Union County News

Data centers are set to be prohibited throughout Plainfield after the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance banning the facilities on second reading and final passage Monday night.

Plainfield Public Library offers ten programs this week August 10-15 including dinosaur crafts, writing club, cooking, and special education workshop.

Plainfield City Council meets tonight, August 10 at 7 p.m. to vote on amended budget. Multiple ordinances also on agenda. Livestream available.

Jewel Domino's BelleJohns' Soul Food on West Fourth Street in Plainfield combines homemade soul food with healthy options and expansion vision.

Plainfield Department of Public Works responded to 3-foot hole on South Second Street Wednesday, August 5, covering it with steel plate and reopening street.

Severe thunderstorm struck Plainfield Friday, August 7, causing widespread power outages affecting 5,490 customers and downed trees throughout city.

Plainfield City Council discussed library funding and its $675,000 surplus in final budget meeting ahead of Monday vote on city funding allocation.

Plainfield celebrated National Night Out on August 5 with performances, youth soccer recognition, police partnership awards, and community connections.

Plainfield City Council tables revised budget by narrow margin. Data center ban and signage regulations approved during contentious meeting.

A thunderstorm in Plainfield on July 28 caused electrical fires, street closures, and a fallen tree branch. No injuries reported. Power restoration ongoing.

South Plainfield invites residents to decorate candles for the Centennial Labor Day Parade float. Pickup and delivery deadline August 26. Library crafting sessions August 20 and 27.

Seven candidates filed to run for three Plainfield Board of Education seats. Election November 3, 2026. Three slates competing: Empowerment Through Education, Change for Progress, Integrity and Education.

Grand Artistry Live, a free two-day arts festival, comes to Plainfield September 26–27. Features dance, performances, workshops, master classes, and community arts programming.

Plainfield Public Schools Superintendent Rashon Hasan has reportedly been hired to lead the Asbury Park School District.

South Second Street Youth Center celebrates building ownership milestone. The 60-year nonprofit transitioned from tenant to owner with community support. (153 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.

Plainfield Fire Department responds to trash fire on West Front Street. EMS treated one person found inside. Fire brought under control by 12:30 AM.

Neighborhood House Association plants trees with Union County and Groundwork Elizabeth to promote environmental sustainability and community stewardship.