Union County News

Plainfield Public Schools Director of Special Education Marcos Bayas has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Ellie Byra Inclusive Education Award. He will be honored on September 30, 2026, at The Palace at Somerset Park.

Severe thunderstorm strikes Plainfield, NJ. Approximately 2,300 customers without power as City crews begin cleanup and restoration efforts. Stay informed.

The Plainfield Senior Center at 400 East Front Street is open as a cooling station and charging location for residents without power during the outage.

Barack Obama Green Charter's Class of 2026 earned $6.2M in scholarships and broke every school academic record at its June 18 graduation in Rahway.

South Second Street Youth Center in Plainfield celebrated building ownership June 18, marking a milestone made possible through federal tax credits and local partnerships.

Downtown Plainfield's 2026 Pop Up Concert Series features four free Friday concerts at Park Plaza from July 10 through October 2. All shows 6:30–8:30 p.m.

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.

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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