By FRESHII MORRIS PLAINS
June 4, 2020Need a cool, sweet treat on this hot day?! COCONUT CHIA PUDDING IS BACK! Stop by today to get ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - There are just 10 days left to our grand re-opening marketing specials which provide local businesses with social media marketing, content marketing, and brand awareness, as well as the flexibility to market in neighboring towns.
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Having your content published on TAPinto will not only enable that content to be ...
Graduation season is upon us and that means celebrating your graduate’s accomplishments and honors. TAPinto Milestones gives you an easy and affordable way to honor your graduate. You can submit a note of congratulations, highlight achievements and submit photos. Your Milestone post will be posted on the TAPinto site of your choosing and stay there forever. ...
By TAPINTO MADISON STAFF
June 5, 2020NEW JERSEY - COVID-19 numbers in Madison have shot up to 137 positive cases, announced officials.
Today the State of New Jersey is reporting 163,336 confirmed cases in New Jersey with 6,572 in Morris County. There have been 12,049 deaths in the state, with 652 from Morris County. Here are the cumulative COVID-19 cases as of 3:35 pm on June ...
NEW JERSEY - COVID-19 numbers in Madison have remained at 132 for the past five days.
Today the State of New Jersey is reporting 162,530 confirmed cases in New Jersey with 6,548 in Morris County. There have been 11,970 deaths in the state, with 622 from Morris County. Here are the cumulative COVID-19 cases as of 3:22 pm on June ...
NEW JERSEY - Madison officials announced that there are 136 positive cases of COVID-19 in Madison. Officials sadly confirmed that another COVID-19 related death of a Madison resident in their 80's has been reported. To date, there have been 18 Madison residents who have lost their lives.
"The thoughts and prayers of Mayor Conley, the Borough Council and indeed those of the ...
By ANN PELINO
Hi everyone! We find ourselves at the end of May already!
How have you been spending your time these last few months?
Are you struggling with trying to eat healthy, fit in some exercise, spend time in nature? Are you sleeping ok? How would you rate your mood most of the time - feeling a sense of worry, frustration, anger, possibly some sadness? You are not ...
By ANN PELINO INTEGRATIVE FITNESS
6 Strategies to Create a Good Habit
Has staying in led you to create poor habits?
Do you want to change them or maybe start a new, healthier one?
Have you ever wondered when some people say “I am going to….” start exercising, read more, learn an instrument,… you know they are going to make it happen. But when you try to go after a goal, ...
Which Bridgewater-Raritan schools (public or private) did your child attend, prior to Bridgewater-Raritan High School?
Milltown, Eisenhower, BRMS, BRHS
What sports of after school programs is your child involved with at Bridgewater-Raritan High School?
cross country, winter and spring track.
What are your child’s plans after graduation? (Answer ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
June 5, 2020MORRISTOWN, NJ - Fishing enthusiasts are invited to a day of free fishing on Saturday June 6. Free Fishing Days are held annually in conjunction with National Fishing and Boating Week. Anglers are welcome to fish in New Jersey’s public waterways on June 6 without a license or trout stamp, but all other regulations, including size and daily catch limits will remain in effect. A second ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As the COVID-19 pandemic has taken lives and created economic chaos, it has created great stress on the mental health of many of our residents — an issue that will be part of the focus of the “Break the Stigma Virtual Music and Community Dinner” planned for all Morris County residents on Wednesday June 10.
The virtual event will featuring more than a ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Area YMCA is offering free live stream group exercise classes. Due to the facility closures, the YMCA has added virtual classes each week.
"We are excited to offer live Group Exercise classes virtually", said Y staff. " These are free for members and our non-members. No equipment needed, just your computer or cell phone to livestream ...
By TAPINTO MORRISTOWN STAFF
June 5, 2020MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Philly Pretzel Factory in Morristown is starting the weekend off by offering one free pretzel twist per customer today, Friday June 5. Store employees will be outside the store, located at 167 South Street in Morristown from 11am - 6pm handing out free pretzels.
Social distancing will still be observed so please wear a mask.
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MADISON, NJ - Vigils, demonstrations and processions have been held across the country in response to the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. Tomorrow, Wednesday June 3, a vigil to end racial injustice in the United States will be held in Madison.
