Union County News

Roselle Memorial Library hosts a free workshop tonight, June 30, on financial empowerment and grant writing strategies for local business owners and nonprofits.

The Cranford Municipal Building closes Friday, July 3, 2026. The Conservation Center closes Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, for the holiday weekend.

New Providence has opened three cooling locations for residents during high heat: the library, DeCorso Community Center, and Municipal Center.

Scotch Plains students were among 2,578 honored on SUNY Cortland's Spring 2026 Dean's List for academic excellence with a 3.3 GPA or higher.

Creeks and streams that run through private property remain private property, and the responsibility for their care and maintenance lies with the property owner.

New Providence officials outline heat advisory levels and safety steps for residents as hot temperatures move into the forecast this week.

Elizabeth High School teacher Nicole Marcianti won the 2026 Chapter Advisor Distinguished Lecturer Award from NEHS and the Ivy League Consortium this spring.

Rahway High School's choir traveled to NYC to perform at Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium as part of the National Youth Chorus program.

Rahway has issued a heat advisory from June 11 to June 14, with temperatures in the mid-90s. See cooling station hours at the Rahway Recreation Center.

Two windows at a Scotch Plains business on Front Street were broken June 22 after rocks were thrown at the property. No suspects identified.

Westfield's Jefferson Elementary community is celebrating new accessible playground equipment, the latest milestone in the town's Project Playground effort.

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.

Summit's Community Night returns to the Village Green on Monday, July 13, inviting local nonprofits to meet residents before Element K takes the stage at 7 p.m.

Elizabeth Police Department's Safe Interaction Program helps residents with special needs and caregivers build trust with officers.

The Elizabeth Police Department has joined Neighbors by Ring, a free app that lets residents view and share local public safety updates and alerts in real time.

Roselle Park hosts free Community Cooldown events every Tuesday in July. Kids run through fire hose water spray while firefighters train. No registration needed.

New Providence celebrates July 3 on South Street at 7 p.m. with a free block party, DJ, 400-lb birthday cake, and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

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 crews are working at Laurel Ave, Springfield Ave, Chatham Rd, and more in Summit, NJ through July 1.