Union County News
By TAPINTO NEW PROVIDENCE STAFF
July 28, 2025
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - In a state where diners are practically a cultural institution, earning the title of Best Diner in New Jersey is no small thing. Earning it six years in a row is unprecedented.Prestige Diner, a family-run landmark in New Providence led by brothers Harry & Jimmy Vardas, has ...
WINFIELD PARK, NJ — The annual Winfield Carnival, hosted by the Winfield Fire and Ambulance Squad, is back for its 74th year, running from Wednesday, July 30, through Saturday, August 2.The hours are:Wednesday-Friday: 7-11 p.m.Saturday: 4:00-10:30 p.m.Everyone's traditional favorites will be ...
GARWOOD, N.J. — Black Sheep Bar & Provisions has earned a spot on New Jersey Monthly magazine’s prestigious Top 40 Restaurants list for the second year in a row. The annual list, published every August, and curated by the publication’s editors and food critics, celebrates restaurants across ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Marianne Middlebrook of Berkeley Heights, recently crowned Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey 2025, will head to Michigan next month to compete for the national title of Ms. Wheelchair America.Born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Middlebrook has used a wheelchair her entire life.
Union County, NJ – Over the past several weeks, the Union County Board of County Commissioners and I have heard from many residents, advocates, and community members who voiced concerns about the future of the Union County Jail property. We appreciate everyone who took the time to attend meetings, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A public health alert that was issued by the Westfield Regional Health Department earlier this week remains in effect after a report of third raccoon bite was made, the department announced on Thursday.The most recent bite occurred to an individual in the 600 block of Westfield ...
UNION, NJ - The following schedule of regular meetings for the public body for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 was adopted. Please see the above flier for more information.
Union County, NJ – The Union County Sheriff’s Department and GoMo Health are proud to announce the launch of a new First Responder Resiliency program—a comprehensive digital initiative designed to address the unique emotional,mental, and physical stressors and traumas experienced by first ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Police and the Westfield Regional Health Department are urging people report and sick, aggressive or injured animals to police after a resident was bit by an aggressive raccoon on Monday.The raccoon, which bit an adult on 1st Street in Westfield, was not captured, Megan ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For those in need, fresh produce can often be a luxury. Mother and daughter Maureen Goodman and Caroline Sahm are trying to change that with their volunteer effort, Westfield Seeds of Change. People can drop off their donations of fresh produce at their home, located at 610 Coolidge ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Since the first train chugged its way from Cranford to New York City in 1839, this Union County township has captured the imagination of home seekers drawn to its unique blend of small-town charm and big-city access. Real estate agents weren’t the first to sell the dream. According ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ- The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the return of the Union County Means Business (UCMB) Expo, taking place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle.“This Expo is about fueling the ...
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, July 17, a bicyclist was injured in an accident involving a sport utility vehicle in Clark.The accident occurred just shortly past 5:30 p.m. in the vicinity of 470 Westfield Ave.In addition to the Clark PD, the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad also responded to the scene.The ...
UNION, NJ – Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to join the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce again this year at its 14th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K Run on Sunday, September 28. A portion of the proceeds will go to help defray the medical expenses of Julie Rivera of Union, a mom, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Quick action by Ward 1 Councilman Todd Saunders during Monday’s severe storm and flooding helped reunite a Westfield tween with a crucial diabetes monitoring device while her parents were out of town.“Monday evening, during the severe storms and flash flooding in Union County, our ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The storied Cranford baseball program saw one of their own take the next step in their career earlier this week when Shane Van Dam was selected in the ninth round, 278th overall, by the Kansas City Royals in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.With the first three rounds of the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — After making out with relatively minor damage during the July 3rd storm—a destroyed dog park—Plainfield's Hope 4 Paws Humane Society was dealt a much stronger blow only 11 days later when floods devastated low-lying areas of the Queen City.The floods caused two fatalities near the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday evening, extremely heavy rains began in Plainfield around 5pm and continued for nearly two hours. Roadways were flooded all around the city, and on Tuesday morning dozens of totaled cars were still on the streets of Plainfield. Unfortunately, the City of Plainfield is ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy visited Berkeley Heights on Tuesday morning to survey the aftermath of a storm that dropped more than six inches of rain in under two and a half hours, triggering flash flooding, buckling roadways, and toppling utility poles across the township.“Last night, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Members of Westfield’s Rapid Storm Response Team rescued about 20 people from flash floods Monday night, according to the Westfield Police Department.“The Rapid Storm Response Team operated into the late evening hours on Monday, responding to numerous water emergencies – removing 20 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Sections of Scotch Plains resembled flooded areas out west as thunderstorms and heavy rains quickly overwhelmed Route 22 and streets in downtown. Governor Murphy declared a State of Emergency Monday evening "due to the flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Adam Sandler and his daughter Sunny Sandler, who have been filming a Netflix project in Cranford, have been showing some love to the locals.Members of the crew from Happy Madison Productions were set up in a Westfield parking lot where OnStage Theater Camp is taking place and some of ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ—The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to Warinanco Park on Saturday, July 19th, for a night of classic Freestyle music featuring TKA, Judy Torres, and Soave at 4:00 p.m.“Freestyle music has deep roots in Hispanic and Latino communities across New York and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Former Berkeley Heights Police Chief Jason Massimino is among those named in the New Jersey Attorney General’s 2024 Major Discipline Report, which outlines the most serious disciplinary actions taken against law enforcement officers across the state. According to the Attorney ...
TRENTON, NJ — According to a report released Monday from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, a Mountainside Police corporal was demoted in 2024 for refusing an assignment.The demotion was part of the Attorney General's 2024 major discipline police report. According to the Attorney General’s ...
WESTFIELD, NJ – Westfield native James Reynolds, a U.S. Navy lieutenant, was recently highlighted by the Navy for his service as a weapons officer on a submarine.Reynolds, a 2013 graduate of St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, is serving on the USS Scranton based at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — It appears that a woman who shoplifted from two other stores on Central Avenue was busted by the manager of a third on July 1, according to Police Chief Christopher Battiloro.When a woman attempted to take a sweater valued at $178 and a tank top worth $65 from a shop on the 200 ...
CRANFORD, N.J. –At 87 years old, Victor M. Richel still shows up to work seven days a week — not out of obligation, but out of conviction. The longtime Berkeley Heights resident and respected business leader has spent decades shaping Union County through a rare blend of corporate insight and civic ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — During Plainfield's devastating storm on Thursday, the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society — formerly known as the Plainfield Area Humane Society — was seriously damaged. The organization looks to rebuild.“Moments after the storm passed, I rushed to the shelter, navigating streets littered ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - The Union County Board of County Commissioners is excited to launch the 2025 Summer Arts Festival with Never Say Goodbye, a Bon Jovi tribute band, performing live at Echo Lake Park on Wednesday, July 9.“We’re kicking off the Summer Arts Festival with a bang—and who better to get ...