Watchung / North Plainfield / Green Brook, NJ Local News

Give the sweet summer watermelon a whole new flavor profile with chile lime salt.

Marty Silverman, manager of Savory Spice Shop in Westfield, said the shop’s Peruvian Chile Lime Seasoning is a big seller.

The lime adds brightness and the chile gives the fruit it a savory kick. But don't underestimate the importance of salt in the combo.

“Growing up, my dad, brother and I ...

New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.

No animals were harmed in the making of this date.

Oftentimes in the dating world we encounter online profiles that include a potential date’s dietary preferences. From carnivores to pescatarians, there’s a gamut of eaters out there, but where exactly do you take them for a meal? Same goes for ...

This story first ran on TAPinto Scotch Plains/Fanwood.

The 16th annual Hot Dog Nation Tour of New Jersey is planning to stop at six locations that serve some of  the best hot dogs in the state Aug. 24.

More than 100 connoisseurs have signed up to ride on two motor coaches and sample hot dogs presented in various styles and cooked and topped in different ways.

“Many people ...

ASBURY PARK, NJ – In our newest episode, HomeGrown visits Purple Glaze Donuts, an award-winning bakery on Summerfield Avenue. Open for four years in Asbury Park, the donuts are made by a mother and son team, and have already become a celebrated part of the community.

The shop opened in 2015 and began having success shortly thereafter. “We’ve slowly gotten the word out,” ...

NEW JERSEY -- Mustard Seed Children is holding a Diaper & Supply Drive event on Saturday, August 17 from 10am to 8pm at East Side High School in Paterson, New Jersey. East Side High School is located at 150 Park Avenue in Paterson. 

Mustard Seed Communities is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for the most vulnerable populations throughout the developing ...

NEWARK, NJ -- TAPintoTV recently attended the second annual VOICE Summit, the world’s largest voice-tech conference held on the campus of the New Jersey Institute of Technology. We spoke to audio post engineer Steve Lack about the changes in voice technology and how these new applications are changing the way we communicate. 

“This looks like the new frontier,” said ...

ASBURY PARK, NJ – HomeGrown, an original series produced by TAPintoTV, travels to Asbury Park to learn how this small town blends the arts with independent businesses to create a colorful and creative hot spot down the shore.

HomeGrown host Stephanie Willoughby sat down with Troy Teeboom, Owner of Kur Wellness Studios, who founded his business in Asbury Park. Kur offers more than 100 ...

NEW JERSEY -- On a recent episode of One-on-One with Steve Adubato, Emmy-Award winning actor Alan Alda discussed his role in the groundbreaking TV series M*A*S*H. Not only did the show make him a better writer and actor, Alda said, M*A*S*H “changed his life in many ways.” 

M*A*S*H aired on CBS from 1972 to 1983 and was one of the highest-rated shows in the history of ...

SHARK RIVER INLET, NJ — After being separated from her dive group while exploring an underwater shipwreck off Asbury Park this past Saturday, a New York City woman was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard about two miles away several hours later.

A Shark River Inlet Station reserve crew was called into action in a small response boat at 11:20 a.m. on August 17, following a distress call from ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - It is hard to believe, but summer is quickly coming to an end. I checked the weather report for the upcoming week, and it looks like it will be a hot one. That should keep the water temperatures high and our fishing action also hot.

This warm water will provide us with the appearance of those fish from the south that are often not found in our area waters. I am ...

STAFFORD, NJ - Thursday night, the shore community lost one of their own, Shore Fire Grille owner, Timothy Kohlheim. 

At approximately 9:30 p.m. on August 15, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision on Route 72 west in the area of Marsha Drive involving two vehicles.

Their preliminary investigation "indicates a 2015 ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, on Commons Way in Bridgewater, is taking part in the National Clear the Shelters Event Aug. 17 from noon to 4 p.m.

All animals over 6 months of age will have their adoption fees waived for qualified adopters. In addition, the release said, all kittens under 6 months of age will be $50, according to a release.

"We are thrilled to ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 7, 2019 for Woofstock summer music festival benefitting Home for Good Dog Rescue. This is the organization's largest adoption day of the year and is great fun for the whole family. This event is pet-friendly, so be sure to bring your HFG alum to visit!

