COVID-19 Update for Jan 25; Madison Reports 18 New Cases

NEW JERSEY — Earlier this week, Gov. Phil Murphy signed three bills to legalize recreational marijuana use in the Garden State and establish a regulated cannabis market within the next six months. Shortly after, however, the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA) issued a statement, warning members and law enforcement officers that the 'marijuana legalization bill poses serious ...

MADISON, NJ - In an announcement the FLAG (Front Line Appreciation Group) of Chatham and Madison has received a grant funded by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's new Sustain and Serve Program.

With the award, the FLAG group will continue to feed the front line workers.

"We know that every dollar to our restaurants and meal to our front liners will mean so much, and are ...

MADISON, NJ -  Ten residents have earned Dean's and Honors List at area colleges and universities. The follow students made Dean's List for the Fall 2020 semester:

Mikaela Rice, Alyssa Beronilla and Grace Bowen has earned Dean's List at Gettysburg College for the Fall 2020 semester.

Anderw Chow, Kathryn McManus, Kristin McManus, Nicholas Porfirio, Jeffrey Witte and Joelle Decaro have been ...

MADISON, NJ -It's the weekend! What will you do?

Friday February 26

The Folk Project presents David LaMotte; free to attend; donations asked; 7pm

Saturday February 27

Clothing and Canned Soup Drive; 75 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls; 9am - 11am

The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey hosts a podcast ; Bach, Bagels, and Bob; 10am (free)

Proven Knee Pain Solutions Virtual ...

MADISON, NJ -  Madison Superintendent Mark Schwarz addressed the questions regarding increases to in-person learning for all students. In a Feb. 24 update to families, Schwarz stated that even though the nation and region are seeing a decline in COVID transmission, the Madison schools continue to experience new cases.

He asked families to remain diligent and exercise safe behaviors.  With ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A California man has been arrested after police say he flew to New Jersey to have sex with a 14-year-old girl after the two established a relationship online, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

Justin R. Ganutan, 22, of Greyhouse Lane, Stockton, CA is charged with 2nd degree Sexual Assault and 3rd degree Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, ...

New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.

February is Black History Month and as such we’re reminded of so many people who have made a difference in how we live all year through. As we celebrate the hefty list of accomplishments of those who came before us, we think of those who are making history in the now; some in politics, some in industry and ...

MADISON, NJ - There were 2 new cases of COVID-19 reported overnight in Madison, announced officials. The total number of cases is 646.  The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases.

As of today, there were 3,079 new positive PCR tests and 70 new deaths in the state, said state ...

NEWARK, NJ — Environmental and grassroots community groups are taking aim at New Jersey’s Renewable Energy Credits program with the release of a report on Wednesday, which raised concerns about incinerators’ inclusion in the program. 

The state’s renewable energy program is subsidizing incinerators, essentially “rewarding them” for burning garbage in overburdened communities like Newark, ...

NEW JERSEY - New Jersey is now reporting vaccination numbers. As of February 25, the dashboard is reporting 1,821,510 total vaccinations (1,222,785 first doses and 598,359 second doses).  In Morris County, the dashboard is showing that as of today, 135,144 doses of vaccines have been administered. 

At  this time, the vaccine supply is extremely limited and appointments will only be made ...