CLARK, NJ – The Clark Township Police Department is seeking information in connection to a robbery and assault that occurred on Friday, May 20. 

According to police, a female was the victim of a strong-armed robbery and assault that took place in the vicinity of 186 Westfield Avenue around 10 p.m. Officials state that the victim's purse was stolen. 

The ...

SUMMIT, NJ - One person has died, and another victim was flown by Medevac helicopter to an area trauma center after a mid-afternoon crash on Eastbound Route 24 near Milemarker 9, according to the City of Summit Fire Department (SFD).

The SFD, at approximately 2 p.m. today, responded to a report of a multiple vehicle accident on Route 24 East near Milemarker 9.

Union County residents can safely dispose their unwanted household chemicals, old fire extinguishers, propane tanks and other potentially hazardous items at Union County’s next free Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday, June 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Kean Hall parking lot at Kean University, located at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union Township. Any Union County resident may ...

CLARK, NJ – Numerous residents took to the podium at the Clark Township Council's May 16 meeting to once again voice their opposition and disapproval of Mayor Sal Bonaccorso and the governing body. 

During most of the hour and 45-minute session, concerned citizens, including two who were escorted out by police, once again criticized the council's silence ...

CARTERET, NJ – Jack McGreevey, a battle-hardened Marine drill sergeant turned dogged advocate for his fellow veterans, who passed his passion for service to his son, former Gov. Jim McGreevey, died May 12.

He was 93.

Mr. McGreevey, of Carteret, was a constant presence throughout the 19th legislative district, serving in the legislative office since 1998. He proudly wore his ...

CLARK, NJ – It has a vocabulary of its own, airwalk, blunt, boneless, drop-in, gap and many more.  Most people are not familiar with the meaning of these words, but soon enough they will become part of the everyday for a new pack of Clark kids that hit the bowls and ramps of their local skate park thanks to joining in on the Annual Clark Recreation Skateboarding Clinic.

According to ...

CLARK, NJ – Fourteen of Clark’s kids got themselves “Hooked on Fishing” in the annual clinic organized by Clark Recreation. On Saturday, April 30, children learned how to hook a worm, cast a line and reel in the catch at Tamaques Park.

According to Director, Ralph Bernardo, the fishing program began years ago with avid fisherman and volunteer Lenny Grieco and ...

CLARK, NJ – Anthony J. Bogash, a 2019 graduate of Arthur L. Johnson High School was inducted into the New Jersey Collegiate Business Administration Association Honor Society on May 6. The organization recognizes those with the highest academic achievement of undergraduates pursuing studies in the field of business. Only the top 1-percent of students at their respective institutions are ...

CLARK, NJ — The heat is on.

With temperatures expected to soar, Clark will be under a heat advisory Saturday from noon until 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, with heat index values of up to 100 degrees expected. 

The National Weather Service offers the following tips to beat the heat:

Slow down: Reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – May 20 is National Customers Appreciation Day and Twin City Pharmacy and Surgical is looking to pay it forward. Throughout the day Friday, the Park Avenue family-owned and run pharmacy will be distributing free goodie bags to its customers as a way of thanking them for all their support over the past 50-plus years. 

"Our customers are the best, and ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – May 20 is National Customers Appreciation Day and Twin City Pharmacy and Surgical is looking to pay it forward. Throughout the day Friday, the Park Avenue family-owned and run pharmacy will be distributing free goodie bags to its customers as a way of thanking them for all their support over the past 50-plus years. 

"Our customers are the best, and ...

RAHWAY, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway (RWJUH) is one of 30 hospitals in New Jersey to receive an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022.

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to 3,000 hospitals across the country ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Saturday's heat didn't deter the Spotswood High School varsity softball team in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two quarterfinals. The third seeded Chargers shutout sixth seeded Arthur L. Johnson High School to move into the semifinal round against second seeded Metuchen High School on Tuesday. Metuchen knocked out 10th seeded South River High School 13-0. Ava Mormile went ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ - Union County residents who are not registered to vote are reminded that they have until Tuesday, May 17 to register in time to vote in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, June 7.

"We encourage all eligible residents to register to vote. Registered Democrats and Republicans are eligible to vote in a Primary Election. Also, unaffiliated voters will chose their party ...

NEW JERSEY - First responders in Jersey City hold an active shooter drill. Plus, the former Ocean Spray plant in Bordentown City could become home to a mariujana business. And, the Montville softball team wins its first county title. Also "'Greta's Run" memorial 5k returns to Westfield, which helps raise money for local charities. 

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NEW JERSEY - The Girl and Boy Scouts of Hasbrouck Heights join together to clean their community. Plus, several Girl Scouts in South Plainfield receive scholarships. Also, a Rahway superintendent is honored. And a Westfield Boy Scout proposes a life-saving station near a local pond.

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

NEW JERSEY - A $125 million dollar film and TV complex proposed in Newark. Plus, a Paterson native leads effort to clean up hometown. And, a house built by Roxbury students is transferred to a new lot while an affordable housing complex opens in Elizabeth. 

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

NEW JERSEY — Could New Jerseyans be getting a tax rebate?

The Republican members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee are calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to commit to expanding tax relief. An update from State Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio showed a total of more than $9 billion of tax over collections in the current year and almost $7.8 billion more in revenue ...

NEW JERSEY — The Garden State Parkway was shut down last week for miles after a crash caused by a police chase involving a car that was reported stolen. One of the suspects fled on foot through Clark. Officers caught up with him, arrested him and three other suspects who were then turned over to State Police. 

A similar incident occurred a few days later in Holmdel, ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Aiming to “lift the unfair stigma” placed on law enforcement, Gov. Phil Murphy along with Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a new police licensing program that will require all law enforcement officers hold a valid, active license issued by the Police Training Commission (PTC) in order to be employed in the ...