TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s daily coronavirus press briefings, which began in March, will now be held three days a week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday afternoon. 

“Unless you hear otherwise, and sadly given the world right now in the state of COVID in the country we may shift courses, but we're going to go to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule beginning ...

TRENTON, NJ  — Newly-released COVID-19 figures that show New Jersey maybe heading in the wrong direction could mean the state will be forced to remain in Stage 2 of its recovery plan longer than expected.

Gov. Phil Murphy and Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said Monday during the state’s coronavirus press briefing that the rate of ...

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP,  NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy called upon the federal government to mandate face coverings at the spread of COVID-19 surge across the United States' Sunbelt.

Murphy said New Jersey is seeing a small spike in cases due to travelers coming into the Garden State from Florida and South Carolina during a Sunday morning interview on "Meet the ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has updated their policies for the Summer Food Services program this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is allowing schools to continue with their method of having meals picked up or delivered to homes. The N.J. Dept. of Agriculture will help facilitate the transition to these new methods of serving ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Even in this era where statues of explorers are being dismantled, schools named after presidents are being rebranded and sports teams are replacing racially insensitive nicknames, don't expect Rutgers to change its name.

The subject was raised to new university president Jonathan Holloway at a news conference on Monday at Winants Hall - the very building Rutgers' ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The following students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester.

Imani Bell of Roselle Park 

Elvin Guerrero of Roselle Park 

Cristina Stamatis of Roselle Park 

Jordyn Stevens of Roselle 

To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Jordy Moise, of Roselle, has been awarded a degree in Criminal Justice from American International College. Moise is among fellow scholars representing seven foreign countries, twelve states, and Washington, DC.

Founded in 1885, American International College (AIC) is a private, co-educational, doctoral granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts, comprising ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday that he has extended New Jersey's public health emergency another 30 days due to the coronavirus, even though the spread of the disease has slowed significantly by many important measures. For instance, hospitalizations are down 94% from New Jersey's peak and 12% from June 17, and the ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park celebrated Independence Day today with the first ever patriotic parade around town.

The Police Department and American Legion Post 60 drove in the parade and the Fire Department brought out 5 trucks. Borough Council members and their families were also invited to join in the festivities while Roselle Park residents watched from the sidewalks and their ...

TRENTON, NJ -- At his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the reopening schedule that continues tomorrow – with social distancing and face covering requirements in place – for the following businesses:

Casinos,
Outdoor amusement parks and water parks,
Museums and libraries,
Indoor recreation, and
Gyms/fitness centers (for individualized ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle firefighters responded to a house fire at 616 Galvin Avenue on Monday.  Galvin Avenue sits between Linden Road and Thompson Avenue.  No injuries have been reported at this time.

The fire took place at approximately 4:15 p.m. during the storm.  The Elizabeth Fire Department and Union County emergency services also responded.

More information will be ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Independence Day in 2020 is unlike any in years past. This Fourth of July, fireworks celebrations were canceled across the country due to the pandemic. 

Instead, many towns, including Roselle Park, held Independence Day parades. Those feeling nostalgic can check out the Fourth of July Celebration from 2016.

The ceremony kicks off with the national anthem sung by ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Every Wednesday in July the Casano Community Center is going to be hosting free outdoor movie nights at Roselle Park High School’s Herm Shaw Field.

Due to Governor Murphy’s social distancing executive order there will be a 500 person limit on a first-come, first-serve basis. The movies featured this year are as follows:

July 8: “Toy Story ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - The sounds of different genres of music are as loud as ever this summer, even as most listen to music at home instead of a concert hall. Everyone with an internet connection is invited to listen in together for a week-long virtual concert benefiting Community Access Unlimited from July 6-11.

“It will be a week of nights of music that we hope everyone will get ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy surprised restaurant owners who had been preparing for the return of indoor dining on Thursday, July 2, by announcing just four days before that indoor seating would be delayed indefinitely. 

Having spent money ordering food, retraining workers, and purchasing PPE and cleaning supplies, restaurant owners were justifiably upset when he postponed the ...

TRENTON, NJ -- At his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the reopening schedule that continues tomorrow – with social distancing and face covering requirements in place – for the following businesses:

Casinos,
Outdoor amusement parks and water parks,
Museums and libraries,
Indoor recreation, and
Gyms/fitness centers (for individualized ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Although he planned to loosen restrictions on indoor dining in New Jersey on Thursday, July 2, Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press conference Monday that he will delay the reopening. He provided no timetable of when indoor dining -- even at reduced capacity -- would resume.

Murphy pointed to packed crowds at outdoor bars and restaurants -- with ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy surprised restaurant owners who had been preparing for the return of indoor dining on Thursday, July 2, by announcing just four days before that indoor seating would be delayed indefinitely. 

Having spent money ordering food, retraining workers, and purchasing PPE and cleaning supplies, restaurant owners were justifiably upset when he postponed the ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park held its first Wednesday farmer's market of the year at Michael Mauri Park. The market hosts a variety of vendors including those selling fresh produce, homemade baked goods and a Latin food truck.

All of the produce sold at the farmer's market is grown in New Jersey. “We bring the farm into our community,” said Market Manager ...

TRENTON, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy announced today he signed a three-month $7.6 billion budget extension prompted by the coronavirus pandemic that allows the State to continue spending through September.

Murphy said the three-month gap budget, which authorizes state spending through the extended 2020 state fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30, slashes $1.2 billion in previously authorized ...

ROSELLE, NJ — Tuesday is the last day to mail in ballots for the primary election. There are only two primary races being contested in Roselle this year, 1st Ward Council member and 3rd Ward Council member.

In the First Ward the incumbent councilmember Isabel Sousa is running on Line A. Richard Villeda is running on Line B. In the Third Ward incumbent councilmember Cynthia Johnson is ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Janna Williams of Roselle, a military veteran and community advocate, has advanced to the semifinal round of the Ms. Veteran America competition. Williams will be joining more than 40 female active military and veterans as semi-finalists in the competition. 

“I am beyond excited about making it to the semifinals,” said Williams. “I consider myself ...