The event, which takes place at Harlty Farms Polo Field, 9 Hartley Farms Road ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, on Commons Way in Bridgewater, is taking part in the National Clear the Shelters Event Aug. 17 from noon to 4 p.m.

All animals over 6 months of age will have their adoption fees waived for qualified adopters. In addition, the release said, all kittens under 6 months of age will be $50, according to a release.

"We are thrilled to ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 7, 2019 for Woofstock summer music festival benefitting Home for Good Dog Rescue. This is the organization's largest adoption day of the year and is great fun for the whole family. This event is pet-friendly, so be sure to bring your HFG alum to visit!

The event, which takes place at Harlty Farms Polo Field, 9 Hartley Farms Road ...

SHARK RIVER INLET, NJ — After being separated from her dive group while exploring an underwater shipwreck off Asbury Park this past Saturday, a New York City woman was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard about two miles away several hours later.

A Shark River Inlet Station reserve crew was called into action in a small response boat at 11:20 a.m. on August 17, following a distress call from ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - It is hard to believe, but summer is quickly coming to an end. I checked the weather report for the upcoming week, and it looks like it will be a hot one. That should keep the water temperatures high and our fishing action also hot.

This warm water will provide us with the appearance of those fish from the south that are often not found in our area waters. I am ...

NEW JERSEY - Ice skating is typically tagged as a winter activity, but with an abundance of indoor rinks in the Garden State, summer is actually the perfect time to lace up the skates. When the Jersey Shore doesn't offer an escape from the high heat and humidity and there isn't a backyard pool, many people are looking for ways to stay cool and one of New Jersey's many ice rinks fit ...

STAFFORD, NJ - Thursday night, the shore community lost one of their own, Shore Fire Grille owner, Timothy Kohlheim. 

At approximately 9:30 p.m. on August 15, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision on Route 72 west in the area of Marsha Drive involving two vehicles.

Their preliminary investigation "indicates a 2015 ...

BROOKLYN, NY - Of course, New Jersey has a whole host of fun and exciting day trips ideal for the summer, but sometimes the Garden State's close proximity to the Big Apple beckons for an adventure. A stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge is on many a bucket list and is well worth the trip up the New Jersey Turnpike and across the river.

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York's many iconic ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ – The annual Corn, Tomato and Beer Festival will return to Stangl Road here on Saturday. The event will be held from noon until 8 p.m.

Thousands attended last year’s staging of the event, which celebrates sweet Jersey tomatoes, heirloom corn, craft beer, live music and family activities. There will be corn and tomato dishes prepared by local restaurants and farmers ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Holy Savior Academy, an AdvancedED prek-8th grade Catholic School located in South Plainfield, will hold an open house on Sunday, August 25 from 12:30 - 3.  This open house will showcase some of the changes made through “PROJECT RENEW,” which is a facelift for the building inside and out, as well as additions and innovations to the ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – What did you do this summer? Go to the shore or lay in the sun? Maybe Disney World or Disney Land? While most of South Plainfield enjoyed a summer break, Holy Savior Academy has been hard at work preparing for the new school year.

Improvements have been made up and down the halls and in the classrooms. Below is a summary of just some of the things going on at Holy ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Nat Adderley Jr., best known for his work with Luther Vandross, will headline the closing night of the three-day Central Jersey Jazz Festival Sunday, Sept. 15 from 4:45-6 p.m. on the East Main Street stage adjacent to the green surrounding the historic Somerset County Courthouse.

Opening the 5-hour concert will be tenor saxaphonist Javon Jackson (1:30-2:40 p.m.), ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township Business Association is inviting residents to go out for lunch and dinner during the 2nd annual Hillsborough Restaurant Week Aug. 20-25.
 
Hillsborough Restaurant Week will feature local dine-in and take-out restaurants as well as some popular chains. Restaurateurs will offer specials that promote some of the most delicious selections including prix fixe ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, on Commons Way in Bridgewater, is taking part in the National Clear the Shelters Event Aug. 17 from noon to 4 p.m.

All animals over 6 months of age will have their adoption fees waived for qualified adopters. In addition, the release said, all kittens under 6 months of age will be $50, according to a release.

"We are thrilled to ...

WARREN, NJ - The Warren Township  Board of Education accepted $7124 in grant monies from the Somerset County Municipal Youth Services Commission for three Middle School programs for the 2019-20 school year at its last meeting.

