BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Forget the holiday dinner prep, spend Wednesday night enjoying  “Comedy Night at The Saloon” is a brand new monthly comedy series from local producer GNOME Promotions in Bloomfield. This comedy show is  at The Wooden Spoon and Saloon right in Bloomfield Center on Nov 21 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for this event are only $5.00 if you go into the Wooden ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Scout Troop 147, sponsored by the Franklin Reformed Church held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on October 16, 2018, to present Scouting's highest award to four Scouts , Anthony Gingerelli, Suvan Bhat, Frank Bartell, and Bhuvan Dave.

Senior Patrol Leader Jake Shoemaker opened the evening ceremony by leading six new Scouts in a tribute to one of our nation's ...

NUTLEY, NJ - TAPinto Nutley is partnering with GNOME Promotions to give away TWO tickets for an amazing comedy show at The Wooden Spoon and Saloon right in Bloomfield Center on 11/21 at 8pm. “Comedy Night at The Saloon” is a brand new monthly comedy series run by local producer GNOME Promotions.

Please take a minute to follow the link, register and enter to win! All it ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Fire Department's new ladder truck 'Ladder 1' was recently delivered to the township and is ready to be put into service.

The Nutley Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of the Ladder Truck from Pierce Manufacturing for the Nutley Fire Department at the November 27, 2017 meeting. The truck it is replacing was nearly 20 ...

Water Main Break - Centre Street
Between Bloomfield & Fulton

There is a water main break on Centre Street between Bloomfield Avenue and Fulton Street. Residents and Businesses may experience discolored water and low water pressure.  The break should be repaired shortly and water pressure will be restored.  Please run water 5-10 minutes to clear any discoloration.  Thank ...

NEWARK, NJ - Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. issued the following statement about the Nov. 15 snowstorm: 

Yesterday’s snowstorm created havoc not just for Essex County, but the entire tri-state region.

We relied on several different weather forecasts, all of which grossly underestimated the amount of snow we received. In addition, the arrival of the storm during ...

Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced the return of the “Troops to Teachers” program to support the transition of veterans and members of the Armed Forces to careers in teaching. Over the next five years, the NJDOE will receive nearly $1 million to support and promote the program.

Troops to Teachers is a national program designed to ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - In yet another expansion of its facilities, Rutgers University this week dedicated a new four-story, 106,000-square foot Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, named in honor of a 1950 university graduate who has made major donations to his school.

The building on the Busch campus now anchors Rutgers' School of Engineering complex, and is the most recent facility built as ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - After announcing on Thursday that Montclair Public Schools would have a 2-hour delayed opening, school district officials decided to close schools for the day.

District officials stated that staffing was te reason for the sudden change. The announcement came around 8:15 a.m. on Friday morning, through the following message:

"An unexpected change in weather conditions in ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley High School is always looking to evaluate, change, and grow for the betterment of the student body, school and staff. The new 1:1 Chromebook Initiative is a perfect example of this. In an ever-changing technology-driven world, each student of Nutley High School received their own Google Chromebook at the start of the 2018-2019 school year. In previous years, students ...

NUTLEY, NJ - On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, six Nutley residents will compete for three seats on the Board of Education.

Every candidate has been asked the same questions, developed by Maroon & Gray staffers.  The polls in Nutley are open on November 6 from 6:00a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Q: What made you want to run for the Board of Education?

A: As with most ...

NUTLEY, NJ - On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, six Nutley residents will compete for three seats on the Board of Education.

Every candidate has been asked the same questions, developed by Maroon & Gray staffers.  The polls in Nutley are open on November 6 from 6:00a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Q: What made you want to run for the Board of Education?

A: I have always felt ...

NUTLEY, NJ - On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, six Nutley residents will compete for three seats on the Board of Education.

Every candidate has been asked the same questions, developed by Maroon & Gray staffers.  The polls in Nutley are open on November 6 from 6:00a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Q: What made you want to run for the Board of Education? 

A: I have always ...

NUTLEY, NJ - On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, six Nutley residents will compete for three seats on the Board of Education.

Every candidate has been asked the same questions, developed by Maroon & Gray staffers.  The polls in Nutley are open on November 6 from 6:00a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Q: What made you want to run for the Board of Education?

A: I have dedicated ...

NUTLEY, NJ - On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, six Nutley residents will compete for three seats on the Board of Education.

Every candidate has been asked the same questions, developed by Maroon & Gray staffers.  The polls in Nutley are open on November 6 from 6:00a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Q: What made you want to run for the Board of Education?

