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Livingston Installs Electronics Recycling Bin Ahead of Upcoming ...
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New Hindu Community Group Unites Livingston Residents for Educational Events ...
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Livingston Council and Diversity Committee to Host Inspiring Women ...
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Livingston Health Occupations Students of America Chapter Earns Top Awards in ...
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Trial Blazers for Kids Funds First Cancer Trial in Memory of Livingston Teen ...
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COVID-10 Update: Livingston Reports 134 Cases in Last Two Weeks
By DANIELLE SANTOLA
April 14, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — Days ahead of this weekend’s Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event, being held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Livingston Senior and Community Center, the Township of Livingston announced that there is now a 24/7 drop-off container for unwanted electronics situated behind the community center at 204 Hillside Avenue.
During Monday’s ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — A Livingston resident and Hindu clergy members recently collaborated to form an organization called Hindu Community of Greater Livingston (HCGL) in an effort to help Livingston Hindu youth explore their identities, learn about ancient spirituality and connect with other young Hindus in the Livingston area.
Livingston and neighboring municipalities have thriving ...
Health & Wellness
By MICHELLE BENT, LPS
April 13, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) chapter of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), whose mission is to empower young people to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration and experience, recently earned awards in the New Jersey HOSA State Leadership Conference.
HOSA members from both secondary and ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In addition to introducing each of the district’s school nurses during Monday’s Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) meeting, the Livingston Public Schools (LPS) district also honored its “Healthcare Heroes” through a video compilation featuring messages of gratitude as well as a gift of LPS scrubs donated by the Livingston Education Foundation ...
By DANIELLE SANTOLA
April 12, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — Over the last two weeks, the Livingston Health Department (LHD) has reported 134 cases of COVID-19 among Livingston residents, including 99 cases in the first 12 days of April compared to 77 cases in the first 12 days of March.
Although there has been no age report provided thus far in April, data in March indicated that slightly more than 51% of the 239 cases were ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — When the Livingston Health Department (LHD) released an age breakdown of the 229 cases reported in March, data indicated that slightly more than 51% of all cases were reported among people 30 years or younger, including 28 cases (or 12.22%) under 10 years old, 56 cases (or 24.45%) between the ages of 11 and 20 and 33 cases (or 14.41%) between 21 and 30 years old.
As of ...
Livingston, NJ Local News
By MICHELLE BENT, LPS
April 13, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) chapter of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), whose mission is to empower young people to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration and experience, recently earned awards in the New Jersey HOSA State Leadership Conference.
HOSA members from both secondary and ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In addition to introducing each of the district’s school nurses during Monday’s Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) meeting, the Livingston Public Schools (LPS) district also honored its “Healthcare Heroes” through a video compilation featuring messages of gratitude as well as a gift of LPS scrubs donated by the Livingston Education Foundation ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Three qualified teams from the Livingston Robotics Club (LRC) recently joined the 24 top teams in the region to compete in the virtual North New Jersey FIRST LEGO League (FLL) State Championship and came away with several awards.
Flame Machines, a veteran FLL team and LRC member for four years, received the Champion’s Award, the highest honor in ...
By TAPINTO LIVINGSTON STAFF
April 14, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — A virtual ceremony honoring Livingston’s most inspiring women of 2021 will act as the township’s culminating event for Women’s History Month on Sunday, April 18, at 4 p.m.
The Livingston Township Council and the Livingston Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (LCDI) invite the community to join as they jointly recognize 15 ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Shortly before the two-year anniversary of Livingston teen Jake Kestler’s death, the pediatric cancer foundation established in his memory officially funded its first trial, which is also a successor trial to the therapy Kestler received in 2017 that his parents believe extended his life.
Although Kestler was only 14 years old when he lost his battle with ...
By ELISE PHILLIPS MARGULIS
April 14, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — A Livingston resident and Hindu clergy members recently collaborated to form an organization called Hindu Community of Greater Livingston (HCGL) in an effort to help Livingston Hindu youth explore their identities, learn about ancient spirituality and connect with other young Hindus in the Livingston area.
Livingston and neighboring municipalities have thriving ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — A virtual ceremony honoring Livingston’s most inspiring women of 2021 will act as the township’s culminating event for Women’s History Month on Sunday, April 18, at 4 p.m.
The Livingston Township Council and the Livingston Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (LCDI) invite the community to join as they jointly recognize 15 ...
By TAPINTO LIVINGSTON STAFF
April 3, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — Throughout the month of April, law enforcement officers from the Livingston Police Department (LPD) will be cracking down on distracted drivers as part of New Jersey’s “UDrive. UText. UPay.” enforcement and awareness campaign.
This high-visibility law enforcement initiative targets motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as ...
By DANIELLE SANTOLA
April 14, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — Days ahead of this weekend’s Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event, being held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Livingston Senior and Community Center, the Township of Livingston announced that there is now a 24/7 drop-off container for unwanted electronics situated behind the community center at 204 Hillside Avenue.
During Monday’s ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — After acquiring 20-plus acres of open space between the Licari Horse Farm at 240 East Northfield Road and a portion of Strahman Hill Park at 321 East Cedar Street, the Township of Livingston has heard proposals from the Open Space Trust Committee regarding the use of both properties and has committed to contributing funds toward both projects.
The council plans to reopen ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — During a public forum being held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom, Livingston Township Attorney Jarrid Kantor will provide an explanation of the basics of the new marijuana law passed in New Jersey and field questions from the community.
Livingston Township Council members and Township Manager Barry Lewis will also garner public input about the specific options ...
