PLAINFIELD, NJ - Plainfield native Lamar Mackson has had a long history in the film and entertainment industry, but recently his short film “White Pickett Fence” has landed him in the international spotlight with its selection to the Toronto Black Film Festival.

The film has already won Honorable Mention for Best Narrative Short, and Honorable Mention for Best Actress, ...

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – John Bucher, a 25-year member of the Woody Allen Jazz Band who performed at New York City’s Michael’s Pub, will attend the Downton Abbey Cocktail Party scheduled for 7:00-9:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22  at the Deacon Andrew Hetfield House. Bucher, a resident of Mountainside, is acclaimed as one of the best Jazz Cornet players of his time. He has ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Business Energy, a flexible and collaborative work space in Downtown Westfield, hosted a networking breakfast for the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning, where more than 40 local business people had the opportunity to connect.

GWACC Executive Director Gene Jannotti thanked Business Energy owners Steve Silverman, Matt Jarecki and Beth ...

BE IT RESOLVED that the Berkeley Heights Board of Education adopt the following addition to the schedule of meetings and that a copy of said schedule be posted at the Town Hall, the Public Library and the Administration Building. Adopted by the Berkeley Heights Board of Education on February 7, 2019.

Click here for revised schedule of meetings.

UNION COUNTY – About 40 students at Union County Vocational-Technical High School in Scotch Plains have been diverted from their regular program of study following the firing of the school’s electrical engineering teacher after a classroom dispute with a student.

After families rallied in front of the school this week, the school’s principal, Lisa Tauscher, told parents ...

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside School District will have a two hour delayed opening Tuesday, February 13th due to anticipated weather conditions.  GL students will also have a delayed opening. Buses for all students, including vocational students, will arrive two hours later than normal time. Any decision to close will be made by 7:45 AM. 

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Skin Deep Salon and Spa Goes Blue! Join them on Sunday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for spa treatments, silent auction, food, refreshments and fun. The event benefits the New Providence PBA 132 in their effort to raise money in support of families of fallen police officers during "Police Week 2019" in Washington D.C. 

The New Providence ...

SPPRINGFIELD, NJ – Cancer patients don't stop because they're tired, and for one night, neither will Allison Klein's team.

Braving the below freezing temperatures on Sunday morning, Klein held a can to collect donations from patrons as they visited Bagel Supreme on Mountain Avenue. A freshman from Springfield attending Union County ...

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – John Bucher, a 25-year member of the Woody Allen Jazz Band who performed at New York City’s Michael’s Pub, will attend the Downton Abbey Cocktail Party scheduled for 7:00-9:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22  at the Deacon Andrew Hetfield House. Bucher, a resident of Mountainside, is acclaimed as one of the best Jazz Cornet players of his time. He has ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- Council members continued their debate on whether a ‘third party’ legal opinion is needed to determine whether the township attorney and a council member have a conflict of interest when it comes to deciding matters involving Union County.

On Feb. 6, Mayor Angie Devanney, in response to questions submitted to her by TAPinto Berkeley Heights, said the firm of ...

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The Borough Council discussed the 2019 temporary capital budget at its Tuesday, Feb. 5 working session. The borough is planning to approve the capital budget earlier this year than during previous years due to the bond sale schedule. The temporary capital budget has to be introduced in February and approved in March, so that the amount can be included in the May 1 ...

ELIZABETH, NJ – New Jersey residents are on their way to making $15 per hour at work.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Monday that will gradually raise the states’ minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024.

“For far too long, too many of our fellow New Jerseyans have been struggling to survive on wages that have not kept up with the cost of living,” Murphy ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A Rutgers University student has been diagnosed with meningitis, and the university has sent a message to other students about steps to take as a precaution.

The student with the disease was hospitalized Monday is receiving treatment and is recovering, Dr. Melodee Lasky, University Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellness said in an email sent to students on ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A Rutgers University student has been diagnosed with meningitis, and the university has sent a message to other students about steps to take as a precaution.

The student with the disease, who was hospitalized Monday, is receiving treatment and is recovering, Dr. Melodee Lasky, University Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellness said in an email sent to students on ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Investigations Divisiton conducted an investigation into yesterday's possible child-luring incident by Gov. Livingston. 

The investigation identified the subject vehicle and the 19-year-old male operator.  It was determined that the involved party was in the area for a local delivery at the time of the contact with the student. "At ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Today, February 13th 2019, at exactly 3:25 pm, a possible child-luring incident occurred near Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights. A 15-year old female Governor Livingston student was approached near the intersection of Mercer Road and Watchung Boulevard directly across from the main entrance driveway to Governor Livingston High School.

A large, white ...

WESTFIELD, NJ – Authorities have recovered more than 4,000 files depicting children in sexual acts from a local man’s electronics, the Union County Prosecutor said Wednesday.

Officers arrested Gregory L. Brown at his home in the 300 block of John Street Wednesday morning and charged him with first-degree possession of child pornography with the intent to distribute, second-degree ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic principal Sister Percylee Hart, RSM, was installed as the 2019 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal during the Investiture Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary on Saturday. A reception for the Grand Marshal followed at Shackamaxon Country Club.

Sister Percylee has spearheaded every major advance that Union Catholic has made since 1980 ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- The community is mourning the loss of Meghan Crilly, who succumbed to injuries from a hit-and-run accident in Linden last week. The sad news was announced on the GoFundMe page that had been set up to help the Fanwood resident's family with medical expenses.

It is with a heavy heart that we must inform everyone that Meghan has succumbed to her injuries. Her ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ- While some students take part in in-school sports at Governor Livingston, others have developed a hobby in horseback riding. Many girls who are pursuing this hobby ride English style, and have been competing for many years and practicing on teams. However, most started off simply with a love for animals. Horseback riding has gained popularity throughout the years. Horses can ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Zoned Sports Academy, in Bridgewater, held its annual signing day Feb. 7, honoring its baseball and softball players, including two from Gov. Livingston, who have committed to playing in college next year.

Drew Compton, of Governor Livingston High School – Georgia Tech University
John Grill, of Governor Livingston High School – Washington College

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Paige Phillips hit a clutch 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter to give Gov. Livingston the lead and Skylar Dowling tacked on four free throws to clinch a 38-32 first round Union County Tournament victory  over Union Catholic Thursday in Berkeley Heights. Union Catholic had taken a 32-31 lead with less than two minutes to play before Phillips delivered ...