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Elizabeth, New Jersey is located in Union County. Zip codes in Elizabeth, NJ include 07201, 07208, and 07202. The median home price in Elizabeth is $180,000 which is roughly $75/per square foot. More Elizabeth information.

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3 hrs ago | The Jersey Journal

United Way of Greater Union County honors public servants at June 6 gala in Scotch Plains

United Way of Greater Union County is hosting a Gala on Thursday, June 6, at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains to honor the leadership, support and contributions of its partners.

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9 hrs ago | The Jersey Journal

Things to do in Union County for Sunday, May 19

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of May 13-17, 2013.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Three college commencement ceremonies scheduled for today

Gwen-Marie Moolenaar, Ph.D., a 1962 graduate of the College of St. Elizabeth and the first black woman to receive a doctorate degree in neurophysiology in the United States will be the speaker at Saturday's commencement ceremony, one of three happening in northern New Jersey today.

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USA Today

'Hatchet hitchhiker' arrested in US murder

Life on the run for the Internet sensation known as 'Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker' ended when he asked for a cup of coffee.

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The Jersey Journal

Handicapped cyclist leads the pack in Tour de Elizabeth trial run

Dan Pinzon, a paraplegic cyclists, led the pack for a trial run of the course to be used tomorrow for the 10th annual Tour de Elizabeth Cyclists ride through Elizabeth during a pre-ride before the 10th annual Tour De Elizabeth.

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The Jersey Journal

Union County jury convicts man of second sexual assault

A man who previously served a prison sentence for rape was found guilty today in Superior Court in Elizabeth of sexually assaulting another woman in 2009.

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Fri May 17, 2013

KWQC-TV Davenport

Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest

Homes built by volunteers from Habitat for Humanity were among the hardest hit by a tornado that killed at least six people in North Texas.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Famed 'hatchet hitchhiker' wanted in NJ homicide

In this undated photo downloaded from the Union County Prosecutor's website, Caleb "Kai' Lawrence McGillivary is shown.

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Wed May 15, 2013

The Jersey Journal

$1.3 billion project to raise Bayonne Bridge gets final approval

The U.S. Coast Guard has approved an application to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge, seen here in August.

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The Jersey Journal

Resolution presented to Prevention Links in Elizabeth

Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski presents a resolution to Prevention Links Coalition Coordinator Michael Capko proclaiming the week of May 12 through May 18, 2013 'National Prevention Week' in Union County during a health and wellness event in Elizabeth.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Times Herald-Record

Raw Video: Overturned tractor trailer on Route 17K

Coldenham Fire Department and Town of Newburgh police were called to the scene of a tractor trailer rollover Tuesday morning, May 14, at the intersection of Interstate 84 westbound and Route 17K in Newburgh.

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New Jersey Jewish News

Wilf family gift boosts survivor program

Even when their attention is on a singer or speaker, or they are simply absorbed in conversation with those who share their traumatic history, the Holocaust survivors who attend Cafe Europa gatherings in Elizabeth or South Orange are also the focus of attention themselves.

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Patch.com

Westfield Board of Education Candidates Deadline: June 4

Westfield residents interested in becoming a Board of Education member for a 3-year term must file a petition in person in the Office of the County Clerk at 2 Broad St., Room 113, Elizabeth, on or before 4 PM on June 3, 2013.

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Retailing Today

Century 21 tries out smaller footprint

Century 21 is opening a new concept store at the Outlet Collection Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, N.J. The retailer hopes a smaller footprint will offer shoppers an "elevated shopping experience" with a highly edited assortment of fashion and accessories for men and women.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Roselle Park News

Police Activity Report

Stuart S. Stanzione, 30 of Roselle Park, was arrested by Sgt. Frino at his home on a $150 warrant from the Roselle Park Municipal Court .

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The Newark Star-Ledger

Three indicted on murder charges in shooting of teen at Roselle ballfield

A Union County grand jury indicted three people, two of them alleged gang members, in the February 2012 murder of a 17-year-old Roselle youth at a borough ballfield.

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The Jersey Journal

Route 22 slowing due to volume in early afternoon commute through Union County

At 4:30 p.m., there are reports of delays in the early commute through Union County on Route 22 West between the Garden State Parkway and Michigan Avenue in Union and on Route 1&9 in both directions in the area of North Avenue in Elizabeth.

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Fri May 10, 2013

TheAlternativePress.com

Union County Clerk Offers One-Stop 'Vote-By-Mail' Service at...

Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announces that a "One-Stop" service is available for Union County voters at the Westfield and Elizabeth offices of the County Clerk.

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Thu May 09, 2013

Patch.com

Police Searching for Missing South Brunswick Woman

South Brunswick Police are searching for a township woman who was reported missing for the second time since Spring 2012.

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The Jersey Journal

Traffic building on Route 78, Route 22 in Union County

Traffic was described as moderate on Route 22 in most of Union Townshp at 5 according to 511nj.org. It was also moderate on Route 78 westbound from near Summit all the way west to Somerset County.

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