WESTFIELD, NJ — A landmark theater that has been shuttered for the past two years is making a comeback as an arts center with some big name supporters.

The newly formed nonprofit Westfield Arts Collective announced Monday that it has signed an agreement to purchase The Rialto building in Westfield’s downtown and is transforming the space into an arts center.

In a news release ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ- Halloween came early this year for the children of Berkeley Heights. On Saturday, October 23 the Berkeley Heights PBA #144 hosted their annual Trunk or Treat at 100 Connell Drive. 

Children and parents alike showed up, and showed out, in creative costumes and with exceptionally decorated trunks. Township organizations including the Berkeley Heights ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - There was a sense of jubilation from the thousands that flocked to the New Providence Street Fair along Springfield Avenue on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The fair was anchored by kid rides while local businesses, vendors, local organizations, and politicians were present to greet the community. Many offered giveaways, face painting, and chances for ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - There was a sense of jubilation from the thousands that flocked to the New Providence Street Fair along Springfield Avenue on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The fair was anchored by kid rides while local businesses, vendors, local organizations, and politicians were present to greet the community. Many offered giveaways, face painting, and chances for ...

TRENTON, NJ – Flooded by calls from Scotch Plains self-storage customers from Westfield and other towns in his district who have been denied access to their personal belongings following Hurricane Ida, Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick is planning to introduce legislation to protect their property.

The issue has risen to the forefront of consciousness due to the ongoing ...

NATIONAL/NEW JERSEY – Average annual revenue for Latino-owned businesses ($258,251) in 2020-21 was $82,535 lower than their revenues the previous year ($340,787), a 24.2% decline, according to the annual Biz2Credit Latino-Owned Business Study. The analysis also found that average annual revenue for Latino-owned businesses was $45,435 greater than for non-Latino-owned companies ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic celebrated the achievements of its most famous alumna, two-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin, with an outdoor welcome home party that included local dignitaries and members of the Union Catholic community, including the entire current student body. 

"Sydney is good, she is humble, she chooses good over evil. She chooses 'kind' ...

CLARK, NJ - An early goal by No. 1 seeded Westfield knocked fourth seeded Gov. Livingston out of the Union County Girls Soccer Tournament on Sunday at Arthur L. Johnson High School.

Westfield came into the game undefeated, already defeating Governor Livingston in two earlier meetings this season, 4-1 and 2-0. Westfield, ranked fifth-best team in NJ, is the heavy favorite to win ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston Highlanders are on a winning streak after their 3-0 quarterfinal game against Cranford. After crushing Cranford, the team went on to beat Oak Knoll on Tuesday in overtime and Columbia, 3-0, on Thursday night. The Highlanders hope to bring it to the semi-final game against undefeated Westfield.

The win against Cranford was redemption for ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic celebrated the achievements of its most famous alumna, two-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin, with an outdoor welcome home party that included local dignitaries and members of the Union Catholic community, including the entire current student body. 

"Sydney is good, she is humble, she chooses good over evil. She chooses 'kind' ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Nine Governor Livingston High School Seniors Recognized as Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program On Friday, October 15, 2021, Governor Livingston High School administrators were joined by district leadership to recognize nine seniors who have been named Commended Students by The National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSQT) as part of the Class of 2022.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Drop by the Berkeley Heights Public Library at 29 Park Ave. for assistance with any of your electronic devices, whether it's a phone, IPad, tablet, or laptop.  Students from Governor Livingston High School's National Honor Society will be here to help with set up of your device, adding apps, helping with email, or just answering any questions you may ...

CLARK, NJ - An early goal by No. 1 seeded Westfield knocked fourth seeded Gov. Livingston out of the Union County Girls Soccer Tournament on Sunday at Arthur L. Johnson High School.

Westfield came into the game undefeated, already defeating Governor Livingston in two earlier meetings this season, 4-1 and 2-0. Westfield, ranked fifth-best team in NJ, is the heavy favorite to win ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston Highlanders are on a winning streak after their 3-0 quarterfinal game against Cranford. After crushing Cranford, the team went on to beat Oak Knoll on Tuesday in overtime and Columbia, 3-0, on Thursday night. The Highlanders hope to bring it to the semi-final game against undefeated Westfield.

The win against Cranford was redemption for ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston Boys' Soccer used extra time heroics to propel The Highlanders over rivals New Providence on Thursday night in Berkeley Heights. 

