LONG VALLEY, NJ – A benefit concert will take place Sat., Nov. 10, for Scott Miller, a local drummer and percussion instructor who became partially paralyzed in January after suffering a stroke during a performance.

The 7:30 p.m. concert will happen at St. Mark’s Parish in Long Valley. Tickets will be $30 per person collected at the door and all proceeds will go toward ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Holiday season anticipation was in the air – literally – as balloons and robotic floats to be used in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade were being tested on Nov. 3 in a parking lot behind Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford.

Christmas magic was made as the balloons came to life in front of an informal gathering of more than 1,000 ...

UNION, NJ – No. 14 Morris Knolls suffered a 2-0 shutout to No. 2 Washington Township in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Group 4 state finals at Kean University on Nov. 17.

Despite the loss, the Golden Eagles did not leave Kean University empty-handed. Morris Knolls Athletic Director Michael Bouroult presented the team with its NJSIAA North Jersey, Section ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ – The Morris Knolls boys soccer NJSIAA Group 4 final against Washington Township has been moved to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, due to Thursday’s snowstorm.

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SOMERSET, NJ – After shutting out Elizabeth 3-0 on Nov. 13, Morris Knolls boys soccer will face Washington Township in the championship round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Group 4 Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Kean University. The Golden Eagles’ last trip to the state finals was 49 years ago.

Considered an underdog throughout the entire state ...

FLORHAM PARK, NJ -- Four local business leaders and Morris County Administrator John Bonanni were honored this week by the Morris County Chamber of Commerce at its annual Economic Outlook Luncheon on Oct. 24 at the Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park.

Casey Carpenter, founder of the Sales Breakthrough Coach, received the Solo Entrepreneur Award.

"What happens in your business ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- The Downtown Denville Business Improvement District (BID) elected its Board of Directors for 2019 at its most recent public meeting, held at Denville Townhall on October 23. Tom Dean of Norman Dean Funeral Home, Megan Olenowski of Sisters and Surprises in Store, and Kristin Pamperin of The Urban Muse were elected in the Downtown Property Owner Category. Jenn Fox of Dash of ...

RANDOLPH, NJ — Applications for both the Winterim and Spring 2019 semesters are now being accepted at County College of Morris (CCM). By applying early, students are presented with the best opportunity to enroll in classes that take place on the days and times that best fit their schedules. Enrolling in Winterim classes also is a good way to stay on track to graduate.

 Two Winterim ...

DENVILLE, NJ – TAPinto Denville caught up with Katie Gould, soon to be the newest member of the Denville Board of Education following last week’s general election, to ask a few questions about the campaign process and her role on the board. Here are her responses:

TAPinto: Can you share your thoughts on the overall election campaign process given you ran uncontested?

KG: I had ...

TRENTON, NJ –- The New Jersey State Senate cleared ten bills on Oct. 28 aimed at improving bus safety and accident response, making bus drivers and companies more accountable and requiring every student to carry an identification card at school-sponsored, off-campus activities.

The school bus safety package was sponsored by  State Senator and Senate Transportation Committee ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ – Notre Dame has its “Four Horsemen” … the Yankees have their “Core Four” … today’s Beatles fans have their “The Fab Four” tribute band. No T-shirts have been made yet, but Potbelly’s Riverside Café owner Rob Grow has his own “Fab Four” these days -- the four volunteers who ignored the wind ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — NY Jets wide receiver, Quincy Enunwa, will host a U.S. Marine Toys For Tots Holiday Toy Drive on Monday, Dec. 3 at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. 

Enunwa will meet and greet guests who bring a new unwrapped toy to donate. FOX5 Sportscaster Tina Cervasio will emcee and race horse owner Larry Roman will sponsor toys. 

Toys for Tots and Quincy ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -- Currently there is a severe blood shortage, said the American Red Cross. The organization is seeking blood and platelet donors to avoid delays in medical care for patients. 

During September and October, the Red Cross collected more than 21,000 fewer blood and platelet donations than what hospitals needed. Blood donors of all blood types, especially ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ – Notre Dame has its “Four Horsemen” … the Yankees have their “Core Four” … today’s Beatles fans have their “The Fab Four” tribute band. No T-shirts have been made yet, but Potbelly’s Riverside Café owner Rob Grow has his own “Fab Four” these days -- the four volunteers who ignored the wind ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The autumn snowstorm on Nov. 15 hit much harder than weather forecasts predicted, the worst of it when most people would be on the roads for the evening rush hour, said Rutgers University professor and state climatologist David Robinson.

