NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday kept up his praise for New Jersey residents marching for George Floyd, but admitted he was concerned over a spike in COVID-19 cases as a result of the crowds.

“Yes, I’m concerned but it’s not a reason not to protest,” the governor said this afternoon at the George Washington Ballroom in Trenton at his daily press ...

EDISON, NJ - Edison Township has been notified that three (3) additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

The cases range in age from forty-six-years-old through eighty-two-years-old.

Edison Township was not provided any other information regarding the new cases.

If residents have questions regarding COVID-19, they may call the NJ State Health Call Center at 1-800-222-1222.

EDISON, NJ - Edison Township has been notified that five (5) additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

The cases range in age from twenty-two-years-old through sixty-five-years-old.

Edison Township was not provided any other information regarding the new cases.

If residents have questions regarding COVID-19, they may call the NJ State Health Call Center at 1-800-222-1222.

EDISON, NJ - The Edison Police Department seeks your help in locating a missing endangered person: Lingen Hsiao, Asian Male, 5ft 5in, 140lbs, Black Eyes, Black Hair.  Last seen at his residence in Edison, NJ on June 5 at 11:00 a.m.  Subject suffers from Alzheimer’s & Dementia.  Last seen wearing a Blue Polo Shirt with grey strips and grey ...

TRENTON, NJ - In the wake of days of civil unrest across the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy addressed New Jersey's efforts by law enforcement at collaboration and trust-building with the public while also unveiling a new data point to bolster his decision to move the state farther along its path toward restarting its stalled economy in the wake of COVID-19.

Murphy used ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police have issued a missing persons alert for an "at-risk" 32-year-old township man.

According to police: “Christopher Gaskin was last seen on June 1, 2020 at approximately 6:00 p.m., walking away from his home within the township. His direction of travel and overall destination is unknown at this time.

“Gaskin is described as a ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - As of today, June 4, there are more than 162,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New Jersey. Although there is no currently available vaccine against coronavirus, Atlantic Health System is calling on its expertise and national reputation for conducting cutting-edge clinical trials in oncology, neuroscience as well as cardiology, to look for effective treatments for ...

TRENTON, NJ -- The reopening process for the State of New Jersey continues as Gov. Phil Murphy on Frday announced that he has lifted restrictions for daycare centers, summer camps, and non-contact youth sports. The reopening dates are:

Child care centers (June 15)
Non-contact organized sports activities (June 22)
Youth day camps, including municipal summer rec programs (July ...

EDISON, NJ - The following students from Edison have earned the distinction of Dean's List at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Spring 2020. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

Rishabh Ranjan 

Surya Venkatram 

In addition, Edison's Shravan Hariharan earned the distinction of ...

EDISON, NJ - Joseph Papa of Edison received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Wilkes University. The degree was one of 720 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees awarded at a virtual degree conferral ceremony held by Wilkes on May 16. A second virtual degree conferral occurred on May 29 for students receiving the Doctor of Pharmacy degree in the Nesbitt ...

NEW JERSEY - The State Department of Education is seeking feedback from Garden State parents on the remote learning practices that were instituted in school districts across New Jersey in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic. The online survey is anonymous and is available in English and Spanish. Parents can access the online survey by clicking on the following links:

English ...

TRENTON, NJ — Garden State eateries continuing to hurt because of COVID-19 will get further relief June 15 when the state will begin allowing for in-person outdoor dining.

Gov. Phil Murphy, in announcing the executive order Wednesday, said he himself has a reservation for June 15 although he didn’t say where.

“I hope folks with some confidence feel they can get ...

TRENTON, NJ – Outdoor dining and in-person retail shopping will be allowed starting June 15, while personal care businesses such as barbershops and hair salons will be able to open a week later as Gov. Phil Murphy continues to peel away social distancing measures.

Youth summer programs will also be permitted to start on July 6 during what Murphy calls Stage 2 of New ...

TRENTON, NJ - Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver joined the governor and other officials at yesterday’s daily COVID-19 press conference. Donning her hat as the head of New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs, Oliver introduced the implementation of a temporary rental assistance program.

According to Governor Phil Murphy, the state plans to apply at least $100M to begin the ...

NEW JERSEY - The New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife offers two free fishing days each year. Saturday, June 6 is one of those days for 2020. October 17 is the other. Saturday's Free Fishing Day coincides with National Fishing and Boating Week. The NJDFW offers the two free fishing days each year as a way to let families enjoy a no-risk day on the water trying out something new. It is ...

EDISON, NJ - Edison Mayor Tom Lankey issued the following statement on Friday afternoon regarding the murder of George Floyd as well policing in Edison:

“These are painful and difficult times.  The murder of George Floyd further exposed the deep divisions that still exist in our country and has shown us all how much more work needs to be done to root out racism in our ...

NEW JERSEY — Eight days after the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer saw at least 21 protests across New Jersey on Tuesday. 

Gov. Phil Murphy in a press conference Wednesday said these have been peaceful demonstrations, despite the crowds at some — with Mayor Michael Soriano estimating as many as 4,000 people marching in ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – In a show of support for the Class of 2020, residents and staff at JFK Hartwyck at Cedar Brook, a division of Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), recently took part in the #Seniors4Seniors2020 social media campaign sponsored by the New Jersey Hospital Association. 

The #Seniors4Seniors2020 initiative, according to a press release from the association, was ...