Union County News

UNION, NJ — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union earlier this month, authorities said.Jaheed Fields, 20, of Newark, was taken into custody Friday in Newark, according to the Union County Prosecutor

CLARK, NJ — It's America's 250th birthday, friends. Celebrate it in style, as you learn a few things about the past, with the Clark Public Library!Join the library in June and July, and throughout the rest of the year, with exhibitions, educational p

WESTFIELD, NJ — Councilman Michael Armento raised a stark warning about safety risks to pedestrians who cross North Avenue in front of the New Jersey Transit train station during the most recent town council meeting on April 21.Armento drew particula

WESTFIELD, NJ — On a day when senior catcher Michael Basile reached base four times and got the 100th base hit of his career, Gov. Livingston batted around in each of the first two innings to build a 10-run lead en route to a 12-1 baseball victory ov

CLARK, NJ — There will be a Clark Township Council meeting on Monday, May 4, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.The meeting agenda can be found here.[Don’t miss any TAP

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — School No. 8 turned math into a shared family experience on April 29, hosting its ST Math Family Math Night, sponsored by Phillips 66. Richard S. Molinaro, director of mathematics, said the after-school event was desi

CRANFORD, N.J. — An Essex County man was charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault on law enforcement, following an incident late Wednesday night on South Avenue East, according to the Cranford Police Department.Police said officer

    NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD – Date Adopted 4/30/2026 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.

    NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD – Date Adopted 4/30/2026 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.

    NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD – Date Adopted 4/30/2026 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD – Date Adopted 4/30/2026 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a)

 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD – Date Adopted    4/30/2026 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners  has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable ser

PUBLIC NOTICEORDINANCE: 866-2026FINAL READING: 4/30/2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ordinance Number 866-2026 was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners at a regular meeting on March 26th, 2026 and said Ordinance

SUMMIT, NJ — A burglar shattered the quiet of Springfield Avenue early Friday morning, breaking into a local business and making off with a nearly $5,000 electric bicycle in under a minute, according to Summit Police.Officers were dispatched at appro

UNION, NJ — A large crowd filled the Union Art Center's DMK Black Box Theater Thursday night as Union school officials outlined a growing budget shortfall, prompting concern and criticism from parents and staff.Superintendent Dr. Gerry Benaquista tol

KENILWORTH, NJ – Meet Sweet Pea Kenilworth's TAPinto Pet of the Week!Sweet Pea is Olivia’s beloved Australian parakeet and a cherished little member of our family. She’s known for her gentle personality, her love of giving sweet kiss-kisses, and her

ELIZABETH, NJ — A spine-tingling experience is set to arrive in Elizabeth as Paranormal Cirque Specter prepares to raise its Big Top at The Mills at Jersey Gardens this weekend. Blending elements of theater, circus performance, and horror, the s

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, Plainfield Boys Basketball Coach Mike Gordon, Jr took to social media to officially announce his resignation. It comes on the heels of two straight Group IV championships, one of which saw Plainfield finish the season ra

KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Hello Harding Families,Here is what you need to know this week…​NJSLA Testing Dates:May 4-6, 2026: Students in Grades 3-5 will be