The programs are Boys Council,Girls Circle, and Save Promise. The grants are for $2,274 each for Boys Council and Girls Circle, and $ 2576 for Save ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Hillsborough man has been arrested on child pornography charges after explicit pictures of children were found on his computer when he brought it to be repaired at an electronics store in Bridgewater, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

Michael Iden, 46, was charged with one count of third degree endagering the welfare of a child.

Robertson ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Due to soggy conditions following yesterday’s rain,  no parking will be allowed  at the 4-H Fairgrounds this morning Thursday, Aug. 8.

Visitors should take the free shuttle buses leaving regularly from Raritan Valley Community College in North Branch. Buses will run from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

An update will be provided later today if the ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Using a cellphone to take a break during mentally challenging tasks does not allow the brain to recharge effectively and may result in poorer performance, Rutgers researchers found.

The experiment, published in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions, assigned college undergraduates to solve challenging sets of word puzzles. Halfway through, some were allowed to take breaks ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - A shooting in Plainfield took place on Monday night around 8:36 p.m.  Plainfield Police patrol units responded to the 800 block of Richmond Street to investigate a report of shots fired with a possible gunshot victim.

According to a press release from the police department, officers located an 18-year-old Plainfield resident with a non-life-threatening wound. The victim ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - The City of Plainfield is collecting bottled water donations to deliver to residents in Newark, New Jersey's largest city, who have been advised to drink bottled water in an effort to avoid lead contamination.

According to TAPinto Newark, bottled water distribution began on Monday at several locations throughout the city, but only for Newark residents of the western half ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A former president and tresurer of a workers union, who was employed by Rutgers, has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $75,000 from the union.

Shelby Hyman, 52, of Franklin Township (Somerset), pleaded guilty Friday in Superior Court to one count of second-degree misapplication of entrusted funds, admitting that she took funds that were entrusted to her as either ...

UNION, NJ — Reports of a masked gunman at the Walmart located just off of Route 22 prompted the store's hour-long evacuation Thursday morning, police said.

Authorities evacuated the store following two separate calls to police reporting a masked gunman at the store, police said. Police received the first call at 10:48 a.m. and the store reopened noon, ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The daughter of a Westfield native who was reported missing from her home in Olympia, Washington, last month has been charged in her mother’s death, police said.

Susan Lundy, 58, had been reported missing to Olympia City Police on July 6, and on Monday, officers arrested her daughter, Amara Lundy, 23, in connection with the homicide, Lt. Paul Lower, ...

TEWKSBURY TWP., N.J. — The Tewksbury Trail place will return to the Hill & Dale Preserve on Sept.15 and is expected to attract 150 equestrians..

The ride will benefit the Ten Mile Trail Initiative. The initiative is a cooperative effort between the Tewksbury Land Trust (TLT), NJ Conservation Foundation (NJCF), and the TTA. Once completed, the Ten-Mile ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Miss Rodeo America 2019 Taylor McNair will be visiting New Jersey in September.

McNair was crowned Miss Rodeo America 2019 on Dec. 9, 2018 at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas. The 23 year-old from Learned. Miss. is the third Miss Rodeo Mississippi to wear the coveted crown. In addition to the title of Miss Rodeo America, Taylor earned the Appearance, Personality and ...

THREE BRIDGES, N.J. — Thanks to Aravind Krishnan, a member of Boy Scout Troop 489 the horses of Spring Reins of Life have a new place to seek shelter from the weather.

For his Eagle Scout project he raised funds and built a new shelter for the horses so they could have access to more pasture space. The project is now complete and a dedication ceremony will be held on Sept 1 at 10:30 a.m.

OCEANPORT, N.J. — Drenched in water and covered in baby powder and shaving cream, all courtesy of her fellow Monmouth Park jockeys, Maria Maysonett was able to wipe away all but one thing Saturday: Her smile.

The 23-year-old apprentice jockey notched her first victory in the United States when she rallied favored Malekith from far back to capture the 11th race on Saturday at Monmouth, ...

GLADSTONE, N.J. — Hunter action returned to the main arena on Aug. 15 for another day of competition at Monmouth at the Team, featuring the $10,000 Bobcat Derby, sponsored by The Nature Conservancy.

Located at historic Hamilton Farm, former home of the United States Equestrian Team (USET) and current headquarters of the USET Foundation, the show features seven full days of hunter/ jumper ...