Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoGovernor Livingston Track and Field Claims Multiple Conference Championships at Union County Meet
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. โ The Governor Livingston Highlanders track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Union County Conference Championships, held April 30 and May 1 at Governor Livingston High School, with multiple individual champi
CommunityTAPintoLinden Firefighter Lewis Haskell Added to National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Linden, NJ โ Linden Firefighter Lewis Haskell was finally honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial after his 1982 on-duty heart attack. He will be among the Fire Heroes added to the National Memorial, giving this yearโs observance special
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield City Council to Hold May Meeting Monday; ICE Ban, Data Center Rules on Agenda
PLAINFIELD, NJ โ The Plainfield City Council will hold its May business meeting on Monday, May 11 at 7pm in Municipal Court.Resolutions include a ban on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in city-owned buildings (link), a contract award for an
CommunityTAPintoNew Providence Firefighters to Be Honored for Flood Rescue That Saved Woman and Her Dog
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. โ Two New Providence firefighters who plunged into rapidly rising floodwaters to save a woman and her dog trapped inside a submerged vehicle will be honored for their bravery later this month.Firefighter Daniel G. Nelson and Fire
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Optimist Club Recognizes Intermediate School Educators for Excellence
WESTFIELD, NJ โ Edison Intermediate School language arts teacher Jessica Mikovits and Roosevelt Intermediate School mathematics teacher Linda Morrison have been recognized as outstanding intermediate school educators by the Optimist Club of Westfield
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Planning Board Delays PSE&G Substation Approval Amid Resident Outcries
ROSELLE, NJ โ Roselleโs Planning Board tabled a measure to approve an electrical substation project undertaken by PSE&G until their June meeting following public outcry.The meeting, which occurred on May 6 at Borough Hall, included a p
CommunityTAPintoCity of Rahway Announces Resignation of Councilwoman Vannie Parson; Karla Timmons Selected to Fill Vacancy
RAHWAY, NJ โ The City of Rahway has announced that 3rd Ward Councilwoman Vannie Deloris Parson formally submitted her resignation through a letter to the Municipal Clerk, effective April 22, 2026. Mayor Raymond Giac
CommunityTAPintoSummit Storms Into Union County Championship With 14-1 Victory
SUMMIT, NJ โ The Summit Hilltoppers continued their dominant spring Thursday, overpowering New Providence Pioneers, 14-1, in the semifinal round of the Union County Tournament at Johnson High School.Fresh off an impressive interstate victory over Lin
CommunityTAPintoWhatโs Happening in Cranford in May?
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford: Drive-Thru Food Drive โ Saturday, May 9 The need for food never goes away and the Cranford United Methodist Church is holding their
CommunityTAPintoFrom Pumpkin to Plant: Young Clark Learners Discover the Science of Growth Through โScience Eyeโ
CLARK, NJ โ Students in Ms. Eri Parkerโs class in the Clark Preschool Program are developing critical observation, language, and self-regulation skills through hands-on scientific inquiry through the Tools of the Mind program, Science Eye.Science Eye
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LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ โ Just weeks after Linden High School students returned from a transformational educational exchange in China, the global experience came full circle when Philip Connelly, former Executive Vice Chancellor of Wenzhou Kean Uni
CommunityTAPintoLinden Artist Donavin Garcia Celebrated for Designing Linden FMBA Autism Awareness T-Shirt
Linden, NJ โ Linden artist, Donavin Garcia, recently teamed up with the Linden FMBA to share a special logo he designed in honor of Autism Awareness Month. His design was featured on t-shirts for their members. This honor reflects his personal journe
CommunityTAPintoLinden Police Department Will Host a Free Bike Rodeo on May 15, 2026
Linden, NJ - Linden residents are invited to join us for a great day of fun focused on bicycle safety!Our Fifth Annual Bike Rodeo will be held on Friday, May 15th at 3:30pm at Memorial Park, 46 Lower Rd. This free event is open to kids of all ag
CommunityTAPintoElizabeth Organizations, Artist Receive Union County HEART Grants
ELIZABETH, NJ โ Eleven organizations in Elizabeth, in addition to a local artist, are among the recipients of a portion of $100,000 awarded through the 2026 Union County HEART Grant Program.HEART, which stands for history, education, arts reaching th
CommunityTAPintoKenilworth Historical Society Receives Funds From Union County HEART Grant
KENILWORTH, NJ โ The Kenilworth Historical Society is among the recipients of funding through the 2026 Union County HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant Program. The nonprofit organization will receive $1,200.00The Union Co
CommunityTAPintoUnion Seniors Participate in Baton Flow and Strengthening Workshop
UNION, N.J. โ Older adults in Union took part Monday in a Baton Flow and Strengthening Workshop designed to promote movement, coordination and social engagement at the Union Senior Center.The session was led by Nicole Marie Placca of Diamondettes Bat
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LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ โ What began as a routine senior assembly at Linden High School quickly turned into a gripping lesson on survival, responsibility and resilience as two survivors of the deadly 2000 Seton Hall University dormitory fire shared
CommunityTAPintoMichigan Deli Lunch Specials May 8
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Fish (Cod) & Chips Tartar Sauce $15.50Cheese Ravioli w/choice of Vodka, Marinara or Alfredo Sauce, served with Garlic Bread $15.50Crunch
CommunityTAPintoBuilding Something: First-Year Coach Reflects on a Season of Growth for Gov. Livingston Boys Lacrosse
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. โ The record may not tell the full story.Sitting at 3-11 with four games remaining, the Governor Livingston boys lacrosse team has had its share of struggles this spring. But first-year head coach Anthony Porter sees something
CommunityTAPintoRahway JAG Makes History at National Career Development Conference
RAHWAY, NJ โ The Rahway Public School District just announced the extraordinary achievements of its Jobs for Americaโs Graduates (JAG) program at the 2026 JAG National Career Development Conference (NCDC), held in Salt Lake City, Utah. In just its se