Union County News

Seventeen roads remain closed in New Providence, NJ due to downed trees and power lines from storm cleanup. Avoid closed areas; treat downed wires as live and dangerous.

The Borough will be collecting storm-related brush beginning on Tuesday, July 7. All storm debris must be placed at the curb no later than your scheduled zone date.

Summit Area Old Guard hosts a Bayshore Recycling speaker program in New Providence, NJ on July 7, 2026. Guests welcome at this free talk.

BC Cyclones 12U Red baseball players toured NJ Sharing Network in New Providence, NJ to learn about organ donation and one family's transplant journey.

New Providence has opened three cooling locations for residents during high heat: the library, DeCorso Community Center, and Municipal Center.

New Providence officials outline heat advisory levels and safety steps for residents as hot temperatures move into the forecast this week.

New Providence celebrates July 3 on South Street at 7 p.m. with a free block party, DJ, 400-lb birthday cake, and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Berkeley Heights hosts five free outdoor concerts this summer, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park and The Grove at Connell Park.

Thousands gathered in New Providence on June 7 for the NJ Sharing Network's 5K Celebration of Life, honoring donors and raising funds for organ donation programs.

Thinking about buying or selling in New Providence, NJ? Here's what the 2026 market looks like — home prices, school district demand, commute options, and neighborhood nuances.

New Providence, NJ offers top-rated schools, easy NYC commuting, and a genuine small-town feel in Union County. Here's what residents say makes it different.

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Although they still trailed, the New Providence baseball team appeared to have Summit right where they wanted them in the bottom of the seventh inning.The first two batters were on base and the Pioneers, trailing by a run, had th

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The forecast called for rain. The fair had other plans.Clouds threatened all week, and a few stray drops fell Friday evening at Our Lady of Peace Parish's annual OLP Fair — but nothing was enough to dampen the spirit of one of

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Douglas Sullivan did not set out to lead a sustainability movement. He just wanted to help with an emissions inventory.More than a decade later, the environmental engineer from New Providence has been named a Sustainability Her

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — 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

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Firefighters arrived in uniform. Parishioners arrived with gratitude. And on a Sunday morning, the two came together for something quietly powerful.Our Lady of Peace Church hosted a Fire Service Hero Mass on Sunday, May 3, brin

ALLENDALE, N.J. – Allendale Senior Living residents Edward and Linda Wieczorek recently marked 43 years of marriage with a vow renewal commemorating decades of love and shared memories. The day was made extra special thanks to Allendale staff members

On May 2, 2026, 79 students from the New Providence High School STEM club competed in 36 competitive events at the 2026 NJTSA State Conference under the direction of their advisors: Rachel Fintz, Daniel Barletta, Jennifer Pasuit, Susan Rembetsy

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence High School Youth and Government Club had an incredible performance at the annual New Jersey Youth and Government Conference, held April 24-26, 2026. “New Jersey Youth and Government has been educati