ELIZABETH — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites nature lovers of all ages to visit the Union County Falcon Cam at ucnj.org/falcon, where they can watch as two…
Vote now to name the next generation of Union County peregrine falcon chicks
NJ-based company supports underserved communities globally for month of May
SUMMIT , NJ— During the month of May, Kenvue supported vulnerable communities. Kenvue – maker of Neutrogena, Listerine, Avveno, and Tylenol – helped those affected by natural disasters, homelessness and…
Walnut Avenue School students win statewide competition for tasty, healthy lunches
CRANFORD, NJ — Second-grade students from Walnut Avenue Elementary School, Lyla Kaiser and Esmé Valenzano, were recognized on Thursday, May 15, as finalists in the sixth annual Healthy School Lunch…
Cranford Fire Department increases staffing, hires first female firefighter and replaces full-time EMT
CRANFORD, NJ – During the Township Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, the committee approved the appointments of two new firefighters, including the first female firefighter in the history of…
Rahway High School hosts annual Olympics Day
RAHWAY, NJ — On Wednesday, May 28, Rahway High School hosted its annual Olympics Day, an exciting morning and afternoon of fun and fitness as the elementary and middle school…
Pride Month kickoff hosted at Chisholm Community Center
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The kickoff to Pride Month happened at Chisholm Community Center. There was music, dancing, chalk art and information tables. Halo Roasters provided free refreshments. Attendees also received…
May Student of the Month is named
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park High School student Yanna Mettelus has been named May Student of the Month. Student of the Month is a service project of the Rotary…
Now recruiting, a PTC certified police officer
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of a full-time police officer. Applicants must possess a New Jersey PTC Basic Course for Police…
Local company hosts free workshop during Mental Health Awareness Month
CRANFORD, NJ — During the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated. But mental health is important all year round. It’s an essential part of a person’s overall…
Franklin School rocks Olympic Day!
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway Public Schools proudly hosted its annual Olympic Day, a vibrant celebration of sport, teamwork, and healthy competition involving students from across the district. The event, on…
Union County will be well-represented in football games at Kean
UNION COUNTY, NJ — For the second time, there will be Flag Football and North-South Football at Kean University on Sunday, June 8. Union County will be well-represented in both.…
Juneteenth Celebration to feature ‘A Visit With Buffalo Soldier Cathay Williams’
KENILWORTH, NJ — On Saturday, June 7, the Kenilworth Historical Society will present a colorful, enlightening program celebrating African-American culture and the significance of the Juneteenth holiday, which annually commemorates…
American Theater Group to present Broadway Tales and Tunes Musical Revue
UNION, NJ — American Theater Group will participate in the Grand Opening Weekend of the new Union Public Library & Arts Center with its presentation of Broadway Tales and Tunes,…
Newly renovated Union Public Library and Arts Center to host grand opening
UNION, NJ — The township of Union and the Library Board of Trustees have announced the official opening of the newly renovated Union Public Library and Arts Center, 1980 Morris…
Joan Osborne to perform ‘Dylanology Live’ at UCPAC
RAHWAY, NJ — Joan Osborne is a great artist in her own right, and she’ll be performing the songs of Bob Dylan at the Union County Performing Arts Center. On…
Undefeated Governor Livingston baseball seeks a return to section final
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Whenever Chris Roof reaches a milestone, his first words to a question about it are “Bill Howard.” Howard was Roof’s head coach when Roof played his…
Union County softball teams aim for sectional finals
UNION COUNTY, NJ — One win away from playing for a sectional state championship. There were plenty of Union County softball teams who made it to Wednesday, June 4, sectional…
Governor Livingston baseball, for the first time, repeats as UCT champs
UNION — How does the Governor Livingston High School baseball team sidestep the state-ranking, the undefeated…
Summit softball comes close to capturing first county crown
UNION, NJ — Not often does the eighth seed get all the way to the championship…
Governor Livingston baseball aims for UCT repeat title
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Experience vs. the first time in a long time. That was the…
Summit was going for its first UCT softball title
SUMMIT, NJ — Could Summit High School do it again? Could the Hilltoppers have knocked off…
UCT baseball hits all bases with the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the baseball Union County Tournament was scheduled to continue Wednesday, May…
UCT softball rounds the bases with semifinals and finals
UNION COUNTY, NJ — One of the hottest softball teams in the state this year, especially…
Union resident Isa Abdul-Quddus named new Hillside head football coach
HILLSIDE, NJ — Succeeding Barris Grant as Hillside High School’s head football coach is an assignment…
Top seed Governor Livingston is the favorite to win UCT baseball
BERLELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Governor Livingston High School baseball has accomplished much the last 30 years.…
Arthur L. Johnson softball surges as county tourney looms
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — While the race between Arthur L. Johnson, Governor Livingston and Scotch Plains–Fanwood…
Cranford High School baseball wins five straight
CRANFORD, NJ — One of the hottest baseball teams in Union County, not counting highly talented,…
UCT baseball builds on lengthy history as it moves into playoffs
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Next week is May. That means, hopefully, temperatures will rise and rain…
Kumpf Middle School’s Unified Sports Program competes
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, March 20, Clark students in the Carl H. Kumpf Unified Sports…
UCT softball teams are looking to repeat in the playoffs this year
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Last year, Jonathan Dayton High School won it for the first time.…
Summit’s boys and girls lacrosse teams begin 2025 season with solid starts
SUMMIT, NJ — No surprise that both Summit High School lacrosse squads are off to solid…