Union County News

Gateway Family YMCA’s Five Points Branch in Union marks 60 years serving Union County with youth programs, aquatics, wellness, and community support services. Celebrate with events through 2026.

Union Township Police Officer Steven De Jesus honored with DUI Enforcement Award. Police expand traffic bureau; grant funds additional patrols.

Union Township awarded $20,000 Plan4HealthNJ grant for health and land use planning integration. Six-month project includes resident survey.

Free LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA program for cancer survivors in Union. Build strength, endurance, and emotional well-being. Register with Susan Butler: 908-349-9622.

Union Township is seeking community input through the Plan4HealthNJ survey on public health, neighborhoods, parks, and planning. Take 10-15 minutes to participate and enter drawing.

The Gateway Family YMCA announces its upcoming LIVESTRONG fall session to support adult cancer survivors with fitness and recovery programs. (

A flood watch has been issued for Union County as heavy rain threatens overnight flooding. Review safety tips and local weather updates.

Union's iconic 212-foot water tower will not be demolished for at least 2-3 years. The delay is due to relocation of cellular equipment from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. (159 characters)

Union Arts Center adult art class. Hands-on creative instruction. Leslie Williams Jenkins directing curator. Registration coming soon.

A Union County grand jury indicted Jaheed Fields on murder and attempted murder charges in connection with an April 11 fatal shooting at Union's Chick-fil-A on Route 22.

Union Township's Back-to-School Collection Drive runs through August 27, culminating in Community Day August 29 with giveaways and haircuts.

Fatal crash Morris Avenue Union, July 31. 66-year-old woman died. Dodge Charger struck multiple vehicles. Investigation ongoing. Witnesses sought.

Union County celebrates America's 250th birthday with upcoming events including Music in the Garden, Colonial Beer Making, and Revolutionary War programs.

Mala Aria, a festival-winning play, explores love, family, and sacrifice at Premiere Stages at Kean University in Union. Runs through August 2. Get tickets now.

The Township of Union introduces a new metered parking system with digital pay stations on Stuyvesant Avenue and eight municipal lots.

Union Township's Green Lane Park has reopened after a $3.6 million renovation that added a nature-based playground, boardwalk, walking trails, and more to the five-acre site.

Union Township's Summer Concert Series features live music at Rabkin Park through July 30. Free concerts, food trucks, and outdoor seating for families and neighbors. (154 characters)

Union County sues Open Road Subaru entities for allegedly clearing 1.5 acres of county-owned parkland and removing 300 mature trees without authorization.

Joanne Rajoppi, who served as Union County Clerk for more than 30 years, has died at age 78. She was a six-time recipient of the National Association of Counties Award and served at Rutgers University for nearly 20 years. She championed voting machine transparency and was praised for her advocacy for election integrity.