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MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Pet Palooza Pet Adoption and Food Truck Festival will take place this Saturday, June 12 at Mennan Arena Field.

Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter will be working to find forever homes for some amazing dogs and cats.  In addition to the pet adoption, there will be 15+ food vendors, live music, games in addition a doggie agility course, pet fashion show and ...

June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month and since NJ is known as the Garden State, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum thinks we have a lot to celebrate.

The countdown has officially begun for the signs of NJ’s “Sweet Corn” or “Jersey Corn.” Join Macculloch Hall today at noon on Facebook to hear stories to get us ready for the return of sweet Jersey ...

Enjoy an outdoor scavenger hunt today at 2 in MHHM’s gardens or your favorite outdoor space. Plan an outdoor picnic, like the one in the book, and visit us indoors for a tour of the house. Tours limited to 5 or less.

Masks and social distancing required.

Visit https://maccullochhall.org/upcoming-events/... for more information.

Morristown, NJ –  The Fort Nonsense, which is part of the Morristown National Historical Park will be closed to the public (pedestrians and vehicles) until approximately mid-September.

The closure is a result of a roadway and parking area pavement rehabilitation project that is expected to begin on or around June 14, 2021, said park officials. Fort Nonsense is located near the ...

MADISON, NJ - The Madison Health Department will hold three COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics during the month of June. The dates of the clinics are:

Thursday June 10 from 5pm - 7pm
Saturday June 12 from 8:30am - 11:30am 
Tuesday June 15 from 9am - 11am 

The J&J Janssen COVID-19 vaccine will be given which is approved for anyone over 18 years of age.

There is no ...

MELVILLE, N.Y. and UNION, N.J., – North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) has joined the team at Union Surgery Center, part of Atlantic Health System's Overlook Medical Center – Union Campus, to provide reliable, expert anesthesiology care for ambulatory surgery patients.

Starting on May 17, 2021, NAPA anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Called “To India with Love,” a fundraiser is being held at the historic Loew's Theatre to help raise funds to help people deal with COVID-19 crisis in India.

Sponsored by Americans in Jersey City, the event will be held on Saturday, June 12 at 6 p.m. and feature the Bollywood Movie "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (DDLJ). The event will also feature ...

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - One of the joys we've missed during the pandemic has been gathering to listen to live music. Now, as individual and community life starts to return to "normal," the acclaimed Hanover Wind Symphony will present a free, open-air concert on Tuesday, July 6, at 7 p.m., at Ginty Field, 50 Woodland Avenue, in Morris Township.

The concert is called ...

TRENTON, NJ -- New Jersey is now offering more incentives for unvaccinated people to get their shots, including free wine, free access to state beaches, and a chance to dine with the governor and first lady of the state.

Here are the vaccination incentives are part of “Operation Jersey Summer,” the statewide public awareness campaign aimed at vaccinating all eligible ...

RANDOLPH, NJ -- The Randolph Board of Education voted unanimously to remove the names of all holidays from the school calendar, and plans to simply call everything "Day Off." The decision shocked those who were left in attendance, after many others had walked out or been asked to leave by security from a raucous public audience that had reached 125 people at one ...

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - A concerning trend has moved potential car thefts/burglaries from nighttime to day time.  This has caused the Florham Park Chief of Police to issue a warning to all residents.  You can read it below:

Residents,

We received information from our County partners that some of the car theft/burglary rings have changed their Modus Operandi from participating in their ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Residents and visitors of Morristown will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions is expanding to over 1200 parking spaces on-street and off-street across town. The app will be available immediately to provide more choice to the drivers of Morristown to pay for parking.

“We’re ...

SAYREVILLE, NJ – Robert Bouthillette, Sayreville veteran, and his good friend Fred Block, sought to honor those currently serving and those who past served for Memorial Day, by placing the military branch flags above the Garden State Parkway.

Block then received a call from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) that the only flags permitted to be hung up was the United States flag, ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to identify a burglary suspect.  In the early morning of June 1st, 2021, a burglary was committed in the area of Maple Avenue. 

The suspect was seen on video walking down Maple Ave with proceeds from the burglary.  He is described as a white male, approximately 25-30 years ...

