Murphy Expected to Tighten COVID-19 Restrictions for Outdoor Gatherings, High School Winter Sports

NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. – A 27-year-old father has been charged with attempted murder and child endangerment after surveillance video showed him carrying his two-year-old daughter in a plastic bag in the hallway of a hotel where he was living, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

The child was transported to a nearby trauma hospital for emergency treatment in critical ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — With the start of winter sports season quickly approaching, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Boys Basketball team looks to improve from last season under the guidance of head coach Steven Siracusa. The team enters the season with the goal of improving every day, placing emphasis on defense, hard work, and team play.

Siracusa is excited about being with the team ...

TRENTON, NJ — Residents can now access a new coronavirus vaccine hotline with 250 New Jersey-based staff members currently on hand to answer common questions, help connect people to centers providing shots and clear up eligibility rules.

More than 17,000 people called in within the first hour - a number that would swell to 58,000 by noon -- but just 500 were able to secure a date and time for ...

NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey was rated the worst state to retire, according to personal finance website WalletHub's annual ranking of 2021’s Best States to Retire.

What's the biggest reason for New Jersey's last place ranking?

"The biggest reason New Jersey finished last is affordability. It has a high cost of living, it's among the least tax-friendly states for retirees, and has the ...

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There are concerns over placement of the boxes as uncertainty remains about format of future elections.

Counties in New Jersey are adding more drop boxes ...

ZRG Brings Its Data-Driven “Moneyball” Approach To Sports & Entertainment

NEW JERSEY -- Rochelle Park-based ZRG, the fastest-growing executive search/talent recruitment firm since 2018, today announced a major move into sports, entertainment & media with the blockbuster acquisition of Turnkey Search, the sports industry’s top executive search/talent recruitment firm. TurnkeyZRG will ...

MANVILLE, NJ - Make your vote count! Nominate your favorite charity or non-profit to win Valairco Care's next giveaway of $500. Voting deadline January 31, 2021.  Click here to nominate your charity or nonprofit.

In honor of Valairco Heating and Cooling's 50th anniversary, Valairco created Valairco Cares donating $500 to a charity or non-profit in the communities they serve nominated by the ...

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Governor acknowledges problems, blames federal government’s failure to supply enough doses to NJ as the fundamental issue

Jan. 8, 2021: Health care workers ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents who are trying to register for an upcoming vaccination appointment encountered difficulty in doing so on the online portal at www.ucnj.org. The county announced COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at the Kean University vaccination clinic in Union, and residents could register for an appointment starting Sunday at 11:00 a.m. 

A Plainfield date is ...

FANWOOD, NJ—The Mayor and Fanwood Council held their monthly meeting on January 19, 2021, via Zoom.

The meeting opened with a proclamation honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Day recognizing the efforts he displayed in fighting for racial equality in the United States. The next order of business was a proclamation declaring January 20, 2021, "Jack Ross Day" in recognition ...