Albert Maldonado and EJ Olavarria each had an RBI. Maldon

CRANFORD, NJ - A Cranford teenager behind a growing youth sports program is now in the running for a national honor, with voting set to close tomorrow.Cody DeCoons, 14, founder of Sports Sitters, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur of Impa

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar que los eventos estacionales de reciclaje de 2026 continuarán este mes de mayo, presentando una variedad de programas diseñados para ayudar a los residentes a reciclar artículos no

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair State University has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List, recognizing students who demonstrated strong academic achievement during the semester.To earn Dean’s List honors, students must achieve a semester GPA of 3.50 or high

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair State University has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List, recognizing students who demonstrated strong academic achievement during the semester.To earn Dean’s List honors, students must achieve a semester GPA of 3.50 or high

ELIZABETH, NJ - Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy has been selected as an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) National Demonstration School in an announcement made during a validation event at the school and on the Elizabeth Pub

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Township Planner Michael Mistretta briefed the Springfield Planning Board at its April 16 meeting on the status of the township’s ongoing master plan update, outlining next steps for board members and explaining a late development a

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Registration is now open for Roselle Park's annual borough-wide spring garage sale.The two-day event is scheduled for June 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days, rain or shine.“This event encourages our community to visit t

CRANFORD, NJ - Each Arbor Day, communities across the country pause to recognize the value of trees. In Cranford, that tradition is rooted in the memory of one of its most storied landmarks, a towering pepperidge tree known as “Old Peppy,” whose lega

ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle hosted its annual Autism Awareness Flag Raising Event Monday to celebrate Autism Awareness Month.Despite the chilly conditions, residents attended the event, which was hosted in front of Borough Hall, in part

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - The Two Hundred Club of Union County will recognize the bravery and dedication of local first responders during its 57th Annual Valor Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 15, 2026.The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at

CRANFORD, NJ - Pickleball players in Cranford no longer need to plan far in advance or commit to a league to get on the court. With expanded hours, flexible pricing, and multiple drop-in options, the township has made it easier than ever for resident

ROSELLE, NJ — Calling it “a dynamic new chapter for local leadership,” Roselle has launched the Roselle Borough Youth Council.For residents between the ages of 15 and 24, the council is for those who are interested in leadership and service.“This pro

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Softball Team secured its 5th victory of the season on Thursday, defeating Kent Place 8-4. Anabelle Glavey led the way with two home runs and three RBI. Gabrielle Rojas hit a solo home run, scored two runs, and drew

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park will honor fallen heroes at the borough's annual Memorial Day parade and service on Monday, May 25.“On Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country,” Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr.&nbs