Union County News

Fanwood officials confirmed new speed limit reductions and traffic changes on LaGrande, Martine, Hunter and Terrill aimed at cutting crashes across the borough.

Fanwood's Summer Fan Jam filled La Grande Park with live bands, 25 classic cars, food trucks and craft vendors for Father's Day weekend 2026.

Fanwood flood watch issued for June 22: 1 to 2 inches of rain per hour expected, heaviest 3 to 11 p.m. Avoid flooded roads and downed lines, officials say.

The Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame welcomed its Class of 2026 in June, honoring nine athletes and coaches plus the 1970 Thomas Jefferson football team

Elizabeth's School No. 28 won second place in a statewide NJDA award for its Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, recognizing its healthy eating efforts.

The Westfield High School Blue Devils baseball team finished the 2026 season 7-5 before falling in the NJSIAA sectional quarterfinals.

Westfield Police are moving daily roadwork alerts to a separate Nixle channel. Residents must opt in by texting 07090ROADS to 888-777.

Roselle Memorial Library hosts a free workshop tonight, June 30, on financial empowerment and grant writing strategies for local business owners and nonprofits.

The Cranford Municipal Building closes Friday, July 3, 2026. The Conservation Center closes Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, for the holiday weekend.

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

Scotch Plains students were among 2,578 honored on SUNY Cortland's Spring 2026 Dean's List for academic excellence with a 3.3 GPA or higher.

Creeks and streams that run through private property remain private property, and the responsibility for their care and maintenance lies with the property owner.

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

Elizabeth High School teacher Nicole Marcianti won the 2026 Chapter Advisor Distinguished Lecturer Award from NEHS and the Ivy League Consortium this spring.

Rahway High School's choir traveled to NYC to perform at Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium as part of the National Youth Chorus program.

Rahway has issued a heat advisory from June 11 to June 14, with temperatures in the mid-90s. See cooling station hours at the Rahway Recreation Center.

Two windows at a Scotch Plains business on Front Street were broken June 22 after rocks were thrown at the property. No suspects identified.

Westfield's Jefferson Elementary community is celebrating new accessible playground equipment, the latest milestone in the town's Project Playground effort.

Plainfield Public Library opens its doors Wednesday for a free World Cup Round of 32 watch party, starting with England's noon match against DR Congo.