Union County News

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Last week, we took time across Linden Public Schools to pause and recognize the incredible individuals who keep our school days moving—our school bus drivers and transportation aides. Today, we’re proud to share a few high

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council officially proclaimed May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month at its Tuesday night meeting, but it was a quiet, personal moment from one council member that left the room still.Councilman

Linden, NJ — Attention Linden Residents:At approx. 4:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, nearly two-dozen vehicles were vandalized in locations throughout the City. Officers later learned that similar incidents were reported in other areas of Union and

KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Police Department recently posted the following announcement on their social media page.On May 4, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., while assigned to a school safety foot post at Harding School, Officers Dominick Ricce

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, swearing in two new members and one returning member, as well as selecting the board’s president and vice president for the upcoming school year

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Behind Beechwood Elementary School, a quiet patch of land is becoming something more than a garden.It is a place where children can look closely, ask questions, follow a path, notice what is growing, and begin to understand th

SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Dayton has been awarded the sixth seed in a potentially wide-open field for the upcoming Union County softball tournament.Daytin (8-9) defeated Roselle Park, 16-0, on Tuesday after the seeding were completed.In Tuesday's win, Jessic

UNION, NJ – Union scored six runs in the first inning and held on for a 7-5 baseball victory over Dayton on Tuesday.The decision completed a split of the two-game, two-day series between the teams after Dayton had rallied in the bottom of the seventh

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Queen City Academy Charter School (QCACS) on Thursday evening celebrated its 25th anniversary with a sold-out “Soaring to Success” Gala at the Plainfield Country Club in Edison. Celebrated television news anchor Brenda Blackmon

HIGH BRIDGE, NJ — The Blue Devils did it again.Sophomore Chase Simms shot an even-par 70 to finish second on a match of scorecards to help lead Westfield to the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 sectional team title at High Bridge Hills Golf Club on Tuesd

KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Chicken Francaise Platter, served w/Sautee Veggies & Mashed Potatoes $15.50Pastrami & Pepperjack Cheese Wrap, lettuce, tomato &

CLARK, NJ — Second grade students at Hehnly School recently showcased their learning and creativity through an engaging “Pizza Box Biography” project highlighting influential women in history. After researching notable figures, students transformed p

RAHWAY, NJ — On Wednesday, May 6, at 7 p.m., the Rahway High School (RHS) Performing Arts Department will be holding its annual spring concert! There will be a total of six performances throughout the duration of the night: Wind Ensemble, Sympho

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Shortly before 6pm on Tuesday, the Plainfield Fire Department responded to a mulch fire outside the large apartment complex on the former Muhlenberg site.Residents on the scene reported low visibility in the building's parking lot an

ELIZABETH, NJ — The City of Elizabeth, under the leadership of Mayor J. Christian Bollwage and the Department of Health and Human Services & Public Health Nursing, is continuing to provide free STD testing and services to eligible residents at th

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Columbia Middle School seventh grade student Ritvik Bhandari recently achieved an extraordinary Regional Triple Crown by winning gold medals in the Science Bee, History Bee, and Geography Bee. This remarkable accomplishment hig

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Columbia Middle School is proud to present Meredith Willson's The Music Man JR., with performances on May 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and May 16 at 2 p.m. The show will be performed at Columbia Middle School, 345 Plainfield Avenue, B

Update: Nearly an hour after the announcement of his disappearance, the Plainfield Public Schools announced that Wayland Mayfield was located.PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Public Schools shared on social media on Tuesday that they are working with

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The pavilion at Roselle Park's Boy Scout Park now bears the name of a longtime resident who gave back to the community in many ways.James “Jim” D. Vigliotti was remembered Sunday by borough leaders and family members and honored wi