Union County News

New Jersey passes $60.7 billion state budget with property tax relief, school funding, and child tax credits. Key provisions explained for Union County residents.

Kathy Cryan, publisher of TAPinto Union since 2015, expands her hyperlocal media business by acquiring TAPinto Springfield. She has led TAPinto Union's growth.

Kenilworth's UNICO National chapter reflects on a year of community service including Veterans recognition, scholarships, and partnerships with local organizations.

Kenilworth Police Department promotes Sergeant Sean Kaverick to lieutenant. He was sworn in by Mayor Linda Karlovitch with Chief Paul Campanelli presiding.

Kenilworth names Emma DiNardo and Brady Gribbin as Athletes of the Week. Emma plays softball at Harding Elementary; Brady plays baseball and manages Type 1 Diabetes.

Rahway reflects on the Declaration of Independence and Abraham Clark at the 12th Annual Ceremony, exploring Jefferson's words and their enduring meaning.

Deputy Mayor Matt Adams reflects on Scotch Plains' response to July 3 microburst storm, honoring first responders and community resilience after the disaster.

Clark and Rahway honored Declaration signer Abraham Clark on July 4, 2026, with the 12th Annual Ceremony at Rahway Cemetery, marking the nation's 250th anniversary.

Scotch Plains announces extended grace period for third quarter property taxes due August 1st. Final 2026 tax rate from Union County pending. Online payment available.

Clark honors PFC Joseph Witkowski, killed in action July 9, 1944, during World War II. He is memorialized on the Clark War Memorial and National WWII Memorial.

Union County's Revolutionary War heritage sites and cemetery locations preserve the graves of American soldiers and signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Clark residents earn honors for Spring 2026: Dean's List, President's List at University of Rhode Island, and Phi Kappa Phi honor society membership.

Mother Seton student Alyssa Orlowski organized a service project that delivered 97 care bags to children with heart disease at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Carl H. Kumpf Middle School students won a digital design competition to create marketing flyers for It's Delicious Ice Cream's October 3rd birthday celebration.

Plainfield announces this weekend closures at Hannah Atkins Pool and the main Rushmore Aquatics Complex pool due to unavoidable circumstances. Splash Park only is open.

Five Cranford students have their artwork displayed in the 2026 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit, currently at the Linden Public Library through August 14.

Cranford modernizes downtown with traffic improvements, pedestrian safety, and parking optimization using $4.75 million in state funding for the Streetscape Project.

Cranford educator Lori Talbot advocates for blood donation through Miles of Kindness, highlighting America's critical shortage and need for lifesaving donors.

Noreen Andrews, Union Catholic Assistant Principal, receives 2026 Scouting America Union County Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of educational leadership.