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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — With Bordentown Township and the Foundation for Bordentown Traditions' Independence Day Fireworks Celebration taking place Saturday, July 2 starting at 4:00PM at Joseph Lawrence Park, the Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) is advising residents and visitors about parking and street closures for the event. 

According to the BTPD, the ...

BORDENTOWN, NJ — Several highway ramps in Bordentown will be closed starting at 8PM Thursday night continuing through 6AM Friday morning, according to an e-mail sent out by the Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) through the Nixle system. 

The New Jersey Department of Transportation informed the BTPD that the below ramps will be closed for milling and paving ...

NEW JERSEY — The price of gas in New Jersey is heading down as the Fourth of July weekend continues. 

The average price of a gallon of unleaded was $4.85 on Friday, according to AAA. That's down 2 cents from Thursday and 9 cents from last week. Drivers are paying $1.71 more than this time last year.

AAA says the Energy Information Administration reported the demand ...

RED BANK, NJ — While summer break has just started for most students, Governor Phil Murphy and state lawmakers are looking ahead to the beginning of the next school year by pushing for a "Back-to-School" Sales Tax holiday that they touted Wednesday morning as a way to ease the financial burden of student supplies.

Murphy, along with Senate President Nick Scutari ...

BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township will be holding a Red Cross blood drive this week, and donors will not only be saving a life, but they'll also come away with a token of appreciation for their generous donations. 

The blood drive is taking place on Thursday, June 30 from 2PM to 7PM at the Bordentown Elks Lodge #2085 located at 11 Amboy Road.

Donors who ...

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Trinity United Methodist Church (TUMC) is continuing to offer a free meal to anyone in need of some assistance every week in Bordentown City.

Trinity's Table, a ministry of TUMC, prepares hot meals every Tuesday from 5PM to 6PM at the Church, located at 339 Farnsworth Avenue, for anyone who may need it. 

Have dinner at the ...

WESTAMPTON, NJ – Summer is here and it’s the “purr-fect” time to look for a new best friend from the Burlington County Animal Shelter!

Throughout the month of July, the shelter will have reduced adoption fees of $25 for an adult dog and $15 for adult cats to help encourage residents and families to bring home a shelter pet.

The “Clear the Shelter” ...

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — TAPinto Bordentown is excited to be spotlighting kittens and cats that are up for adoption through Bordentown City Cats (BCC).

This week's featured cats are Bonnie and Clyde!

Although they were raised by the same mother, Bonnie and Clyde are not actually siblings. "Bonnie's mother adopted Clyde, along with PeeWee, another orphan, and ...

TRENTON, NJ — After seeing what's in the fiscal year 2023 budget that Gov. Phil Murphy signed last week, Tom Bracken has one question.

"What's the plan for economic recovery?" the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce President and CEO asked in an interview with TAPinto. "That’s a fair question to ask, and it’s a more than reasonable question to be ...

​​​​​​METUCHEN, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed seven new bills into law on Tuesday that tighten gun regulations in New Jersey.

"These are not going to be our last words on gun safety," Murphy said. "We cannot walk away from here today, none of us, thinking our job is done because it is not."

Murphy and democratic leaders called it "Gun Safety Package 3.0" ...

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey had among the toughest gun ownership restrictions in the United States, 2021 according to a 2021 report by the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.  Prior to last month's United States Supreme Court ruling. New Jersey was a "may issue" state for concealed gun permits, meaning you MAY get a gun permit IF law enforcement ...

NEW JERSEY - A group of patriotic residents hang flags on a Garden State Parkway overpass ahead of July 4th. Plus, a new baseball field ribbon cutting. Also, two residents are awarded for their art contributions. And, a police academy graduation.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...

NEW JERSEY - A town crowns cornhole champions. Plus, firefighters rescue stranded ducklings and reunite them with their mother. And, several teachers honored for their fellowship graduation. Also, one town gears up for a massive July 4th celebration. 

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland ...

NEW JERSEY - A Stevens Institute of Technology student is recognized by NASA. Plus, a police department celebrates 138 years. And, Union County College gets a new name. Also, 6th graders graduate from the L.E.A.D. program. 

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...