PLAINFIELD, NJ - It's been 240 years since his last visit to the Drake House Museum in Plainfield, and this time, George Washington brought along wife Martha.

The 240th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Short Hills took place on Saturday, June 24.  As a special treat, the Washingtons continued their tour of Union County on Sunday when they spoke to a group of Drake House ...

WARREN, NJ - A new ambulance was dedicated on Saturday to the Warren Township Rescue Squad by Mayor Carolann Garafola and Committeeman Gary DiNardo. 

The new vehicle is equipped with an automatic lift cot and larger cabin space to allow first responders to access their equipment and service patients more effectively.

The members of the Rescue Squad would like to ...

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Are you ready to celebrate the end of the school year? Many area schools are concluding for the summer, making kids primed to party. If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend with the family in New Jersey, you must make time to check out the following local events.

Montville 4th of July Celebration

The city of Montville is ...

WARREN, NJ. – Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) student musicians in the Concert Band, the Orchestra and Wind Ensemble demonstrated the considerable breadth and depth of their musical progression with a varied and complex program at the 2017 Spring Band Concert, Wednesday, June 7, in the school’s Performing Arts Center ...

WARREN, NJ - In the second annual Dancing with the Teachers fundraiser, more than 150 students, teachers, administration and staff performed to the delight of more than 300 in the audience.

Co- hosted by graduating senior Suchir Govindarajan and freshman Vincent DiGeronimo, the event last week raised more than $2,000 in honor of the family of Juan Carlos Cruz. Last fall, Spanish ...

WARREN, NJ – Graduating seniors at Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) had the opportunity to meet and learn from more than a dozen working professionals at a Career Exploration Day, Tuesday, June 13 at the school.

Among the professionals were keynote speakers Michael Beneduce, Class of 2004, and his sister,Justen Beneduce, Class ...

WARREN, NJ - The Warren community is invited to the next meeting of the Warren Township Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 22.

Trainer Joe will be showcasing  "The Rising Stars Networking Group" Gameshow and gives us tons of mindset, health and fitness tips in the process! 

Members Register FREE by clicking below

Non-Members: $10

The Warren Township ...

WARREN, NJ – Graduating seniors at Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) had the opportunity to meet and learn from more than a dozen working professionals at a Career Exploration Day, Tuesday, June 13 at the school.

Among the professionals were keynote speakers Michael Beneduce, Class of 2004, and his sister,Justen Beneduce, Class ...

WARREN, NJ - Under sunny blue skies, the Watchung Hills Class of 2017 walked across the stage and completed their high school careers during the 60th annual commencement ceremony at Tozier Field Thursday morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHRbhie8BKI

All School Council President Natalie Przybylski, Grade Level Council President Jordon Reynolds, Salutatorian Michelle Shui, and ...

WARREN, NJ – Graduating seniors at Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) had the opportunity to meet and learn from more than a dozen working professionals at a Career Exploration Day, Tuesday, June 13 at the school.

Among the professionals were keynote speakers Michael Beneduce, Class of 2004, and his sister,Justen Beneduce, Class ...

STAFFORD - The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 is presenting the Seafood Festival in the Pines to benefit the Maximilian Foundation this Saturday, June 17 from 12 to 6 p.m.  There will be plenty of crabs, clams, a fish fry, fish tacos, scallops, hot dogs and more.  

From 1 to 3 p.m. Shorty Long and the Horns will provide entertainment.  The Dankstesr will perform from 4 to 6 p.m.

WARREN, NJ - In the second annual Dancing with the Teachers fundraiser, more than 150 students, teachers, administration and staff performed to the delight of more than 300 in the audience.

Co- hosted by graduating senior Suchir Govindarajan and freshman Vincent DiGeronimo, the event last week raised more than $2,000 in honor of the family of Juan Carlos Cruz. Last fall, Spanish ...

WARREN, NJ - For the second year in a row, Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) Art Teacher Kate Griffin’s Advanced Placement 2D Studio Art class participated in The Memory Project.  

“The Memory Project is a charitable nonprofit organization that invites art teachers and their students to create and donate portraits to youth around the world who ...

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) returned to the place where he started his political career Sunday, the podium at American Legion Jersey Boys State.

The 1969 delegate of the nationwide government-in-action program spoke to the nearly 1,000 rising senior boys at Rider University, professing his love for the program that launched his government ...

WARREN, NJ -Somerset Street South is closed for the next few hours due to a downed tree across the roadway on Monday at 9 p.m.

Police advise to avoid the area for the next few hours.

