Hiel Fires a 37 To Spark Union Catholic Golf Team To First Win Of The Season

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Henry Hiel fired a 37 to help spark the Union Catholic golf team to its first victory of the season on Thursday when the Vikings defeated New Providence, 164-188, at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth.

The Vikings, now 1-2 on the season, also received strong rounds from Kate LaBarge (41), Brooke LaBarge (42) and Kurtis Blouin (44).

UC will back in action ...

Feature Friday: Kevin Caffrey Has Made His Presence Felt At Union Catholic In Many Ways

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - In our latest installment of Feature Friday, we shine the spotlight on Union Catholic senior Kevin Caffrey.

Caffrey is an Honor Roll Student, a member of the Performing Arts Company, a Student Ambassador, a member of the forensics team, and a member of the National Honor Society.

Here is our Q and A with Caffrey:

Which character are you playing in the Spring Musical, ...

National Borinqueneers Day ― April 13, 2023

 In April 2016, the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. And, as part of the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress designated April 13 as Borinqueneers Day.

Members of the 65th Infantry Regiment fought in both World Wars and the Korean War and were known as “The Borinqueneers” and “el sesenta y cinco de ...

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Pediatric ECMO Program Earns National Award

March 31, 2023

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -  The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s Pediatric ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Program has been recognized as on the Path to Excellence in Life Support, achieving the Silver Level ELSO (Extracorporeal Life Support Organization) Award for 2023-2025. 

 

The ELSO Excellence ...

RWJBarnabas Health Launches Centering Pregnancy® To Provide Additional Support To Women During Pregnancy

WEST ORANGE, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health is pleased to announce the launch of Centering Pregnancy® at three of its facilities including Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBI), and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH). Centering Pregnancy® is an evidence-based, clinically-led group prenatal care program that brings together ...

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Home of the Week: 32 Summit Rd Verona Twp., NJ 07044

Come see 32 Summit Road in Verona; open house this Sunday 3/26 1-4pm. In the desirable Afterglow section, located on a cul-de-sac lies this beautiful Center Hall Colonial. Sitting on a 1/3 acre, you’ll enter through a many-windowed entry with heated floors into the foyer. The heart of the home is the chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Viking appliances, an eating area, and a beautiful view ...

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Tue, April 04
01:15 PM — 02:45 PM

JCC Of Middlesex County, Edison

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Master of Science in Nursing Open House

Wardlaw+Hartridge Students Honor March Celebrations

Middle School students at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison covered a wide range of topics highlighting important March celebrations at their divisional meeting during the week prior to Spring Break. With school closed for about half of the month, the students packed much information into the meeting in the Berry Performing Arts Center.

The meeting included an observance of ...

TAPinto Journalists Recognized for Excellence by The Center for Cooperative Media

ISELIN, NJ — TAPinto journalists were recently honored by The Center for Cooperative Media with NJ News Commons Excellence in NJ Local News Awards.

"Thank you to the Center For Cooperative Media for recognizing the outstanding local journalism being produced here in New Jersey," TAPinto Founder and CEO Michael Shapiro said. "Congratulations to all the winners including our ...

Celebrating Women's History Month: Jump Immersion Schools 20 Years of Growth

March 28, 2023

EDISON, NJ— “I started Jump with a credit card,” Jacqueline Sanin, the founder of Jump Immersion Schools, said. 

Being a young mom without, “two pennies to rub together,” no bank would consider giving Sanin a loan to start what was a mommy and me program back in 2003. Determine to not let a single obstacle stand in her way, Sanin opened a credit card and Jump ...

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Knowledge is Key

EDISON, NJ— “It felt like a literal punch in the gut,” Christina Thompson, of Rockaway, said about her first cancer diagnosis. 

After her mom died from colon cancer at the age of 45, Thompson was determined to do everything she could to keep her and her family healthy. From 1993 to 2011, Thompson got a colonoscopy every three years. 

“I remember in ...

Taste of Middlesex Once Again Coming to Edison

EDISON NJ:  Edison Township will once again host the Chamber Of Middlesex, tomorrow Monday, March 27th beginning at 5:30pm and going to 8pm at the Pines Manor.  The Taste brings food and drink from restaurants all throughout the County.

"This is a tremendous event for individuals to enjoy," stated Edison Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Joe Coyle.  "There ...

Rail Fire Causes Massive Delays

EDISON NJ:  A brush fire that started in Edison along the North East Corridor rail line caused rail service to be shut down for several hours.  At 2:15pm yesterday, Edison fire units were dispatched to attend to heavy smoke behind the Revlon building on route 27. Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters found numerous brush fires on the southbound side of the Northeast Corridor.  ...

JPS Chamber Orchestra Receives Awards

EDISON, NJ : The JP Stevens High School Chamber Orchestras received the Highest GOLD RATING score at the CJMEA Region II Orchestra Festival on Tuesday February 28th at Bridgewater Raritan High School. Under the direction of Orchestra Director Dr. Brian Verdi and Co-director Mr. Justin Lee, the JPS Chamber Orchestras presented music by composers Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, ...

Milltown's Michelin Field/Park Getting Safety Upgrades and Makeover

MILL TOWN, NJ - Michelin Field has a long history in the borough. It is one of nine parks and recreation spaces available in Milltown, dating back to 1917. The field was originally constructed so that Michelin factory workers would have a place to play baseball. Over the years, it's become a popular spot for borough kids to play pickup games and practice. Michelin Field also hosts Spotswood ...