CAMDEN, NJ — The COVID-19 pandemic has not relented on New Jerseyans since March, claiming loved-ones, putting families in financial ruts and set to change the fabric of the holiday season to come. 

With three days to go until Thanksgiving, Gov. Phil Murphy shared resources for those feeling overwhelmed.

“We recognize that with everything that we have already endured, plus ...

NEW JERSEY — Indoor gatherings will be subject to new capacity limits in New Jersey starting Tuesday - the most aggressive steps Gov. Phil Murphy has taken in the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. 

As of Tuesday, no more than 10 people may gather indoors (includes indoor entertainment venues). A 150-person limit will also take effect for outdoor gatherings beginning Nov.

NEW JERSEY -- Gov. Phil Murphy reported on Sunday that New Jersey has recorded its highest daily COVID-19 case totals since the pandemic began in early March.

Murphy tweeted that the state had 4,540 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, which brings New Jersey's cumulative total to 
279,274 and 18 new confirmed deaths, which brings the state's total to 4,765 total ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, Trinitas Health Foundation hosted its 3rd Annual “Peace of Mind” Event. While guests were not able to gather in person this year, all guests gathered virtually on Zoom for a discussion on easing the behavioral health stigma. Special guests included Mental Health Advocate, Zak Williams (son of actor and comedian Robin Williams) and Award ...

ROSELLE, NJ — Free Health Protection Kits will be distributed at Columbia Bank on Chestnut Street Saturday morning beginning at 10 a.m.

The event, called Mask Up Roselle, is a collaboration between Mayor Reginald Atkins, Borough Council, Freeholder Andrea Staten and Columbia Bank. The kits will include a free mask and hand sanitizer.

The goal of Mask Up Roselle is to spread awareness ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Trinitas Regional Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health on Wednesday entered into a definitive agreement whereby Trinitas and its affiliates will become a part of the RWJBH system. The agreement follows the October 2019 signing by both institutions of a Letter of Intent to explore a potential transaction. 

“Our discussions during this past ...

ROSELLE, NJ — This year, the Scholastic Book Fair at Harrison Elementary is all virtual.  The book fair began Monday and will be running until November 22.

To check out the different books available, there are two methods to ship at the fair this year.

The first is through the Scholastic Store. During the fair each purchase earns 25% in rewards for Harrison Elementary. Every ...

ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Public Schools are holding a series of virtual training sessions for Abraham Clark parents on how to use the parent portals of Genesis and Schoology.

Beginning today and ending Friday, the district is holding six events in total, one for Genesis and one for Schoology in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Parents will be able to learn how to check their ...

ROSELLE, NJ — The New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act has passed both houses of the state legislature, allocating over $87 million to libraries across the state, $5.5 million of which will be going to the Roselle Public Library (RPL) for renovations and a new addition.

“We’re so excited at the thought of having money for community programming,” said Roselle Public ...

ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle was awarded a New Jersey Library Construction Bond Grant of $5.5 million for a community resource center.

The grant money will be used to renovate the 83-year-old Roselle Public Library building and to build a new two-story 15,400 square-foot resource center addition to the library. 

Mayor Reginald Atkins congratulated former Mayor Christine ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - “In January it will be the one-year anniversary of when our Police Department changed forever,” said Roselle Park Police Chief Daniel J. McCaffery.  “We lost a friend and coworker. Having to tell the people that work for me that we lost one of our own was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.” 

In the aftermath of that ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Casano Community Center is going to be helping Roselle Park residents apply for emergency financial assistance this Monday.

The Casano Center is scheduling appointments by phone (908-353-7171 ext. 115) from 3-7 p.m. on Monday. Residents will have to bring their completed applications and documents to their appointment.

Applications can be picked up at the Casano ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Are you a Union County resident in danger of eviction because you are struggling to meet your rent payments? You may be eligible for rent assistance through Community Access Unlimited.

People who have fallen behind on their rent payments may be eligible for up to three months of back rent assistance. Applicants must already be at least one month behind on their rent ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Winter is coming for high school sports, but student-athletes will have to wait until 2021 for action.

The NJSIAA, New Jersey’s governing body for interscholastic sports, announced the pushback of all winter sports and the cancellation of all formal winter sports tournaments early Thursday morning following the recommendation of the organization’s Sports ...

NEW JERSEY -- In response to recent coronavirus outbreaks associated with the conduct of interstate youth hockey activities, Gov. Phil Murphy joined with fellow governors, Janet Mills (Maine), Gina Raimondo (Rhode Island), Chris Sununu (New Hampshire), Phil Scott (Vermont), Ned Lamont (Connecticut), and Charlie Baker (Massachusetts) in calling for suspension of interstate hockey ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — If you filled out a paper ballot at a polling place in Union County, your vote will be counted — starting Monday, the administrator of the Board of Elections said.

Elections workers will begin counting the paper ballots, also called provisional ballots, cast at polling places beginning Monday — 13 days after election day — at which time they will ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - When Barshay Stinson became part of the Transitional Opportunities Program at Community Access Unlimited five years ago, he was an 18-year-old looking to leave the foster care system who had rarely been able to leave Jersey City. 

Today he has a job he enjoys and is thrilled to move in with his fiancé and baby girl in January. He realizes he has ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - After six months of physical separation during COVID-19 lockdown, Megan and Maurice Stephens could not wait to be together and say their vows. 

“COVID-19 wasn’t going to stop our wedding,” Megan said. It was meant to be, according to Maurice.

From the time they met at a Halloween party held by Community Access Unlimited, the two instantly ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - “In January it will be the one-year anniversary of when our Police Department changed forever,” said Roselle Park Police Chief Daniel J. McCaffery.  “We lost a friend and coworker. Having to tell the people that work for me that we lost one of our own was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.” 

In the aftermath of that ...