Union County to recognize World Homeless Day on Oct. 10

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners will join communities around the world in recognizing Thursday, Oct. 10, as World Homeless Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about homelessness and advocating for solutions to end housing insecurity. Union County will mark the occasion with events and initiatives designed to educate […]

2024 Hispanic Heritage Month awardees to be honored at Union County’s Family Fun Day

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the recipients for the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Awards will be presented at the annual Union County Hispanic Heritage Family Fun Day. This free event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Warinanco Park in Roselle. “We […]

Halfway through regular season, some Union County football teams are excelling

UNION COUNTY, NJ — There are now just four weekends left in the regular season before the playoffs commence on Friday, Nov. 1. Some teams have played five games and some four. Remaining undefeated in Union County are Summit and Arthur L. Johnson high schools, both 4-0. They were both decisive in victory last weekend, […]

The Gateway Family YMCA celebrates Senior Health and Fitness Day

The Gateway Family YMCA celebrates Senior Health and Fitness Day

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA will host Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The Y is providing a Community Open House with activities such as swimming, group exercise, water exercise, blood pressure self-monitoring, a community health fair, health screenings and information at Y branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union. […]

Union County launches FAQ page to support inclusive hiring practices

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Thirty-four years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, marking a significant step towards inclusivity and equal opportunities for communities with disabilities. This year, in celebration of the ADA, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, along with the Union County Workforce Development Board Disabilities Committee, is launching […]

Only two Union County football teams remain undefeated going into Week Four

UNION COUNTY, NJ — We’re now down to just two undefeated teams remaining in Union County. Rahway High School put forth a solid effort, but fell short at Somerville High School, 32-16, in last weekend’s battle of teams that got off to 3-0 starts. That leaves us with Summit High School and Arthur L. Johnson […]

2024 STEM Educational Growth Grant awarded

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that more than $25,000 has been awarded to various Union County schools and non-profit organizations through the new STEM Educational Growth Grant, aimed at further enriching the impact of garden-based education initiatives. This grant is an extension of the Plant-A-Seed Program and […]

Regional Communications Center is first in state to receive designation

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the Union County Regional Communications Center has been awarded the prestigious APCO International’s Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33 Initiative. Union County is not only the first center in the state to receive this distinguished designation but also the only […]

Residents alerted to beware of high fee passport services

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Residents are urged to be cautious of private companies advertising expedited passport services that charge excessively high fees. These companies often promise quicker processing times but may add unnecessary costs without delivering the faster service they claim. “These services can charge hundreds of dollars, claiming to save you time and a […]