TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy and Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli announced the State Department of Health has confirmed a case of the Omicron variant in a traveler to the state.  The person has been identified by the state as an adult female, who is a fully-vaccinated resident from Georgia, and had recently traveled to South Africa.

She tested positive on November 28 ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Borough of Roselle Park and The American Red Cross are teaming up for a blood drive on Monday, December 13.  The event will be held at the Casano Community Center, located at 314 Chestnut Street, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

“Donating blood not only helps save the lives of those within our community, but lives all across America,” Roselle Park Mayor ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of County Commissioners continues to encourage all Union County residents to protect themselves against the COVID-19 virus, by visiting a free Union County vaccination clinic soon. The clinics will be operating in Elizabeth, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Summit, and Union Township this coming week.

Any Union County resident can use any of these clinics, ...

ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Board of Education's meeting Monday night celebrated student achievement.

The Board named November's student of the month award recipients.  They included Kindergartener Sophonie Sertil (Kindergarten Success Academy), 2nd grader Xochitl Ramos (Harrison Elementary School), 2nd grader Zoe Del Angel Navarro (Dr. Charles C. Polk ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Washington Elementary School hosted its annual holiday Food Drive, which exceeded all expectations and broken all previous school food drive records. Students, staff and the community have donated to those in need and provided gift cards, non-perishable food items and turkeys.

“Our students eloquently expressed their concerns and empathy for families in need, and the ...

ROSELLE NJ — A block in the Borough of Roselle now bears the name of a lifelong resident and legendary figure in the community and around the state.

East 9th Avenue between Chestnut and Walnut Streets is now named "George 'G.G.' Woody Way."

At a street naming ceremony on November 27, Woody, who's 95 years old, was joined by his family, Mayor Donald Shaw and other ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — Following months of virtual rehearsals and preparation, Elf the Musical Jr. is returning to the stage in December.

The shows, on December 10, 11 and 12, will stream virtually at 7 p.m.

The Musical stars performers from the CAU Community Players, an inclusive group of talented people with and without disabilities.  Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is a Union ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — Following months of virtual rehearsals and preparation, Elf the Musical Jr. is returning to the stage in December.

The shows, on December 10, 11 and 12, will stream virtually at 7 p.m.

The Musical stars performers from the CAU Community Players, an inclusive group of talented people with and without disabilities.  Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is a Union ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The Knights of Columbus will be holding a Christmas Day Dinner on December 25, 2021, in the St. Joseph's Cafeteria, at 1 p.m.  The dinner is free but registration by 12/20/21 is mandatory.  To register, please call 732-688-5045 and leave your name, how many are attending, the ages of any children attending, and a phone number where you can be reached.

ELIZABETH, NJ — In a time of year when many people are giving thanks, Community Access Unlimited (CAU) says its members are doing the same, following a challenging time.

The challenges of the pandemic for people with disabilities have sometimes been more complicated: dealing with changes to important services and navigating the state-mandated safety rules of service providers. People ...