A: My decision to ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - It is an understatement to say the Rutgers football season has been "disappointing."

But the one benefit for wary Rutgers fans has been the traditional tailgates, a great place to meet up with old friends, commiserate about the current football situation and say "Hi" to Big 10 fans from other schools who seem to be the main fan base at our home games as ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — NY Jets wide receiver, Quincy Enunwa will host a U.S. Marine Toys For Tots Holiday Toy Drive on Monday, Dec. 3 at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. 

Enunwa will meet and greet guests who bring a new unwrapped toy to donate. FOX5 Sportscaster Tina Cervasio will emcee and race horse owner Larry Roman will sponsor toys. 

Toys for Tots and Quincy ...

TROY, N.Y-- This weekends' Journeymen Duals didn't exactly go as planned for the Rutgers University wrestling team, but the day was far from a complete wash. While the Scarlet Knights (4-1) finished the day with a surprising 1-1 split for their first loss of the season, the team's two stars, Anthony Ashnault and Nick Suriano, both ranked second in the nation in their ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Bloomfield teen Sebastian Wolski delivered twelve Thanksgiving meal bags to the Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair on Sunday. 

The 13-year-old wanted to help the community, so he reached out to his neighbors and local businesses for donations. HE then took the proceeds and purchased Thanksgiving food items. He made twelve complete meal bags that included ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Human Needs Food Pantry needs  your help to help make this Thanksgiving possible for neighbors in need.

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and the pantry is in desperate need of stuffing, instant mashed potatoes and turkeys!

PLEASE consider buying a few of these items and dropping them off to the pantry today (Sunday) or tomorrow (Monday).

The Human Needs Food ...

NUTLEY, NJ – The community gathered for an evening of fun, food and prizes – all for a good cause – as the Nutley Parks and Recreation Department hosted their 8th Annual Pasta Bingo Fundraiser on Friday to benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.

Snow and ice from the previous evenings’ storm melted just in time as nearly 200 residents ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Fire Department's new ladder truck 'Ladder 1' was recently delivered to the township and is ready to be put into service.

The Nutley Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of the Ladder Truck from Pierce Manufacturing for the Nutley Fire Department at the November 27, 2017 meeting. The truck it is replacing was nearly 20 ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Police Department received a call from a resident on Tuesday stating that two men were attempting to burglarize their vehicle. 

Officers responded to the area of Kierstead Ave and were given descriptions of the male parties. Both left the area in a silver or gray minivan with a roof rack.

The Detective Bureau was notified and responded to the ...

UPDATE: Delayed Opening Announced for Newark Public Schools

NEWARK, NJ - Major highways in Newark have been closed tonight due to icy conditions and collisions, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. 

Routes 280, 78, 21 and 22 are closed after snow, rain and sleet caused "numerous" collisions and "massive" gridlock throughout Newark, authorities ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The cranberry sauce made by Nutley High School Culinary students was the most talked about subject at 2017 Nutley Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving luncheon. Students shared their recipe then, and we're sharing it again this year, so you can put some Raiders excellence on your Thanksgiving table.

Students enrolled in the culinary programs at Nutley High School ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -  Bloomfield resident Jenn Stilwell's cranberry jelly recipe remains the worst kept secret in the township. First published in 2016 when TAPinto Bloomfield was only a few months old, this recipe will probably be published the weekend before Thanksgiving every year. 

Stilwell's jelly was been the subject of a great deal of chatter ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Snow days are the perfect time for a family to do something together. Why not gather the troops and make a batch, or two, of classic oatmeal cookies. 

The Original Quaker Oats Oatmeal Cookie Recipe is a classic that is meant to be shared as much as a batch of these cookies are shared. Almost everyone will find what they need in their pantry, if not, prepare for the next ...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.-According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of home fires.  “One out of three home fires begins in the kitchen – more than any other place in the home,” says Madison State Farm agent Mary Comito.  “The number one cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking and data shows ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The business owners of the Nutley Women’s Networking Group (NWNG) invite everyone to 'Pop-In' to support local businesses on Small Business Saturday.

For 2018, look for the red balloons at participating member businesses. Patrons will be invited to pop a balloon to reveal promotions, discounts, and coupons. This year Small Business Saturday falls on November ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The members of the Chamber of Commerce wish everyone a happy, healthy, holiday season and ask you to please remember to always shop Nutley first. For the 57th year bring, the #ShopLocal season kicks off with Santa's arrival at the Nutley Park Oval. 
 

