STAFFORD, NJ — Authorities estimate that a group of between 300-350 people gathered yesterday in support of Erin Pein, a suspended Stafford Township school nurse. Pein acknowledged she was one of three individuals whose contract was not renewed when the Board of Education came back from closed session last night.

“I am still suspended without pay,” shared Pein. “I am a ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — An ailing mother fox spotted in a Westfield neighborhood is in for a treat, along with some treatment for its mange, thanks to a town resident. 

Susana MacLean told TAPinto Westfield she found the red fox on the grounds of her home and noticed its severe mange. Sarcoptic mange is a contagious skin condition that causes severe itching from mites.

“I ...

STAFFORD — A Stafford Township School District nurse found it extremely hard to witness children wearing masks all day long in school. Her conviction became too strong to continue to keep quiet on the matter. 

When she decided to do something about it, she got suspended from her district job. 

Nurse Erin Pein has been suspended without pay since ...

MARLTON, NJ — A Burlington County man and his family are asking for the public’s help to save his life. Mark Klayman of Marlton is in desperate need to find a kidney donor — and time is literally running out.

Klayman, who was diagnosed in 2009 with kidney cancer, has stage 4 kidney disease. He also has diabetes, restless leg syndrome and high blood pressure. Because of ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A high-ranking Rutgers executive says students who decline to take the COVID-19 vaccine should consider taking a gap year or transferring to another school.

Antonio Calcado, executive vice president for strategic planning and operations and chief operating officer, said there are five exemptions the state university is making for students returning in the ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ  — Rutgers University will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester.

Assurances from the federal government that vaccines will be available for all Americans by the end of May and assessments by public health experts prompted university leaders to adjust the vaccine requirements for the fall semester, according to a ...

Two longtime fan favorites of the small screen were recently in New Jersey, each filming for his latest television series.

Patrick Dempsey of “Grey’s Anatomy” fame was at Trenton City Hall, which was “reimagined” to be the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. to shoot a scene for "Ways and Means," an upcoming CBS political drama.

Trenton Mayor Reed ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — With each holiday's arrival, one constant in Bloomfield is an imaginative scene on display at 226 Lakewood Drive.  

From elaborate Christmas displays to a tribute to essential workers during the pandemic, resident James Joanow utilizes mannequins to help celebrate the upcoming holiday or event.  

This year for Saint ...

BARNEGAT, NJ — Centenarian Rose Cordasco lives on a quiet cul-de-sac west of the Parkway in the Pheasant Run retirement community. The last thing she expected this afternoon was the blaring of horns outside her home.

Then, someone important looking came walking toward the garage door where she sat outside.

Barnegat Mayor Al Bille and his wife, Nancy, were armed with a plaque ...

DENVILLE, NJ — Motherhood was one of the greatest joys for Debra Kaufman. Her pregnancy resulted in having a son, Bryan, now in his 30s. However, the pregnancy at the time also resulted in preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system. In many cases, it negatively impacts the liver and kidneys.