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By ADAM KIMBALL - NEW JERSEY STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
December 31, 2025
NEW JERSEY — Driving in New Jersey will cost more starting Jan. 1, thanks to increasing fuel taxes and highway, bridge and tunnel tolls.One fee, called the petroleum products gross receipts tax, will increase by 4.2 cents per gallon. For gasoline, that new rate will be 38.6 cents, and for diesel, ...
UPDATE 9:30 PM - TAPinto confirmed that no one was transported to a hospital because of the incident at the Willowbrook Mall. Wayne Police confirmed this….UPDATE 9:05 PM - We spotted officers searching the outside of the mall and asked them if they were looking for someone on the run.“No, we're ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Chief of Police Christopher F. Cannizzo has issued a public safety warning to residents regarding attempted car burglaries and illegal entries to residences. See the warning below:There was an attempted vehicle theft at an occupied residence on Wndsor Way early ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – As the year comes to a close and buyers and sellers look ahead to the coming year, patterns that shaped the Morris County real estate market throughout the past year offer an indication of what is likely to continue. While buyers do not have complete control of the market, ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey's gas tax is set to go up on January 1, 2026.The 4.2 cents per gallon increase, State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced recently, comes after “a thorough review of fuel consumption statistics"and will support the State’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) program.As ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A wind advisory is in effect for Morris County through 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30th, as strong west winds move through the region.According to the advisory, west winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph. The powerful gusts could blow around ...
KINNELON, NJ - The Lombardo family of Kinnelon lost everything in a 3-alarm fire that tore through their home on Saturday, Dec. 27. The fire departments from multiple towns were dispatched for mutual aid to help contain the fire.After its units were released from the site at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, ...
TRENTON, NJ – A non-New Jersey resident who traveled through Newark Airport while infectious, may have exposed others to measles, according to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The NJDOH shared that the exposures may have occurred on December 19, 2025 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The December 18th Borough Council meeting marked a proud and memorable evening for the Florham Park Police Department, as six promotions and one permanent appointment were formally recognized in front of family members, colleagues, and borough officials.Effective January 1st, ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - As 2026 approaches, a longtime Whippany resident is turning her professional attention to a group she believes is often overlooked when it comes to leadership and management training: small businesses with owners who are expected to lead without the resources larger companies ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - A lost dog was found in East Hanover in the area of TD Bank and river road. The East Hanover Police are seeking help in locating its owner.The dog does not have a collar, identification or a chip. If you have any information on this dog or its owner, please contact the East ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Unity Bank has made a generous donation to the Parsippany Food Pantry this month in the spirit of generous holiday giving.Parsippany's Human Services Director Marianne Willis-Cucchiara was pleased to accept a generous donation to the Parsippany Food Pantry from Unity Bank Manager ...
TRENTON – Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 1:00 p.m. today, Friday, December 26, 2025 due to a severe winter storm causing dangerous weather conditions including heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Snow accumulations are expected ...
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced Tuesday that seven people have been charged with first-degree racketeering and promoting prostitution for their roles in running a string of brothels in massage parlors throughout New ...
As the holiday season blankets us with its magic, we at TAPinto want to extend our warmest wishes to our readers, neighbors, and the entire community. Christmas is a time for reflection, joy, and togetherness—a moment to cherish family, friends, and the traditions that make this season so ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park Police Department played a supporting role in a sweeping federal law enforcement operation that resulted in charges against 26 individuals tied to a large-scale drug trafficking organization operating primarily in Newark, according to federal authorities.The charges ...
TRENTON, NJ – Approximately a month before taking office, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced her choices to lead the state Department of Military Affairs and Department Veterans' Affairs under the soon-to-be redesigned structure. The state currently only operates all active duty military and ...
Though they sound like they may land you on the naughty list, these delicious Santa's Trash cookies are sure to make Santa happy. I found it while searching for some new cookie inspiration, and then found out that my niece Ashley had made a special request for this cookie. Ashley has a nut ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park wrestling team tested itself against one of the deepest holiday fields of the season Saturday, finishing with 87.5 points at the Laker Holiday Tournament as multiple area powers packed the brackets.Hanover Park entered the tournament undefeated at 2–0 and came ...
MADISON/CHATHAM, NJ — Residents looking for a healthy, low-key way to ring in the New Year are invited to lace up their hiking boots and join Scouting America Troop 280 for the 6th Annual First Day Walk on Wednesday, January 1, 2026.The family-friendly 2.5-mile walk will wind through Loantaka Brook ...
NEW JERSEY — Indoor Christmas trees – live or artificial – that topple over reportedly cause most holiday injuries in the Garden State households, according to a recent study from a California-based law firm.The study, from the Bisnar Chase law firm, shows that shortcuts people take when they ...
NEW JERSEY - These Grinch Cake Mix Cookies are easy and festive."Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more!Welcome Christmas. Bring your cheer,Cheer to all Whos, far and near.Christmas Day is in our graspSo long as we have hands to ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - According to the National Weather Service, there is increasing confidence that light snowfall accumulations will impact portions of the region late Monday night through Tuesday morning. The snowfall can reach 1 - 2" in the Morris County area.While snowfall amounts are light, ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A weekend snowfall followed by a deep chill, did nothing to discourage the crowd of officials from the symbolic groundbreaking on 1888 Studios in Bayonne, a state-of-the-art film and television production campus set to become the largest in New Jersey. Paramount has signed a minimum ...
MILLBURN, NJ - The Hanover Park girls basketball team continued its strong early-season run on Saturday afternoon, defeating Millburn 38–26 at Livingston High School to remain unbeaten at 3–0 overall and 2–0 in NJAC Liberty play.Hanover Park set the tone early, building a 13–0 lead in the opening ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Peanut Butter Snowballs are fun and easy to make. This delicious treat has become a holiday favorite in our house. Our little one loves to help make them for Santa on Christmas Eve. We like to use creamy peanut butter, but if you prefer more texture, use chunky peanut butter.Prep ...
NEWARK — Mikie Sherrill’s Jan. 20th inauguration as the Garden State’s next governor will be at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark – not in Trenton – a move that reportedly breaks a 235-year tradition.Governor-elect Sherrill announced the venue switch in a prepared statement on ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A Wind Advisory is in effect for Morris County and the surrounding area until 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, according to the National Weather Service.Periods of rain are expected Friday, with temperatures climbing to around 56 degrees. Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Hanover Park Regional High School District is one of five Morris County school districts that will receive state grant funding to help implement “bell-to-bell” phone-free school policies for students in grades 6–12, as the New Jersey Department of Education announced 86 ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As the countdown to the holidays continues, our area is packed with ways to get into the spirit all weekend long—whether you’re looking for family-friendly traditions, live performances, seasonal shopping, or local sports. From the Christmas Festival on the Morristown Green and ...