The first annual Pink Out soccer game under the lights at Snyder Park was a game to remember. Bleachers filled quickly with fans and ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston Girls’ Volleyball beat New Providence in two sets at home during the senior night game Monday, October 18. A huge crowd came out to cheer on the girls as they dominated the court and came out victorious in two quick paced matches.

The first set started in New Providence’s favor, but Governor Livingston quickly came back after ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Each week leading to the November 2 election, the candidates running for Berkeley Heights Board of Education have had the opportunity to answer question(s) that have run in a series by TAPinto Berkeley Heights.

There are six candidates seeking a seat on the board. Two, three-year seats on the board, one held by Doug Reinstein, the ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Each week leading to the November 2 election, the candidates running for Berkeley Heights Township Council have had the opportunity to answer question(s) that have run in a series by TAPinto Berkeley Heights.

There are four candidates seeking the two open seats: Paul Donnelly (R), John Foster (R), and incumbents Alvaro ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Each week leading to the November 2 election, the candidates running for Berkeley Heights Township Council have had the opportunity to answer question(s) that have run in a series by TAPinto Berkeley Heights.

There are four candidates seeking the two open seats: Paul Donnelly (R), John Foster (R), and incumbents Alvaro ...

PLAINFIELD/N. PLAINFIELD, NJ - President Joe Biden landed in Plainfield's Cedar Brook Park on Monday, and then headed to the East End Elementary School in North Plainfield to highlight his Build Back Better plan.

In advance of President Biden's visit, members of the Plainfield Police Department were among those who participated Sunday in a helicopter training event at the park, which ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – New Jersey shoppers will soon need to remember more than just their list and coupons when they head to most stores when the state-wide ban on single-use plastic and paper bags will go into effect. 

The plastic bag ban, which was approved by Gov. Phil Murphy last year and goes into effect on May 4, 2022, supersedes any local ordinances already in place and ...

WATCHUNG, NJ - After a lengthy last meeting of the Watchung Borough Planning Board, and two years discussing the Bonnie Burn project, the vote on the preliminary approval resolution is expected to take place at a special meeting set for Oct. 27, at 6:30.

A 22-page draft resolution was discussed by the Planning Board addressing the many conditions the developer must meet to get final ...

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - According to Breaking News Network Tuesday morning at 9:15 a.m., a section of US-22 is closed due to trees and wires down at Robin Hood Road and Rt 22 east and west. Mountainside Police is requesting assistance.  

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ- Halloween came early this year for the children of Berkeley Heights. On Saturday, October 23 the Berkeley Heights PBA #144 hosted their annual Trunk or Treat at 100 Connell Drive. 

Children and parents alike showed up, and showed out, in creative costumes and with exceptionally decorated trunks. Township organizations including the Berkeley Heights ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ – Union County prepares for another round of severe weather as the National Weather Service issued a flash-flood warning. The Warning is as follows:

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY EVENING (10/25/21) THROUGH 5PM TUESDAY (10/26/21).

The National Weather Service in New York has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of northeast New Jersey, ...

TRENTON, NJ – Flooded by calls from Scotch Plains self-storage customers from Westfield and other towns in his district who have been denied access to their personal belongings following Hurricane Ida, Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick is planning to introduce legislation to protect their property.

The issue has risen to the forefront of consciousness due to the ongoing ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Jersey Monthly Magazine’s 38th Annual Restaurant Poll revealed their list of the best restaurants in New Jersey as decided by readers and critics alike across 45 categories.

Prestige Diner in New Providence received the best diner for the North region for the second consecutive year.  The winners received the most votes for their region divided ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ- Many community members came out to support the Berkeley Heights Diversity Council and a new Argentine food restaurant at last Thursday's "Just Gather" event held by the council at Patria Station Café in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

People gathered outside on the warm fall evening to catch up with familiar faces. Inside, Patria owners Carolina ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ. — The annual New Providence Street Fair, presented by the NJ Sharing Network and the Union County Board of County Commissioners, will once again be held in downtown New Providence on Sunday, Oct. 24. The fair will be held on Springfield Avenue between South Street and Livingston Avenue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hosted by the New Providence Business Community, this ...

Brown bagging it doesn’t have to be boring. Turn homemade lunches into something special with these easy tricks and tips for building the best sandwiches:

Start with good bread. It’s first part of the sandwich you taste! Hearty breads, such as sub sandwich rolls or thick slices of sourdough, will hold ingredients better together than the soft stuff, too.

