TOP LOCAL News
By FRED J. AUN
December 30, 2024
WHARTON, NJ - Route 80's eastbound lanes reopened at about 8 a.m. today, four days after being shut down due to the emergence of a massive sinkhole caused by a collapsed abandoned mineshaft in Wharton near milepost 34.The repair effort was praised by New Jersey Department of Environmental ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ - As the new year of 2025 swiftly approaches, with it comes continued challenges and judicial mandates regarding affordable housing requirements for municipalities. It is important for residents to understand how we got here and where the mandates originate from. Affordable housing ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Township of East Hanover will hold its 2025 Reorganization meeting on Monday, January 6th at 6:30pm at Town Hall.The meeting will be held in the Public Meeting Room at 411 Ridgedale Avenue.
EAST HANOVER, NJ - A traffic accident involving a motor vehicle crashing into a telephone pole has resulted in a partial road closure in East Hanover on Friday morning. River Road between Eagle Rock Avenue and Overlook Avenue will be closed until the accident is cleared. Travelers are encouraged ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - A prominent real estate developer from Florham Park has admitted to bribing Carmelo Garcia, a former Newark deputy mayor and high-ranking official, in exchange for preferential treatment in acquiring and redeveloping city-owned properties, federal prosecutors announced.Frank ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Motorists heading east from Roxbury should avoid Route 80 as a portion of the interstate in Wharton was closed this morning to eastbound traffic due to a collapse of the highway's right shoulder, said the state Department of Transportation (DOT).The incident, attributed to a sinkhole, ...
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 ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Chief of Police, Christopher Cannizzo, has expressed gratitude for the community's overwhelming generosity as their 2024 toy drive has concluded as a huge success. The Chief stated the following: " With full hearts, the 2024 EHPD Toy Drive has concluded. We are ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -A Code Blue has been issued to our area from now through December 30th. The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding a storm system that is moving across the region late Monday and Tuesday morning. The storm will likely produce widespread snow ...
Beautifully decorated sugar cookie cutouts are a Christmas tradition, and many folks have a favorite sugar cookie recipe. But how many bakers can say their recipe originated in Germany more than a century ago?Amelia Zastrow brought this recipe when she emigrated from Germany to Wisconsin in 1883.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There is a code blue alert for the Morris County area tonight as temperatures are expected to dip into the single digits. There are warming centers available. To see a list of where the warming centers are throughout the County, click here.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Principal of Ridgedale Middle School, Mr. Nicholas Steffner, has been awarded the New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) School Administrator Award.This recognition is given to individuals by the NJMEA who have made significant contributions to music education within ...
CLIFTON, NJ — Party City is closing all its stores, including the East Hanover location, according to media reports. The company had a total of 748 stores across the country, with 25 in New Jersey.In a video conference call Friday, the company’s CEO told its corporate employees that the company ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are advising residents that Columbia Turnpike is down to one lane in each direction, on Friday, between Hanover Road and Felch Road. This is due to a gas leak emergency repair situation.All westbound traffic is being diverted onto the left eastbound lane.
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The local eastern Morris County area may see snow on Friday, December 20th.The season's first snow is expected to begin later this morning and continue through approximately 5 a.m. on Saturday, December 21.The surrounding area could see around 1 inch of snow accumulation, with up ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Growing Minds of Morristown has announced its schedule for its annual summer program.The week-long morning session workshops are listed on their website.
EAST HANOVER, NJ --A student from Florham Park along with a student from East Hanover were among the Muhlenberg choir that took part in the college's 67th annual Advent Candlelight Carols Service, Dec. 7-8 - held in the Gideon F. Egner Memorial Chapel. Adapted from the Festival of Lessons and ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Mayor's Wellness Program is announcing the return of Friday Nights at Mennen for 2025. The program will begin on Friday, January 3rd and continue until Friday, March 7thThe themes will include:• Law Enforcement Night: Meet local heroes and explore equipment.• ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ – Hanover Park bounced back to even their record at 1-1 on Saturday, defeating West Morris 48-33 in a wrestling dual meet. The match started strong for West Morris (0-1) as their upper weights dominated early, led by Thomas Borgia at 285 pounds. Borgia earned a technical fall ...
Winter is almost here, and so is cold and flu season. Now that the weather has gotten colder, it may seem like everyone around you is coughing and sniffling. Prevention may not always be possible, but there are some simple things, according to Atlantic Health System, you can do to lower your risk ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police Department has added an additional date for their popular Women's Self-Defense Seminar.The additional date will be Tuesday, January 7th from 6pm - 8:30pm. It will take place at the Briarwood School Gymnasium at 151 Briarwood Road.Anyone who lives or works ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Park Regional Ice Hockey Team will once again participate in the annual Teddy Bear Toss Game.This special event combines thrilling hockey action with the joy of giving back to the community. This is certain to be an unforgettable evening! All stuffed toys will be donated to ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from Sunday afternoon until 9am on Monday, December 16th. Mixed precipitation is expected for Morris County, especially the Western part of Morris. Depending on temperatures, parts of Morris could see snow and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - President-elect Donald Trump has named Edward S. Walsh, a Bedminster resident and prominent leader in construction and real estate, as the next U.S. Ambassador to Ireland.A long-time friend of Trump and a member of the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, Walsh is well-known for ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - A special mailbox is located outside the East Hanover Library that will expedite letters to Santa at the North Pole.The mailbox will be accepting letters up until December 19th. Make sure that if you write a letter to Santa, you include a return address!
BETHESDA, MD - Some of those Stanley mugs that seem to have become ubiquitous with the Tik Tok set, and others of all age profiles, may be dangerous, a recall from the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday.According to the recall, Stanley has received 91 reports worldwide, ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - Whippany Park High School is hosting a ‘Kids Helping Kids’ project where they are partnering up with the United Way of Northern NJ this holiday season.They are organizing a gift giving drive for kids in need throughout Morris County. Interested gift givers can access the list by ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Morris County Sheriff Shaun Golden recently shared his perspective on the mysterious drone activity that has sparked widespread concern across New Jersey.Since mid-November, unidentified drones have been observed flying over the region, particularly during nighttime. Despite ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Happy Holiday! Get into the holiday spirit with over 75 fun-filled events happening around Morris County this weekend! See Santa, listen to music just to name a few. View our list below and have a wonderful grinchless weekend.Friday December 13Rosie the Rose City Reindeer ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Local friends of Florham Park Diner's longtime server, Denise, are organizing a fundraiser to help her deal with expenses related to the death of her daughter, Samantha.The GoFundMe site can be accessed by clicking here. Samantha was born with a chronic blood disorder. She ...