NEW JERSEY -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced today that a total of 1,244,224 vaccine doses have been administered in New Jersey as of mid-morning Friday. Of those vaccinations, 933,160 were first doses and 310,529 second doses.

"At the rate that we are going at the moment, roughly 30,000 first doses a day, we should anticipate exceeding 1 million first doses over the next couple of ...

NEW JERSEY -- Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday during a press briefing via ZOOM that 1,138,757 vaccine doses have now been administered statewide: 875,424 first doses and 263,196 second doses and that he is expecting increasing deliveries of vaccines from the federal government for our mega-sites and other vaccination centers.

"As these deliveries increase, ...

NEW JERSEY — As of Monday, New Jersey has administered 1,037,657 vaccine doses - passing the 1 million mark with 24 days to go until the anniversary of the first reported coronavirus case in the state.

Thus far, 224,237 people have received second shots, numbers Gov. Phil Murphy and other government officials have said they want to see go up.

“This is a great barrier we ...

NEW JERSEY — Around midday Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed three bills to legalize recreational marijuana-use and establish a regulated cannabis market within the next six months.

The legislation will allow for adults to legally possess as much as six ounces of marijuana and mean relief for anyone previously subject to arrest for petty marijuana possession.

“As of this moment, ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — As of Sunday, 1.34 million COVID-19 vaccine shots had been administered in New Jersey through hospitals, pharmacies, community health centers, government-run clinics and state run “mega-sites,” New Jersey's COVID-19 dashboard shows.

Those shots included 984,737 first doses and 355,862 second doses, according to the state data, which shows that in ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Washington Elementary School has been awarded a Union County STEM Scholar Grant Award. The more than $600 grant will be used to support the school’s STEAM lab and its programs.

“At Washington Elementary, we pride ourselves on obtaining monetary resources through grants and other opportunities so that we can bring more cutting-edge programs to our school,” said ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ – Westfield Avenue in Roselle Park’s First Ward has been an area of concern for newly elected councilman Gregory Johnson.

Following multiple pedestrian deaths on the road, also known as NJ-28, Johnson has petitioned the New Jersey Department of Transportation to assist the borough in making the road safer.

“As a Council representative in my district within ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The $11 million renovation and expansion of the Roselle public library has progressed through a recent partnership between the Borough of Roselle and the Union County Improvement Authority (UCIA).

In November 2020, Roselle was awarded a $5.5 million New Jersey Library Construction Bond Grant to transform the public library into a modern community resource center. The borough ...

NEW JERSEY — “Good trends,” as Gov. Phil Murphy put it Monday, will allow New Jersey to expand its COVID-19 gathering limits.

The changes go into effect immediately. Religious services at churches, mosques and other houses of worship will be allowed to run at 50% capacity.

Also in effect, two parents/guardians will be allowed to attend indoor and outdoor college ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Residents may be eligible for local tax breaks on home improvements through the Borough of Roselle’s five-year residential tax abatement program.

The borough’s program allows residents throughout the municipality to complete new construction or major improvements on their property without immediately facing the full tax increase once a project is ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced today that loans received through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will not be subject to state taxes and that all expenses paid through PPP funds will be tax-deductible.

"This is another layer of protection our business owners need to help them get through this pandemic," Murphy said during his press briefing via ZOOM ...

NEW JERSEY — “Good trends,” as Gov. Phil Murphy put it Monday, will allow New Jersey to expand its COVID-19 gathering limits.

The changes go into effect immediately. Religious services at churches, mosques and other houses of worship will be allowed to run at 50% capacity.

Also in effect, two parents/guardians will be allowed to attend indoor and outdoor college ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - “And ONEEEE!”

Accompanied by clapping and shouting, the phrase “and one” crescendoed throughout the gym as junior Damon Schumann converted his layup attempt and the referee signaled the bucket and the foul

“When I saw [an opening] because our coach drew up a play where he said if you have a big opening where you can drive ...

NEWARK, NJ — Months after signing expansive environmental justice legislative, Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday vowed New Jersey would put its money where its mouth is - investing over $130 million in clean transportation projects.

Murphy, who spoke about more green initiatives during a press conference this morning, also signed an executive order creating a climate action office and the New ...

ROSELLE, NJ — Each year, AAngelsNJ, a cancer nonprofit in Essex County, releases a calendar featuring one breast cancer survivor for each month. This year, the 2021 features Roselle resident Kim Waked. Her story of survival is included in the calendar.

Kim is one of eleven other women from all over the state featured in the 2021 calendar:

Myriam Joseph, Marlton, NJ
Pam Hodge, ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - This week, Harold Harris chose an engagement ring and picked up a red dress shirt for a celebration on Valentine’s Day. He said he can’t wait to officially propose to his girlfriend, Jennifer Brown. 

Both Harris and Brown are members at Community Access Unlimited (CAU), a Union County-based, statewide nonprofit that strives to integrate people with ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Roselle Park 24/7 recently announced that Ava is the first baby born in Roselle Park for 2021. 

Ava, born on January 12, is the daughter of proud parents Brianah Bryant and Paul Joseph.  Roselle Park’s newest resident for 2021 will be presented a welcome basket of donated items from residents and small businesses. 

Ava’s mom, Brianah, ...