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Chatham Boys Lacrosse Coach Calandra Decides to Rebuild at St. Joseph, NJ Hall of Fame Coach Leaves After 12 Years, 4 Titles

August 1, 2021

CHATHAM, NJ -- Tony Calandra heard the rumors that he was getting ready to retire from coaching lacrosse and move to Florida. When asked while guiding Chatham to the Group 3 state championship in 2021, he flatly denied that he was retiring anytime soon.

Calandra, however, made his retirement as the Chatham boys lacrosse coach official this past week when he accepted the head boys lacrosse ...

Pet-Friendly NJ Restaurants Offer Menus for Your Dog

NEW JERSEY — Looking for a dog-friendly place to eat? You’re not alone.

Catering to the pet-loving crowd, some New Jersey restaurants are taking dog-friendly dining a step further by offering a special menu just for your pooch.

At Sheelen’s Crossing Bistro & Pub in Fanwood, the “woof” menu includes items such as beef, chicken, fish, rice, vegetables ...

New Providence BOE Plans Fall Schools Re-Opening; Awaits Guidance on Masks

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Both Board President Mary Misiukiewicz and Superintendent David Miceli addressed the district’s plans and preparations for the upcoming school year at the Thursday, July 20 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. The district is planning to reopen with a full-time in-person instruction schedule for all students with no Zoom option. As the COVID-19 related guidance ...

National Night Out, Summer Concert, and Fireworks!

The Borough invites you to join in the fun on Tuesday August 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New Providence High School in celebration of National Night Out.

This FREE community event pays tribute to our first responders. Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians will have their equipment on display and will be on hand to interact with everyone. This is an opportunity for the ...

New Providence High School Football to Sell Discount Cards at National Night Out, Aug. 3

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence High School Football is back as strong as ever! They will be at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at New Providence High School for their 2021 Fundraiser selling the Discount Card to local businesses.

The Pioneers are coming off of a successful 2020 season as conference champions with an 8-1 record and winners of ...

Gov. Murphy Comes to Newark to Sign Landmark Universal Maternal and Infant Care Legislation 

NEWARK, NJ – In a state faced with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy aims to tackle those numbers with the establishment of a universal home nurse visitation program for newborns.

Murphy signed a landmark bill (S690) on Thursday at the Leaguers, Inc. building in Newark, giving New Jersey one of the most comprehensive and robust home visitation ...

National Night Out, Summer Concert, and Fireworks!

July 30, 2021

The Borough invites you to join in the fun on Tuesday August 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New Providence High School in celebration of National Night Out.

This FREE community event pays tribute to our first responders. Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians will have their equipment on display and will be on hand to interact with everyone. This is an opportunity for the ...

New Providence High School Football to Sell Discount Cards at National Night Out, Aug. 3

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence High School Football is back as strong as ever! They will be at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at New Providence High School for their 2021 Fundraiser selling the Discount Card to local businesses.

The Pioneers are coming off of a successful 2020 season as conference champions with an 8-1 record and winners of ...

Concert Highlights: Good Vibrations & Rag Dolls Draws Large Crowd to The Grove in Berkeley Heights

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Wednesday was a beautiful night for a concert in Berkeley Heights. Families and friends flocked to The Grove at The Park Wednesday evening to catch the fifth of six concerts in the parks. Good Vibrations & Rag Dolls didn't disappoint.

The dance floor and grounds surrounding the amphitheater style stage was moving and grooving to the vibration of summer ...

National Night Out, Summer Concert, and Fireworks!

July 30, 2021

The Borough invites you to join in the fun on Tuesday August 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New Providence High School in celebration of National Night Out.

This FREE community event pays tribute to our first responders. Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians will have their equipment on display and will be on hand to interact with everyone. This is an opportunity for the ...

Edison Heating and Cooling: The Benefits of Routine HVAC Maintenance

EDISON, NJ –  Edison Heating and Cooling offers new and existing customers the option to purchase a maintenance contract and, according to owner Mike Iarrapino, there are various benefits for routine HVAC maintenance. 

"Routine check-ups and maintenance are key to ensuring your comfort systems are performing at their best," Iarrapino said, ...

JCP&L Crews Making Progress Restoring Service to Customers Following Severe Thunderstorms

Electric service has been restored to more than 111,000 Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers who lost power last evening following damaging thunderstorms that swept through the northern and central parts of the state. Crews are working around the clock to assess damage and restore service to approximately 21,000 customers who remain without power as of 12:30 p.m. today, mostly ...

New Providence BOE Plans Fall Schools Re-Opening; Awaits Guidance on Masks

July 31, 2021

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Both Board President Mary Misiukiewicz and Superintendent David Miceli addressed the district’s plans and preparations for the upcoming school year at the Thursday, July 20 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. The district is planning to reopen with a full-time in-person instruction schedule for all students with no Zoom option. As the COVID-19 related guidance ...

