Union County News

Community Access Unlimited celebrates 15 years of CAU Community Players, an inclusive arts program empowering participants through performance and self-expression.

Plainfield reflects on America's 250th anniversary and the ongoing work of expanding freedom, equality, and opportunity for all residents locally.

Plainfield announces this weekend closures at Hannah Atkins Pool and the main Rushmore Aquatics Complex pool due to unavoidable circumstances. Splash Park only is open.

Plainfield announces National Night Out Against Crime 2026 with a special Youth Parade Line to support youth engagement and community safety initiatives.

Mayor Mapp reflects on Plainfield's resilience after the July 3 storm, praising residents and city employees for their coordinated response and recovery.

Plainfield City Council tables short-term rental ordinance for second time. Proposed rules would allow 52 annual bookings with enforcement questions unresolved.

Indigo Station LLC has announced a new pre-apprenticeship program focused on training multimedia producers with innovative approaches.

Lightning struck a large tree on Plainfield's South End Parkway Saturday, causing minor damage to a nearby home. No injuries reported. Residents are urged to report non-emergency storm damage through the Plainfield Police Non-Emergency Line.

Arthur Smith, 83, was found trapped between a furnace and wall in his Randolph Road home after nearly 18 hours missing. He was discovered by his niece who heard shuffling sounds in the furnace room. Smith was in stable condition at JFK University Medical Center.

Plainfield Public Schools presented "Phones Down, Minds Up," a district-wide initiative to support New Jersey's new Bell-to-Bell Device Policy beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Students will store personal internet-enabled devices during the school day, with devices returned at dismissal. Students with approved accommodations will continue to receive support.

Plainfield opens emergency relief services: PSE&G mobile trailer, Senior Center shelter, American Red Cross support. Multiple city agencies responding.

Plainfield City Council approved three Memoranda of Understanding with developers as the city works to address its budget deficit.

A severe thunderstorm caused significant damage and power outages in Plainfield, forcing the city to cancel its Independence Day parade.

Plainfield City Council passed a first-reading ordinance banning data centers from all zoning districts. The ban prohibits large-scale computer facilities citywide.

PSE&G completes power restoration throughout Plainfield following July 4 thunderstorm. Residents with outages should contact DPW at 908-753-3375.

PSE&G reports 1,205 Plainfield customers without power after severe storm. Restoration goal: nearly all by tonight, no later than 3 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2026.

Plainfield Fourth of July Parade cancelled due to severe thunderstorm with high winds and downed trees. Concert and fireworks still scheduled.

PSE&G resource station in Plainfield Monday, July 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free water, ice, and phone charging at East 6th Street and Watchung Avenue parking lot.

Plainfield Council to Vote on Budget, Consider Data Center Ban; See Monday's Agenda