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 ...

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, ...

The Union County Board of County Commissioners presents upcoming 2023 Union County Hazardous Waste Disposal events, including this Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Union College, Parking Lots 5A/5B, 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.  For this and other hazardous waste disposal events, including details about the events, please click here or view the schedule in the photo ...

We live in a culture driven by competition and perfectionism—where success is defined by status, performance, and appearance. Both our children and ourselves are exposed to these pressures daily and respond to such pressures, whether we are aware of it or not. The truth of the matter is that this is the nature of the competitive world we live in, and that may not be changing anytime soon.

There are many different ways that people relate to one another in relationships. People generally tend to relate to each other in three ways: Independent, co-dependent and inter-dependent. Some people are very independent in relationships; others are co-dependent (which means they put aside their own well-being to maintain the relationship). Co-dependence leads to seeking validation and ...

Navigating through a divorce can be very challenging, especially if it has been a long-term relationship. Although length of relationship sometimes does not matter, it’s the intensity of the relationship and how invested you were that does. Oftentimes we linger on in a marriage even knowing that it no longer serves us. When children are involved, we may feel that we are the cause for ...

The Disease to Please is a learned behavior that occurs when we take care of others’ needs at our own expense. If you are this type, you do too much, too often for others, almost never say “no” rarely delegate, and inevitably become over committed. These self-defeating patterns take a toll on your health and on your relationships. It is driven by the excessive need for ...

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 ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School winter sports coaching staff have been named Joint Motion Physical Therapy Athletes of the Week.

"The Winter Sports programs at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School had a remarkable season," said Athletic Director Ryan Miller. "Our participation rates were higher than last year and the overwhelming support each ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - Twelve members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood indoor track team earned All-American honors at the Nike Indoor Nationals meet on March 10, 11, and 12.

"We are very pleased that they can have this level of success as the culmination of their indoor season. Winter track can wear you out," head coach Jeff Koegel told TAPintoSPF. "We have a ...

Mark Gialluisi was a highly sought-after baseball player by high schools all around New Jersey during his middle school years. But Saint Joseph’s High School was not in the plan for his future.

As he grew up, so did his skills and recognition. Traveling to Florida for a 14u National Showcase event in 2018, Gialluisi showed out as one of the best catchers ranking No. 3 in pop time and No.

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 ...

Spring into fitness and fun at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA! Y members have access to a variety of programs and classes for youth, teens and adults that can help them grow stronger in mind and body.

The Y is currently undergoing an exciting building expansion project and programs and services will continue throughout construction. The Y’s Spring 2 Program Session runs from April ...

FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA (FSPY) has announced that it will offer an after school program at the Y facility located at 1340 Martine Avenue for the 2023-2024 school year. Active FSPY members can register for the Y’s after school program online at fspymca.org/register under “Daxko Program Registration.”

New members can register in person at the ...

TOMS RIVER, NJ -- At the 2023 NJ YMCA 12 & Under State Championships, 23 swimmers in the 12 and under groups from the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA’s (FSPY) Swim Team ended their short course season with amazing swims.

Held at the Ocean County YMCA in Toms River from February 24-26, FSPY competed against 24 other YMCA teams from across the state and finished 5th place overall combined ...