New Jersey Is 2021's 3rd Best School System in America: WalletHub Study

NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey was ranked as the country's third best school system in the country, according to personal finance website WalletHub's annual list States with the Best and Worst School Systems. Only two states Massachusetts (No.1) and Connecticut (No. 2)  ranked higher New Jersey. New York (No. 14) and Pennsylvania (No. 24) finished in the top half of ranking ...

Chatham Boys Lacrosse Coach Calandra Decides to Rebuild at St. Joseph, NJ Hall of Fame Coach Leaves After 12 Years, 4 Titles

August 1, 2021

CHATHAM, NJ -- Tony Calandra heard the rumors that he was getting ready to retire from coaching lacrosse and move to Florida. When asked while guiding Chatham to the Group 3 state championship in 2021, he flatly denied that he was retiring anytime soon.

Calandra, however, made his retirement as the Chatham boys lacrosse coach official this past week when he accepted the head boys lacrosse ...

New Providence High School Football to Sell Discount Cards at National Night Out, Aug. 3

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence High School Football is back as strong as ever! They will be at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at New Providence High School for their 2021 Fundraiser selling the Discount Card to local businesses.

The Pioneers are coming off of a successful 2020 season as conference champions with an 8-1 record and winners of ...

Scotch Plains's John Lohn: Olympic Reporter This Summer, School Media Specialist in The Fall

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Little do most McGinn Elementary School students know that the school’s librarian is just as accomplished as the authors in the media center – because he is one.

John Lohn has lived in Scotch Plains for the past few years and soon will make a temporary stay in Tokyo at the Olympics next week. This is something of a routine trip for Lohn, the ...

Meet Lantern Hill’s New Executive Chef Ron Pericone

July 29, 2021

At Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in New Providence, N.J., residents have their choice of three on-site dining venues. At the helm of it all is Executive Chef Ronald Pericone. He oversees all of the restaurants’ operations, including menu development and the creation of weekly specials as well as prep production and service.

Pericone has worked in the ...

Pet-Friendly NJ Restaurants Offer Menus for Your Dog

August 1, 2021

NEW JERSEY — Looking for a dog-friendly place to eat? You’re not alone.

Catering to the pet-loving crowd, some New Jersey restaurants are taking dog-friendly dining a step further by offering a special menu just for your pooch.

At Sheelen’s Crossing Bistro & Pub in Fanwood, the “woof” menu includes items such as beef, chicken, fish, rice, vegetables ...

New Providence Scouts Prepare for Departure to Philmont

July 14, 2021

Philmont Scout Ranch is a Boy Scout property in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, near the village of Cimarron, New Mexico. It is seen as the pinnacle of scouting opportunities, and is a once in a lifetime experience for Scouts across the country. Each summer, approximately 23,000 Scouts trek through a portion of Philmont’s 214 square miles of backcountry over a period of 12 ...

Nominate Favorite Charity or Non Profit for Valairco Cares $500 Giveaway; Deadline July 31, 2021

July 29, 2021

MANVILLE, NJ - Make your vote count! Nominate your favorite charity or non-profit to win Valairco Care's next giveaway of $500. Voting deadline July 31, 2021.  Click here to nominate your charity or nonprofit.

In honor of Valairco Heating and Cooling's 50th anniversary, Valairco created Valairco Cares donating $500 to a charity or non-profit in the ...

National Night Out, Summer Concert, and Fireworks!

July 30, 2021

The Borough invites you to join in the fun on Tuesday August 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New Providence High School in celebration of National Night Out.

This FREE community event pays tribute to our first responders. Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians will have their equipment on display and will be on hand to interact with everyone. This is an opportunity for the ...

Murphy Responds to Updated CDC Masking Guidelines

TRENTON, NJ -- Following the recent upsurge in the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on July 27 updated its guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated. The CDC said that while individuals can resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic to reduce the risk of being infected with the Delta variant and possibly spreading it to others, wearing a mask ...

Visit the Berkeley Heights Public Library; Now Open and Serving the Community

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Public Library located inside the new municipal complex at 29 Park Avenue is now open and serving the community. 

Enter the library through the main entrance of the municipal complex and either walk up the staircase or take the elevator to the second floor. When you walk into the library, you'll see a new self check-out system next to the ...

Gov. Murphy Comes to Newark to Sign Landmark Universal Maternal and Infant Care Legislation 

July 29, 2021

NEWARK, NJ – In a state faced with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy aims to tackle those numbers with the establishment of a universal home nurse visitation program for newborns.

Murphy signed a landmark bill (S690) on Thursday at the Leaguers, Inc. building in Newark, giving New Jersey one of the most comprehensive and robust home visitation ...

Meet Lantern Hill’s New Executive Chef Ron Pericone

At Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in New Providence, N.J., residents have their choice of three on-site dining venues. At the helm of it all is Executive Chef Ronald Pericone. He oversees all of the restaurants’ operations, including menu development and the creation of weekly specials as well as prep production and service.

