Union County News

Mountainside FC's U13 girls reached the 2026 championship game after erasing a 2-0 deficit in the semifinal's final minutes — then winning in overtime.

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.

Summit's Hot Summer Nights series adds a community twist on Monday, July 13 — local nonprofits and organizations set up tables on Broad Street before Element K takes the Village Green stage at 7 p.m. It's free, alcohol- and tobacco-free, and open to everyone. Bring a chair or blanket. Organizations interested in tabling can register through the city.

The College Men's Club of Westfield awarded three WHS Class of 2026 graduates $24,000 scholarships each at its June 29 Spring Scholar Reception.

Westfield's Barnes Blake finished tied for 12th at the Ike MGA Stroke Play Championship and now defends his NJ Amateur title at Baltusrol Golf Club July 6–8.

Megan McNally named first principal of La Grande Elementary in Fanwood, opening September 2026 for pre-K students in Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district.

Mountainside officials toured the aging 60-year-old community pool with residents and set a July 8 public meeting to present renovation options and costs.

Union County Family Clinic in Elizabeth offers vaccinations and TB testing Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. by appointment. Call 908-558-6921 to schedule.

Scotch Plains hosts two free outdoor concerts at Alan M. Augustine Village Green in July 2026. Soul Seduction July 9, Alden Street July 23 — both at 7 p.m.

Westfield police are looking for the owner of two dogs found Monday near Boulevard and West Grove Street. Call 908-789-4000 ext. 0 with information.

Westfield police are looking for the owner of two dogs found Monday near Boulevard and West Grove Street. Call 908-789-4000 ext. 0 with information.

Summit city offices close July 3 with free parking citywide. Community Center open 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Transfer Station runs 7:30 a.m.–noon on July 4.

Buddha Bash returns to Brassy Buddha Yoga Studio in Westfield on July 16 from 6–9 p.m. at 107 Quimby St. A wellness evening open to the community.

The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a prospective member breakfast July 14,

Berkeley Heights tabled Ordinance 2026-15 on June 30 after a 3-hour overflow crowd opposed replacing the volunteer Recreation Commission with a Township department.

As temperatures rise, recognize the warning signs of heat stroke, a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate action.

Springfield opens cooling center July 4 during extreme heat watch. Heat indexes may reach 110 degrees. Free cooling station open noon to 6 p.m. at Chisholm Community Center.

Springfield Library has launched the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge with the theme 'Unearth Your Story'

Scotch Plains marked America's 250th anniversary June 26 with a Park Avenue parade, veteran tributes at the Baptist Church, and remarks from local leaders. (155 characters — verified, unchanged)