News
By DAVID BRIGHOUSE
April 22, 2024
RAHWAY, NJ — A major production is coming to the Rahway High School (RHS) Center for the Performing Arts this week! The RHS performing arts program is putting on its Music & Motion Concert this Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (high school auditorium). It will ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Chimney Rock Self Storage returned to the Bridgewater zoning board April 9 with new schematics and information on signage and lighting, but residents and board members continue to be concerned by the size and scope of the project. The application will return to the zoning board ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - After passing a preliminary budget of $80.6 million, the Flemington-Raritan Board of Education faces difficult conversations and decisions since the district can’t maintain the budget with all current programs, staff and employees. Superintendent Dr. Kari McGann said her office ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School junior wrestler Gavin Hawk, who is on pace to break the Stateliners all-time record for most victories next season, has committed to the prestigious Princeton University of the Ivy League to continue his education and wrestling career. Hawk is already ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Residents got a taste of what's to come this year as the Nutley Farmers Market kicked off it's 15th season with a pop-up event on Sunday, April 21. Ginger of Treelicious Orchards showed off some of the colorful Jersey Fresh produce near the entrance to the market. Eat the rainbow! ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — After five years on Central Avenue, group fitness studio Alpha Fit Club is moving to a new space that’s brand-new and twice the size at Westfield Crossing, 425 South Ave. East. The move is in response to demand, CEO and co-founder Sam Tooley said. “We've just been fortunate to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - In Coconut Creek, amenities matter. That was made clear to the developers of the MainStreet at Coconut Creek project as the city commission last week approved the townhouses portion of the massive development. “Amenities packages matter to me,” Commissioner Joshua Rydell ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports is widely recognized as the country's premier pizza reviewer. His reviews can transform a local pizzeria into a destination. Portnoy, who does "One Bite Reviews," stopped at a number of places in New Jersey on Sunday, including Scotch ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The 200 Club of Morris County is hosting its 50th Anniversary Valor & Meritorious Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 25th at the Birchwood Manor. The guest speaker this year will be Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, the Superintendent of the NJ State ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The 200 Club of Morris County is hosting its 50th Anniversary Valor & Meritorious Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 25th at the Birchwood Manor. The guest speaker this year will be Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, the Superintendent of the NJ State ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan High School boys and girls outdoor track and field teams each returned to campus with six top-six scoring placements at the 2024 Somerset County Outdoor Track & Field Relays April 20, at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge. Highlighting these ...
GLEN GARDNER BOROUGH, NJ - Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway in Hunterdon County! ShowKids Invitational Theatre (SKIT) presents "42nd Street," a tap dance musical spectacular. This family-friendly show celebrates the magic of showbiz. Vibrant costumes, stunning sets, and energetic ...
CRANFORD, NJ -- Eight Temple Sha'arey Shalom (TSS) members participated in the 2024 Community Mitzvah Day on April 7 at Hanson Park in Cranford. The event aimed to clean up the park and was attended by participants from the non-profit conservancy that manages Hanson Park and community residents.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – For 14 straight hours in early March, a small group of The Pingry School students came together to participate in an international online math competition. A combination of math smarts and creative thinking has added up to a spot in the finals for the team, whose submission was ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem folks turned out in force recently to recognize two long-term public servants for their efforts and excellence. Honored at an event organized by the North Salem Republican Town Committee and hosted at a private home were Supervisor Warren Lucas, who marked his ...
UNION, NJ – The official opening, with a ribbon cutting, of The Dispensary of Union on Rt. 22 took place Saturday afternoon to much fun and fanfare. “We are so thankful for this opportunity and for Union giving us this opportunity,” said Jaime Correia, owner of The Dispensary of Union. “We’re ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – For 14 straight hours in early March, a small group of The Pingry School students came together to participate in an international online math competition. A combination of math smarts and creative thinking has added up to a spot in the finals for the team, whose submission was ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed one of his key advisors to be executive director of the New Jersey-India Commission, created in February to foster more economic relationships with India. The Murphy Administration has also officially named a new executive director to the established ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Borough of Woodland Park officials swore-in two new officers, David Garcia and Justin Elhin, on Wednesday night. David Garcia, a lifelong resident of Woodland Park, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his new role as a full-time Police Officer, according to ...
BELMR, NJ - In response to growing concerns from Belmar residents over Verizon's plans to install twenty 30-foot 5G towers along the local boardwalk, Representative Chris Smith introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at giving local communities more say in such telecommunications projects. The ...
CARTERET, NJ — Scores of students from 31 New Jersey schools will head off to Iowa State University in May for 2024's worldwide “Odyssey of the Mind” competition, the nation’s oldest and largest problem-solving contest. These 31 winning schools earned top spots at New Jersey’s “Odyssey of the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A group of Jersey City residents working under the banner of the April Ballots Committee has launched a petition drive to advocate for the return of school board elections to their previous April time slot. “The shift to November elections has diluted the focus on our ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Alfred Baumann Library is holding its 27th Annual Poetry Contest, inviting Woodland Park residents, Passaic Valley High School students, and Berkeley College students to showcase their literary talents. Poets are encouraged to unleash their imagination and submit ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — Mayor Fred Henry delivered his State of the City address, highlighting many changes and improvements in the community, including the police department. The mayor began his address by thanking retired police chief, Darren LaVigne, for his 36 years of service to the city, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan High School boys golf team not only won yet another close match in 2024 by the slimmest of margins Thursday afternoon. The Panthers’ most recent triumph came against Skyland Conference rival and reigning Group 4 state champion Hunterdon Central Regional ...
EDISON, NJ — The township hosted its second annual Eid Festival on Saturday at Lake Papaianni. Residents gathered at the park to celebrate the end of Ramadan with traditional foods and entertainment. “Any chance we can enhance or empower our community is something we will always jump on,” said ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — An Elizabeth man has been charged in connection with the fatal crash that occurred on Oct. 28, 2023, on Route 35 South, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Chief Daniel Plumacker said in a prepared statement. Authorities responded to the 5 a.m. accident scene ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan High School boys golf team not only won yet another close match in 2024 by the slimmest of margins Thursday afternoon. The Panthers’ most recent triumph came against Skyland Conference rival and reigning Group 4 state champion Hunterdon Central Regional ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Recently, a resident of The Holiday Village senior community in Mount Laurel reached out to TAPinto regarding concerns about a solicitor in their community claiming to be a "community awareness" person. The resident said an individual approached homes in the private community ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown Regional Middle School (BRMS) PTO will be hosting its annual family-fun Color Run and Ticket Auction this weekend. The Color Run and Ticket Auction will take place on Saturday, April 27 — rain or shine — at BRMS, located at 50 Dunns Mill Road, with check-in ...