Union County News

CLARK, NJ — Join Clark's Finest this Saturday, May 2, between 9 a.m. and noon, for the Clark Police Department's Coffee with a Cop event.Stop by Manny's Diner in Clark, located at 1030 Raritan Rd., and meet local law enforcement officers.It's coffee,

RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, April 14, the halls of Roosevelt Elementary School echoed with song and spirit as students took the stage for the school’s 2nd annual Music & Movement Performance. Led by music teacher Ms. Baker, the event served as a vib

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Residents traveling through Mountainside in May might notice green ribbons tied around town — a visible reminder that mental health matters and that awareness begins close to home.The ribbons will be officially tied on May 1st by m

NEW JERSEY — The best marketing advice most business owners never hear is also the simplest: stop trying to reach everyone. Start reaching the right people.Yet too many local businesses continue to invest in broad digital platforms where their ideal

ROSELLE/ELIZABETH, NJ — A man who worked as a school bus aide in Roselle is accused of sexually assaulting two children with autism who rode his bus.“The allegations in this case represent a profound betrayal of trust and a direct threat to the safet

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — When he took the mound last Friday against Cedar Grove, Andrew Kruep brought new dimensions to the concept of efficiency.The junior right-hander pitched an eight-inning two-hitter and finally got the run support he needed after t

RENO, Nev. — Playing in his first game at the MLB Triple-A level, Danny Serretti made it one to remember.The former Gov. Livingston standout crushed a go-ahead three-run home run to lead the Reno Aces (Arizona Diamondbacks) to a 5–2 victory over

Governor Livingston High School’s 4th Annual Jazz Festival returns on May 7, 2026! Doors open at 5:30 PM, with performances starting at 6:30 PM in the Governor Livingston Auditorium. $5 entrance fee for adults, students are free. What bega

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Mayor Adrian Mapp gave his 2026 State of the City Address on Thursday, April 30 at the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School. Watch it below.

CRANFORD, NJ - With Mother’s Day approaching, the owners of The Cranford Bookstore are offering a curated trio of fiction picks that balance escapism, humor, and emotional depth, just in time for spring gifting. The recommendations come with an

CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford resident Sean Swift delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Boston Marathon in April, finishing 101st overall and placing fifth among runners age 40 and older in one of the world’s most competitive races. The 2026 field i

ELIZABETH, NJ - A celebration of culture, history, and community spirit took center stage in Elizabeth as Elizabeth Portugal Day's pageant honored Portugal’s rich heritage with a meaningful theme inspired by Dia da Liberdade, or the Day of Freedom.He

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Mayor Harris Laufer confirmed during the April 28 Springfield Township Committee meeting that a developer is actively pursuing plans to bring a Starbucks to the Bank of America property on Morris Avenue — a site previously slated fo

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education adopted a final 2026-27 operating budget of $62,299,166 at its April 30 public meeting at Governor Livingston High School — a figure 2.85% below the current year's spending — after a se

SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Planning Board opened its meeting Monday with a discussion on a required master plan re-examination, outlining a timeline to meet a state deadline while setting the stage for a broader planning update.City Planner Joseph Burge

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Residents will have the opportunity to purchase unclaimed bicycles at a public auction scheduled for Thursday, May 14, in Roselle Park.The auction will take place in the employee parking lot of Borough Hall, near the Office of Emer

PRINGFIELD, NJ — The Union County‑led reconstruction of Caldwell Place remains on schedule, with Springfield officials reporting that the project is now roughly one‑third complete. Springfield administrator John Bussiculo briefed the Township Co

WESTFIELD, NJ — As part of U.S. letter carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, held annually the second Saturday in May, area residents are asked to leave bagged donations of non-perishable food near their mailboxes in time for the carriers’ visits on

ROSELLE, NJ – On Tuesday night, Councilman Brandon Bernier hosted his monthly 2nd Ward Community Meeting at Agape House of Worship Prayer Chapel. State Senator Joe Cryan joined the discussion as well, focusing on statewide issues such as survei