MORRISTOWN, NJ - In December 2018, Reid Cappel of Harding, New Jersey, an Atlantic Health EMS employee, turned to the community to ask for help in finding a kidney donor for himself. After years of living with only one kidney, his doctors informed him that the remaining one was only functioning at 20 percent. He would now need a kidney transplant.

"Growing up I had a lot of stomach ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - George & Martha's Restaurant in Morristown is hosting a second sensory friendly holiday dining experience for people with and without special needs on Sunday December 3 from 5pm - 8pm.

The first inclusion diving experience was held in November and was a huge success, said organizers.

The community is invited to attend this special holiday themed event designed ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury resident Christopher Faschan, who blew up a homemade bomb in Sussex County earlier this year and was subsequently found to be in possession of “a cache of weapons,” was sentenced today to two years in prison and three years of supervised release, said U.S. Attorney Craig Carpentino in a statement.

Faschan, 31, of Port Morris, had pleaded guilty in ...

TRENTON, NJ – Citing research that suggests that learning to read and write in it benefits the development of cognitive, motor and literacy skills, and may help students with learning disabilities like dyslexia read and write with greater ease, Assemblywoman Angela McKnight (D-Jersey City/Bayonne) has introduced legislation that would require elementary schools in New Jersey to teach ...

GARFIELD, NJ -- Domestic terrorism is on the rise in the United States, and according to a roundtable discussion hosted by Representative Bill Pascrell (D-NJ-9), right wing extremist groups and their sympathizers pose a serious threat to the public as well as a formidable challenge to local law enforcement.

During his time in office, Pascrell has repeatedly ...

PARAMUS, NJ — After a year and a half off the market, beloved toy chain Toys 'R' Us has made a comeback in Paramus.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Wed, Nov. 27, at New Jersey’s largest mall -- the first location in the U.S. The opening came just 48 hours before the biggest shopping event of the season, Black Friday. 

“What an ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Police and first aid responders were called to an accident involving a Lime Scooter on the evening of Nov 20 at approximately 8 p.m. According to the Breaking News Network (BNN) and a source at the scene, the accident resulted in a fatality. 

According to sources at the scene, a 16-year-old male was riding on a Lime scooter and rode into a ...

The holiday season is upon us and even though we feel pulled in every possible direction, it’s important to make time for our other halves. It may seem impossible with all the parties, school programs and work events, but scheduling a date is not only great for your relationship but a perfect way to celebrate the beauty of the winter holidays.

And when it comes to a beautiful ...

With the holiday season in full swing, party hosts often lighten the mood with a signature adult beverage handed to guests as they come in the door. It makes for a great ice breaker as people walk into an event where guests might not know each other. Immediately, everyone has an easy a conversation starter. 

Many events start with a glass of Champagne, but more memorable is a ...

BelleJohns’ Soul Food has found success over the past few years, but things would be different if chef and owner Jewel Domino had believed what her doctors told her a year ago.

Last November, she was hit by a drunk driver, which resulted in her losing the bottom half of her left leg, Domino said. After many surgeries, she learned to manage her pain and walk with a prosthetic. And she did ...

It takes just three ingredients and a few minutes to whip together this rich, creamy milk chocolate treat, perfect for a winter day.

Tip: A serrated knife will make quick work of chopping up a milk chocolate bar. We recommend using high-quality chocolate for a smooth, creamy drink. Milk chocolate chips won’t melt as easily as wafers or bars, but they’ll do in a ...

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- TAPintoTV caught up with Crystal Pruitt, Councilwoman of Franklin Township, at the 2019 New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference. Pruitt is currently the youngest person on the Franklin Township Council, and we spoke with her about her background, goals, and advice for millennials who want to get more politically active. 

Pruitt, who is also Chief of Staff for ...

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- At this year’s New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference, TAPintoTV spoke with Captain Bill Sheehan of Hackensack Riverkeeper, about his organization and their efforts to revitalize the Hackensack River Watershed. 

Among its missions, Hacksensack Riverkeeper collaborates with planners to ensure that land use decisions reflect science and adhere to all ...

NEW JERSEY — More than 55 million Americans—including more than 1.3 million New Jerseyans—are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home over Thanksgiving weekend, defined as the five-day period from Wednesday, Nov. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 1 and the official kickoff to the holiday season, according to AAA Northeast’s annual “Thanksgiving Holiday Travel ...