Union County News

CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford resident Sean Swift delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Boston Marathon in April, finishing 101st overall and placing fifth among runners age 40 and older in one of the world’s most competitive races. The 2026 field i

ELIZABETH, NJ - A celebration of culture, history, and community spirit took center stage in Elizabeth as Elizabeth Portugal Day's pageant honored Portugal’s rich heritage with a meaningful theme inspired by Dia da Liberdade, or the Day of Freedom.He

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Mayor Harris Laufer confirmed during the April 28 Springfield Township Committee meeting that a developer is actively pursuing plans to bring a Starbucks to the Bank of America property on Morris Avenue — a site previously slated fo

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education adopted a final 2026-27 operating budget of $62,299,166 at its April 30 public meeting at Governor Livingston High School — a figure 2.85% below the current year's spending — after a se

SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Planning Board opened its meeting Monday with a discussion on a required master plan re-examination, outlining a timeline to meet a state deadline while setting the stage for a broader planning update.City Planner Joseph Burge

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Residents will have the opportunity to purchase unclaimed bicycles at a public auction scheduled for Thursday, May 14, in Roselle Park.The auction will take place in the employee parking lot of Borough Hall, near the Office of Emer

PRINGFIELD, NJ — The Union County‑led reconstruction of Caldwell Place remains on schedule, with Springfield officials reporting that the project is now roughly one‑third complete. Springfield administrator John Bussiculo briefed the Township Co

WESTFIELD, NJ — As part of U.S. letter carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, held annually the second Saturday in May, area residents are asked to leave bagged donations of non-perishable food near their mailboxes in time for the carriers’ visits on

ROSELLE, NJ – On Tuesday night, Councilman Brandon Bernier hosted his monthly 2nd Ward Community Meeting at Agape House of Worship Prayer Chapel. State Senator Joe Cryan joined the discussion as well, focusing on statewide issues such as survei

CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School girls lacrosse team is enjoying a successful season and celebrating several individual player milestones.The team is currently 5-0 in its conference and 8-1 overall.Notable individual accomplishment

CLARK, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is holding its third annual Union County LGBTQ+ Pride 5K and Color Run on Saturday, June 6th, at Oak Ridge Park, located at 136 Oak Ridge Road in Clark.Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday evening, the Plainfield Board of Education approved its budget for the 2026-27 school year. The final budget includes no tax increase, and affirms a reduction in force already approved at the April business meeting two wee

ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Board of Education's meeting on Monday highlighted district successes, transparent communication and commitment to the community.While the 2026-2027 Roselle Public School Budget was the main focus of the evening’s agenda, th

READING, PA -- Patricia Falar of Union is one of 100 students to present their research at the Higher Education Council of Berks County (HECBC) Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference, held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Alvernia Univers

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The NJ Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, in partnership with the Borough of New Providence, invites mothers in the community to a free morning of wellness and connection as part of its Paint the Town Green campaign. "Move, Br

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council approved a resolution to create a long-range plan to address drainage issues at the Tuesday, April 28 meeting. The resolution is meant to seek a long-term plan to ease flooding and drainage issues within limit

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council unanimously approved the 2026 municipal budget at the Tuesday, Apr. 28 meeting. The council also passed a resolution opposing Senate Bill 1836 which, if approved, would give religious and other non-profit orga

The Potters Guild of New Jersey returns to the Farmstead Arts Center in Basking Ridge this weekend, continuing a decades-long tradition that blends craftsmanship, community, and creativity in a setting as timeless as the art itself.For more than 30 y

CLARK, NJ — Join Clark's Finest this Saturday, May 2, between 9 a.m. and noon, for the Clark Police Department's Coffee with a Cop event.Stop by Manny's Diner in Clark, located at 1030 Raritan Rd., and meet local law enforcement officers.It's coffee,