Coronavirus News

KENILWORTH, NJ – As the number of coronavirus cases rise and families across America are confined to their home, finding enjoyment and optimism becomes more stressful each day. That is why Needham, Massachusetts photographer Carla Soulia, and marketing consultant Kristen Collins started #thefrontstepsproject to bring joy to the community and to celebrate family.

Soulia began ...

KENILWORTH, NJ – Stacie Holzinger, a Kenilworth resident and first-grade teacher in Long Hill, has come up with the idea to have a Kenilworth Kids Art Show. Holzinger wants to do something uplifting and creative for the children during this tough and stressful time due to the coronavirus pandemic. Please see the following details from Holzinger below. 

Get those creative ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - “K-Town,” a modern-day Sopranos TV series that was set to film at the end of March, has released a video to support everyone dealing with the quarantine and global pandemic of coronavirus. Billy Hartmann who is the co-writer, producer, and director stated, "we wanted to do something special to get the word out about the seriousness of the ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the latest message from the Kenilworth Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

The Kenilworth Fire Department and Rescue Squad would like to remind you to “Just Stay Home.” Wash your hands for twenty seconds, avoid touching your face and wipe down surfaces that see frequent use (doorknobs, light switches, faucets and toilet handles, etc). We are all ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Earlier this afternoon, officers from the Springfield Police Department directed shoppers out of the Shop-Rite on Morris Turnpike, due to an abundance of caution from a person reported to have flu-like symptoms in the store.

According to a person who was at the scene, officers requested that shoppers exiting the store give them their name and contact information, so ...

SPARTA, NJ – The Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education, Lamont Repollet announced today in a letter to school superintendents and administrators the spring testing have been canceled.

"We are pleased with the decision," Sparta Assistant Superintendent Patrick McQueeney said. "This decision removes one more burden that staff and administrators were ...

TRENTON, NJ – When a Manalapan supermarket worker concerned about the coronavirus asked a shopper to keep his distance, the man said he was infected with the virus, leaned in and coughed on the employee, officials said today.

The shopper, George Falcone, 50, of Freehold, ended up being charged with third-degree terroristic threats and other offenses, said state Attorney General Gurbir ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - As of Thursday, there have been five confirmed COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus-related deaths in Montclair, officials confirm. 

According to a release, the Montclair Department of Health and Human Services reports the current number of positive COVID-19 cases in Montclair is five.

Officials wrote, "Two of the positive cases have expired – one a ...

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy’s moves to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread coronavirus COVID-19 has had a sudden and powerful side effect on the state’s job market.

 Murphy said Tuesday that a record number of New Jersey residents applied for unemployment insurance benefits on Monday.

In fact, so many went online to sign up that it crashed the ...

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

Hunter is a loveable rescue from Brooklyn, the Italian section of course.He is five years young. He loves country music, preferably FGL. His favorite team is the Brearley Bears and anything his big brothers play. This year he was the assistant coach for Brearley’s Powder Puff game. He loves ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - Monday, March 23, 2020, is National Puppy Day! Please enjoy the online photo album of Kenilworth puppies. 

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

Olaf was born on October 16, 2019. Olaf was adopted by the Naya family on February 22, 2020, after their sixteen-year-old poodle mix Fluffy passed away.  He weighs eight pounds and is a Maltese mix. He is a kind, gentle dog that enjoys playing with his toys. Since his adoption less than a month ...