TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO STAFF
November 22, 2025
PRINCETON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, continuing the tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton.This year’s theme is America’s 250th Anniversary, according to a news ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — SNAP benefits are back now that the government shutdown has ended, but the need for food among those struggling to support themselves and their families remains high.Union County officials and local food pantries are working to ensure that low-income families have enough food for ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. Community Blessing Box Free Food - Saturday, November 22 🥝🥕Calvary Tabernacle will be giving food to those in need between 10 and noon.Christkindlmarkt - November 22 & 23 🌲Join the Green Thumb ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Woman’s Club invites the community to its 36th annual “Home for the Holidays” house tour on Sunday, December 7 from 12:00 to 4:00. For the first time, the event features a unifying motif, “From the Heart of Cranford,” introduced to celebrate the ways residents care for ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford High School DECA Chapter was formally recognized by the Cranford Township Committee during the November 10, 2025, meeting, receiving an official proclamation in honor of DECA Month. The proclamation celebrates the chapter’s remarkable achievements, leadership, and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Think winter seems like an odd time to plant seeds? Native seeds need a stretch of cold and moisture, known as cold stratification, before they’ll sprout. The Cranford Public Library’s Native Seed Library opened on Monday, November 17, and it already highlights this lesser-known ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey users of social media platforms would gain a way to report fraud on their accounts under legislation released by the Senate Commerce Committee on Monday.The bill, S3017, would require the sites’ operators to provide a 24-hour, toll-free phone number to contact live customer ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The holiday season is about to shine a little brighter in South Plainfield! For a limited time, Puleo International will open its warehouse to the public for its 21 st Annual Christmas Sale Event, offering residents a special opportunity to shop directly from ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Meet Brody, a five-month-old miniature poodle who will soon become the South Plainfield School District’s first official therapy dog. Brody was rescued from a farm in Lancaster, PA earlier this fall and adopted by Roosevelt Elementary School teacher Kathy Simpson and her ...
CRANFORD NJ - At this week’s Cranford Township Committee meeting, Mayor Terrence Curran presented a proclamation recognizing Jersey Central Art Studios (JCAS) for its 25th anniversary. The nonprofit, founded in Cranford by painter Deborah Leber, has spent a quarter-century fostering creativity and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The soccer season at Cranford High School has been one for the ages, with both the boys and girls varsity teams making impressive runs to the finals of the State Sectional Tournament. Both championships wrapped up this weekend with the Cougars playing in two thrillers.Before the ball ...
The “Retreat to Victory” event Commemorates the 1776 British Invasion & Continental Army’s Strategic Retreat to Victory!RIVER EDGE, NJ — The Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) invites the public to experience history come to life at its annual “Retreat to Victory” weekend, commemorating ...
CRANFORD, NJ - After decades in corporate leadership and caregiving roles, Matt and Erin Eckard have made a major career pivot by launching Seniors Helping Seniors Eastern Union and Essex Counties of New Jersey, a new in-home care service that connects older adults with active, mature ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not New Jersey, would operate here in test runs under a bill released on Monday by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on closed and open roads under S4702, sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (D - District ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The November 10 Township Committee meeting was briefly adjourned after Cranford resident, Will Thilly protested during the public comment period and the session was interrupted.Mayor Terrence Curran opened the meeting by acknowledging the growing discord. “Over the past several ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. Children’s Storytime and Craft Program - Saturday, November 15 📖The Cranford Historical Society and the Cranford Bookstore team for this one hour program for kids ages 3 to 12.Scrap Metal Recycling ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Memorial Field has been the place to be this week! Cranford Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer Teams hosted their Sectional Semifinals there, and both came away with thrilling victories that extended their seasons and secured berths in the Sectional Finals.The boys opened the festivities ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The tragic deaths of two 17-year-old girls, reportedly killed by a male acquaintance who had allegedly engaged in stalking behavior, surprised the community. Cranford resident Sarah McMahon, an expert in violence prevention at the Rutgers School of Social Work, is familiar with this ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Youth Cross Country team capped a banner third season with record growth, strong finishes, and standout performances at both league and state championships.This fall, the program featured 96 runners ages 6-14 , with more than half new to the team, and celebrated an ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE) has awarded more than $45,000 in grants to the Cranford Public Schools for the 2025–26 school year, continuing its long tradition of supporting educators and students across the district.At the October 27 Board of Education meeting, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Did you buy a Lottery ticket with your groceries last week?Stop & Shop at 219 Elm St. downtown sold the winning ticket for Friday’s jackpot worth $664,971, according New Jersey Lottery.The winning numbers on Nov. 7 were 06, 19, 24, 34, and 41. The Bullseye was 34 and the XTRA ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Cranford High School has named Daniella Goldate as a Performing Artist of the Week, recognizing her talent, leadership and compassion within the school’s Performing Arts Department.Goldate is a dedicated member of the Concert Choir, where she is known for her professionalism and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - With the fall sports season winding down at Cranford High School, focus has turned to postseason play. Sectional tournaments bring upsets, nail-biters, and drama—everything we love about high school sports. Two CHS teams, varsity boys and girls soccer, experienced all the magic of ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Theater enthusiasts will get a rare glimpse into how a play takes shape when The Theater Project visits the Cranford Public Library on Saturday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. The acclaimed New Jersey–based theater company will present a live reading of B.B.’S, an original short play by ...
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford High School’s Theater Department is set to debut its original theatrical production, Greenlit, on November 14th and 15th at 7:30 PM. This unique show offers audiences an unprecedented peek behind the curtain, immersing them in the high-stakes world of a theatrical company as ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Drive - Saturday, November 8 🦃🍐Thanksgiving can be challenging for many people, and this year that includes federal workers who are not being paid. You can help ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Citing an increased demand for ice time that the current facility is not equipped to handle, the Union County Board of County Commissioners recently broke ground on a new indoor ice skating rink at Warinanco Park.According to county spokeswoman Kelly Martins, groundbreaking on the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford officials were presented with a draft of the township’s Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) during Wednesday night’s Planning Board meeting. The proposal, prepared by Topology based on months of public feedback, outlines a long-term strategy to guide recreational ...