Union County News

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

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Public Schools district will celebrate the city’s cultural diversity during its 4th Annual EPS Multicultural Festival on Tuesday, June 9, at the Thomas G. Dunn Sports Center.The event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7

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

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston Highlanders track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Union County Conference Championships, held April 30 and May 1 at Governor Livingston High School, with multiple individual champi

Linden, NJ — Linden Firefighter Lewis Haskell was finally honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial after his 1982 on-duty heart attack. He will be among the Fire Heroes added to the National Memorial, giving this year’s observance special

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

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

WESTFIELD, NJ — Edison Intermediate School language arts teacher Jessica Mikovits and Roosevelt Intermediate School mathematics teacher Linda Morrison have been recognized as outstanding intermediate school educators by the Optimist Club of Westfield

ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle’s Planning Board tabled a measure to approve an electrical substation project undertaken by PSE&G until their June meeting following public outcry.The meeting, which occurred on May 6 at Borough Hall, included a p

RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway has announced that 3rd Ward Councilwoman Vannie Deloris Parson formally submitted her resignation through a letter to the Municipal Clerk, effective April 22, 2026. Mayor Raymond Giac

SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Hilltoppers continued their dominant spring Thursday, overpowering New Providence Pioneers, 14-1, in the semifinal round of the Union County Tournament at Johnson High School.Fresh off an impressive interstate victory over Lin

CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford: Drive-Thru Food Drive — Saturday, May 9 The need for food never goes away and the Cranford United Methodist Church is holding their

CLARK, NJ — Students in Ms. Eri Parker’s class in the Clark Preschool Program are developing critical observation, language, and self-regulation skills through hands-on scientific inquiry through the Tools of the Mind program, Science Eye.Science Eye

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Just weeks after Linden High School students returned from a transformational educational exchange in China, the global experience came full circle when Philip Connelly, former Executive Vice Chancellor of Wenzhou Kean Uni

Linden, NJ — Linden artist, Donavin Garcia, recently teamed up with the Linden FMBA to share a special logo he designed in honor of Autism Awareness Month. His design was featured on t-shirts for their members. This honor reflects his personal journe

Linden, NJ - Linden residents are invited to join us for a great day of fun focused on bicycle safety!Our Fifth Annual Bike Rodeo will be held on Friday, May 15th at 3:30pm at Memorial Park, 46 Lower Rd. This free event is open to kids of all ag

ELIZABETH, NJ — Eleven organizations in Elizabeth, in addition to a local artist, are among the recipients of a portion of $100,000 awarded through the 2026 Union County HEART Grant Program.HEART, which stands for history, education, arts reaching th

KENILWORTH, NJ – The Kenilworth Historical Society is among the recipients of funding through the 2026 Union County HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant Program. The nonprofit organization will receive $1,200.00The Union Co

UNION, N.J. — Older adults in Union took part Monday in a Baton Flow and Strengthening Workshop designed to promote movement, coordination and social engagement at the Union Senior Center.The session was led by Nicole Marie Placca of Diamondettes Bat