Free ‘Explore Union County’ app offered to help residents access parks, government resources

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the launch of its official “Explore Union County” app, now available for free download through the App Store and Google Play. The app, part of Commissioner Chairperson Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded’s 2024 “Growing Together in Union County” initiatives, comes stocked with tons of useful […]

Union County celebrated National Adoption Day with 12 new ‘forever families’ on Nov. 22

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Surrogate Court celebrated its 16th annual Adoption Day Friday on Nov. 22. National Adoption Day is a national effort to raise awareness of the needs of children and youth waiting to find permanent, loving families. This annual, one-day event has made the dreams of thousands of children throughout […]

Union County hosts final ‘aging services kiosk’ events of the season in December

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and caregivers to visit their local Aging Services Kiosk for the final events of the 2024 season this December. The monthly event is an opportunity for residents to engage with experienced professionals and learn about valuable senior programs and resources that are […]

Reducing Roadway Fatalities Comes Down to Sharing the Responsibility

Reducing Roadway Fatalities Comes Down to Sharing the Responsibility

  By The New Jersey Department of Transportation There were more than 600 crash-related fatalities on New Jersey roadways in 2023. We’re so used to seeing statistics that it can be easy to forget there are real people behind the numbers. So let’s reframe it. Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en español In 2023, […]

Thanksgiving football matchups close out season in Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — For longtime neighborhood football rivals Roselle Park High School and Roselle’s Abraham Clark High School, who still play on the Thanksgiving holiday or now the night before when the game is at Roselle, the 2024 campaign has been a season of streaks. This time, both will be battling to end their […]

Electric school bus program jump started with $15 million first-round funding

UNION COUNTY, NJ — In celebration of National Drive Electric Week, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, announced the first-round award of $15 million in grants for local purchases of 48 electric school buses in New Jersey, marking the state’s first comprehensive commitment of funding for these zero-emission buses that will […]

Elizabeth police sergeant, longtime Rahway and Clark resident are honored at Blue Mass

Elizabeth police sergeant, longtime Rahway and Clark resident are honored at Blue Mass

NEWARK, NJ — The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New Jersey law enforcement personnel at the 31st annual Blue Mass on Thursday, Nov. 7, in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, presided over the liturgy, which featured a […]

Union County Clerk’s Office gives results of local elections

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Clerk’s Office has reported the following local election unofficial results as of Friday, Nov. 8, from the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. For all of these results, 100% of the districts are reporting. House of Representatives Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez of the state’s 8th Congressional District of […]

Cranford and Elizabeth football fall, New Providence advances

Cranford and Elizabeth football fall, New Providence advances

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Cranford High School and Elizabeth High School–Frank J. Cicarell Academy came so close to advancing, while New Providence High School held on and was able to reach a sectional state championship game for the first time in 14 years. Cranford and Elizabeth both scored in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t […]