The event will be held at 12noon in front of the Borough Town Hall.
Organizers have stated that the protest is ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Thousands of readers took to the streets in Morristown last year for the Annual Morristown Festival of Books. Those readers will have to read from home this year, as organizers sadly announced the cancelation of this year's event.
"With great regret, we announce that due to COVID-19, the 7th Annual Morristown Festival of Books planned for October 9 and 10, 2020 will ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
June 5, 2020NEW JERSEY - Governor Murphy gave a motor vehicle commission update during today's press conference.
On June 15, In person customer service will restart at Motor Vehicle locations with a variety of pickup and drop off services, said the Governor. He also said that beginning June 29, the commission will begin to offer behind the wheel road tests as well as issue new licenses and ...
MADISON, NJ - Protests are being organized locally and all over the nation in response to the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Today's event in Madison called for an end to social injustice and an end to "White Silence". As the bell rang out at 12noon, people of all ages, gathered in front of the Hartley Dodge Municipal Building.
Wearing masks, and carrying ...
Reading Recommendations from the Madison Library
A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison (available on Hoopla and CloudLibrary)- Aleksandra Daniels hasn't set foot in the quiet seaside town of Bellamy Bay, North Carolina in over twenty years. Ever since her mother's tragic death, her father has mysteriously forbidden her from visiting her aunt and cousins. But on a whim, Alex accepts an ...
By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
Atlantic Health System Cancer Care’s Angela Alistar, MD, medical director of GI medical oncology at Morristown Medical Center and medical director of the Phase 1 Breakthrough Treatment Center, is lead author of a phase 1 study of CPI-613® (devimistat), a unique first-in-class treatment for locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer, in combination with two chemotherapy drugs. Dr.
By CHRIS MANDERIOLI
June 6, 2020RANDOLPH, NJ- On Friday, June 5, over 600 people gathered at Freedom Park in Randolph, to hold a peaceful protest in honor of George Floyd, who was recently the victim of police brutality in Minneapolis Minnesota. The march was organized by former Randolph student Drew Brown, a 2018 graduate, along with his older brother and sister who both grew up in the Randolph School ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The time has come for "tough," if not uncomfortable, conversations about race in America. That was the message offered up Tuesday evening by Dijuan Higgins, a township native and the final speaker at a combination march and prayer vigil after the death last week of George Floyd, a 46-year-old
black man, in Minneapolis. A police officer allegedly involved in his ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Governor Murphy announced Monday that restaurants throughout the state may begin serving meals outdoors beginning June 15th. Many Morristown residents are hoping that includes shutting down one of the main roads in town to allow for dining al fresco.
Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty addressed the idea during his daily updates.
"I can not shut down parts of South ...
By STEVEN RODAS
June 5, 2020TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday said he intends to nominate former attorney Fabiana Pierre-Louis to the New Jersey Supreme Court — a historic move removing New Jersey from the list of 33 states without a black woman on their top courts.
“Justice cannot be blind if those who sit on our highest and most powerful bench are not surrounded by colleagues who ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Austin Holman is the coach of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School football team. He sent this letters to his players, coaches, parents and supporters. With Coach Holman's permission, TAPinto has reprinted his thoughtful and moving letter.
Dear Raider Family:
I write this to you as the leader of the football community in the district of Scotch ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling, NJ Senator Tony Bucco were among many local leaders who spoke up at a rally in Randolph to urge NJ Governor Phil Murphy to release the chains that are binding small business owners in NJ.
The “Rally to Save NJ Businesses” was organized and hosted by Jennifer Rogers, owner of Randolph Tennis and Pickleball Center. The ...
By MADISON LIBRARY
The Madison Public Library is hosting a virtual sewing workshop with Sew It! on May 19th at 3:30 PM. Miss Ellen will demonstrate several types of stitches that can be used to personalize or mend your wardrobe using supplies that are likely already in your home.
Can’t make the live session? Register and you will have access to the instructional video after the class has been held. You ...
By MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Research and Reading
Everything may be shut down but standardized exams can still be studied for. Mometrix can help you study and prepare for your next examination. Mometrix offers study guides, flashcards, and practice exams for some of the most popular exams. The resource offers the world’s largest collection of study materials to help users pass their standardized exams. With over ...
By TAPINTO PASSAIC VALLEY STAFF
May 27, 2020LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - Walt Disney World Resort theme parks announced plans for a phased in reopening of the Florida theme parks today.
The reopening, pending approval from local and state authorities, is slated for July.
Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are planned to reopen on July 11, 2020, followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Paddle boating at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex reopen this weekend with new procedures for sanitation and to promote social distancing.
“With the weather getting warmer and people looking for things to do outside, we are pleased to be able to reopen paddle boating for the Memorial Day weekend,” County Executive ...
NEW JERSEY — While referencing “Jersey Girl” — in which Bruce Springsteen ruminates over everything being alright at the shore — Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that all public and private beaches in the state will re-open in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Starting May 22, more than 120 miles of beaches in the state of 9 million, as well as lakefronts, ...
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
June 6, 2020Garlic scapes, the flowering stem of the garlic plant, are available at New Jersey farmers markets now.
The tender, edible scapes are milder than garlic cloves, but used raw they still add a garlicky punch. When cooked, they become milder and can be served as a vegetable.
To keep them fresh, put your scapes in the fridge and they’ll last for about a month. Trim the ends before ...
By SANDY SCRAGG
June 5, 2020RED BANK, NJ -- Scott Wingerter, Editor of TAPinto Red Bank, joined Host Stephanie Willoughby to share a story from his community about a local nonprofit organization who held an online art auction to raise money to feed the needy.
Lunch Break is a Red Bank organization founded in 1983 to help underemployed people make ends meet, said Wingerter, but it has evolved into much more.
By DANIEL HAN
June 1, 2020Daniel Han is a freelance journalist, Westfield High School Graduate of 2019 and freshman studying journalism at Rutgers University.
I entered Newark, N.J. on Saturday with shatter-proof goggles, a helmet and camera. As a freelance photographer, I wanted to capture the historic moment of the George Floyd protests, but was also nervous. Footage of Minneapolis, New York and Philadelphia ...
Hurrying off to The Hamptons or Hilton Head? Carpooling to Cape Cod or Cape May?
With Memorial Day behind us and summer just down the road, a Rutgers expert recommends that you pack your hand sanitizer, mask and common sense along with your sunscreen and sandals when you go on vacation.
Whether you're headed to the Grand Canyon or the Grand Tetons this summer, COVID-19 could be there to ...
Mayor Robert H. Conley, Chief Darren P. Dachisen Sr., Madison Police Chaplain Reverend A. Craig Dunn (Madison First Baptist Church), and the entirety of the Borough of Madison would like to thank the residents and non-residents who came out today to respectfully exercise their constitutional rights in a peaceful manner, where the message was not lost due to civil unrest.
Your voices were ...
By IR-2020-111 SUBMITTED BY FILOMENA MEALY
June 5, 2020WASHINGTON – With 159 million Economic Impact Payments processed, the Internal Revenue Service reminds many low-income Americans who don’t usually file tax returns to register for a payment by Oct. 15.
Millions of low-income people and others who aren’t required to file a tax return may be eligible for an Economic Impact Payment and can easily register for a ...
During this unprecedented time of social distancing and family stress due to Covid19, Deirdre’s House, the Center for Morris County’s child victims of abuse and/or neglect and for children that have witnessed violence, is continuing to provide services to child victims and their non-offending caregivers. Immediately after the governor’s shelter in place order, Deirdre’s ...
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, employers can grant paid leave for an employee to take care of their health needs related to COVID-19 or to care for their family members. This relief helps ensure employees are not forced to choose between being paid or staying home to care for themselves, a child or other family member.
In addition to the relief for employees, ...
Morris/Middlesex/Somerset/Warren County, NJ - Today, May 28, 2020, Mayors for "Main Street" sent a letter to the Governor's Office, Legislative Leaders, Legislative District Representatives and County Officials to outline a list of actions needed to help reopen and lift restrictions on businesses in their communities and help to alleviate the struggles that many residents are ...
