Hawthorne Top Stories
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
March 21, 2025
NEW PROVIDENCE/NEW BRUNSWICK – Astronauts flitting around on the moon will one day be able to hold conversations, send texts and probably watch cat videos if they so desire, thanks to the Nokia Bell Labs' latest technological innovation.Employees gathered at the company's Union County campus ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The emergence of another sinkhole along Route 80 forced the state on Wednesday to close both lanes of the highway in Wharton, prompted it to hit the brakes on other road projects statewide and sidelined its plan to build a “crossover” lane that could have lightened traffic through ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - A memorial in Wood-Ridge seeks to acknowledge and remind people of the contributions of women to the war effort over 80 years ago. Friday, March 21, is "National Rosie the Riveter Day," honoring the vital contributions that were made by countless American women of all backgrounds ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - March 7 was an eventful day for South Plainfield High School Transition Academy student Jake Calderone. It was Calderone's 21st birthday and the South Plainfield Senior Center helped make it a bit more special. “Jake, who we all adore, turned 21,” South Plainfield Senior ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Valley Hospital is proud to have been named as the top organization in the Medical Services and Place to Work categories of (201) magazine’s 2025 Best of Bergen Community’s Choice Awards. Valley and other organizations were honored at the fourth annual Best of Bergen Gala hosted ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - It is finally here: spring 2025. And the sites and sounds around the borough are showing it.Photographer Judy Kopitar snapped a few photos on the first day of spring, March 20, 2025, noting, ...
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has released its list of 60 nominees for the 2025 public vote, which is open through April 15.The inductees will be announced at the end of June, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall.TAPinto is proud to be a media sponsor of the New ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - A local man has been charged with scamming a woman with counterfeit currency in a Facebook Marketplace transaction, according to police.On January 30, 2025, a report was filed by a victim who claimed she was scammed through a transaction on her iPhone. Following an investigation, ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Wish you could have made the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade? Well, have no fear, we have it for you here!Local photographer Eileen Hillock got up close and personal with New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
NEWARK - March Madness basketball fans visiting Downtown Newark for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight segments of the NCAA tournament can access a guidebook to the city’s arts, cultural and food scene. Today, Newark Alliance, Invest Newark and the city's Arts and Education District launched “Newark Fan ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed a $58.1 billion state budget for the next fiscal year, with a record-breaking $12.1 billion set aside for K-12 schools.An increase in state aid will be found in 393 districts for the coming year, according to independent news reports. On the other hand, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Environmental Commission and the Hawthorne Board of Education are sponsoring the 33rd Annual Cel-Earth-Bration on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Hawthorne High School cafeteria from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Water = Life”, importance of water for ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Green Team meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025 has been moved to Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7:30 pm.The Hawthorne Environmental Commission meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025 has been moved to Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm.The Hawthorne Green Team meeting on Monday, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – With Muslims around the world observing the holy season of Ramadan, hundreds of guests filled the Muslim Center of Middlesex County's (MCMC) gymnasium on Saturday to learn more about the religion and to join the faithful at a special Iftar dinner.The center’s annual Interfaith ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe’s will open its 20th New Jersey grocery store in “The Plaza at Woodbridge,” a Route 1 shopping center in Iselin, across from Woodbridge Center.There is no target date for its opening, but Trader Joe’s will replace the Bed Bath & Beyond that closed in 2023. It will be ...
Rabbits are year-round and frequent visitors to gardens and landscapes. As children, we read about and adored these furry critters. This love of rabbits often faded as we grew older and experienced damage to our gardens and landscapes. Employing various management strategies allows us to co-exist ...
TRENTON, NJ — Potholes around the state could soon be on the road to recovery. The New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) annual statewide pothole repair campaign starts Monday."Over the next couple of months, our priority will be repairing the most significant potholes from this ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Environmental Commission and Hawthorne Green Team will be hosting Spring Bird Walks. If you like birds and are interested in learning about them, these walks are for you. The group will identify local birds and show you how to get started in this fun and engaging ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne’s Green Team and Hawthorne Recycling Program are presenting a Green Lecture on April 3. Hawthorne’s Green Team is bringing back its 2025 Green Lecture for the community to be held at the Louis Bay 2nd Library and Community Center. All lectures start at 7 p.m.This ...
NEWARK - Movement on the controversial gas-fueled power plant in Newark’s Ironbound took a temporary halt Thursday when the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) tabled its vote and decided to seek additional information and explore viable alternatives. The PVSC commissioners’ move was to ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – Residents can expect road improvements in the coming months as the Borough Council approved funding for infrastructure upgrades. The projects focus on resurfacing, drainage enhancements, and pedestrian accessibility improvements across the borough.At the March 5 meeting, the council ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - As St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday this year, celebrations will extend throughout the weekend. Enjoy responsibly and never drive under the influence—your safety and the safety of others depend on it.Plan Ahead:Arrange for a sober driver, public transportation, or a ride-share ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The Borough Council approved funding for a new $1.7 million fire truck.Mayor John Lane acknowledged the long process of securing the new truck.“For those who are not part of the review, it has taken two to three years to get a piece of equipment," Lane said at the March 5 Council ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury students and staff members who participated in this year’s Rox-THON fundraiser for pediatric cancer research are celebrating their most successful year yet, having doubled the amount of money they raised last year.This year’s Rox-THON overnight party took place March 7 at ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – Sidewalk and driveway upgrades are set to begin in Hawthorne following the Borough Council’s approval of a $300,000 initiative. The project, funded through borough bonds and special assessments, will address aging sidewalks and driveway aprons on various streets.At the March 5 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The spring is on its way: Thurs., Mar 20, 2025 – Fri, June 20, 2025. Here are a few items popping up around the borough as proof!
PARAMUS, NJ - Valley Medical Group now offers a support group for patients diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a lung disease that causes scarring of the lung tissue, making it difficult to breathe. This support group is supported by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation – a ...
NEW JERSEY – Women-owned businesses in New Jersey and across the U.S. continue to thrive. According to the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) Annual Report, there are 14.5 million women-owned businesses that account for nearly 40% of all businesses in the U.S. In 2024, they had an estimated ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Homeowners in Franklin Township will soon be allowed to raise backyard chickens under a newly approved ordinance to regulate small-scale poultry keeping while ensuring public health and safety.On Tuesday, the township council passed Ordinance No. 4460-25, amending the township's ...