Union County News

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.

Coach Dennis McCaffery's summer baseball and all-sports camps are underway at Cranford Performance Institute for grades 1–7. Starting at $275 per week.

PSE&G and NJ American Water are conducting road work in Plainfield, NJ June 25–July 2, 2026. See the full daily street closure and milling schedule here.

Union County held a free mobile paper shredding event in Plainfield on June 14, 2026, open to all county residents. Next stop: Rahway, July 9.

Plainfield earned gold-level NJ Healthy Town status for the 7th year in a row, recognized for bilingual outreach and community wellness programs. (144 characters)

Amazon has donated 750 backpacks and significant funding to support Plainfield students and the Drake House.

The City of Plainfield announced the allocation of $5 million in funding to support residents and businesses impacted by recent storms.

Plainfield says a viral social media post falsely accused city workers of placing campaign signs. Officials say the employees were doing routine park maintenance.

Plainfield is responding to storm damage including power outages, downed trees, and road closures. Here's what residents need to know.

Plainfield's Drake House Museum received a New Jersey Black Heritage Trail marker on May 14, 2026, honoring Caesar, a Revolutionary War veteran who lived on the site.

Explore the Plainfield, NJ real estate market in 2026. Home prices, neighborhoods, school district, NJ Transit commute times, and buyer insights from Union County Life.

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday Night at around 10:30pm, the Union County Police towed a car believed, based on emergency radio transmissions, to be part of a homicide investigation.Several officers in three patrol vehicles were on Saint Nicholas Boulevar

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday at around 11am, there was a shooting on East Third Street in the vicinity of Milt Campbell Field on Plainfield's East End. Police and EMS personnel were observed on the scene shortly after the incident.The investigation is

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield City Council will consider a resolution that would make it the latest municipality to ban US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from entering city-ow

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, May 17, Plainfield will be host to the third annual Arts in Bloom Spring Festival. It will take place from 12pm to 5pm on North Avenue between Park and Watchung Avenues.“Join us on May 17, 2026, from 12 pm to 5 pm for a da

PLAINFIELD, NJ — 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

PLAINFIELD, NJ — After delays, the Plainfield Public Library has announced an official grand reopening date of Saturday, June 13, inviting the community back into the space that closed in the fall for significant renovations.Originally set to open De

PLAINFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) will unveil a New Jersey Black Heritage Trail historical marker at the Drake House Museum on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11am. The Drake House Museum is located at 602 West Front Street.The