TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy released the latest COVID-19 figures from around the state at his Monday afternoon press briefing, where Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli warned about a possible, "twin-demic" this fall, urging residents to get their flu shots.

In New Jersey, there were 346 new cases reported, with three new deaths. Statewide, ...

TRENTON, NJ -- NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli today, during the governor's COVID-19 press briefing, warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a twin-demic,” ...

TRENTON, NJ – As end-of-summer parties give way to welcome-back-to-college keggers, the cases of COVID-19 among New Jersey’s youngest populations are on the rise.

Residents in the 19-24 age range now represent the highest percent positivity rate in the state, according to State Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli.

About 6% of those ages 19 to 24 are COVID-19-positive and those ...

TRENTON, NJ – Sue Fulton read a recent tweet from a man who had arrived at his local Motor Vehicle Commission agency site and, in short time, gleefully walked away with his new license plates.

Even Fulton, the head of the much-maligned and often-mocked state department, had to admit that such words of praise are few and far between these days.

Amid a storm of complaints of long lines ...

PATERSON, NJ – Joined by legislators, faith leaders, and others, Gov. Phil Murphy held a press event in Paterson to promote his "Baby Bonds" initiative that would provide a $1,000 deposit into an account for every baby born into a New Jersey household with income less than 500% of the Federal Poverty Level ($131,000 for a family of four) in 2021. The plan, which ...

TRENTON, NJ — Marking the milestone of six months since the confirmation of the first coronavirus case in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy kicked off the holiday weekend by signing an Executive Order to allow for the resumption of indoor dining, albeit at 25 percent capacity. The order also allows for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses to open, limited to 25 percent ...

UNION, NJ - As New Jersey drifts into flu season, many residents will once again decide whether to get their flu shots; where to get them; and if a flu shot has any preventative impact on COVID-19.  The differences between the two viruses affect not only the mortality rate and symptom development, but also prevention and cure.

According to the World Health Organization WHO the speed ...

UNION, NJ - Union police are asking for help in identifying a man who spit in the face of a bank manager in town.

According to a social media post from Union police, the man went into an unidentified bank in the Union Center area without properly wearing a mask. Police say the bank manager asked him to wear a mask inside the bank, but the man instead cursed out the manager ...

UNION, NJ – Five Union firefighters were sworn into their new roles within the department Monday night in an outdoor ceremony in front of fire department headquarters.  Promoted to the rank of lieutenant were:

Lieutenant Edward J. Collins
Lieutenant Frank Manzo
Lieutenant Helmut Krauth
Lieutenant William Votapek
Lieutenant Daniel Roman

“Public safety is at the ...

UNION, NJ – Members of Union’s Fire and Police Departments, township officials and residents gathered in front of Fire Department headquarters Friday morning in remembrance of the September 11 terror attack victims.

At 8:46, the exact time the first plane struck the World Trade Center, Police Director Dan Zieser read the names of the New York City Police Department men and woman ...

UNION, NJ – It’s been over four months since Lincoln University announced that Union High School Principal Corey Lowery accepted a position there as head coach of the men’s basketball program.  Yet, Lowery continues to be paid by the Union school district.  In fact, it’s been two full years since Lowery was placed on paid administrative leave.  In that time, ...

UNION, NJ – Kean University has alerted its students and faculty of a student living on campus who tested positive for COVID-19.

According to a university email blast, the student is isolating at home. The student, a resident of Freshman Residence Hall, had limited exposure to others on campus during remote learning and primarily spent time in the student’s ...

UNION, NJ – National PTA has awarded the Hannah Caldwell PTA a grant to help meet critical needs of students, families and teachers in their school community due to COVID-19.

The $5,000 grant is made possible by TikTok, a short-form video app and PTA Proud National Sponsor.

“COVID-19 has presented many challenges for families and schools,” said Leslie Boggs, president of ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – NJSIAA (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association), the governing body for high school sports in New Jersey, has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the NFL. The organization will host a two-day, virtual diversity, bias, and cultural competence workshop for football game officials. The two-day session’s goal is to increase awareness ...

