Union County News

Rahway Public Schools 2026 Summer Enrichment Camp used STEM and stories to teach geography. Two-week program explored five continents and space.

Union Township's Back-to-School Collection Drive runs through August 27, culminating in Community Day August 29 with giveaways and haircuts.

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.

Westfield Health Director addresses cyclosporiasis outbreak concerns. National outbreak not affecting Westfield; cases are travel-associated locally.

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.

Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation opens registration for Fall Adult Line Dancing program starting September 17. Classes Thursday evenings through November 5.

Michigan Deli in Kenilworth serves classic luncheonette food with weekday lunch specials starting at $15.50. Quality ingredients, homemade recipes.

Kenilworth resident and high school umpire Chris Parkhill lives lifelong dream umpiring Yankees Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium.

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

Springfield Free Public Library hosts voter registration drive September 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of National Voter Registration Day.

Back-to-school supplies drive underway in Rahway through August 17. Donations accepted at RWJ University Hospital Rahway main lobby.

Grammy and Tony Award winner Shoshana Bean brings 'Only Smoke' tour to Rahway's UCPAC on September 18. Doors 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

Heavy rain and strong winds caused downed trees and utility poles on Park Avenue in Berkeley Heights Friday, August 7. Approximately 716 homes without power.

Clark woman Kathy O'Neil arrested for theft of $29,000 from Parent School Alliance account at Academy for Allied Health Sciences in Scotch Plains.

Mountainside borough attorney John Post credits WWII TV series Victory at Sea with inspiring his Marine Corps service and Vietnam deployment.

National Weather Service issued Heat Advisory for Union County August 7-8 with heat index near 100 degrees. Vulnerable populations should avoid heat.

Rahway celebrated National Night Out on August 4 at Train Station Plaza with community activities, dunk tank, Harley photos, and emergency responder vehicles.