The list of sponsors for Nutley Chamber of Commerce's Santa's Arrival reads like a ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy stopped by the West Orange diner that opened its doors and its kitchen to students stranded on school buses during Thursday’s storm.

The Chit Chat Diner, located on Eagle Rock Avenue near the Eagle Rock Reservation, welcomed 11 buses full of West Orange students who were stranded for hours during the storm.

“I’m glad ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Hundreds of residents came together in Spiotta Park on Sunday evening to stand together against hate and remember the victims of the Jewish Tree of Faith Synagogue and other victims of hate crimes.

The speakers at the rally, which included community leaders, clergy and elected officials, had a common message of solidarity, peace and the need to work together to end ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ – In response to the deadliest attack on Jews in United States history, more than 2,200 people from throughout northern and central New Jersey came together at Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston on Sunday to mourn the deaths of 11 people who were murdered at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh a day before during Shabbat services.

As of 5 p.m. on Sunday, two ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Weather forecasters are calling for freezing temperatures to overnight tonight and into Thursday. Freezing temperatures can be very dangerous to pets.

NJ State Law says dogs cannot be outside if temperatures are below 34 degrees without proper shelter (insulated, elevated, heated). Keep your pets safe and avoid getting a fine by bringing your pets indoors any time ...

MAPLWOOD, NJ - The Maplewood PBA (Local #44) with the help of the Maplewood Police Department's Community Service Bureau, hosted a 5k "Pets For Vets" 5K run, which was a fundraiser for Troopers Assisting Troopers, a NJ State Police organization that raises money to purchase service dogs for veterans suffering from PTSD.

The Pets for Vets run was held in Maplewood ...

FAIRFIELD, NJ — After a recent encounter with a 40-year-old Kenilworth man who was found to be in possession eight bottles of “Catnip Cocktail,” the Fairfield Police Department is warning the community about an increase in the misuse of this product.

Police described Catnip Cocktail as a liquid that is should be strictly used to sedate cats and should not to be consumed by ...

A 38-year-old Plainfield woman has been sentenced to five years of probation and will be barred for life from ever again owning, breeding, or selling pets in New Jersey following her admission of neglect that led to the deaths of multiple puppies in her care, acting Union County Prosecutor Michael A. Monahan announced Thursday.

State Superior Court Judge Robert Kirsch also ordered that Suzie ...

NEW BRUNSWICK - Thursday's autumn snowstorm hit much harder than weather forecasts predicted, the worst of it when most people would be on the roads for the evening rush hour, said Rutgers University professor and state climatologist David Robinson.

"The weather forecast was incorrect. I'm not a forecaster and I don't like to throw darts, but it was a blown forecast," ...

NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service issued a 'Winter Weather Advisory' for Thurs. November 15 for Northern NJ.

Snow and sleet are expected to start falling around 1 p.m. and continue into the night. Te chance of precipitation is 100% with accumulations expected to be between 1 and 3 inches. 

Today's high temperature will be just above the freezing ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - On Sunday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Slow Food Northern New Jersey will be hosting a special indoor farmers market at The Woodland (60 Woodland Rd.) in Maplewood in honor of "Terra Madre Day."

According to Slow Food Northern New Jersey's website, this newly added market is to recognize Terra Madre Day, which is officially Dec. 10, and ...

Water Main Break - Centre Street
Between Bloomfield & Fulton

There is a water main break on Centre Street between Bloomfield Avenue and Fulton Street. Residents and Businesses may experience discolored water and low water pressure.  The break should be repaired shortly and water pressure will be restored.  Please run water 5-10 minutes to clear any discoloration.  Thank ...

NUTLEY, NJ- With the surprise snowfall yesterday and overnight the task of digging out cars, clearing steps, and shoveling sidewalks is on the top of today's agenda. 

 We reached out to Dr. Samantha Sammaro, a physical therapist at Pro Staff Physical Therapy in Nutley for some tips on how to shovel without the risk of injury. She was able to provide us with the ...

NEWARK, NJ - It's "not possible" to pin down exactly when lead started dissolving from pipes and into Newark's water because of possible inconsistencies in testing, according to a city-commissioned report.

The city had CDM Smith, an Edison-based engineering firm, investigate what was causing elevated levels after Newark received its first notice of ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley residents voted down the Nutley Public Schools construction referendum on Tuesday Nov. 6. Preliminary results show 4,121 voters cast "no" ballots, while 3,587 votes in favor of the referendum. Preliminary votes do no include vote-by-mail ballots or provisional ballots. 