By TAPINTO LIVINGSTON STAFF
April 14, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston girls volleyball team advanced in the sectional tournament with a 25-22, 25-18 victory over West Orange in the quarterfinal round of North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 on Wednesday.
Ada Ojukwu delivered a team-high 12 kills as well as two digs for Livingston (9-3), which got eight digs from Norah Shaji.
Onome Okopie contributed five kills; Christine Kim ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston girls volleyball team advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 5 tournament with a 25-15, 25-7 victory over Hackensack on Monday.
Ada Ojukwu came through with eight kills, two digs and two aces for the Lancers (8-3), who got 17 assists, two kills, two digs and eight aces from Jenna Ly.
Nadia Khalaj contributed five kills, one dig and ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston girls volleyball team handed Verona just its second loss of the season by scores of 25-22, 14-25, 25-13 on Thursday.
Ada Ojukwu administered 14 kills and had a block and four digs, and Norah Shaji came up with 14 digs, an assist and an ace for Livingston (6-2).
Nadia Khalaj finished with five kills and three digs, Jenna Ly had 22 assists and one kill, ...
By DANIELLE SANTOLA
April 12, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — With summer weekends and holidays quickly approaching, The Barker Lounge daycare, boarding and grooming facility of Livingston encourages area dog owners to consider its boarding services as a healthy alternative to a standard kennel.
For $69 per night per dog during the peak summer season all boarding guests at The Barker Lounge participate in all-day cage-less ...
EDISON, NJ — With signs of spring popping up throughout New Jersey, the hot and humid days of summer—and the non-stop running of home and office cooling systems—are just around the corner. Mike Iarrapino, owner of Edison Heating and Cooling, is reminding area residents that spring is the best time of year to have units checked and replaced if ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Longtime Livingston resident Sam Patel, owner of the Bindu Patel Building that houses Livingston Mart and Assado Portuguese Steakhouse on North Livingston Avenue, is contributing his business expertise to the community once again with the opening of L Town Liquors.
With certified sommelier Jeff Straub at the helm, L Town Liquors brings a high-quality wine, beer ...
By TAPINTO LIVINGSTON STAFF
April 1, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — In honor of Women’s History Month in March, the social justice community action group Livingston Justice held a series of virtual events that included two read-aloud events for Livingston children featuring standout women of color and a panel discussion with female elected officials titled “Living HERstory: NJ Women of Color Making ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — As the world slowly begins to open back up after facing a year of heavy restrictions, Livingston residents are reflecting on some of the things that helped get them through the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, coping with the quarantine required outside help, which the Livingston Public Library (LPL) has been commended for providing on many levels despite ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston High School’s annual Advanced Placement (AP) Art Show "Student Perspectives,” sponsored by the Arts Council of Livingston (ACL), is currently on display at Livingston Town Hall, 357 South Livingston Avenue, for daily public viewing from 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. through Monday, April 26.
The exhibit features work from more than 80 students and ...
By DANIELLE SANTOLA
April 5, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — Longtime Livingston resident Sam Patel, owner of the Bindu Patel Building that houses Livingston Mart and Assado Portuguese Steakhouse on North Livingston Avenue, is contributing his business expertise to the community once again with the opening of L Town Liquors.
With certified sommelier Jeff Straub at the helm, L Town Liquors brings a high-quality wine, beer ...
By TAPINTO LIVINGSTON STAFF
March 20, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Township of Livingston nearly broke into the top 25 in this year’s Niche.com ranking of “Best Places to Live in New Jersey,” ranking at No. 26 in the state and No. 3 in Essex County just behind Upper Montclair and Short Hills.
This year, Livingston was also named the No. 8 place with the best public schools in New Jersey, the No.
By TAPINTO LIVINGSTON STAFF
April 11, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — During a public forum being held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom, Livingston Township Attorney Jarrid Kantor will provide an explanation of the basics of the new marijuana law passed in New Jersey and field questions from the community.
Livingston Township Council members and Township Manager Barry Lewis will also garner public input about the specific options ...
By DANIELLE SANTOLA
April 14, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — Days ahead of this weekend’s Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event, being held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Livingston Senior and Community Center, the Township of Livingston announced that there is now a 24/7 drop-off container for unwanted electronics situated behind the community center at 204 Hillside Avenue.
During Monday’s ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — After acquiring 20-plus acres of open space between the Licari Horse Farm at 240 East Northfield Road and a portion of Strahman Hill Park at 321 East Cedar Street, the Township of Livingston has heard proposals from the Open Space Trust Committee regarding the use of both properties and has committed to contributing funds toward both projects.
The council plans to reopen ...
By ELISE PHILLIPS MARGULIS
April 14, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — A Livingston resident and Hindu clergy members recently collaborated to form an organization called Hindu Community of Greater Livingston (HCGL) in an effort to help Livingston Hindu youth explore their identities, learn about ancient spirituality and connect with other young Hindus in the Livingston area.
Livingston and neighboring municipalities have thriving ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston Mayor Shawn Klein recently joined West Orange Mayor Robert D. Parisi and Gov. Richard J. Codey in cutting the ceremonial ribbon at the Sai Hira Ram Trust Hindu Temple of Worship in West Orange.
All three also participated in the lighting of candles with honorary guests on hand for the inauguration program welcoming the Hindu temple to the ...
By TAPINTO LIVINGSTON STAFF
March 20, 2021LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Township of Livingston nearly broke into the top 25 in this year’s Niche.com ranking of “Best Places to Live in New Jersey,” ranking at No. 26 in the state and No. 3 in Essex County just behind Upper Montclair and Short Hills.
This year, Livingston was also named the No. 8 place with the best public schools in New Jersey, the No.