Pericone has worked in the ...

Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center Ranked Number One Hospital in New Jersey for the Fourth Year in a Row by U.S. News & World Report

 MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health System announced on Tuesday that Morristown Medical Center was ranked the number one hospital in New Jersey for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report in its 2021-2022 Best Hospital rankings. The medical center is one of the top acute care hospitals in New Jersey to be nationally ranked, and ...

Edison Heating and Cooling: The Benefits of Routine HVAC Maintenance

July 22, 2021

EDISON, NJ –  Edison Heating and Cooling offers new and existing customers the option to purchase a maintenance contract and, according to owner Mike Iarrapino, there are various benefits for routine HVAC maintenance. 

"Routine check-ups and maintenance are key to ensuring your comfort systems are performing at their best," Iarrapino said, ...

JCP&L Crews Making Progress Restoring Service to Customers Following Severe Thunderstorms

Electric service has been restored to more than 111,000 Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers who lost power last evening following damaging thunderstorms that swept through the northern and central parts of the state. Crews are working around the clock to assess damage and restore service to approximately 21,000 customers who remain without power as of 12:30 p.m. today, mostly ...

New Jersey Dentist Provides Painless Non-Invasive Laser Treatment for Sleep Apnea

July 26, 2021

WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Dr. Joseph DalBon of the New Jersey Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dentistry spoke with TAPintoTV to discuss a new painless laser oral treatment created to alleviate sleep apnea.

“Sleep apnea is a condition where the patient is waking up during the night and unable to breathe that can cause a number of serious health issues,” he said. Some of these health issues ...

Obituaries

Dominick “Chuck” Imbimbo, age 88, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Overlook ...
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National Night Out, Summer Concert, and Fireworks!

July 30, 2021

The Borough invites you to join in the fun on Tuesday August 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New Providence High School in celebration of National Night Out.

This FREE community event pays tribute to our first responders. Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians will have their equipment on display and will be on hand to interact with everyone. This is an opportunity for the ...

The Borough Council Re-Introduces Speed Limit Ordinance

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council introduced a revised speed limit ordinance at its Tuesday, July 20 meeting. The final approval and public hearing are scheduled to take place at the next meeting in August. During the public comment session residents yet again addressed the council regarding their traffic safety concerns.

According to the introduced ordinance the speed limit on ...

Bergen County Grand Jury Indicts 'James Bond Gang' Style Burglars

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — After a two-year investigation started by Berkeley Heights Police Detectives, multiple suspects were indicted for committing “James Bond” style burglaries in Berkeley Heights and across the state. 

A Bergen County Grand Jury has indicted Marc Rainey, Lawal Erskine, and Jihaad Holmes in a 43-count indictment.  The Grand Jury indicted charges ...

A Celebration of 22 Years of Ministry for Retiring Senior Pastor Dr. Jeff Ebert

July 8, 2021

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence Presbyterian Church will hold a special celebratory service to honor retiring Senior Pastor Dr. Jeff Ebert on July 11th at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to join us.

Dr. Jeff Ebert has been leading the New Providence Presbyterian Church for 22 years and will be greatly missed. During Jeff’s tenure the church navigated many changes ...

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WATCH: Peapack Private Wealth's Dietze Likes Growth Opportunities in Big Pharma

August 2, 2021

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“2022 HEART Grant” Applications Now Available

Applications for the 2022 Union County HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant Program are now available for Union County non-profit organizations, individual artists and scholars for projects related to local history, the arts and humanities.

The HEART Grant Program was created to encourage a thriving environment for the arts and cultural activities. This program serves as a ...

Historical Photos of Union County Parks on View at Cedar Brook Park, August 2-6

A traveling outdoor gallery of historic photos will make its way to Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield this week, in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Union County parks system. Visitors can view the photos arrayed along walking paths from August 2 to August 6.

“These photographs document the tremendous effort that has gone into preserving land for public recreation and nature ...

Three Perspectives on Market Pullbacks

Last week started with a 700-point drop in the Dow, evoking the latest round of red chyrons and "market sell-off" headlines. By Tuesday they were gone.  By last Monday's close, the S&P 500 had dropped 3% in five days, a decline that was erased as stocks had again touched all-time highs by Friday1. Market pullbacks have been infrequent and short-lived of late as strong ...

TAPinto Denville Franchisee Joins Senior Team of African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ

DENVILLE, NJ -- The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) announced the addition of Ferlanda Fox Nixon, Esq. -- franchisee, publisher, and editor of TAPinto Denville -- as chief of policy and government affairs. 

AACCNJ is a proactive advocacy group that provides a platform for New Jersey’s African-American business leaders to speak with a ...

Quitting Can Be Winning

July 30, 2021

I will begin by quoting a recent Instagram message by Justin Bieber.

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5 Cool Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illness

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