"The weather forecast was incorrect. I'm not a forecaster and I don't like to throw darts, but it was a blown forecast," ...

RANDOLPH, NJ -- Russell J. Nee was the honored recipient of the distinguished Golden Spike Award from the September 11 National Memorial Trail Alliance, which he received at a ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at the site of Flight 93 crash.

Nee, who resides in Randolph is a dedicated firefighter and has served for more than 25 years with Randolph Company #2 ...

DENVILLE, NJ – TAPinto Denville caught up with Katie Gould, soon to be the newest member of the Denville Board of Education following last week’s general election, to ask a few questions about the campaign process and her role on the board. Here are her responses:

TAPinto: Can you share your thoughts on the overall election campaign process given you ran uncontested?

KG: I had ...

RANDOLPH, NJ -- On this Veterans Day, as with all Veterans Days, I am eternally grateful for the thanks and well-wishes of all those who have taken the time to express their gratitude. It was my honor to be a Marine, and I am proud to have served a country that does not take its service members for granted.

But that was always not the case. Where I received hugs and adoration upon returning ...

DENVILLE, NJ – The unofficial results of the 2018 general election have been reported with the following outcomes:

Incumbent Robert Menendez (D) has been re-elected to serve another six years as a U.S. senator.

Mikie Sherrill (D) will serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, 11th Congressional District, for a two-year term.

Incumbent Ann F. Grossi, Esq. (R) ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ – MedExpress Urgent Care, a walk-in neighborhood health care provider, has collaborated with Atlantic Health System to open a new urgent care center in Rockaway on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 346 Route 46.

To mark the opening, the Rockaway center will offer free flu shots to patients ages four and older through Nov. 13.

The new center joins 10 existing MedExpress neighborhood ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- More than 41 million people in the U.S. serve as unpaid caregivers to seniors, and that number is expected to grow as the population ages. In New Jersey, the number of people age 65 and up is projected to increase 48 percent, accounting for 20 percent of the Garden State’s residents by 2034 compared to less than 15 percent in 2014, according to the state Department of Labor ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Helmut Zarbl, an expert in circadian rhythm and its influence on sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, eating habits and more, says we pay the price for that extra hour of sleep - daylight saving time disrupts our biological clocks and affects our health.

Daylight saving time was introduced in Europe and the United States after World War I as part of an effort to ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- Don’t let a busy schedule stop you from creating a beautiful landscape. Incorporate a few of these changes into your fall landscape care. You’ll create beautiful results with a limited investment of time and effort.

Cut the grass, recycle fall leaves, and improve the soil with a pass of the lawn mower.   Shred leaves and leave them on the lawn as you ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County has developed a first-of-its-kind program to offer medical support and care for police dogs working with the county Sheriff’s Office in critical situations.    

The dogs will receive treatment from a specialized group of tactical medics who make up the Office of Emergency Management’s Special Operations Group.

“We have our ...

DENVILLE, NJ – The Denville Police Department issued the following weather advisory on Nov. 15:

“During [t]he season's first winter storm … , we would like to remind everyone to drive extra cautious if you need to travel during the storm. Remember to drive at a slower/safe speed, give yourself extra distance between vehicles, and expect your stopping distance to ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- The Denville Police Department issued the following advisory on Nov. 14 regarding recent door-to-door solicitations in Denville by employees of an energy company:

"The Township has recently received complaints regarding employees of an energy company going door-to-door and requesting to view residents' electric bills. As per Township Ordinance, these employees must ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- Denville Police Department has reported that the Shoppes at Union Hill now are accessible. There was a gas leak, which has been contained. Certain stores might remain closed, however.

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DENVILLE, NJ -- Denville Police Department has reported the temporary closing of all stores at the Shoppes at Union Hill due to Denville Fire Department activity on Nov. 16. There is no access to the entire complex.

Updates to the status will be shared as they become available.

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DENVILLE, NJ – The Denville Police Department issued the following weather advisory on Nov. 15:

“During [t]he season's first winter storm … , we would like to remind everyone to drive extra cautious if you need to travel during the storm. Remember to drive at a slower/safe speed, give yourself extra distance between vehicles, and expect your stopping distance to ...