Spring Cleaning and Recycling Tips for Union County Residents

The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents to bring their spring cleaning recyclables to countywide drop-off events. These countywide events provide a free, convenient way to clear out personal documents for secure shredding and recycling, unwanted metal items for resource recovery, and household chemicals, smoke detectors and many other potentially dangerous products ...

Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others

Around the world, women take care of other people. It’s a natural human expression of love that can be a source of great joy – and a source of exhaustion and stress over time. Although men are taking on more caregiving for children and family, women still handle the majority of childcare, elder care, and informal care to spouses, parents, in-laws, friends, and neighbors.

So, if ...

Kenilworth Rec to Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt

March 22, 2023

KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Recreation Department has announced the date for the 2023 Easter Egg Hunt. Please see the following message from the department. 

HERE COMES PETER COTTON TAIL. . .

Attention Kenilworth Residents... Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Sunday April 2nd at 10AM. This event is for Kenilworth Residents Only. Flyers will be going out through this ...

Kenilworth Recap: Massimo's, Gun Arrest, Summer Carnival Announcement & More

KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The Top ten are posted by the page views of the week. 

1. Kenilworth's Massimo Deli Recognized as one of New Jersey’s 33 Greatest Italian Delis

2. Kenilworth Police Arrest Suspect with 5 Guns

3. Some Facts About Saint Patrick's ...

Open Lunch: New Changes for David Brearley Juniors & Seniors

March 18, 2023

KENILWORTH, NJ - The following article was recently published in David Brearley High School's newspaper The Bear Print.

New Changes
As of Tuesday, February 7th, the open lunch rules have been changed. The change imposes new rules that mandate that both seniors and juniors must sign out and leave out the front door of the building. They also must re-enter through the front door. There is ...

Kenilworth Public Schools COVID-19 Weekly Dashboard March 13 - March 17

KENILWORTH, NJ - Kenilworth Public Schools recently posted the following data regarding the weekly coronavirus update for the week of March 13 through March 17, 2023.

 

Harding Elementary School

Total enrollment 683

Total number of COVID cases reported to the school district this week* 0

Students who reported testing positive for COVID after attending school this ...

Kenilworth Public Schools COVID-19 Weekly Dashboard March 6 - March 10

KENILWORTH, NJ - Kenilworth Public Schools recently posted the following data regarding the weekly coronavirus update for the week of March 6 through March 10, 2023.

 

Harding Elementary School

Total enrollment 683

Total number of COVID cases reported to the school district this week* 0

Students who reported testing positive for COVID after attending school this week ...

Big Announcement from Kenilworth Fire Department Regarding Annual Summer Carnival

March 16, 2023

KENILWORTH, NJ - The Annual Summer Carnival hosted by the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is currently suspended for 2023. Please see the following message the department posted on their social media page.

It is with profound sadness that the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad has to announce that our annual carnival is suspended for this year. After ...

Kenilworth Police Department's Michael Devlin 'Walks Out' to Retirement

KENILWORTH, NJ – It was a beautiful day for the final walk out for Officer Michael Devlin. 

A crowd gathered in front of the borough to witness Devlin leave the building to enter into retirement. His wife Victoria, son Aiden, and daughter Grace were there to honor their father and husband as he walked through the phalanx of officers.

A lifelong resident of ...

Brearley Boys’ Track & Field Team Conquers Winter Season

March 20, 2023

KENILWORTH, NJ - The following announcement was recently posted to the Kenilworth Public Schools social media page.

Congratulations to our Boys’ Winter Track & Field team, who had the most successful indoor season since 1992 when they won the State Sectional Championship. Our boys finished 3rd overall in the State Group 1 Relays, in which Terrence Hilton Jr and Anthony Flowers WON ...

Jersey Takes Over March Madness Once Again

Over the last couple of years, Purdue has consistently reminded the basketball world of how good of a team they are.

With superstars like Jaden Ivey this past year and now 7 '4 giant Zach Edey, they have constantly stayed as a top tier program in the country. But they have always had kryptonite during these couple of years that has staggered their growth of reaching their full ...

NJ School District Files Suit Against Social Media Companies for Impact on Student Mental Health

March 23, 2023

WARREN, NJ -- Watchung Hills Regional High School District (WHRHS) has filed a lawsuit in United States District Court against Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc. Instagram, YouTube, LLC, Snap Inc., TikTok Inc. and ByteDance Inc (“Defendants”). 

The school district says it has seen a steady rise in the mental health struggles of its students over the last ...

Woman Allegedly Stole $2,973 of Ulta Beauty Items

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a female who is suspected of shoplifting almost $3,000 worth of items from a Township store last week.

The incident occurred at the Ulta Beauty store, located at 1470 Nixon Drive, on Wednesday, March 15. Mount Laurel police officers responded to the store at about 1:22PM for a ...

Man Facing Charges in Alleged Sexual Assault in New Brunswick

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A man is facing first-degree kidnapping and second-degree sexual assault charges stemming from an incident at a house party on Easton Avenue last month.

Luke Moorehouse is also facing a fourth-degree criminal sexual contact charge, according to a press release from Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Director Anthony Caputo.

Police ...

Photo Gallery: Kenilworth Celebrates National Puppy Day 2023

March 23, 2023

KENILWORTH, NJ - Get ready for an overdose of cuteness because today, March 23, is National Puppy Day.

Celebrated annually, dog enthusiasts pay tribute to Fido and the unconditional love our pups bring to our lives. It is also a day that is designed to raise awareness about puppy mills and help prospective pet owners consider adoption.

Please enjoy the 2023 online ...

Kenilworth Share Your Photos and Celebrate National Puppy Day!

KENILWORTH, NJ – Thursday, March 23, 2023, is National Puppy Day and TAPinto Kenilworth would like to highlight our furry friends that bring us happiness every day.

Established in 2006, National Puppy Day honors our furry friends and the unconditional love they bring to our lives. It is also a day that is designed to raise awareness about puppy mills and help prospective pet ...

Boulevard Veterinary Clinic Pet of the Week: Bella

KENILWORTH, NJ – Meet Bella Kenilworth's TAPinto Pet of the Week!

Bella is a nineteen-year-old tortoise shell tabby. She enjoys wet food, scratches under her chin and long naps under the covers. When she was younger Bella was an avid fetcher and is still very vocal. She has outlived her sister and brother (Daisy, 17 and Big Boi,14) and is the last of the Nunes ...

TAPinto Launches Local News and Digital Marketing Platform in Hanover Township, New Jersey

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — There's more local news for Morris County residents, with the launch of TAPinto Hanover Township.

Laura Ali is the owner and publisher of the new TAPinto local news and digital marketing platform, which started providing local news to the community in February. It is the 10th TAPinto site in Morris County.

Ali said local leaders reached out to her, saying ...

Kenilworth Police Arrest Suspect with 5 Guns

March 16, 2023

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 7:15 pm, members of the Kenilworth Police Department executed a search warrant on the 600 block of Newark Ave. 

During that operation officers were able to seize five illegal handguns and a cache of ammunition from the resident who is also a certain person unauthorized to possess firearms.  A subsequent investigation then led officers to determine ...