Just because the referendum was voted down, does not mean that the situation in ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Richard Rockwell has officially been elected Councilman-At-Large as the polls came to a close on Election Day 2018.  Rockwell was originally appointed as a Council member at-Large in January after former Councilman Carlos Pomares was elected as a member of the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Rockwell ran unopposed in this election.

A ...

NUTLEY, NJ - With 10,903 ballots cast at polling locations across the township, Nutley voters made their choices known in Congressional, Senatorial, County, and Public School District elections. Members of the Township Clerk's Office worked late into the night tabulating the results. 

In the NJ-11 Congressional District, Nutley residents cast 5,879 votes for Mikie ...

RARITAN TWP., N.J. — Annie is a little horse who helps troubled children who need to re-find joy in their lives.She also has a big dream, for her and her friends to have a permanent home.

Annie is also the star of Little Horse, Big Medicine a short film that will be shown at the Equus Film Festival in New York City.

The film is about a little girl who lost her best friend in a car ...

Ava Lindsay

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — The Mid-Atlantic Equitation Festival, presented by County Saddlery, remained unfazed by the northern winter storm and opened the Indoor ring to competitors early Friday morning at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro Md., for the first classes of MAEF 2018.

The seventh year of the event is scheduled to run through Sunday, Nov. 18, and will feature ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — NY Jets wide receiver, Quincy Enunwa will host a U.S. Marine Toys For Tots Holiday Toy Drive on Monday, Dec. 3 at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. 

Enunwa will meet and greet guests who bring a new unwrapped toy to donate. FOX5 Sportscaster Tina Cervasio will emcee and race horse owner Larry Roman will sponsor toys. 

Toys for Tots and Quincy ...

Make gift giving easy with unique green gifts that provide weeks and in some cases months and years of beauty. Plus, gifting easy-care blooming plants is an experiential gift that’s ideal for everyone, especially that person on your list who has everything.

Gardeners as well as practical family members and friends will enjoy the dual purpose the Christmas rose (Hellebore) provides. This ...

PATERSON NJ - It’s time to fall back as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end this weekend. 

TAPinto reminds readers to turn their clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday morning.

This adjustment typically takes place automatically on smartphones, computers, and tablets. Those with non-automated devices will have to manually change the time.

With the end of Daylight ...

Don’t let a busy schedule stop you from creating a beautiful landscape. Incorporate a few of these changes into your fall landscape care. You’ll create beautiful results with a limited investment of time and effort.

Cut the grass, recycle fall leaves, and improve the soil with a pass of the lawn mower.   Shred leaves and leave them on the lawn as you mow this ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Montclair Police
Chief Todd Conforti announced Tuesday, that the Montclair Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the fatal stabbing of a female victim identified as Tameeka Johnson, 41, of Montclair.

Montclair Police discovered ...

NEWARK, NJ – The Essex County Prosecutors Office held a press conference Wednesday afternoon announcing that the Montclair attorney accused of killing his live-in girlfriend on October 23, has been captured in Cuba.  James R. Ray, III, 55, is charged with killing the mother of his child, 44-year-old, Angela Bledsoe.
 
“We have in custody James R. Ray, III, who is charged ...

NEWARK, NJ – The Essex County Prosecutors Office held a press conference Wednesday afternoon announcing that the Montclair attorney accused of killing his live-in girlfriend on October 23, has been captured in Cuba.  James R. Ray, III, 55, is charged with killing the mother of his child, 44-year-old, Angela Bledsoe.
 
“We have in custody James R. Ray, III, who is charged ...

Experience Historic Holiday Traditions, and Honor the U.S. Armed Forces

MORRISTOWN, N.J. On Sunday, November 11, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., experience a historic farm-style Thanksgiving holiday and mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice ending World War I at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township.

Roll up your sleeves, and help prep dinner at the ...

PATERSON, NJ- In a Friday ceremony punctuated by moving song and poetry performances by four talented Paterson residents, Mayor Andre Sayegh led a cadre of national, state, and county officials in announcing the launch of the next phase of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park improvements, the Quarry Lawn.

“This project ensures that the Paterson Great Falls National Historical ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - A comprehensive statewide nature photography exhibit will be on display through the end of November at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

Photographer, Dave Blinder is a licensed real estate agent, real estate photographer, volunteer board-member of Protect Our Wetlands, Water and Woods as well as photography teacher at libraries and for youth organization. His 21 county ...