News for Elizabeth, NJ. The city of Elizabeth is the most populous municipality in Union County and the 4th most populous in New Jersey with more than 124,900 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Christian Bollwage.
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Cranford man charged with attempted murder after Route 1 shooting
Two men from Elizabeth were found seriously wounded in a stopped vehicle, along Routes 1 and 9 in Linden Sunday, police said.
Woman killed in Turnpike crash was pregnant, GoFundMe page says
Wendy Guevara was a passenger in a disabled 2007 Mercedes that was rear-ended.
Section 8 landlord in NJ demanded sex from renters, feds say
Federal authorities have filed a lawsuit accusing a North Jersey landlord of demanding sex from residents on multiple occasions in exchange for assistance.
NJ malls should also be allowed to reopen, mayors tell Murphy
Leaders in communities that are home to Jersey's biggest malls said they want to collect revenue and see more people return to work.
NJ approves 2 new medical marijuana dispensaries
New Jersey now has two more medical marijuana dispensaries.
NJ court tosses landlord's win after attorney put Islam on trial
The state has convinced an appellate court to toss a jury decision siding with a city landlord accused of discriminating against a Muslim woman who tried to rent an apartment.
Box truck struck and killed 21-year-old NJ woman, police say
The Union County Prosecutor's Office said it is investigating the Saturday night incident in Elizabeth.
NJ schools consider plans for Class of 2020 graduations
A number of districts are planning for virtual ceremonies during COVID-19, with "encore" in-person events for high school grads.
Crash on Routes 1&9 ignites truck at gas station, burns house
A house next to the BP gas station at the Bayway Circle in Elizabeth was heavily damaged.
COVID-19 kills 10, maybe dozens more, at NJ veterans home
23 of the home's 285 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and another 47 are awaiting test results.