WARREN, NJ - The rumbling has started and a severe thunderstorm warning and flood watch are in effect in our greater area throughout the evening commute the National Weather Service warns.  Seek shelter as the storm approaches. 

It is possible that the storm could hit during Warren Middle School graduation at 7 p.m.. Be prepared and expect significant traffic on ...

WARREN, NJ. – Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) student musicians in the Concert Band, the Orchestra and Wind Ensemble demonstrated the considerable breadth and depth of their musical progression with a varied and complex program at the 2017 Spring Band Concert, Wednesday, June 7, in the school’s Performing Arts Center ...

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) is pleased to announce that Rosario Jordan Freire has received a 2017 AATF Outstanding Senior in French Award. This award is made annually to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in the study of French as well as exceptional commitment to the French language and the many cultures where it is spoken.

WARREN, NJ - Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) student singers in the Advanced Chorus, Chorus, and numerous variations of ensembles and solo performances, presented a virtual “master class” for a packed audience at the Spring Vocal Concert, Tuesday, June 6 in the school’s Performing Arts Center (PAC).

More than 200 singers ...

(Editor’s Note: Amaiana Sajjad is a senior at North Plainfield High School and an intern for TAPinto North Plainfield.)

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Yanqing Liang has been named valedictorian of North Plainfield High School’s (NPHS) Class of 2017 and Kevin Andrade has been named salutatorian.

“It feels wonderful to be the valedictorian, knowing that my hard work for ...

CLARK, NJ - Mother Seton Regional High School, held commencement exercises on June 1, 2017.  Diplomas were presented by Principal, Sister Jacquelyn Balasia and Principal, Joan Barron.  The class of 2017 achieved in excess of 21 million dollars in academic scholarships and awards.  Sister Mary Anne Katlack, campus minister, delivered the invocation and the closing ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Mikaela Texiera of the Long Hill First Aid Squad and Nick Grieco of the Watchung Rescue Squad have been selected among the 14 first responders to receive the Overlook Medical Center Excellence in EMS Award.

As the nation marked National EMS Week, Overlook Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, celebrated the important role of EMS first ...

WARREN, NJ -Somerset Street South is closed for the next few hours due to a downed tree across the roadway on Monday at 9 p.m.

Police advise to avoid the area for the next few hours.

PLAINFIELD, NJ - It's been 240 years since his last visit to the Drake House Museum in Plainfield, and this time, George Washington brought along wife Martha.

The 240th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Short Hills took place on Saturday, June 24.  As a special treat, the Washingtons continued their tour of Union County on Sunday when they spoke to a group of Drake House ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The mayor of Summit sent a hand-written letter to Somerville Mayor Brian Gallagher thanking the borough, its police force and residents for helping her town work its way through the emotional roller coaster that accompanied the unexpected death of Summit police officer Matthew Tarentino, who grew up and lived in Somerville.

Tarentino, 29, was killed in a three-car accident on ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - There are reports of a robbery just after 10 p.m. Wednesday evening at 7-Eleven located at 427 Springfield Ave. in Berkeley Heights.

The NorthStar helicoptor is assisting the Berkeley Heights Police Department with the search for a black male approximately 5' 9" tall, wearing a ski cap, black hoodie and red pants, according to ...

NUTLEY, NJ - A Nutley Fire Department truck overturned on the Chestnut Street bridge over the Third River at approximately 9:45 p.m. Saturday night. The truck came to rest on its left side.

Officials on the scene were not able to comment on the situation or confirm what witnesses stated.When asked about injuries, firefighters on the scene stated they were not able to comment at this ...

BELMAR, NJ — The 13-year-old girl who drowned off the Belmar beach on Thursday, June 15, has been identified as Mitzi Hernandez and her 12-year-old cousin who remains on life-support as Emily Gonzalez-Perez, according to officials.

Gonzalez-Perez, remains in critical condition at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. The incident is still currently under investigation by the ...

BELMAR, NJ — On a day that should have been a time of celebration at Belmar Elementary School is a time of grief as the school mourns the drowning of one 13-year-old student and prays for the 12-year-old student who is clinging to life.

Today, June 16, marks the final day of the school year for Belmar Elementary School — less than 15 hours after two unidentified students, who were ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Amaia Onque-Shabazz and Vincent Rizzi each set local track and field records last week.

Hundreds of young athletes gathered under partly sunny skies and cool temperatures for the 90th annual Rotary Track and Field Meet, held last Wednesday at the Hub Stine Athletic Complex in Plainfield.

The Rotary Club’s meet has been held annually since 1924, with three-year ...