News
By JACK WILLIAMS
March 2, 2024
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park School District will be adopting a new method of test-taking and teaching science that emphasizes collaboration. Students at Robert Gordon Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School, and Aldene Elementary School are being encouraged to work together and collaborate ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A student from Ridgewood, studying at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, has been named to the Honors List for the Fall 2023 semester. Wissam Koumyem qualified for this outstanding achievement by carrying a 3.5 or better grade point average whilst enrolled in a ...
BELMAR, NJ - It's a traditional event for thousands of NJ residents! The much-anticipated Belmar Lake Como Saint Patrick's Day Parade is poised to sweep through the streets this Sunday, promising a spectacle of Irish culture, vibrant performances, and community camaraderie. Scheduled to kick off at ...
TRENTON, NJ - NJ Assemblyman Micheal Venezia (LD-34) shared news of increases in school aid funding for the legislative district he represents. In a state on Thurs. Feb 29, Venezia said, This is "a great day for the towns in the #LD34 for school aid funding." He reported that Belleville saw ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Two local residents with emergency medical training recently came to the aid of a gym member who collapsed while working out. On Feb. 19, Ameya Patel of Piscataway and Johnny Tsang of Dunellen were both in the right place at the right time. At approximately 6:30 p.m., ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor Robert Britting, Jr. presented the Jersey Girls Wrestling League's Hillsborough team with a proclamation recognizing them for providing a place where girls can wrestle against other girls during the Feb. 27 Township Committee meeting. The Jersey Girls Wrestling League is ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale PTA [Parent and Teacher's Association], has officially announced the dates for Field Day. Pre-school at Martha B Day and Samuel R. Donald will be on 5/16 with a rain date of 5/17. The remainder of the Martha B. Day school will have their day on 5/21 with a ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Governor Livingston-New Providence co-op hockey team is on a roll, clinching their spot in the third consecutive state championship after a victorious 2-1 match against the second-seeded Manasquan on Thursday night at Cody Arena in West Orange. Now, their sights are set on ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Governor Livingston-New Providence co-op hockey team is on a roll, clinching their spot in the third consecutive state championship after a victorious 2-1 match against the second-seeded Manasquan on Thursday night at Cody Arena in West Orange. Now, their sights are set on ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Governor Livingston-New Providence co-op hockey team is on a roll, clinching their spot in the third consecutive state championship after a victorious 2-1 match against the second-seeded Manasquan on Thursday night at Cody Arena in West Orange. Now, their sights are set on ...
PARKLAND, FL – When close to 900 people take part live and virtually in the sixth annual RUN 4 BEIGEL race in Parkland this Sunday, they will run, walk, and play during a family event that raises funds for at-risk, underserved children touched by gun violence to attend summer sleep-away ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- Washington School Media Specialist, Brigid Cunningham; her father, Bernie Cunningham and school custodian, Larry Parkin, constructed a Lego wall at Washington Elementary School during the February break. Millburn Education Foundation Grant funded the project. Brigid said, "It was ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- The New Providence girls' basketball team's starting five spent most of the season playing brilliantly and exhibiting admirable levels of teamwork and chemistry. But by the end of their 30th and final game of the season, they were spent. In all of their close games ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown High School 144-pounder and third-seeded Jack Myers resumed action at the State Championships on Friday, March 1. Myers lost a 6-5 decision to sixth-seeded August Hibler of Leonia in the quarterfinals. He responded with an 8-2 decision over 18-seed Cael Huxford of ...
Princeton, NJ -- Born and raised into the Jewish faith, I attended a religious service on Sunday, February 25 – at the First Baptist Church of Princeton, located at the intersection of Hulfish/John/Green streets, just two blocks from my apartment. I was inspired not by any specific religious ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison High School senior 175-pounder and 29th-seeded Jack McCaffrey continued action in the wrestleback first round against 20th-seeded Bryce Coesfeld at the State Championships in Atlantic City on Friday, March 1. McCaffrey lost a 6-3 decision in the first round, ending his ...
SECAUCUS, NJ - The No. 3 Madison traveled to No. 1 Secaucus in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 Tournament Finals. The Dodgers defeated the top seed 53-42 and are now Section Champs! This is the second time Madison faced Secaucus in the finals. Last year, Madison fell to the Patriots but ...
It’s never too early to prepare for the garden season ahead. Having the right tool for the job saves time, reduces the frustration of trying to make the wrong tool work, and allows you to garden longer with less muscle fatigue. Take an inventory of all your tools. Be sure to check the shed, ...
TAPinto is excited to announce the addition of AccuWeather on all of its local news platforms. You will now be able to get the local weather forecast at the same place you trust for original local news. "You asked and we listened. According to our annual reader survey, our readers have said they ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - It's a Leap Day baby for sure. The first of two American Bald Eagle eggs laid in the nest atop a 90-foot Sycamore tree in a wooded area along the Raritan River at Duke Farms cracked open over the course of several hours during the afternoon and early evening hours of Leap Day ...
NEWTON, NJ – Newton area alumni have earned accolades and degrees from their colleges. Michael Johnson earned a Master of Science in Information Technology: Infomatics from the University of Maryland Global Campus in the fall of 2023. Abby Schwartz and Ryan Newell were named to the ...
Princeton, NJ – Communities rely on the arts to do a lot – bring people together, inspire people, understand issues in a way that a lecture or a newspaper article cannot. This weekend in Princeton, the arts are also being called on to help us contemplate spirituality and promote physical ...
NEWARK — The Board of Education on Thursday, Feb. 29 approved a one-year contract with outside legal counsel — a measure that raised questions about both the spending and a redevelopment project with a history of issues. The school board’s 5-1 approval of the measure retaining the law firm ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Two local residents with emergency medical training recently came to the aid of a gym member who collapsed while working out. On Feb. 19, Ameya Patel of Piscataway and Johnny Tsang of Dunellen were both in the right place at the right time. At approximately 6:30 p.m., ...
NEWARK — Free classes being offered to Newark women aim to improve their financial literacy in a place where wide economic disparities persist. First Lady Linda J. Baraka announced the “Newark Women Moving Forward” initiative during a news conference with city leaders at the Krueger-Scott ...
It’s never too early to prepare for the garden season ahead. Having the right tool for the job saves time, reduces the frustration of trying to make the wrong tool work, and allows you to garden longer with less muscle fatigue. Take an inventory of all your tools. Be sure to check the shed, ...
BRADLEY BEACH, NJ - In a significant development, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office has released a comprehensive report, shedding light on serious allegations of misconduct within the Bradley Beach Police Department. The report, initially completed on January 18th, 2024, and made public only ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Get ready to boogie! Roosevelt Elementary School recently held a high-energy Dance-A-Thon, organized by the dedicated Field Day Committee, to raise funds for an unforgettable Field Day experience for all students this June. In the days leading up to the event, excitement filled the ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle-Roselle Park Rotary Club’s Hoodies for the Homeless Service Project was an initiative to provide warmth and comfort to the homeless community. The Rotary Club partnered with Roselle Public Schools and Roselle Park Public Schools on this project that involved collecting ...
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Northwell Health and Nuvance Health announced in a release on Wednesday that they had entered into a strategic agreement to form a new integrated regional health system serving communities across New York and Connecticut. The two hospitals in the Halston Media ...