NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday kept up his praise for New Jersey residents marching for George Floyd, but admitted he was concerned over a spike in COVID-19 cases as a result of the crowds.

“Yes, I’m concerned but it’s not a reason not to protest,” the governor said this afternoon at the George Washington Ballroom in Trenton at his daily press ...

TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy outlined a series of guidelines Thursday for the thousands of bars and restaurants across the state to follow when they begin to welcome back patrons on June 15.

Although non-essential retail businesses will follow familiar rules that have been observed for months at supermarkets, pharmacies and other essential businesses, there could be a decided lack ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — In an effort to help the businesses recoup losses caused by the pandemic, the town is allowing gym owners and personal trainers to hold fitness classes and trainings at municipal parks free of charge.

The program will prioritize Westfield businesses, with non-Westfield businesses being accepted once the local requests are met. Class sizes will be capped at ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ — As of June 4, there are more than 162,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New Jersey. Although there is no currently available vaccine against coronavirus, Atlantic Health System is calling on its expertise and national reputation for conducting cutting-edge clinical trials in oncology, neuroscience as well as cardiology, to look for effective treatments for ...

Duck legs confit. Wagyu burgers. Andouille sausage. These items from meat supplier D’Artagnan typically would be headed to restaurants, but due to COVID-19 much of it is on its way to homes, instead.

“We got into this because the restaurants disappeared,” said D’Artagnan President Andy Wertheim. “This is a question of finding another way to get the product into ...

New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.

Before you know it, our date nights can actually happen at a table in a restaurant! As New Jersey begins to slowly emerge from stay-at-home rules, couples are itching to get our and experience something hot. How about something sizzling found in a basket, on a plate or inside a bucket?

When it comes to ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Girls’ Night Out in Downtown Westfield, a popular yearly event supporting downtown businesses, went virtual Thursday, becoming “Girls’ Night In” to meet the challenges of social distancing.

Along with special promotions from shops and restaurants, there was a livestreamed video “pre-party” Thursday afternoon that spotlighted some of the ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — If all you heard were the police sirens and horns, you might think that certain streets of Westfield were beset by traffic woes more common at the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel.

Such, however, was far from the case on Wednesday.

Westfield High School seniors, who have suffered the loss of traditional celebrations during their senior year, were feted during ...

NEW JERSEY — (Updated 11:48 a.m.) Amid increasing pressure from students and their families, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday that schools will be allowed to have in-person graduation ceremonies, something that would have previously been prohibited under the state’s COVID-19 social distancing orders.

The graduation ceremonies, Murphy said, will be permitted to begin July 6 as ...

TRENTON, NJ — Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver joined the governor and other officials at Friday’s daily COVID-19 press conference. Donning her hat as the head of New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs, Oliver introduced the implementation of a temporary rental assistance program.

According to Governor Phil Murphy, the state plans to apply at least $100M to begin the ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Under a proposed local law intended to incentive development, property owners in the downtown who substantially improve their infrastructure would not immediately see the resulting property tax increases that typically come with higher property values.

The town council on Tuesday introduced the law that would allow for tax abatements of up to five years on the value of ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — They’ll flatten your tire, cause costly repairs to your vehicle’s suspension and hitting one while riding a bicycle could turn your whole world upside down.

Mayor Shelley Brindle is calling on the public to help finger potholes so that they can be more quickly patched.

“We need you on our Summer ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — (Updated June 4) The town’s eight surface parking lots are obsolete and ideal spots for development options that include tiered parking.

Such is among the conclusions of a 98-page report commissioned by Westfield in support of the Planning Board’s recommendation earlier this week that the town declare its municipal lots in the downtown a ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — An 87-year old Scotch Plains man died Friday afternoon after he was struck while crossing West South Avenue at the intersection of North Scotch Plains Avenue, police said.

The victim’s name has not been released. No charges have been field against the driver at this time, police said.

Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said in a press release that ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — (Updated at 9 a.m., June 3) Riot gear at the ready and cleaning solution to combat coronavirus were the order of the day at police headquarters in Westfield as protestors rallied nearby Tuesday afternoon.

Police Chief Christopher Battiloro in a statement said the department was preparing for potential “localized mass gatherings” related to the killing of ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — (Updated at 6:31 p.m.) Do you remember ice skating at Mindowaskin Park? Maybe you had a birthday party at the Rialto Theatre when you were young.

Members of the public are invited to revisit these memories during a socially distanced walking tour of 16 locations the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission has detailed. The commission is encouraging walkers to snap ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — With the COVID-19 pandemic causing difficulties for many, two Westfield students have made the most of their crafting skills to spread positivity throughout the community.

Since last Monday, 12-year-old Bianca Vesuna and 15-year-old Annika Vesuna have been selling sets of handmade coasters in a project called Tiles for Smiles. All profits are equally donated between ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — With the COVID-19 pandemic causing difficulties for many, two Westfield students have made the most of their crafting skills to spread positivity throughout the community.

Since last Monday, 12-year-old Bianca Vesuna and 15-year-old Annika Vesuna have been selling sets of handmade coasters in a project called Tiles for Smiles. All profits are equally donated between ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — If all you heard were the police sirens and horns, you might think that certain streets of Westfield were beset by traffic woes more common at the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel.

Such, however, was far from the case on Wednesday.

Westfield High School seniors, who have suffered the loss of traditional celebrations during their senior year, were feted during ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — A three-sport athlete headed to Princeton University to play lacrosse, he’s got both sports savvy and academic acumen.

An 18-year-old senior, Colin Freer is the Union County Scholar Athlete representing Westfield High School in the Union County Interscholastic Association Conference. Freer is this week’s Ron Bansky and Associates Allstate Westfield Athlete of ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Recreation department officials say state guidelines from Trenton lack detail on how to proceed with summer activities, as the town tries to safely return to normalcy amid the coronavirus. 

Instructions for seasonal activities like summer camps, pools and even graduation are murky, officials said. Some programs, like opening the Westfield Memorial Pool, are ready to ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – One dozen local Somerset Patriots players and a few who'd like to join the team gathered at TD Bank Ballpark on a hot and humid Thursday for the first workout of 2020, an opportunity provided by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order on May 26th allowing professional sports franchises to resume practices,

“Right now it is all about doing it the ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Student organizers are gearing up for a Sunday protest to be held in Mindowaskin Park and include tributes to George Floyd — a black man who died while in the custody of Minneapolis police.

A 16-year-old junior at Westfield High School and the event’s principal organizer, Nala Scott said black students will share their experiences of racism and allies are ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — An estimated 1,500 people prayed and chanted during a march from Scotch Plains to Westfield Thursday displaying outrage over George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police.

But the those gathered for the protest spoke loudest when they said nothing at all for 8 minutes and 46 seconds — the amount of time Minneapolis police Officer Derik ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Bow hunters bagged 20 deer in Westfield as part of Union County’s annual deer hunt this past winter, the town administrator said Tuesday.

The hunters killed 16 deer in Brightwood Park and four in the area of Lamberts Mill Road, Town Administrator Jim Gildea said at Tuesday's virtual council meeting.

“There were no deer running beyond the limits of ...

Gov. Phil Murphy has yet to issue guidance on opening public pools during COVID-19.

WESTFIELD, NJ — Residents hoping to put in a backyard pool can still do so in time for summer, town officials said. 

As residents worry over the state of public pools, applications to the town for private pools have been coming in steadily, said Frank Vuoso, a construction official for the ...

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. — With restrictions from COVID19 beginning to lift, the need for safe travel planning can be easily met online with Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce members newly launched, high performance, tourism related website. In time for summer, this dynamic site brings local knowledge directly to travelers coming from near or far. The Southern Ocean County ...