Union County, NJ – The Union County Paratransit program is providing increased passenger transportation for its residents.  Union County residents who qualify for Paratransit services can now make reservations for the following kinds of trips:

• Route 22 Shuttle Bus

• Medical

• Shopping

• Employment

• Education or Training

• Prescription ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — COVID-19 has shut down another event. The annual Four Centuries in a Weekend celebration in October, has been canceled, the County of Union announced Wednesday.

“The safety of staff, volunteers, and our residents is of the utmost importance and our highest priority,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “The Freeholder Board and the ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ - Union County residents are invited to honor the memory of the 60 Union County residents, including nine from Union, who perished in the World Trade Center attack of 2001, by visiting the Union County September 11th Memorial on Friday, September 11 at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside.

Those being honored from Union include Robert Allan Hepburn, Edward ...

UNION, NJ - Union's Welcome Fall Festival, including a car, bike and truck show is set for Sunday, Oct. 4 on Stuyvesant Avenue.

The festival will feature live music, a beer garden, chili and ice cream contests, a fun zone for kids and more.  

For the car, bike and truck show, prizes will be given to the best cruiser, sports bike and team, sponsors choice and more....over ...

UNION, NJ - A celebration of Hispanic heritage will be hosted by Mayor Delisfort and the Township Committee with a fiesta on Saturday, Sept. 19.

The event will include live music and cultural performances, representing Brasil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico and other Latin countries.  The schedule of performances is:

2:30 p.m. - Hispano of the Year ...

UNION, NJ - Union's latest Drive-In Movie, "Knives Out" at Biertuempfel Park will be held on Friday, September 18 at 7:15 p.m.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m.  Tickets are $5 per car, Union residents only.  Tickets go on sale online on September 3 at https://www.uniontownship.com/966/Drive-In-Movie.

Due to COVID-19, families are encouraged to bring their own ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ - Eight new ballot drop-off boxes will be added to the county's current five ahead of the upcoming election.  Governor Phil Murphy has ordered the November 3rd election to be conducted primarily by Vote-By-Mail ballot.

One of the current five drop-off boxes is located in Union at the rear entrance to the Township Municipal building 1976 Morris Avenue.  ...

UNION, NJ – Election Day 2020 is just a little over two months away and, on a local front, two candidates are vying for one open seat on the Township of Union Township Committee, and seven residents are seeking one of three seats on Union’s Board of Education.

Democratic incumbent Joseph Florio, who currently serves as Deputy Mayor, and republican David J. Fitzpatrick will be ...

TRENTON, NJ — Marking the milestone of six months since the confirmation of the first coronavirus case in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy kicked off the holiday weekend by signing an Executive Order to allow for the resumption of indoor dining, albeit at 25 percent capacity. The order also allows for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses to open, limited to 25 percent ...

NEWARK, NJ – A Union woman was sentenced to 120 months in prison for possessing with intent to distribute over 900 grams of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Lorena Marquez, 48, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton to an information charging her with one count of possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of ...

UNION, NJ - The Friends of the Union Public Library (FUPL) invite you to be a "Friend Helping A Friend" with the Boscov Friend's Day on October 14 and 15.

On these two days, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., you are invited to shop on-line at www.Boscovs.com or in-store at Boscov, Woodbridge Center Mall. You will get an additional 20% off the lowest sale price when ...

As summer transitions into fall, it is time to help lawns recover from summer stress. Let the weather and the condition of your lawn help you develop a plan suited to your landscape.

Continue mowing actively growing lawns. Mow high, leaving cool season grasses like bluegrass and fescues at least 2 ½ preferably 3 ½ inches tall after cutting. Warm season grasses like ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ - Union County residents who are looking for ways to help the environment are advised to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that can destroy native trees like the black walnut, red maple, silver maple, and river birch. The spotted lanternfly is also notorious for damaging crops and ornamental flowers.

“Union County residents have ...

UNION, NJ – An application for a religious organization’s move to a building on Burnet Avenue was approved by the Union Board of Adjustment Wednesday night.

Holy Ghost Christian Center will be moving into the property at 1323 Burnet Avenue.  Board members found the application to be a “good use of an existing facility, with no impact to the residential ...