TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his regular COVID press briefing on Monday, July 19, that over 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in New Jersey and that more than 5 million individuals who live, work, or study in the state are now fully vaccinated.

Among the 4,432,769 fully vaccinated individuals (as of June 28), only a small fraction of ...

TRENTON, NJ – Local legislators are examining the feasibility of transitioning New Jersey's public services into a more clean-energy-based format - beginning with local school buses.  The full New Jersey Assembly has approved a bill to create a three-year pilot program to explore replacing diesel-powered school buses with electric school buses for the daily ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The New Jersey Senate on June 30 unanimously passed legislation establishing the 'COVID-19 Frontline Healthcare Worker Commission.'

Under Senate Bill S311, which was introduced back in January and sponsored by Senator Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. of South Plainfield, the commission would be charged with the 'designing and overseeing the construction of ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his regular COVID press briefing on Monday, July 19, that over 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in New Jersey and that more than 5 million individuals who live, work, or study in the state are now fully vaccinated.

Among the 4,432,769 fully vaccinated individuals (as of June 28), only a small fraction of ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ –  According to local law enforcement, the pandemic has led to an uptick in fraudulent unemployment claims. 

Often times, said Detective Sergeant Gary Cassio of the South Plainfield Police Department, fraudulent claims are filed by scammers who have stolen personal information. 

"In many cases, the fraud may have been ...

 MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health System announced on Tuesday that Morristown Medical Center was ranked the number one hospital in New Jersey for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report in its 2021-2022 Best Hospital rankings. The medical center is one of the top acute care hospitals in New Jersey to be nationally ranked, and ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield's National Night Out 2021 is less than a week away and, during the three-hour event, residents will have the opportunity to receive a COVID vaccine, courtesy of Twin City Pharmacy and Surgical. 

"National Night Out presents an opportunity for Twin City Pharmacy to promote health awareness to all age groups in our ...

NEWARK, NJ – In a state faced with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy aims to tackle those numbers with the establishment of a universal home nurse visitation program for newborns.

Murphy signed a landmark bill (S690) on Thursday at the Leaguers, Inc. building in Newark, giving New Jersey one of the most comprehensive and robust home visitation ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Mike McCabe, Union Catholic's head track and field coach, added to his legacy as one of the premier high school coaches in the country when he was once again chosen by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as the New Jersey's girls track and field Coach of the Year for this past season.

This is the seventh year that the USTFCCCA has ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic graduate Sydney McLaughlin, who smashed the world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Trials last month, will begin her quest to win the gold medal in that event when she runs in the opening round at the Olympics in Tokyo this Friday. 

Union Catholic will host a viewing party for the race from 6-9 p.m. on Friday (details are ...

EDISON, NJ - Natalie Stilo brought home not only a golf trophy this past Sunday, but bragging rights as well.

The 21-year-old South Plainfield resident won the 2021 Ladies Club Championship at the Plainfield Country Club in Edison by defeating her mother, Pat Stilo, in the final round.

It was the first time a mother and daughter played against each other on the tournament’s last day.

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield's National Night Out 2021 is less than a week away and, during the three-hour event, residents will have the opportunity to receive a COVID vaccine, courtesy of Twin City Pharmacy and Surgical. 

"National Night Out presents an opportunity for Twin City Pharmacy to promote health awareness to all age groups in our ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Bo Melton looked into the camera, smiled and said, “Welcome to The Yard.”

The camera turned to his brother Max, who spread his arm as if to welcome everyone to this emerald oasis on College Avenue.

“When we’re on the road playing our Big Ten opponents, come to The Yard for our big watch party,” Max said.

These Rutgers football ...

Edison:  The Edison Council will consider an Ordinance tonight that will designate Raritan Center as the Township's Zone for all 6 Cannabis Licenses.  The proposed Ordinance is a result of a Council sub-committee that looked at different areas of the Township to find suitable sites for the licenses.

According to sources familiar with the Ordinance, a second area, Talmadge Road ...

