NEWARK, NJ — Four Newark teachers this year were recognized for their efforts in participating in a year-long comprehensive fellowship program that is aimed to develop and positively influence educators' understanding of state and local education policy.

In a graduation ceremony earlier this month, JerseyCAN, a Cranford-based education advocacy organization, celebrated ...

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Schools will welcome 10 new principals to the district for the upcoming 2022-23 school year as Roger León, the superintendent, announced the lineup of recent principal hires.

Each of the new principals was promoted from within the district’s ranks, featuring a mix of employees who have worked in the ...

NEWARK, NJ — More than 150 employees from the AbbVie biotech company dedicated their efforts this week to transform a learning space at Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School in Newark into a new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) lab for students.

AbbVie teamed up with the Heart of America Foundation to carry out the transformative project during the biotech ...

This story was co-produced in collaboration with CivicStory and the NJ Sustainability Reporting project.

NEWARK, NJ — Accessing nutritional food options in Newark has posed a challenge for years to the city’s most underserved residents and families dealing with poverty, an issue that was only exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic as supermarket shelves were cleft ...

NEWARK, NJ – United Community Corporation (UCC), a Newark-based outreach organization, is inviting fathers, grandfathers, step-dads, uncles and any other father figures in the area to the West Side Park Football Field this weekend to pick up vital resources for their families as well as a special gift.

The distribution event will be held Saturday, June 18, and will ...

NEWARK, NJ — NHL All-Star P.K. Subban, best known for his defensive prowess and leadership qualities at the rink, has also showcased himself as a leader in communities like Newark where he competed for three seasons at the Prudential Center arena with the New Jersey Devils.

Subban’s ability to translate his hockey skills into giving back to others is why the NHL named him the ...

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka was sworn in for his third term today outlining his vision for New Jersey’s largest city for the next four years. 

"Our vision was always big enough to include all of us, even those who could not clearly see it," Baraka told the crowd who attended the inauguration at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in downtown ...

Parents, caregivers, and health care providers are being warned to not use neck floats with babies for water therapy interventions, especially with babies who have developmental delays or special needs, such as spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1, Down syndrome, or cerebral palsy, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The use of these products can lead to ...

NEWARK, NJ — A new initiative that takes a community-first approach to mitigate overdose deaths and arrests in the event of an emergency launched in Newark this month that could become a model program in tackling an issue that has plagued communities across the nation.

The “Overdose Response Program,” led by the Newark Community Street Team (NSCT), a community-based violence ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Township Animal Shelter officials are seeking the public's help in locating the individual who ejected a kitten from a car window on Friday, they announced.

According to published reports, Montclair animal control officers say that an unidentified person who threw the kitten out the passenger window of a moving car on Glenridge Avenue sometime around 12:15PM ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Township Animal Shelter officials are seeking the public's help in locating the individual who ejected a kitten from a car window on Friday, they announced.

According to published reports, Montclair animal control officers say that an unidentified person who threw the kitten out the passenger window of a moving car on Glenridge Avenue sometime around 12:15PM ...

NEWARK - Vince Baglivo, the longtime associate director of the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID), will succeed Seth A. Grossman who served for the last two decades as the organization’s executive director.

“Vince has spent many years as Seth’s number two, and has made important contributions to the IBID, particularly through his leadership on marketing and ...

NEWARK, NJ — Newark residents are invited next month to kick out the jams and celebrate in summer fun as the Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series returns to the city.

On Wednesday, July 6, Newark residents will be treated to a live performance from the Amazing Grace Little Band, comprised of eight talented musicians: two lead vocalists, a full rhythm section and a ...

SAYREVILLE -  Police Chief John Zebrowski completed his one-year term as president of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), expressing appreciation to the members and staff who supported his many community-building initiatives.

Zebrowski’s term will be remembered for his strong advocacy and outreach on behalf of the police chiefs, continually underscoring ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ – A 31-year-old Newark man is facing charges in connection with a February 2021 shooting that killed one woman and injured two men in Jersey City, according to authorities.

On Tuesday, members of the United States Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Task Force arrested Jimmy Colclough and charged him with one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, two ...

NEW JERSEY - A group of patriotic residents hang flags on a Garden State Parkway overpass ahead of July 4th. Plus, a new baseball field ribbon cutting. Also, two residents are awarded for their art contributions. And, a police academy graduation.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...

NEW JERSEY - A town crowns cornhole champions. Plus, firefighters rescue stranded ducklings and reunite them with their mother. And, several teachers honored for their fellowship graduation. Also, one town gears up for a massive July 4th celebration. 

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland ...

NEW JERSEY - A Stevens Institute of Technology student is recognized by NASA. Plus, a police department celebrates 138 years. And, Union County College gets a new name. Also, 6th graders graduate from the L.E.A.D. program. 

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...

CRANFORD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed the $50.6 billion fiscal year 2023 budget on Thursday at Cranford High School.

"The priorities of this budget are the priorities of our families," Murphy said. "At the top that list is affordability."

Among the provisions in the budget:

$2 billion ANCHOR property tax credit for homeowners and a rebate for ...

TRENTON, NJ — When thinking of the future for businesses in New Jersey, Michele Siekerka is confident and hopeful.

"I’m always a glass half full person and very optimistic," Siekerka, the President and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) said. "I believe for every challenge there’s an opportunity.  It depends on how we ...

TRENTON, NJ — It's a big week for Tom Bracken and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.

"This is a week that's been building since the beginning of COVID," Bracken, the organization's President and CEO said. "This is the week where we'll know what kind of resources will be allocated to really helping what's broken."

New Jersey's state budget ...