TUCKERTON, NJ — Some Ocean County residents reported being shaken this morning, as a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck several miles south of Tuckerton at 7:52 a.m.

Dozens of people reported slight tremors, but no damage has been reported from the June 9 incident.

According to the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Water and Geoscience, earthquakes in the ...

West Orange Police Officers Michael McClellan and Andrew Scioscia pose with the proud parents Jordana and Lyle Silverman holding baby Camila. The happy reunion took place in the quiet residential neighborhood driveway where Camila was born on May 20th, 2021.

Officers McClellan and Scioscia were first on the scene at 4:00 a.m. when Jordana Silverman attempted to leave for the hospital. She made ...

CALDWELL, NJ — The Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter (AAGNJ), the leading volunteer-driven voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, advocacy and research, is spotlighting people who are making a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

With more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease or other ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township Police Department has created a new Motorcycle Unit, with two new Harley Davidson FLHTP Motorcycles on order, purchased with a $60,000 donation from Dr. Cesar DePaco.

DePaco, a Someset County resident, is a longtime supporter of law enforcement and has made numerous donations of K-9’s and equipment to police departments across this ...

Seniors find stress-free and vibrant life at New Jersey senior living community

As spring turns to summer and temperatures begin to heat up, the housing market typically follows suit. This year is no exception, and a strong sellers’ market makes now the right time for seniors considering a move to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living-developed and managed community in New Providence, ...

EWING, NJ — Several World War II aircraft will be flying into Trenton-Mercer Airport this week for tourists to view. The CAF AirPower History Tour featuring historic World War II aircraft will provide cockpit tours, flight demonstrations, and rides.  

The event features the B-29 Superfortress FIFI, the most advanced bomber of World War II; the T-6 Texan, ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Start your engines! The Downtown Westfield Corporation is inviting people of all ages to participate in “Mini Grand Prix” racing this Saturday, featuring 1/18th scale cars under the tents on Quimby Street.

The races, sponsored by Extreme Party Racing, move at a scaled speed of 200 mph on a 20’ x 20’ track, with drivers at six ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - In an amazing sign of expected recovery from the COVID-19, the Middlesex County Fair will return to the County Fairgrounds (655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick) on Monday, August 2 – Sunday, August 8, 2021.  Additional details regarding modified experiences and pandemic compliance will be announced in the coming months.

From food and clothing retailers to craft ...

New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.

Making a day of a date is a great way to create memories with your love, but when you choose to spend that time in Bordentown, it’s guaranteed to go down in relationship history. New Jersey has many historical towns and Bordentown, settled in 1682, is a true standout. Here you can visit the Clara ...

Grab some fragrant fresh basil at the store or farmers market, or pick some from your garden, for this zippy summer recipe.

This simple no-cook sauce is great on pasta or pizza. Try it on fish or chicken, or mix some into mayonnaise for a flavor-packed sandwich spread.

If you have leftover pesto, freeze it in an ice cube tray for future use.

Lemon-Basil Pesto:

1 cup packed fresh basil ...

LITTLE FALLS, NJ -- Executive Producer of East Main Media and TAPintoTV, Brian Brodeur, hosted a panel discussion to celebrate Passaic Valley Regional High School’s 80 Years of Excellence.

The panel was moderated by Alexandra Paese, Passaic Valley Class of 2021, and consisted of Totowa Mayor, John Coiro, Passaic Valley Class of 1977, Little Falls Mayor James Damiano, Passaic Valley Class ...

WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Joseph DalBon, DMD, spoke with TAPintoTV about the laser technology he uses at his practice, New Jersey Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dentistry, and the many benefits this technology offers to his patients, notably the absence of pain for many dental procedures. “It’s probably the best technology that you could use in dentistry,” DalBon said. 

DalBon ...

LITTLE FALLS, NJ -- The average New Jersey resident pays $931,698 in taxes over his or her lifetime, ranking New Jersey number one in the nation for highest state property taxes, according to a recent article from the Wall Street Journal.

So what should residents expect to get for paying such high property taxes? Why do people stay in New Jersey? TAPintoTV’s Executive Producer, Brian ...