ELIZABETH, NJ - A man was arrested Friday morning for a fatal stabbing that took place on October 10, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca jointly announced. 

Alexis Mondesi, 48, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and third-degree ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — Superintendent of Elizabeth Public Schools Olga Hugelmeyer sent a letter to families in the district addressing the attacks of students, following a stabbing that took place Friday afternoon. 

“During the past week, there were two incidents of violence involving Elizabeth students. While the incidents did NOT take place in school, on school property, or during ...

ELIZBETH, NJ — A homicide investigation is underway after a stabbing took place in Elizabeth on Sunday, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca jointly announced. 

The deceased victim has been identified as 21-year-old Yonatan Alexander Vasquez-Torres of Elizabeth.

According to a press release from ...

ELIZABETH, NJ- No. 13 ranked Elizabeth High School boys’ soccer team secured their third consecutive Watchung Conference Championship during a New Jersey soccer top-20 showdown, defeating No. 14 ranked Westfield High School Tuesday night.

Elizabeth junior Cleff Alexis had the match's only goal being assisted by junior classmate Andy Alvarez. Alexis has been a key contributor all ...

ELIZABETH, NJ- The Elizabeth High School girls’ soccer team fell short 1-0 against Johnson High School in a defensive matchup Tuesday. The matchup was a competitive one from the time the first whistle was blown. 

Johnson sophomore Elisabeth Brighouse put one in the back of the net, scoring the match’s only goal. Brighouse came up when it counted most for Johnson, scoring her ...

Elizabeth NJ,- The top-seeded Elizabeth Minutemen blew out eighth-seeded Cranford High School in the quarterfinals of the Union County Tournament 6-0, not blinking an eye as soon as the whistle was blown. 

Senior Mathew Giraldo came to play Saturday afternoon, being all over the field as he is arguably one of the quickest players on the ball in the state of New Jersey. Girlado led the ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - As the number of COVID-19 rises in the city, Mayor J. Christian Bollwage announced on social media that he is looking to have all city officials, including police and fire personnel, fully vaccinated. 

“The appellate division ruled that Newark can force vaccinations among police and fire departments. The City of Elizabeth is exploring that, and we plan to issue the ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — Superintendent of Elizabeth Public Schools Olga Hugelmeyer sent a letter to families in the district addressing the attacks of students, following a stabbing that took place Friday afternoon. 

“During the past week, there were two incidents of violence involving Elizabeth students. While the incidents did NOT take place in school, on school property, or during ...

TRENTON — Online resources have been made available to school districts and educators that can be used to incorporate climate change education across K-12 classrooms beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, announced the New Jersey Department of Education.

New Jersey became the first state in the nation to incorporate climate change across its revised state K-12 learning ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — Concerned parents are taking to the streets following a viral video being shared of a high school freshman being beaten up on the way home from school. 

On Friday morning, parents marched from Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health and Public Safety Academy to the Board of Education wearing orange, a color used to represent anti-bullying. The group of approximately 25 ...

FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- As mental health issues like anxiety and depression continue to rise among adolescents in Union County, The Dhammakaya International Meditation Center (257 Midway Ave., Fanwood), in collaboration with licensed psychotherapist Sean Foley, have created a free mental health program designed to increase the wellbeing of teenagers.

Beginning November 6, a ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — On Tuesday, September 28, the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless (Elizabeth Coalition) suspended their online application process for assistance. While people can still walk in and get referrals and advice, the agency cannot assist any more people, including sheltering Tropical Storm Ida victims in hotels.  

“We have 25 families in the hotels and at ...

The FDA issued a safety communication alert on certain lots of Ellume COVID-19 Home Tests. According to the FDA, there is a potential for false positive results with certain lots of the Ellume COVID-19 Home Test due to a recently identified manufacturing issue. 

 A “false positive” is a test result that says a person has the virus ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- Unforgettable Fire, a band that pays tribute to U2's Bono (Anthony Russo), The Edge (Mick Normoyle), Adam Clayton (Fanwood's own Craig Kiell), and Larry Mullen Jr. (George Levesanos) emerged victorious in the first episode of E!'s new competition show, Clash of the Cover Bands, on Wednesday evening.

The theme of the evening was "Stadium Rockers" ...

A new interpretive sign will be unveiled on the lawn of the Caldwell Parsonage, 909 Caldwell Avenue, Union, at 12 noon on Saturday, October 16.  The placement of the historic marker is a preparation for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026.

