Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoBoys Golf: Westfield Wins NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 Sectional Title
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
CommunityTAPintoMichigan Deli Lunch Specials May 6
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 &
CommunityTAPintoSecond Graders at Clark's Hehnly School Showcase Influential Women in History
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
CommunityTAPintoRahway High School to Hold Spring Concert on May 6
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
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Firefighters Respond to Mulch Fire Outside Randolph Road Apartment Building
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
CommunityTAPintoCity of Elizabeth Offers Free STD Services with Updated Clinic Hours
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
CommunityTAPintoColumbia Middle School Student Achieves ‘Regional Triple Crown’ Earning Gold Medals in Science, History and Geography Bees
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
CommunityTAPintoColumbia Middle School to Present The Music Man JR. This May
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
CommunityTAPintoFOUND: Plainfield Schools, Police Locate Missing Student
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
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park Honors Beloved Resident with Park Pavilion Naming
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
Union County Clerk Announces Availability Of Vote-by-Mail Ballots Ahead of June 2 Primary Election
Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announces that vote-by-mail ballots for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election are now available at the Union County Clerk’s Elizabeth and Westfield offices during regular business hours. “Vote-by-mail gives residents mor
CommunityTAPintoCranford Library Expansion Temporarily Halted After State Issues Stop-Work Order Over Labor Violations
CRANFORD, NJ - Work on the Cranford Public Library expansion project was temporarily halted last month after the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) issued a stop-work order against a subcontractor tied to the site, citing wage theft and mul
CommunityTAPintoKenilworth's Troop 40128 Creates Pizza Oven Centerpieces & Pizza Pie Pin Pictures for Fundraiser
KENILWORTH, NJ - Every year Brownie Troop 40128 tries to find an opportunity to give back to the community, usually using art or creations to encourage civic engagement.Recently, the members appreciated the opportunity to use craft kits to
CommunityTAPintoSummit Boys Tennis Reaches 13-0 as Coach Vinnie Turturiello Earns 500th Career Win in Milestone Sweep
SUMMIT, NJ — The milestone didn’t arrive like a finish line so much as it arrived like something inevitable — built slowly over years of teaching, coaching and relationships that long outlast any single season.With a 5-0 sweep of Scotch Plains-Fanwoo
CommunityTAPintoKenilworth's Harding Elementary School Newspaper Publishes Article 'Keeping Harding Happy'
KENILWORTH, NJ - The fifth issue of Harding Elementary School's newspaper Let's HAWK About It! was recently published. Harding pupil Angelina Dias wrote the following article about the great things the students are doing in school
CommunityTAPintoAllstate Westfield Athlete of the Week: James Statler
WESTFIELD, NJ — This senior pitcher for the Westfield High School boy’s baseball team, recognized for his strong work ethic that boosts the team’s performance, is prized as the Blue Devils prepare for a strong finish to the current season. James
CommunityTAPintoClark's Saint John the Apostle School Celebrates Creativity, Community, and Character at PreK–Grade 2 Art Show
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, April 29, Saint John the Apostle School welcomed families of students in Pre-K through Grade 2 for a joyful evening filled with color, creativity, and connection during its annual Kids Art Show. The event showcased student a
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Police: Home Burglary, Fraud, Illegal Dumping Reported
WESTFIELD, NJ — Burglars broke into a home and stole a vehicle outside, someone has been dumping yard debris on a public path and several residents were victims of fraud in recent weeks, according to Westfield Police.On April 28 at 6 a.m., a resident
CommunityTAPintoRahway's Rutgers Future Scholars April Newsletter is Here!
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) in Rahway has just published its latest newsletter!Click here to see RFS's April newsletter and stay tuned for TAPinto's continuing coverage of the Rutgers Future Scholars program in Rahway.For more on t
CommunityTAPintoDriver Charged With DWI Following Rollover Crash in Cranford
CRANFORD, NJ — A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated following a rollover crash Saturday night on Walnut Avenue, according to a statement from the Cranford Police Department.Police said officers responded at approximately 10