TRENTON, NJ -- NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli today, during the governor's COVID-19 press briefing, warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a twin-demic,” ...

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ –The Sussex County officials reported five new cases and no additional death as of September 14. T1.his represents three days of data, since their last report on Friday, September 11.

As of September 14 there were 1,487 cases of COVID-19 in the county, 198 deaths and 1,260 recovered coronavirus patients. Three prior cases have been reassigned out of the county according ...

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ –The Sussex County officials reported eight new cases and no additional death as of September 11. They will not be issuing a report until September 14.

As of September 11 there were 1,484 cases of COVID-19 in the county, 198 deaths and 1,260 recovered coronavirus patients. Three prior cases have been reassigned out of the county according to Sussex County officials. TWO ...

NEW JERSEY — Less than two months from Election Day, Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday said a new website will allow New Jersey residents to register to vote and track their mail-in ballot all while on the go or from the comfort of their home.

“This online form is safe and secure, and can be accessed anywhere – whether from a library computer or your smartphone,” Gov. Phil ...

NEWTON, NJ – The race for Newton Town Council has drawn a large field of candidates for two positions.  Seven people filed petitions by the Monday deadline:

Margaret Baldini,
John-Paul Couce,
Helen LeFrois,
Scott Lurker,
Ludmilla Mecaj,
Thelonius Sibblies,
Michelle Teets

Lurker and Sibblies have announced they are running together. Incumbent LeFrois and ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak, many students are planning on resuming their education through remote learning. Though this change may be the safer option, a new learning environment, if not properly structured, can possibly have a negative impact on performance.

Experts have stressed the importance of separating work from home life, but that might be difficult ...

NEWTON, NJ – Even though classes have started, one way or another on college campus or remotely, schools continue to share accolades and degrees earned by Newton area alumni for the spring 2020 semester.

Kutztown University in Pennsylvania announced Candice Marie Flynn earned a Bachelor of Science of Business Administration and Marketing and Christopher Gorab earned a Bachelor of Science ...

ANDOVER, NJ – The Andover Land Use Board is meeting to hear the application from BHT to develop the former Sussex Airport into a car storage yard and auction site.  The project has gotten pushback from area residents who oppose having the “5,000+ car junk yard on beautiful Stickles Pond Road,” according to the Stop BHT Junkyard Andover Township Facebook page.

Originally ...

NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton is restarting the Senior Shuttle.  The service began on Monday. 

Town officials announced there will be social distancing and masks will be required. 

Schedule for Monday through Saturday:

Brookside Terrace - 10 a.m.  11 a.m. 1 p.m.
Liberty Towers - 10:20 a.m.  11:20 a.m.  1:20 p.m.
Newton Town Center on ...

NEWTON, NJ—The charity, Halos for Angels, which is primarily based in Florham Park, has moved their annual Halloween fundraiser closer to the Town of Newton this year.

Due to the pandemic, the Angels are unable to host their biggest fundraiser, the Fright Factor Haunted House that they run every October. Instead, they are bringing the competition closer to home, literally, with a ...

NEWTON, NJ – The new Newton Town Pool has extended the 2020 pool season.  From September 8 through September 30 the pool will be open, weather permitting:

Adult Swim - Fridays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Additional Open Swim Sessions

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Fridays 2 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays

Adult Swim – 9 to 11 a.m.
Session A – ...

SPARTA, NJ- TAPinto Sparta welcomes new advertiser the Mohawk House.  Readers can conveniently access the Mohawk House’s website to make reservations or view the seasonal menu by clicking on the ad.

We are excited about our new partnership.  We are looking forward to working with the Mohawk House and their sister restaurant the Modern Farmer as it takes shape in North Village ...

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Artistic Director Brenda J. Lillie joined TAPintoTV's Brian Brodeur via Zoom video conference from Massachusetts where she discussed her international career in theater production and her latest one-woman show. 

Lillie started her professional career with a degree in Theater and Television Production from Emerson College in Boston. “For me, Emerson was a rock solid foundation to ...

NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School football team is ready to play this fall season, despite having their season pushed back due to the pandemic.

According to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s or NJSIAA Sports Advisory Task Force, in their return-to-sports plan released on August 20, outdoor fall sports, including football will be able to being ...

NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School girls Field hockey team is ready to get their season started, despite losing their entire defensive line to graduation.

Lisa Bechtel, head coach at Newton for the last 31 years, said that this season’s overall primary focus will be on participation, but there will be a few additional things to focus on as well.

“With an abbreviated ...