WESTFIELD, NJ — Officials are in the early stages of planning mass vaccination clinics for COVID-19, the director of the Westfield Regional Health Department said Monday.  Elizabeth is one of the towns covered by the Westfield Regional Health Department.

Director Megan Avallone, who serves as local health departments’ lead to the state Health Department’s COVID-19 ...

TRENTON, NJ -- NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli today, during the governor's COVID-19 press briefing, warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a twin-demic,” ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - A labor day march in Elizabeth organized by Protect NJ Workers Coalition called on Governor Murphy to sign an executive order that would protect the health and safety of New Jersey’s workforce regarding COVID-19.

“We have a very labor-friendly Governor who has the legal authority and precedent in Massachusetts, Washington, Virginia, Oregon and Illinois,” said ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Mayor Bollwage updated the City on current numbers of COVID-19 cases ahead of restaurant, gym and school re-openings to begin this month.  

There are 35 open cases of COVID-19 currently in Elizabeth with the mayor reporting 7 new positive cases Wednesday. On their Instagram page, the City of Elizabeth has continued to highlight local restaurants that have ...

METUCHEN – With the school year starting in New Jersey amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy announced plans Friday to dedicate $250 million in funding from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide support to children and their families, as well as for thousands of child care providers with resources. These plans are highlighted in the ...

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Department of Justice requested COVID-19 data from the governors of New Jersey and three other states that issued orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.

According to the Justice Department, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan required nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients to their vulnerable ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Public Library will be hosting a virtual fall concert series featuring music from all over the world.

In the past the concerts have been held at the library; however, this year residents can watch on Zoom or Facebook Live and there will also be a telephone number for people without a computer. This will be the 14th year the Library has ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth Board of Education President Diane Barbosa is holding special virtual office hours open to all parents or guardians who have a child in the special education program.

Friday was the first day of the virtual marking period for the thousands of students in the Elizabeth Public School system.

“I encourage you, our parents and caregivers, to participate in ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Three women have declared themselves the progressive candidates for the Elizabeth Board of Education election this November. 

Danielle Fienberg, Janice Figueroa and Natalie Hernandez officially launched their candidacy with a virtual campaign party August 28 with the slogan ‘Justice for Elizabeth.’ 

Fienberg is an Elizabeth resident and parent who has ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, a non-profit organization created to address the health and economic crisis in New Jersey caused by the coronavirus pandemic, is providing $250,000 in matching grants to teacher projects in underprivileged school districts in New Jersey through DonorsChoose, an online platform that gives teachers an opportunity to raise funds for their ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - A labor day march in Elizabeth organized by Protect NJ Workers Coalition called on Governor Murphy to sign an executive order that would protect the health and safety of New Jersey’s workforce regarding COVID-19.

“We have a very labor-friendly Governor who has the legal authority and precedent in Massachusetts, Washington, Virginia, Oregon and Illinois,” said ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Trenton resident Sylvester Meyers has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault that took place in Elizabeth last month, acting Union County Prosecutor Ruotolo and Elizabeth Police Department Chief Giacomo Sacca and Director Earl Graves jointly announced Monday.

Meyers, 37, is charged with second-degree sexual assault and third-degree aggravated assault by ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - The fatal shooting of 36-year-old Jermaine Lewis of Barnegat is under active investigation, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Elizabeth Police Department Chief Giacomo Sacca and Director Earl Graves jointly announced Friday.

Shortly after 11 p.m. on September 1, members of the Elizabeth Police Department responded to the 600 block of Marshall Street and ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Three women have declared themselves the progressive candidates for the Elizabeth Board of Education election this November. 

Danielle Fienberg, Janice Figueroa and Natalie Hernandez officially launched their candidacy with a virtual campaign party August 28 with the slogan ‘Justice for Elizabeth.’ 

Fienberg is an Elizabeth resident and parent who has ...

NEW JERSEY — Less than two months from Election Day, Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday said a new website will allow New Jersey residents to register to vote and track their mail-in ballot all while on the go or from the comfort of their home.

“This online form is safe and secure, and can be accessed anywhere – whether from a library computer or your smartphone,” Gov. Phil ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Scotch Plains is mourning local legend Malcolm E. Nettingham, a member of World War II's famed Tuskegee Airmen, who died on Monday evening just a few days before his 102nd birthday. He lived in town for almost a century and in 2014 was chosen to be the grand marshal of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade. 

Mr. Nettingham was born in New ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Mayor Bollwage along with Fire Director Byrnes and Fire Chief Peterson held a service Friday morning to honor the victims of 9/11 and the first responders who volunteered at the scene.

The Mayor honored the six Elizabeth victims who passed away on September 11: Arcelia Castillo, Carlos DaCosta, Colleen Fraser, Margaret Lewis, Frankie Serrano and Anthony Tempesta. The family ...