Telling the story of the death of Hannah Caldwell during the Battle of Connecticut Farms, the sign is part of ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Licensing Center officially opened to the public on Wednesday following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage was joined by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) Chief Administrator Sue Fulton, State Senator Joe Cryan, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, Assemblyman Jamel Holley and other officials for the grand opening ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Over a decade after a previous facility was closed, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) has announced that the grand opening of the new Elizabeth facility is set for Wednesday, October 13. The Elizabeth location will be a licensing center

“We are thrilled to return to Elizabeth and expand in-person services for customers in Union County and nearby ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county has entered into a five-year, $2.6 million contract to send prisoners to Hudson County for substance abuse treatment and reentry program services.

The agreement with the Hudson County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was approved at the Sept. 23 Board of County Commissioners meeting for an initial period of Oct. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

NATIONAL/NEW JERSEY – Average annual revenue for Latino-owned businesses ($258,251) in 2020-21 was $82,535 lower than their revenues the previous year ($340,787), a 24.2% decline, according to the annual Biz2Credit Latino-Owned Business Study. The analysis also found that average annual revenue for Latino-owned businesses was $45,435 greater than for non-Latino-owned companies ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October 2021 #BeCyberSmart) raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across America, ensuring that everyone has the resources needed to be safer and more secure online.

In promoting Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Prove, the modern way for businesses to enable their customers to prove their identities with just a phone, ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - A man was arrested Friday morning for a fatal stabbing that took place on October 10, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca jointly announced. 

Alexis Mondesi, 48, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and third-degree ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Among those frustrated by his inability to visit his unit at Public Storage on Route 22 in Scotch Plains is two-time Super Bowl champion and Giants legend Carl Banks, who stored mementos of his stellar NFL career at the storage facility. 

Items in the storage unit include Banks's Pro Bowl jersey and items belonging to his son, CJ, that include a signed ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Two days after Public Storage of Scotch Plains was served with an injunction to stop tossing Scotch Plains resident Mary Jean Murphy's belongings, the company issued a second public statement about the situation. Through its outside p.r. firm, the storage company said its emphasis was on the safety of its customers.

“Keeping our customers safe from ...

Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal, which is manufactured for Walmart has been recalled after the FDA found a sample from three production lots tested above the guidance for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic, announced the company.

The specific Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal 8 oz lots being recalled were sold after April 5, 2021, and include:

Lot 21083 with ...

Chocolate and the Chip is recalling various flavors including chocolate chip cookies, cookie bundt cakes and rice crispy treats because they may contain undeclared wheat, milk, soy, and tree nuts, announced the company.

Cookies, bundt cakes and rice crispy treats were distributed in the Los Angeles area as well as CA, MA, TX, ID, NY, AL, AZ, AR, WA, UT, NJ, FL, OH, CO, GA, ...

Simple Mills has initiated a voluntary recall on Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Cracker boxes after a select number were erroneously packed with bags of Farmhouse Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers, announced the company.

Due to the error, the packaging does not list the presence of milk, a possible allergen. According to the FDA, some people who have an extreme allergy or severe sensitivity to ...

NEW JERSEY — More than 13,500 new poll workers have signed up ahead of Election Day.

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 266, which increases the pay for New Jersey’s poll workers from $200 to $300 for Election Day, and increase pay during the early voting period by a commensurate hourly rate.

The increase aims to incentivize poll worker participation ...

Pay for poll workers has increased.

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Early in-person voting, electronic poll books and increased pay for poll workers are among the changes county residents can expect in the Nov. 2 election, for which voter registration closes on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

“At a time when other states are rolling back voters rights and limiting access to ballot boxes, New Jersey ...

TRENTON — Online resources have been made available to school districts and educators that can be used to incorporate climate change education across K-12 classrooms beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, announced the New Jersey Department of Education.

New Jersey became the first state in the nation to incorporate climate change across its revised state K-12 learning ...

Residents can safely dispose of common household chemicals and other special wastes at this event.

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Union County Board of Commissioners reminds residents that the next free Household Hazardous Waste event of 2021 will be held on Saturday, October 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Union County Vo-Tech Schools campus, located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains.

ELIZABETH, NJ — On Tuesday, September 28, the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless (Elizabeth Coalition) suspended their online application process for assistance. While people can still walk in and get referrals and advice, the agency cannot assist any more people, including sheltering Tropical Storm Ida victims in hotels.  

“We have 25 families in the hotels and at ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — Experimentation is part of the fun of gardening. Saving seeds from your favorite vegetable or flower for next year’s garden or even the next generation is something you might like to try.

Keep in mind that all flowers and vegetables will not come true from seed. Hybrids and those pollinated by the wind or insects may produce offspring unlike the parent plant. The ...

NEW JERSEY — All flags will be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, October 19, announced Governor Murphy during Monday's press conference.  All U.S. and New Jersey flags will be flown at half staff at all state buildings and facilities on Monday in honor of the late four-star US Army General Ray Odierno, stated Gov.Murphy.

Odierno, a Rockaway native, passed away ...