Union County News
By TAPINTO CRANFORD STAFF
August 19, 2025
CRANFORD, N.J. — A man was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a New Jersey Transit train on the Raritan Valley Line, officials said.The incident occurred at about 1:44 a.m. just east of Cranford Station when train 5403, which had departed Newark Penn Station minutes earlier, hit an ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the first annual Plein Air Painting Event at the historic Deserted Village of Feltville in Berkeley Heights, on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Artists of all levels are invited to bring ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A vehicle struck the front entrance of the 7-Eleven on Monday afternoon, causing visible damage and prompting an emergency response.The crash occurred at about 2:45 p.m. Witness Rich Pierce said he was paying at the register when he heard what he thought might have been a small ...
CLARK, NJ — The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC), a partner of the Archdiocese of Newark, recently gave six incoming high school seniors from archdiocesan Catholic schools the summer of a lifetime by providing scholarships to attend the prestigious Advanced Space Academy at the U.S.
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford’s dining scene is about to get a flavorful new addition. Palmas Café, a vibrant, family-owned spot serving world-class coffee, heritage-inspired pastries, and savory favorites, will open its doors this week in the former Breadsmith location on North Avenue. With a soft ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Karen Carey-Lynch, an English language arts and gifted education teacher at Roselle Park Middle School, has been named Union County Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026.Carey-Lynch, a Cranford resident, is among 21 to receive state recognition on Tuesday at a ceremony at The College of ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Route 22 eastbound and westbound single-lane closures, which were scheduled to take place overnight Thursday, Aug. 14, and Friday, Aug. 15 in Mountainside, have been postponed. The New Jersey Department of Transportation said it will provide advanced notice once the work is ...
CRANFORD, NJ – As the summer heat cranks up, the Friends of the Cranford Pools are inviting residents and guests to beat the 90-degree days with a splash of island-style fun. On Saturday, August 16 (rain date August 17), they’ll host a Luau at the Orange Avenue Pool from 4:00–7:00 p.m., open to ...
CLARK, NJ — To very loosely paraphrase Mark Twain, the rumors of the death of literacy and reading, particularly in their old-fashioned analogical medium, may in fact be greatly exaggerated. That is, if the queue of eager bibliophiles stretching down the block Wednesday morning, waiting for the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Another movie is filming in Westfield this week.Actor Stephen Dorff was just spotted on the baseball diamond in Gumbert Park filming a Little League scene for the movie “What the F*ck Is My Password?!,” 4filming.com reports.Director Steve Pink (known for “Hot Tub Time Machine” and ...
UNION, NJ – A Union elementary school teacher got an unforgettable surprise when she learned she had won a $10,000 classroom makeover from The Today Show.A few months ago, Today Show reporter Savannah Sellers interviewed kindergarten teacher Jennifer Reguinho at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Registration is now open for one of the town’s most anticipated fall traditions: the 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll. The event, organized by Downtown Cranford, will officially begin on Friday, October 10.Starting that day, more than 100 handcrafted scarecrows will be on display ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — 1958 Cuban Cuisine was subject to 6 days of closure in the last month due to multiple issues, including evidence of rodent droppings and roach activity, according to statements made at the Board of Health meeting on Monday. Principal Health Inspector Helen Mendez noted that the ...
Trenton, NJ – Route 22 eastbound is scheduled to have lane and ramp closures next week for drainage installation as the Route 22/Route 82/Garden State Parkway Interchange project advances in Union, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A water main break near the intersection of North Avenue and Miln Street closed westbound traffic on Friday afternoon as repair crews worked to address the issue.According to the Cranford Police Department, officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of the break earlier ...
CLARK, NJ — When Barnes & Noble in Clark closed up shop back in 2022, bibliophiles and devoted customers were forced to make the drive over to Menlo Park Mall to satisfy all their B&N cravings. Not a terribly far drive, certainly, but also not the walking-distance commute many local ...
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Union County History Re-Grant Program for Special Projects and General Operating Support are now available. All eligible non-profit organizations in Union County are invited to ...
UNION, NJ — Union’s streetscape has transformed into an open-air art gallery with the arrival of “Reflections of Ordinary Life,” a captivating exhibition featuring seven lifelike sculptures by the late artist Seward Johnson.The exhibition, which debuted last week, strategically places Johnson’s ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The now-infamous raccoon that bit three Westfield residents two weeks ago in unprovoked attacks and seemingly vanished may now become a fireside tale for future Westfielders, as it has been presumed dead, according to officials who spoke at the Westfield Board of Health’s meeting ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday morning around 10am, a man was struck and killed by a Raritan Valley Line train going from Newark Penn Station to Raritan.The train, number 5515, left Newark at 9:38am, and was scheduled to arrive in Raritan Station at 10:42am before striking the trespasser in the ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Four New Jersey residents were arrested early Saturday morning, August 2, after police discovered three loaded firearms and illegal drugs during a traffic stop at Centennial Avenue and Myrtle Street.According to Cranford police, Officer Rameil King stopped a silver 2013 Ford at ...
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union and the Greater Union Chamber of Commerce celebrated Here’s the Story Bookstore’s 30 years of operation with a re-ribbon cutting on Saturday morning. The event was a commemoration of the bookstore’s decades-long service to the community.Surrounded by family, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A bicyclist was killed in a crash at North Avenue West and Crossway Place Monday morning, according to Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro.In a Nixle alert sent at 10:05 a.m., police said that the intersection would be closed until further notice for a police ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has designated New Providence as one of 21 new Film Ready Communities, part of a growing network of municipalities and counties prepared to host film and television productions.The announcement, made in ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Town of Westfield invite residents with disabilities and special needs, along with their friends and families, to participate in “Paint by the Pond,” on Saturday, August 9th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mindowaskin Park, ...
UNION, NJ – The kick-off to a month-long cultural event in Union Center was held Tuesday evening at the Union Arts Center to celebrate a dynamic public art space with works by local artists displayed throughout the Center's storefront windows.“We are delighted to unveil an inspiring month-long art ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Two women were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after an off-duty Summit police officer spotted a vehicle linked to a recent retail theft and helped coordinate a swift response that led to their arrest.At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, an off-duty officer observed a white ...
Union County, NJ –The Union County Board of County Commissioners is launching the Storm-Related Emergency Home Repair Grant Program to assist senior homeowners affected by the severe storms that hit the region on July 3rd and July 14th.This grant is available to Union County residents aged 62 and ...
UNION, NJ – After a trailblazing 25-year career in the fire service, Union’s first female firefighter, Andrea Spriggs, has officially retired.Spriggs began her firefighting journey in East Orange in 2000 before joining the Union Fire Department in 2009, where she broke barriers as the department’s ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A week after the first report of a potentially rabid raccoon biting someone in Westfield, the Westfield Regional Health Department said on Monday afternoon that it continues to work closely with Animal Control to locate the animal through trapping and continued canvassing.Three ...