Be the change your community needs: Volunteer as an environmental steward

UNION COUNTY, NJ — With support from the Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County invites residents with a passion for environmental issues and a willingness to help to consider becoming a volunteer in 2025 by joining the Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program. This dynamic program empowers individuals to learn […]

Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit now on display at Plainfield public library

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners have announced that the 2024 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit is currently on view at the Plainfield Public Library, located at 800 Park Ave. This year’s exhibit is a selection of 21 works selected from the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Festival, an annual two-day […]

Union County Tournament wrestling gets ready for 2025

UNION COUNTY, NJ — A decade of dominance. No school has ever pinned down the wrestling Union County Tournament the way the Cranford Cougars have. Since winning the championship in 2015, no school other than Cranford High School has managed to capture the team title. At the 49th annual UCT at Union High School’s Louis […]

Dayton, Johnson, Rahway, Elizabeth boys basketball win openers

UNION COUNTY, NJ — No more scrimmages. Pre-season practices are complete. Time for what goes on the scoreboard to count. For four Union County Conference boys basketball teams on Thursday, Dec. 19, what they produced was more than their opponent was able to muster. Opening their 2024-2025 campaigns with victories on Thursday, Dec. 19, were […]

Holiday season kicks off with the return of ‘UC Loves Small Biz’ campaign

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the return of the “UC Loves Small Biz” campaign as part of the annual Union County Small Business Month initiative. In a commitment to strengthening small businesses, residents and visitors alike are invited to explore and support its diverse range of local […]

Celebrating the holiday season at Warinanco Sports Center

Celebrating the holiday season at Warinanco Sports Center

ROSELLE, NJ — Everyone was celebrating, including Santa – on ice! The Union County Board of County Commissioners, along with the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation, recently invited all county residents to ring in the holiday season on the ice rink with Santa Claus at “Celebrate the Season,” Union County’s annual celebration at […]

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 […]

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