TOP LOCAL News
By LINDSEY KELLEHER
March 31, 2025
ELIZABETH, NJ – How the Union County Jail will be used in the future is unknown now that the Union County Board of Commissioners approved two resolutions Thursday night, permitting the building to be sold and the lot it sits on to be subdivided into two separate lots.Selling the jail building is a ...
Baja Mess Bowl is Salad-Ology's Salad of the Week!Delight all your senses with this incredible mix of marinated grilled chicken or crispy chicken cutlet, crisp romaine, fresh avocado, aged sharp jack cheddar, corn, black beans, roma plum tomatoes, red onion, and chipotle ranch dressing on the ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Township Committee discussed a plan to revitalize the downtown area, while also focusing on the 2025 budget and addressing school funding at their latest meeting.Mayor Terrence Curran kicked off the March 25 meeting by stressing the importance of being prepared. "It's ...
NEWARK, NJ — CivicsNJ, a new, non-partisan coalition that describes itself as an organization “dedicated to advancing civic learning and engagement” launched earlier this month at a ceremony in Newark.“The purpose of CivicsNJ is to share information, connect teachers and other service leaders to ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Historical Society (CHS) is reopening the Crane-Phillips House Museum after some upgrades. To kick off a new year of programming, they have invited Master Gardener Caren White to give a presentation on planting and herbs on Saturday, April 5, from 2:00 to 4: 00 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Seated at the Westfield Community Center and flanked by caregivers, seniors and residents with disabilities affected by proposed cuts to Medicaid, Gov. Phil Murphy repeatedly drummed a message that seemed focused on an absent audience member, Representative Tom Kean Jr. “I don’t ...
At Salad-Ology we believe that healthy food can be delicious and convenient. Our quick-service restaurant offers a wide variety of fresh and flavorful salads, made with the highest quality ingredients. Our mission is to provide our customers with a healthy and satisfying meal that fits into their ...
CRANFORD, N.J. – Soft N’ Yummy is quickly becoming a beloved spot for ice cream lovers in Cranford’s Centennial Village. The shop had its soft opening a week ago and word of its extensive and delicious menu spread quickly. Founded by two entrepreneurs, Joseph Boules and Sherif Sedrak, who share a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.CHS Senior Fashion Show - Friday, March 28 🧥👚Support the Class of 2025 as the seniors show off their fashion sense.Pluto – On the Borderland of Sol - Friday, March 28 🧑🏼🚀The Borderland of Sol is a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? Musher Karen Land, who has given more than 1,000 talks in 35 states about the sport ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Local realtor Brooke Filosa may not have been born in Cranford, but she loves that it's her forever home. “We’re Cranfordians for life,” Filosa tells TAPinto Cranford.Her family can be found having dinner at the Cranford Hotel and Ambeli, as well as enjoying the Summer Sounds series ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Through the NJEA’s Public Education Partnership (PEP) grant program, The Cranford Education Association (CEA) awarded a $1,375 grant to the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. The grant aims to help supplement the Summer Reading Program, as the Friends' expansive book sales ...
CLARK, NJ — A Clark resident won a $5.5 million jackpot on a NJ Pick-6 ticket for last Thursday's lottery drawing. The ticket was purchased at Cardsmart, located right at 170 Westfield Ave. in Clark. The prize was New Jersey’s second-highest of the year. The largest was the previous Pick-6 jackpot ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Township Committee passed a sewer fee adjustment ordinance last fall which is based on water usage. While this was discussed at many Committee meetings, some residents were surprised when they received their annual bill this week to see that the fee they owed had ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Over the last few decades, the Cranford football program has established itself as one of the preeminent teams in New Jersey. Typically saddled with high expectations, the Cougars routinely find themselves in the thick of the postseason hunt under former NFL center and head coach ...
Salad-Ology believes that healthy eating should be accessible to everyone. Their extensive menu of specialty salads made fresh to order is enough to satisfy even the pickiest eater, but if that weren’t enough, they now also offer a build-your-own-salad option. Each customer can create the perfect ...
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has released its list of 60 nominees for the 2025 public vote, which is open through April 15.The inductees will be announced at the end of June, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall.TAPinto is proud to be a media sponsor of the New ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county is facing another lawsuit from Dobco, Inc, a Wayne-based construction company responsible for the challenge that led to work being stopped three years ago on a $145 million project to build a new government complex in Elizabeth. Greg Trif, the attorney representing ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her podcast.What Does an AI Chatbot Have to Say About Cranford? 👩💻Technology continues to astound me. Artificial intelligence is becoming more humanlike and, in one of the latest ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Hanna Wechsler is the keynote speaker at Cranford’s 14th annual Community Holocaust Day of Remembrance on March 26. She was a baby when World War II began. Her family initially escaped Poland before being caught and sent to Auschwitz. Wechsler was one of the youngest inmates of that ...
Cranford, NJ - Salads and subs are not just for lunch! Anyone who has been to Salad-Ology/Sub-Ology can see how hard the entire staff works to ensure each customer leaves with the freshest, most delicious meal. One of the friendly faces you'll see working behind the counter is owner, Paolo Fontana.
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to Cranford High School's Performing Artist of the Week, Molly Sample. She is being recognized for her outstanding achievements in the performing arts.Sample, a senior choir student, sings alto in the Cranford High School Madrigal Choir, Concert Choir, and the West ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Arbor Day Foundation has named Cranford, New Jersey a 2024 Tree City USA community in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and ...
CRANFORD, NJ -The winter sports season is officially in the books. This season was not short on memories and magical moments. Here is a look at all of Cranford’s athletic teams in the winter season.Wrestling: As has come to be expected, Cranford Wrestling entered the season with sky-high ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — One person had minor injuries and a baby was unharmed Monday when their car struck two parked vehicles on East Broad Street and rolled onto its side, according to police.This crash occurred at 2:20 p.m., Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said.The vehicle, driven by a ...
NEW JERSEY - Lung transplants are often life-saving procedures, yet myths and misconceptions can create unnecessary fear or hesitation among patients and their families. Joshua Lee, MD, an advanced pulmonary critical care specialist who serves as Director of Lung Transplant at Newark Beth Israel ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford Public Schools announced that the district has awarded all bids in regard to the kindergarten classroom additions. With construction set to begin this spring, the district is on track to complete the work in time for the 2026-27 school year. Most recently, the Board of ...
NEW JERSEY — The average property tax bill in New Jersey surpassed $10,000 for the first time ever in 2024.The data was made public in Governor Phil Murphy’s “Budget in Brief” summary of his $58.1 billion annual spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1.New Jerseyans now on average pay ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Union County Daughters of Ireland (UCDOI) are excited to announce their heartfelt appreciation to their generous sponsors and supporters for the upcoming annual Irish Heritage Dinner, scheduled for Friday, May 2, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This year, thanks to the incredible ...