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NEW JERSEY - As of Saturday, September 26, New Jersey has 760 new positive cases. The cumulative total of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, is 202,850, said officials. Six new deaths were also announced making a total 14,312 lives lost, they said.

In Morris County, there are 19 new positives resulting in 8,621 positive test results. There are 686 confirmed deaths and 145 probable ...

MADISON, NJ - There are 185 positive COVID-19 cases in Madison, as of Friday, September 25, announced officials. There has been one new positive case, said officials.

Today the State of New Jersey is reporting 202,100 confirmed cases in New Jersey and 7,821 positive test results in Morris County. There have been 14,306 deaths in the state, with 686 confirmed deaths ...

NEW JERSEY - Today the State of New Jersey is reporting 201,552 confirmed cases in New Jersey and 7,810 positive test results in Morris County. Statewide that is an increase of 588 new cases. There have been 14,300 deaths in the state (10 new covid-19 deaths), with 686 confirmed deaths from Morris County.   Here are the cumulative COVID-19 cases as of September ...

MADISON, NJ - The Borough of Madison will be holding their third Community Conversation event on September 27 from 4:30 - 6pm outside the Madison Community Arts Center. The center is located at 10 Kings Road in Madison.

The event is free and all ages are welcome to attend. 

Attendees must wear face coverings. Those attending are encouraged to bring chairs and ...

MADISON, NJ -  Moms Helping Moms, a local baby supply and diaper bank will be hosting a collection from now until Monday, September 28 at the Madison Area YMCA.

The organization provides low income mothers and families with critical essentials for their children.  Items needed include:

Diapers of all sizes (biggest need are sizes 3, 4, 5,6)
Wipes
Baby Shampoo
Body ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Governor Phil Murphy announced on Monday that he will be holding a live virtual conversation with one of the nation's leading experts on COVID-19 (coronavirus) -- Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases. 

There have been more than 200,000 cases of coronavirus reported in New Jersey. More than 14,000 New Jerseyan ...

Lily is a beautiful, elegant 11 month old kitten.  She was born on November 11, 2019 under a shed in the yard.  I was unable to get Lily, her mom, and her siblings at that time. A few months later, I saw she had her own litter and was determined to get them inside. She had 5 beautiful kittens all of which I found homes for.

Now it is her time to find her forever home.  She is ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  The Morris County Library has announced that beginning Tuesday, September 29, the library will partially reopen.

Thirty patrons will be allowed to enter the library at one time, said library officials. Facial coverings must be worn inside the library with no exceptions, they said.

The library will reopen the main stacks of the library for browsing. In addition, the ...

MADISON, NJ - The Madison Library announced that they will be offering a pop-up library in their courtyard beginning September 20. The pop-up library will take place on Sunday's from 1-4pm beginning September 20. 

Residents can stop by to pick up books they placed on hold as well as browse through a small collection in the courtyard.

Masks and social distancing is ...

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) opens a new exhibit on Tuesday, September 22. Cholera to COVID-19: Epidemics, Pandemics, & Disease explores America’s experience with infectious diseases.  This exhibit intends to reveal the impact disease had upon daily life, but more importantly how resilient Americans were throughout instances of widespread illness.

The ...

MADISON, NJ - In addition to the many educational and social benefits provided to its students, the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA delivers many opportunities for children to develop healthy imaginations and strong bodies.  

During their time as Kirby students, enrollees maintain an active Kirby Student youth membership to the Madison Area YMCA which ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Free COVID and antibody testing will be offered today, Tuesday September 15 from 11am to 7pm at 58 Meyersville Road (Municiapl Building - lower level).

The testing is being offered by Tri-Town Cares and the Interfaith Health Council. Register for the tests here

There will be no co-pay or deductible charged. Insurance providers will be billed directly. Those who plan to ...

NEWTON, NJ - Superior Court Judge Michael C. Gaus approved of Chatham Township's amended plan to put 62 affordable housing units at 522 Southern Boulevard, the site of the now-closed Charlie Brown's, in the completion of a fairness hearing held Thursday morning.

The virtual meeting was conducted from the courthouse in Newton.

Judge Gaus also ruled that Chatham Township would retain ...

ROXBURY, NJ – An important piece of the former Morris Canal, situated in Ledgewood and choked with weeds, will soon receive major restoration.

Known as Morris Canal Incline Plane 2 East, the 19th Century structure in Roxbury’s Morris Canal Park will see restoration of its stone-lined raceway, mule/towpath, foundations and support structures. The work will be funded by ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - A vigil was held on Sunday evening September 20th in Morristown in memory of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

Over 100 people gathered near the steps of the Morris County Courthouse.  Meghan Lynch, who is the President of the Morris County Women's Democratic Caucus addressed the crowd, as she honored the late Justice who, she stated, pioneered ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Central New Jersey activists will participate in a Saturday afternoon protest at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse while on Sunday evening, Our Revolution of Hillsborough will host a candlelight vigil in the aftermath of a Grand Jury decision in Louisville, Ky earlier this week to not indict three police officers in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old black ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Residents of a home in the 100 block of Park Street were assaulted with a baseball bat during an early Tuesday morning break-in that officers have arrested four people in connection with, police said.

The man injured during the altercation was treated at a local hospital and has since been released, Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said. The woman did not require ...

Atlantic Health System’s Chilton Medical Center has announced it is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence AwardTM. This distinction places Chilton Medical Center among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health ...

NEW JERSEY - Like past holidays during the coronavirus pandemic, it's unknown what's in store for Halloween 2020. However, Garden State residents can still have some weekend fun with a fall staple; pumpkin picking. The upcoming weekend is the final one for September and the first official one of autumn. Sun is in the forecast, so why not head out and check out one of New ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ —B Street Band, the ever popular Bruce Springsteen tribute band, played a free “drive-in concert” at the Union County VoTech campus on Raritan Road in Scotch Plains on Sunday, evening that had attendees honking in the dark.

Emcee Brian Remo encouraged the audience to honk their horns and flash their lights in appreciation of the performance since the ...

ROXBURY, NJ — A new - and long delayed - “treetop adventure course” in Ledgewood should be open next month, said one of its principals today.

The $4 million FLG X New Jersey adventure course received approval from the Roxbury Zoning Board in March, but could not open due to delays in securing state permits, said company and township officials.

But FLG X president Paul ...

Wine experts say that fall is prime time for visiting wineries in New Jersey because it is the harvest season, when grapes are ripe on the vine.  

Over the years, the Garden State has earned credibility as a quality wine-producing state, in great part due to its fertile soil.

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a day this season, consider a trip to one of ...

LITTLE FALLS, NJ -- TAPintoTV looks back to our conversation with clinical psychologist, Meryl Dorf, Ph.D. about how we can maintain our mental health and manage anxiety during times of stress and uncertainty. 

“There’s a lot that we can’t control and spending our time thinking and worrying about that fuels the anxiety,” said Dorf, “but focusing on ...