Edison:  In a letter to the Edison Township Zoning Board Secretary, Markim Developers LLC asked for an adjournment of the 23 Townhome development at the closed Charlie Brown restaurant site on Plainfield Road.

The attorney for Markim Developers LLC, Steven Tripp of the Wilentz law firm, stated in his letter that the applicant needed "time to consider modifications to the proposed ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - What is summer in New Jersey without the Middlesex County Fair?  After a pandemic hiatus, summer's most fun event returns to its home at the County Fairgrounds on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick starting Monday, August 2 and continuing through Sunday, August 8.

Fireworks will light the sky on opening night, Monday, August 2.

The fair features rides, games, ...

Edison:  The Edison Chamber of Commerce's "Meet Your Neighbors Monday."  will continue Monday, July 26 from 5pm-8pm.  The event, free to the public will include live music and an array of local artists.  There will be food trucks and the local restaurants will be on full display.

"This is just a continuation of our program to bring neighbors ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — New sites have been added to the Self-Guided Outdoor Art Tour in Middlesex County, home to unique, wonderful outdoor art — from vibrant wall-to-wall murals to one-of-a-kind sculptures. These works bring streetscapes and parks to life while getting us to think and react a little differently about the world around us.

Residents can use this guide to ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Family Justice Center, a space in the Middlesex County Courthouse that will in time become a safe space for adult and child survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to seek a wide array of services, has named Mildred Torres its director.

She will oversee all clinical, administrative and managerial aspects of the center, including ensuring the ...

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- The original goals of the Love Is Light 5K Race/Walk on Saturday, July 17, in honor of Daniel Anderl were 500 participants and $100,000 for scholarships at St. Joseph High School. However, organizers announced that the event had more than double the number of participants, who included Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy and Daniel's parents, Mark Anderl and ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Letting rainwater leave your property can interfere with groundwater recharge and possibly cause flooding, ice slicks in the winter, and pollution of downstream lakes and streams.  Rain gardens are one possible solution available to homeowners. Commercial properties can use them too.

Step 1: Decide on rain garden placement

Find out where water is coming ...

EAST BRUNSWICK – N.J. State Assemblyman Sterley S. Stanley will present a joint legislative resolution honoring National Moth Week, an international citizen science project founded in East Brunswick, at a township-wide moth night at Community Park on Friday, July 23. The presentation will take place at 8:30 p.m. at the park, located at 350 Dunhams Corner Road, adjacent to Crystal Springs ...

NEW JERSEY — Looking for a dog-friendly place to eat? You’re not alone.

Catering to the pet-loving crowd, some New Jersey restaurants are taking dog-friendly dining a step further by offering a special menu just for your pooch.

At Sheelen’s Crossing Bistro & Pub in Fanwood, the “woof” menu includes items such as beef, chicken, fish, rice, vegetables ...

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey sweet corn is in season until the beginning of September. Take advantage of this local summer veggie by eating it as soon as possible after it’s picked — the sugar turns to starch as it ages.

For storage, keep fresh corn on the cob in the husk in the fridge. Once you’re ready to enjoy your corn, remove the husk and silk, wash it and try one of ...

NEW JERSEY — For many who call the Garden State home, summer tastes like the first bite of a ripe, juicy Jersey tomato plucked fresh from a roadside farm stand or local farmers market.

But for every delicate tomato dripping with flavor we devour on the spot or place ever so carefully in our canvas bag to bring home from the market, we struggle to understand its secrets. What makes the ...

Now is the time to plan and plant vegetables for a bountiful fall harvest. Planting now extends the harvest season for greater yield without expanding the garden.

Start by looking for vacant spaces in the vegetable garden. Fill areas that were not planted this spring or replant rows of quick maturing vegetables like lettuce, spinach, radishes, and beets that have already been harvested. Expand ...

Summer means hot and often dry weather for many gardeners. Keep your garden looking its best with less water and maintenance throughout the summer.

Spread a layer of organic mulch like leaves, evergreen needles or wood chips on the soil surrounding plants. This helps keep plant roots cool, conserves moisture, suppresses weeds and improves the soil as it decomposes. Use a three- to four-inch ...