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KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below.

1. Kenilworth PD Announce Important Message Regarding Wake & Funeral Services for Hometown Hero Tony Siragusa

2. Kenilworth Mourns Local NFL Legend Tony Siragusa

3. JIMMY BUFF’S 90th Anniversary Celebration!

4. Kenilworth Borough Honors Late NFL ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library will be hosting a special summer craft this Friday, July 1. This interactive event is for children ages four to nine years old from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Registration is required for each individual craft. To participate please call the library at 908-276-2451.

UNITED STATES -- Many Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with backyard BBQs, picnics or a trip to the beach. But did you know that Independence Day was not a paid federal holiday until 1938, Congress changed it? (source: ACEI-Global). 

1. Thomas Jefferson was not the only author of The Declaration of Independence
While Thomas Jefferson is often called the ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - Please enjoy the photos of Harding's sixth grade graduation submitted by our readers.

Congratulations and best of luck in middle school!

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KENILWORTH, NJ- Kenilworth Public Schools recently posted on their social media page the list of colleges that the graduates from the Class of 2022 would be attending along with the following message.

They're going places!

The members of the David Brearley High School Class of 2022 will attend college and trade schools, and head into the military and workforce. From coast to coast, ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Police Department held its annual Police Youth Academy graduation on Friday, July 1. There were about 50 students enrolled in grades eighth through twelfth in the graduating class making this a RECORD number of recruits.

This increasingly popular program provides area youth an opportunity to get an up close and personal look at law enforcement and ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from the Kenilworth Police Department regarding the 2022 Youth Academy.

The KPD Youth Academy has covered a lot of ground since Monday. Starting with an address by Chief Soos, physical fitness training, drill and ceremony, Union County SWAT demonstration, firearms training (airsoft), motor vehicle stops, Customs and Border Protection site visit ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - To honor and celebrate the life of the esteemed late Tony Siragusa a wake was held at The Church of Saint Theresa on June 28, 2022 with the funeral following the next day. 

According to Kenilworth's Chief of Police Fred Soos the officers working the detail estimated that approximately 5,000 people attended Tony’s wake on Tuesday and approximately 1,000 people ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from the Kenilworth Recreation Center. 

The Softball Clinic has been rescheduled for July 13th. But it will have more instructors. 6-7:30pm. This is the first Girls Softball clinic of the Summer. Amy Efchak will be running pitching and fielding drills, and moving on during the summer it will get into hitting and other parts of the ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — George Washington was this close to being captured by British forces and presumably hanged as a traitor from a tree in New Brunswick.

So as you scarf down those barbecue wings, knock back a few cold ones and celebrate Independence Day, consider that the ragtag colonies’ struggle to break free from King George III’s sway could have ended 246 years ago ...

SOMERSET  COUNTY, NJ - "According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more fires are reported on Independence Day than any other day of the year, with more than half of those fires caused by fireworks. Added to fires are injuries," said government officials in a message today.

To help ensure everyone has a safe and happy holiday, here is attached a flyer ...

BELMAR, NJ — Weather is looking good for this coming weekend in Belmar and the rest of the Jersey Shore.

Weather Channel is reporting temperatures in the low to mid 80s during the day and lows in the high 60’s through Monday. Skies should be sunny most days with some chance of rain or thunderstorms Saturday.

This weekend is second of the “Big Three” for small ...

KENILWORTH, NJ – Meet Don Kenilworth's TAPinto Pet of the Week!

Originally a stray on the mean streets of Milwaukee, Don has lived most of his 18 years as a spoiled wee king. World-famous, his likeness can be found on stickers plastered from New Jersey to London, via graffiti in Prague, and a mural in Charleston, South Carolina. With nicknames like Mr. Scruffaluffagus and ...

KENILWORTH, NJ – Meet Berkeley Kenilworth's TAPinto Pet of the Week!

Introducing Berkeley! Berkeley is a Great Dane, and most certainly lives up to that name. At about two years old, she weighs about 165 pounds! This does little however to deter her from jumping into laps cuddling anyway she can. She loves to go for long walks and play outside, but only if she can have ice ...

KENILWORTH, NJ – Meet Maya Kenilworth's TAPinto Pet of the Week!

Introducing Maya! Maya is about five years old, and was adopted from the SAVE shelter. She was given a DNA test, but her breed remains inconclusive. However, it is believed that she is a mix between a silky terrier and a yorkie! Like most dogs, Maya has quite a large appetite. Her favorite foods include ...