TOP LOCAL News
By LINDSEY KELLEHER
February 2, 2025
ELIZABETH, NJ — Salaries for the members of the Union County Board of Commissioners and other county officials are expected to increase from what they were in 2024.The 2025 salaries are expected to be approved at the Commissioners' next meeting, scheduled for Feb. 6. Top paid county positions for ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Middle School hockey program is a 100% volunteer-run organization. This year there are two coed teams, Blue and Gold, made up of sixth, seventh and eighth grade players. The teams are led by head coach Tony Gonzales. Congratulations to Cranford Middle School’s Hockey ...
CRANFORD, NJ – News 12 New Jersey reporter Syma Chowdhry fell in love with Witch Baby Psychic body butter scrub before ever setting foot in the store. So owner Chelsea Selby was thrilled when Chowdhry stopped by in mid-January to feature her products as part of News 12's Made in New Jersey series, ...
TRENTON, NJ — “We want you back!” NJ lawmakers told the nation’s nomadic Miss America, urging the competition to return in 2025 “and every year thereafter.”A resolution pleading with event organizers to come back was passed by the state Assembly by a voice vote, with no objections, on Thursday.
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her terrific podcastAngels in America Coming to Cranford Dramatic Club Stage in February.Before COVID or bird flu reached the consciousness of the world, a new disease devastated two ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Tired of cooking? In a restaurant rut? Downtown Cranford has the solution with Winter Restaurant Week, which runs from Sunday, February 2, through Thursday, February 6, and includes offerings from 19 restaurants.“I love the event of Restaurant Week because it showcases the diverse ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In a Thursday morning news conference, President Donald Trump informed the public that all 64 passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas and 3 passengers aboard the Blackhawk military helicopter that collided in midair last night had died, leaving the nation ...
CRANFORD, NJ -On Tuesday, the Township Committee held a special session to respond to the state’s recommendation of 268 units of affordable housing in Cranford over the next ten years, which is due by January 31.“We're sitting here tonight really because of a long history of exclusionary housing ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
Salad-Ology, located inside Sub-Ology, has continued to steadily grow its brand. The idea of Salad-Ology is to provide fresh, healthy and delicious salad options that are both filling and satisfying. The salad menu now includes a build your own salad option, specialty salads, wraps, hot bites and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to this week's Cranford High School Athletes of the Week, Dominick Lotito & Mia Luna.Lotito, a junior on the varsity swim team, has been a strong competitor for the boys’ team this season. This past weekend at the Union County Championships he set a new school ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
NEW JERSEY – Pregnancy is often a time of joy, but for some women, it also brings the challenge of overcoming a substance use disorder. Substance use and substance use disorders during pregnancy are linked to obstetric and neonatal complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - On Friday, January 17, Cranford High School hosted its third annual Open Mic Night in the Dr. Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe Library. This event highlighted the amazing talents of Cranford students. Refreshments and giveaways were provided by the Cranford Education Association via ...
MORRISTOWN– Today three Atlantic Health System medical centers were named among America’s Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource U.S. consumers use when searching for a hospital or doctor. Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The mayor told WOR 710AM radio host Larry Mendte (Mendte in the Morning) the borough is considering legal action against the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford because it's open on Sundays, a violation of the Blue Laws in Bergen County.“It's all about having a fair, level playing ...
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Dempsey Bobbitt didn't know when he won third place in a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York City that it would lead to anything more. Then he got a call from Saturday Night Live.Bobbitt and the other lookalikes appeared in the show's promo video, where Chalamet said, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway says he has no information that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are or will be on the school’s New Brunswick, Newark or Camden campuses.Holloway, however, is instructing students and faculty members to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Police Department responded to a report of a residential burglary on Monday, January 27 at approximately 12:24 a.m. at a Willow Street home. According to police, the resident returned home from work to find his front door open and the home ransacked. The responding ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - A bus tour to benefit Union County and Newark St. Patrick's Day Parades is set for Saturday, Feb. 8.The bus departs from Dowling's Irish Pub in Roselle Park (117 Chestnut Street) at 11:30 a.m. The bus will stop at McGovern's Tavern in Newark, the Shilelagh Club in West Orange, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic orthopedic condition that involves pain and inflammation of the joints. The most common type of arthritis, it is a degenerative long-term condition that involves the deterioration of cartilage and increasing pain and stiffness in the joints, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - This past Thursday, TAPinto Cranford had the pleasure of attending the special premiere of Steven Soderberg’s new supernatural thriller drama "Presence", which was shot entirely in Cranford over a month. The gathering also celebrated the increased involvement of Cranford and New ...
CLARK, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five, and Union County commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner in ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Have dresses hanging in your closet that you’ve only worn once or twice? Don’t let them go to waste! Donate your new or gently worn prom, bridesmaid, formal, and semi-formal dresses to support a meaningful cause.The 2025 Dress Express event, in its fifth year, will take place ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Has your pooch been missing Echo Lake Dog Park? You should be able to bring Fido once again starting Jan. 31, county officials estimate.The dog park has been closed to the public since August as improvements, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, took place.The improvements ...
Are you starting to prep for Super Bowl? Vinny's Pizza & Pasta has you covered. Enjoy reliably excellent food while you sit back, relax and enjoy the game. Place your order today and let Vinny do the rest!Vinny's Pizza and Pasta is open for take out, delivery and dine in on Sunday, February 9.
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to this week's Cranford High School Athletes of the Week, Joey Acinapura & Bella Curanovic.Acinapura, a junior on the varsity wrestling team, was the 175 lb. champion at this weekend’s Union County Tournament and is currently undefeated on the season. Curanovic, ...