The items were collected as part of Backpacks for Life, an organization that assists homeless veterans.
Union County’s licensed animal shelters euthanized more than 300 animals in 2015, according to state statistics.
Police will be on high alert in some areas, and one U.S. Rep. wants to make cop-killing punishable by the death penalty.
Here are the projects in your town. Train station repairs at Cranford and Summit will also be shut down.
But there's one big reason why he may not end up getting the nod.
Looking to run for the Westfield Board of Education? The deadline for filing candidate petitions is July 25
The new website shows residents the tax difference under the Governor's proposal.
“I always prefer to work across the aisle to find solutions to these problems rather than use disruptive tactics..." Lance said.
Your Union County Congressman Frank Pallone was one of the Congresspeople staging a historic sit-in on the House floor for gun control.
Local districts would see major uptick in state aid, data shows.
35 Union County locals from 22 countries were sworn in as United States citizens on Monday, June 20.
New Jersey's known for its cheap gas, but you could be paying more at the pump if lawmakers have their way.
The loophole allows airlines to avoid paying tens of millions of dollars in jet fuel taxes in NY and NJ, Union County legislator says.
Check out the unofficial primary results for Westfield, county, legislative and presidental races
No local race, but county-wide contest is up for grabs.
The June 7 N.J. primary rarely matters in presidential contests, but the close race between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders is different.
Sample ballots for the June 7 Primary Day are now available on the Union County Votes mobile app
A Union County Freeholder was named 'Freeholder of the Year' by the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC)
New Jersey has a $1.1 billion budget gap as the debt and pension crisis appears to be worsening, according to officials.
The Westfield Republican Committee have 15 days to submit three names to be Vicki Kimmins' successor on the council
The state is going after towns that haven't had revaluations in decades - and their property owners could have higher tax bills as a result.
The state says it's changing its vehicle inspection program and exempting older cars from being tested for tailpipe emissions.
Gov. Chris Christie’s total travel costs have risen to $1.77 million, and they'll go up as he goes back on the road for Donald Trump.
See who is contributing to Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and Ben Carson in Westfield.
See who is contributing to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Westfield.
The state released data showing each town's average property tax bill in 2015. Patch ranked them from to largest to the smallest.
The state released data showing each town's average property tax hike in 2015. Patch ranked them from to largest to the smallest.
Four older bridges in Union County will be reconstructed or replaced, including the 115-year-old Irving Street Bridge in Rahway.
A list of N.J. towns with highest property taxes as rates soared at their fastest pace in years in 2015 by $537 million.
Doug Stokes, Frank Arena, Jo Ann Neylan and Mark LoGrippo are sworn in at the town's reorganization meeting
Annual Reorganization meeting set for Jan. 3
Senator Raymond J. Lesniak announces bill after Avenel pet store is shut down
A new examination backs up Donald Trump’s claim that groups of Muslims cheered the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New Jersey.
The IRS Can Now Call You, N.J., Looking To Collect
Gov. Chris Christie has recently signed six bills into law.
See list, map below: These N.J. towns are at risk of a toxic disaster if they flood.
About 34 current and former firefighters say the noise from the emergency vehicles’ sirens have lead to an irreversible loss of hearing.
Gov. Chris Christie has recently signed 10 bills into law.
Union County Clerk’s 2016 Election Date Calendar Features Presidential Connections in NJ History
The GOP presidential hasn't targeted the N.J. before. But the billionaire is now attacking Christie's record as governor.