Love wraps? ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – New Jersey shoppers will soon need to remember more than just their list and coupons when they head to most stores when the state-wide ban on single-use plastic and paper bags will go into effect. 

The plastic bag ban, which was approved by Gov. Phil Murphy last year and goes into effect on May 4, 2022, supersedes any local ordinances already in place and ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - To a passerby, it was as if the Rockefeller tree had been delivered and erected right in the center of Berkeley Heights on Thursday. In actuality, it was the 20-foot replacement Norwegian spruce that came in on the flatbed truck and carefully transported and planted in Veterans Memorial Park.

Veterans Memorial Park is the centerpiece of the town, and now, ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - A newly installed garden of native plants at the Mountain Park School in Berkeley Heights is capturing stormwater runoff from the school driveway and allowing it to penetrate into the soil.  The project, the fourth rain garden on school property in the township, was initiated by Sean Gleeson, Troop 368, for his Eagle Scout rank.  The other gardens  ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Community members, family, friends and supporters to the Boy Scouts turned out for the 15th Annual Berkeley Heights Good Scout Award Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the Basking Ridge Country Club Pavilion in Basking Ridge.  Being honored this year were Geralyn Lalevee, Paul Neuwirth, Maureen Pergola, and AnnMarie Stecher.

Past honorees Pam Yoss and Louisa ...

MANVILLE, NJ - Make your vote count! Nominate your favorite charity or non-profit to win Valairco Care's next giveaway of $500. Voting deadline October 31, 2021.  Click here to nominate your charity or nonprofit.

The most recent winner was Emmanuel Cancer Foundation (ECF) out of Clark, NJ. ECF, which receives no government funding, provides free, in-home support for families ...

  “There is a crack, a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - In his Freshman year at Governor Livingston High School, he was exploring projects that would leave a lasting impact on his community. As a member of Boy Scout Troop 368, one of the projects that he considered as a potential Eagle project was ...

SUMMIT, NJ – Atlantic Health System has created two “tech schools,” based at Overlook Medical Center, to allow existing team members to obtain radiological technologist certifications, or to become certified pharmacy technicians.

The programs are aimed at not only enriching the skills of Atlantic Health System’s own workforce, but also bolstering the number of team ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — One of the most fulfilling aspects of life at Lantern Hill, the Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., is the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of activities in the company of friends and neighbors. That’s certainly the case for Sally Schuckman, who moved to Lantern Hill the first month it opened in 2016.

“Life is busy at Lantern ...

Accomplished nursing leader will also serve as Associate Chief Nurse Executive for Atlantic Health System

SUMMIT, NJ – OCTOBER 11, 2021 – Atlantic Health System today announced Ophelia Byers, DNP, RN, APRN, has joined Atlantic Health System as Chief Nursing Officer for Overlook Medical Center, as well as Associate Chief Nurse Executive for the health system.

Byers is a highly ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - A newly installed garden of native plants at the Mountain Park School in Berkeley Heights is capturing stormwater runoff from the school driveway and allowing it to penetrate into the soil.  The project, the fourth rain garden on school property in the township, was initiated by Sean Gleeson, Troop 368, for his Eagle Scout rank.  The other gardens  ...

Big, bold and beautiful, these dazzling tulips are sure to brighten your gardens and neighborhood. Include a few or all ten to create a colorful display throughout the spring that is sure to delight you and everyone who passes by.

Welcome spring with Red Emperor, one of the earliest tulips to bloom. It’s not surprising it has remained popular for more than 80 years. Also known as Madame ...

Here’s How Weltman Home Services Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Weltman Home Services proudly supports breast cancer survivors and fighters with free home heating system tune-ups during Breast Cancer Awareness Month*.

“People tend to think that this is a male dominated industry, but at Weltman Home Services we employ many women, and ...

WATCHUNG, NJ - After a lengthy last meeting of the Watchung Borough Planning Board, and two years discussing the Bonnie Burn project, the vote on the preliminary approval resolution is expected to take place at a special meeting set for Oct. 27, at 6:30.

A 22-page draft resolution was discussed by the Planning Board addressing the many conditions the developer must meet to get final ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — When members and friends of the Church of the Little Flower arrived for Mass on Sunday, they were greeted with a “Welcome Home” sign at the entrance to Columbia Park. Congregants were not only coming to celebrate The Feast of St. Therese, and rededicating their mission to her values, they were also coming to take part in a church picnic after ...