BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The live theater drought ends Saturday, Sept. 18, when the curtain rises on the comedy-drama play Driving Miss Daisy at The Ann Sieminski Theater at Fellowship Village. For the stars of the production, Sheree Wilson and Clarence Gilyard, it will be the first time they’ve performed Driving Miss Daisy since early 2020, and their excitement to be back on the ...

SUMMIT, NJ - 'Arts + Cars' -- the magical mash-up that combines a juried art show and an arts and crafts emporium with a classic car show -- returns September 19, as the Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) and the Hilltop City prepare to host the first large-scale outdoor event since 2019.

Organized cooperatively by the Summit Police Athletic League (PAL), SDI, ...

Come visit the Berkeley Heights Public Library at 29 Park Avenue and sign up for your free library card.

All Berkeley Heights residents are eligible to register for a free card and enjoy all the benefits it provides. Today’s library is so much more than just books, although books are available in many formats—physical copies or e-books you can download to your digital devices.

WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County was added Friday to a disaster declaration that enables the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide individual assistance* to people impacted by Tropical Storm Ida.

PREVIOUSLY: Westfield Businesses, Homeowners Wait on Feds for Ida Aid

Though across Union County Ida left five people dead and numerous others displaced by ...

NJ - While everyone takes for granted that the first Monday in Sept. is Labor Day, not many people know who to thank for this extra day off from work. And, to make matters worse, there are two men with similar names credited with proposing the holiday for workers— Peter McGuire, a carpenter and Matthew Maguire, a machinist from Paterson, NJ.

History of Labor Day

According to the ...

Following the Opening of Round Table Studios, a New Flexible Workplace and Social Club, The Connell Company Brings All-New Bike Share Program to The Park

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Connell Company is pleased to announce the launch of its new Bike Share Program at The Park at Berkeley Heights, a sprawling 185-acre work/life balance campus driven by a hospitality approach and centered ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ- The Bernards High School Mountaineers went on the road Friday night against a spirited Highlander crowd to pick up the win, 42-7, thanks to a strong passing performance. 

After a year off due to COVID-19 crowd-size regulations, Friday Night Lights was back on at Governor Livingston, and the energy didn’t skip a beat. Students began the festivities by painting ...

WEST MILFORD, NJ - The Governor Livingston Cross Country teams visited the West Milford Highlanders on Saturday for their second annual Run the Highlands meet and proved to be the faster Highlanders. The boys and girls varsity teams both took the win for a GLXC sweep. 

Competing for the varsity boys' team were third and fifth place finishers Joe Frank and Chris Marinko, ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Gov. Livingston girls’ volleyball team has exhibited a nice team-wide balance thus far in 2021, and that equilibrium has fueled the team to an unbeaten streak in the opening week.

Junior Victoria Carrico finished with 12 assists, freshman Eva Sottosanti added five kills and two digs, Avery Saturnia contributed four kills and three digs and ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — When school opened last week, a new principal greeted students at William Woodruff School — Brenda Marley.  She wasn't a new face in the district, though. Marley has been teaching at Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center (MKM) since 2002.

She replaces former Principal Patricia Gasparini, who retired at the end of the summer. TAPinto Berkeley ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Vicky Nguyen, a correspondent for NBC news, visited Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center (MKMECC) to report on Berkeley Heights School District's preparedness to safely welcome students back to in-person learning, full time. 'Today', which airs locally on NBC weekdays at 7 a.m. – featured the segment on ...

TRENTON, NJ — All teachers and school personnel in New Jersey will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18 or be regularly tested, Governor Phil Murphy announced on Monday. 

Under Murphy's Executive Order, all pre-school through grade-12 school personnel will be required to complete a full vaccination course or undergo regular testing at ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ- The Bernards High School Mountaineers went on the road Friday night against a spirited Highlander crowd to pick up the win, 42-7, thanks to a strong passing performance. 

After a year off due to COVID-19 crowd-size regulations, Friday Night Lights was back on at Governor Livingston, and the energy didn’t skip a beat. Students began the festivities by painting ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Highlanders traveled to Lincoln Park in Jersey City to compete in their first meet of the season in the Saint Dominic Academy Invitational on Saturday, September 11. 

Before the runners set off on the course, the meet started with Whitney Houston’s rendition of “The National Anthem”. Meet director John Nagel opened with remarks about the ...

The Governor Livingston football team traveled to Voorhees and was defeated in the Highlander’s season opener 27-14, despite a strong defensive effort. 

The Voorhees crowd was packed with fans, including a sizable student section. Home bleachers were covered with fans wearing red and white, repping their school colors for the home opener. Before the game, first responders were ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - TAPInto Berkeley Heights and the League of Women Voters of Berkeley Heights, New Providence & Summit will be co-sponsoring a Candidates Forum for those individuals who are running for the Berkeley Heights Board of Education. The forum will take place virtually on October 7th. The Candidates for BOE were also invited to participate in Vote411 by responding to ...

The Berkeley Heights Township Council Candidates Debate will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Candidates: Paul Donnelly, Republican; John Foster, Republican; Alvaro Medeiros, Democrat; Stephen H. Yellin, Democrat

Learn about the candidates and their position on the issues by watching live on YouTube or delayed viewing on Facebook or at LWVBHNPS.ORG

Submit questions ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officially opened a Disaster Relief Center (DRC) in Elizabeth on Thursday, September 16. The DRC is located at the O’Donnell Dempsey Senior Center on 618 Salem Avenue. The building is a Quonset hut, adjacent to one of the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth’s buildings: the O’Donnell-Dempsey ...

