Newark, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday spread a message of hope regarding future improvements to NJTransit services and infrastructure due to a proposed $242 million increase in funding for NJTransit for the 2019 fiscal year. 

At a press conference held at NJTransit’s Central Maintenance Facility on Doremus Avenue in Newark, Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, and other ...

WARREN, NJ - Social media and in person discussions over the weekend regarding incidents during a walkout at Warren Middle School on Friday stirred up the Warren community. Warren Township Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Matt Mingle read the following statement at Tuesday’s meeting of the Warren Township Board of Education:

There are allegations being discussed in the ...

WARREN, NJ - Where is the best place to read on a warm summer day? Warren may get a new place, an outdoor reading space at the Warren Library.

At the last meeting of the Warren Township Committee, Committeewoman Carolann Garafola, who sits on the library advisory board, discussed some possibilities of adding outdoor space to the Warren library. 

Open space funds could be used for ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - For the several months, over 200 Somerset County 4-H members and adult volunteers have been stripping fabric and braiding sections to create the World’s Longest Textile Braid, in hopes that it would be entered into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Well they did it!

To qualify, the braid had to be at least 800 meters,  the equivalent of one-half mile ...

WARREN, NJ - Prom season has started. On Friday night, the Watchung Hills Regional High School Junior Semi-Formal was held at the Pines Manor in Edison.

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 Promposals and preparations are done and it was time to enjoy a night of pictures, dancing, and most importantly, making memories. 

For many parents, the 2018 ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Rotary Club of Hillsborough will provide local businesses multiple opportunities to showcase their services and connect directly with customers at its 11th annual Rotary Fair, scheduled this year for Aug. 14–19.

More than 15,000 people from Hillsborough and surrounding communities are expected to visit the weeklong family event held at the Hillsborough Promenade, ...

WARREN, NJ -– Some 242 students studying one or more of 5 World Languages at Watchung Hills Regional High School were inducted into those languages’ academic honor societies at a ceremony on Tuesday, April 11, in the school’s Performing Arts Center (PAC).

According to World Languages Supervisor Brad Commerford, the numbers of students honored ...

CRANFORD, NJ – In a quaint white house near the border of Cranford and Garwood, 105-year-old Kurt Steiner sat at his dining room table, surrounded by cabinets that held his collection of Viennese glass and antique Limoge plates. At his table, he had his carefully taped together passport and exit papers from Vienna, Austria, stamped with a large “J” and “Jude,” the ...

TRENTON, NJ - The endangered bog turtle is one step closer to being designated New Jersey's official state reptile, following State Senate approval of legislation sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman (R-Somerset, Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon) and inspired by students from Princeton.

Riverside Elementary School Students Kyle Grzmala and Hayah Mian, and their teacher Mark Eastburn, joined ...

WARREN, NJ - The Warren Lions Club launched its first packing event for Operation Shoebox New Jersey on Saturday at the Warren Middle School. Members of the community participated in this special event to assemble the gift packages to be sent to our troops.  The cost of shipping these boxes to the troops is funded by donations from the Warren Lion’s club, other organizations, and ...

SUMMIT, NJ - Partnering to bring the communities it serves great, safe places for kids to play, Summit-based Family Promise has partnered with KaBOOM!, with the partnership focused on creating opportunities for Family Promise Affiliates to bring KaBOOM! play products into communities across the country.

Family Promise is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping ...

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ -- New Jersey Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) will host his 47th in-person town hall meeting on Friday, April 27 beginning at 5:30 pm at Phillipsburg High School.

During the town hall meeting, Lance will take questions on the important issues facing Congress and the American people.  Lance will discuss his leadership role on the Gateway Tunnel and ...

GREEN BROOK, NJ - The Green Brook Police Department will once again be participating in “Operation Take Back New Jersey”, a free program that provides a convenient way for people to safely dispose of their unused, unwanted and/or expired prescription medications.

“People who have unwanted or expired prescription medications are encouraged to take advantage of this free ...

WARREN, NJ - A flood watch is in effect for our area and most of New Jersey on Monday.  

Route 22 west is closed between Rock and Washington Avenues due to flooding, police advised on Monday morning.  Mountain Avenue in Warren is washed out near Old Stirling Road and local flooding is being reported throughout the area. 

Motorists are advised to use caution and ...

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey siblings were convicted of running a multi-million dollar fraudulent invoice scheme, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced on Thursday.

Vishallie Verasawmi, 37, of Green Brook and sister Shevandra Verasawmi, 38, of Matawan, were found guilty of all four counts of an indictment charging them with one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and three ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Immaculate Conception School hosted a “Blue Mass” Friday morning at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church to honor the men and women of law enforcement.

The mass was attended by all students and staff in the K-8th grade school, with more than 100 members of law enforcement, including Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

The annual mass was also ...

WATCHUNG, NJ - A motor vehicle accident near the Watchung Circle involving a dump truck and a utility pole is causing traffic delays, police said. Avoid the area and plan an alternate route. The circle is closed. Watchung Hills has advised that since Hillcrest Road in Watchung is closed due to a traffic accident near the Watchung Circle, there is no bus service for ...

CLARK, NJ - Union County Freeholder Linda Carter announced her candidacy on Thursday for member of the General Assembly in the 22nd Legislative District to fill the vacancy caused as a result of the passing of Assemblyman Jerry Green.  Prominent supporters include Union County Chairman Nick Scutari, Middlesex County Chairman Kevin McCabe, Somerset County Chairwoman Peg Schaffer, ...

A Rahway resident has admitted to strangling his girlfriend to death in 2015, Union County First Assistant Prosecutor Albert Cernadas Jr. announced Wednesday.

Ignacio Ortiz Vasquez, 42, earlier this week pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree murder and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the death of 27-year- old Yuri Cruz. The pleas were entered just days ...

Newark, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday spread a message of hope regarding future improvements to NJTransit services and infrastructure due to a proposed $242 million increase in funding for NJTransit for the 2019 fiscal year. 

At a press conference held at NJTransit’s Central Maintenance Facility on Doremus Avenue in Newark, Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, and other ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-22) has died at age 79, according to an email to TAPinto Plainfield from Councilwoman-at-Large Rebecca Williams. (Williams also shared the information on her Facebook page.)

On Jan. 24, Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-22) resigned as Chairman of the Union County Democratic Committee "to focus his energy on recovering from an ...

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to invite all senior residents of Union County, age 6o or older, to register now for the Union County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit. Qualifying works of art will be on display at the Atrium of Liberty Hall Center at 1085 Morris Avenue in Union from May 29 to July 9, and the artists will be guests at a special reception at the Atrium on ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Watchung Hills baseball team walloped Hillsborough on Tuesday, 11-4.

Mike Murray, Anthony Motta, and Casey DeMarco combined for the win for Watchung Hills. Murray allowed four runs on four hits, while striking out six and walking two.  Motta and DeMarco each pitched a scoreless inning in relief. 

Tyler Riley was 3-for-4 with a ...

WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills Board of Education accepted the resignation of Christopher Van Vliet, Athletic Director, the resignation of Gillian Crisman,  teacher of Art, and the resignation of Kathryn Matulonis, teacher of English, at its meeting on Tuesday night, all effective June 30, 2018.

“While I will be taking a different path and exploring new opportunities, I will always ...

WARREN, NJ -– Some 242 students studying one or more of 5 World Languages at Watchung Hills Regional High School were inducted into those languages’ academic honor societies at a ceremony on Tuesday, April 11, in the school’s Performing Arts Center (PAC).

According to World Languages Supervisor Brad Commerford, the numbers of students honored ...