CHATHAM, NJ -- An overflow crowd of Chatham Borough residents came to get answers about the redevelopment of Post Office Plaza on Monday night, with many being unable to enter the council chambers because of Covid-19 restrictions that limited the public to 25 attendees.

Chatham Borough Mayor Thaddeus Kobylarz anticipated the questions and said a flyer passed around the borough asking people to ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Mayor Angie Devanney has issued the following statement with regard to incidents of bias in the township.

It is unfortunate that in the year 2021, we are still witnessing acts of racism, violence and hatred. At a time that we need to pull together to conquer a global pandemic and recover helping each of as neighbors, it is appalling that any person would have to ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains police department's most recent blotter was filled with multiple reports of thefts of catalytic converters from cars locally. 

On Saturday, Sept. 11, thefts of catalytic converters were reported on the 200 block of Willow Ave. and on Elm Court. On Sept. 13, a resident on Hunter Ave. also reported the theft of a catalytic converter. All of ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - A larger than usual crowd attended the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Saturday morning at 9/11 Memorial Park to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the attacks to the Twin Towers in New York and sections of the Pentagon in Washington. The devastating events of that day claimed 2,996 lives in New York City, Arlington, VA, and Shanksville, PA ...

SCOTCH PLAINS — A student walking across Westfield Avenue in between Westfield Road and Evergreen Boulevard was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured Monday afternoon shortly before 3 p.m., according to witnesses.

According to several eyewitnesses at the scene, the boy was conscious when emergency responders arrived. 

The student was taken by ...

New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.

Thoughts of wine typically take your mind straight to Italy, France or Napa Valley. It’s understandable, but if you want to experience a mind-blowing date filled with beauty and flavor you should start thinking about New Jersey vineyards. 

Our state has many wineries from which to choose and most ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — A tornado watch and flash flood warning has been issued for Bergen County, in addition to Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 1 a.m. Thursday and a flash flood warning for the area until 7:45 p.m. tonight.

At 5:54 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain moving north ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county is joining a growing list of New Jersey counties that have been designated to the "spotted lanternfly quarantine zone."

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher announced on Monday that the department has added five counties to the zone. The counties new to the list are Morris, Monmouth, Middlesex, Essex, and Union. They join the ...

SUMMIT, NJ - Union County’s only Repair Café Event will be held at Summit's Christ Church on September 18. from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Community members can bring their beloved, but broken, items to be fixed at no charge, with planned repair services available including jewelry, sewing / textiles, lamps, wooden items, electronics and bicycles.

This event is free ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights 24th annual 5K Charity Road Race and Fitness Walk is returning on Sunday, September 19 after being canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for "easy registration."

The Berkeley Heights Charity Road Race and Fitness Walk was established in 1996 to help lend support to non-profit organizations.

To Honor, To Remember, To Give Hope.

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Over 180 teams, thousands of walkers, runners and spectators came out on Sunday to participate in the 11th annual NJ Sharing Network 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF Race in New Providence raising over $880,000 to date. Fundraising continues through September 30, and contributions can be made by ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. "Childhood Cancer is the number one disease killer in children, yet is consistently underfunded," said Steve Healey, co-founder of The Brooke Healey Foundation. Less than four percent of the federal budget for cancer research is dedicated to pediatric cancer. "Awareness leads to action and will ...

Following the Opening of Round Table Studios, a New Flexible Workplace and Social Club, The Connell Company Brings All-New Bike Share Program to The Park

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Connell Company is pleased to announce the launch of its new Bike Share Program at The Park at Berkeley Heights, a sprawling 185-acre work/life balance campus driven by a hospitality approach and centered ...

Gardening, walking paths, and more offer fun in the sun at New Jersey community

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Fresh air and exercise are just two of the benefits of spending time outdoors. Enjoying nature and sunshine is great for both your mental and physical health and has been shown to improve everything from immune function and sleep patterns to interpersonal relationships. At Lantern Hill, an ...

NEWARK, NJ---TAPintoTV spoke with Jared Taillefer, the Executive Director of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School, Rev David Jefferson of Metropolitan Baptist Church, and Destiny McFarlane, the Tutorial Manager of the Newark Unites Program, about the Newark Unites Tutoring Program which launches this week.

The Newark Unites Tutoring Center provides free, high dosage tutoring and academic support ...

CHATHAM, NJ -- An overflow crowd of Chatham Borough residents came to get answers about the redevelopment of Post Office Plaza on Monday night, with many being unable to enter the council chambers because of Covid-19 restrictions that limited the public to 25 attendees.

Chatham Borough Mayor Thaddeus Kobylarz anticipated the questions and said a flyer passed around the borough asking people to ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Rev. Jeff Lee will be installed as the 31st Senior Pastor of New Providence Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 12, 2021, following a year-long search process to replace the Rev. Dr. Jeff Ebert, who retired in August after more than 20 years of service. Everyone is welcome to attend this service, which will take place in the Sanctuary at 9:30 AM.

Rev. Lee, ...