SCRANTON, PA -- Local resident Emily Sturgeon-Turso was among more than 1,650 students named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2019 spring semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean's ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - While summer vacation has just begun for Piscataway children, township parents eager to get a jump start on school supply shopping can find out now what they will need to purchase for next school year.

District officials announced last week that school supply lists for next school year have been posted on each school’s website under the “Parent ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Pomp and circumstance was the right description as Piscataway High School’s Class of 2019 marched onto the stage at Rutgers’ Lewis Brown Athletic Center to receive their diplomas.

“We’ve all worked so hard to make it where we are today,” said Carter Freeman, the Student Government Association’s president during his remarks at ...

PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and The Malcolm Jenkins

Foundation hosted its 8th Annual Next Level Youth Football and Cheerleader Camp Friday and Saturday at Piscataway High School.

TAPinto Piscataway was on site Friday morning and took in the free of charge camp.

“It doesn’t seem like it has been eight years, but we’ve been doing this ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. -- Taylor Maher, Ariana Percivale, and Carly Bressler, three Piscataway High School seniors, played in the 2019 Greater Middlesex Conference Softball Coaches Association All-Star Classic Tuesday night at Pitt Street Park.

Maher, Percivale, and Bressler represented the Pink team, which fell to Black, 14-8, but the final score wasn’t important. The night was about ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - The Piscataway Police Department shared in a Facebook post on Saturday the passing of fellow officer Julia Jeanette Caseres.

“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sister in blue, Julia Caseres,” said police.

“Julia Jeanette Caseres, 28 of Clinton, formerly of Union passed away peacefully on June 21, 2019.

The ...

NEW YORK, NY — In an ultimate challenge of his stamina, strength and determination, a nine-year veteran of the Westfield Fire Department recently joined a select group of first-responders who stepped up to honor 9/11 victims.

Firefighter Ryan Dullea participated in the fifth annual New York City Memorial Stair Climb May 4, a tribute to the first-responders who died ...

HACKENSACK, NJ -- New Jersey business leaders and elected officials are praising the life and legacy of Joseph Simunovich, a towering figure in business, environmental sustainability and health care, after his unfortunate passing on Tuesday at the age of 78. Among his many accomplishments, Simunovich is being remembered as a driving force behind the creation of Hackensack Meridian Health, the ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Two separate "Quality of Life" investigations stemming from neighbors' complaints have led to the arrest of two New York women, both charged with prostitution, at two separate locations.

The two women charged are Rubio Li, 44, of Forest Hills and Minerva A. Cabrera, 70. of Manhattan, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H.

EDISON, NJ - The 1980 Tony Award winner for best musical EVITA is the smash pop opera about a passionate woman who went from the streets of Argentina to show business stardom, to the highest levels of influence in Buenos Aires. At once both a saint and a villain, Eva Peron’s dramatic, meteoric rise from poverty to prosperity is a groundbreaking – and heartbreaking – ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Coming This Summer! Join East Brunswick for the Inaugural Summer Stage Under the Stars production of the musical Footloose on the outdoor stage at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. July 25, 26, 27 and August 1, 2, 3.

Tickets are only $7 and will go on sale July 1.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this event.

NEW JEREY - Fireworks cap off the Fourth of July fun every year, but some towns get the July 4 celebration started early, holding fireworks at the end of June. Here is TAPinto’s go-to list for the hottest and brightest 2019 Fourth of July fireworks celebrations.

Atlantic Highlands - The Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor will shine with the glow of fireworks on July 5 around 9:30 ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Matt and Diane Feldman of Highland Park were honored on Sunday June 9 at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick with the Crown of Torah Award. This is the most prestigious award the synagogue offers honoring those who provide service to the Anshe Emeth community and the community at large.

The Feldmans have raised nearly $400,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Societyover ...

MONTCALIR, NJ -- It was a sunny day in Montclair's Brookdale Park for Breaking The Chain Through Education's Summer Kickoff 5k Walk and Run event.

"This is our first annual Brookdale Park 5k run," said BTCTE founder Evan Robbins. "We're hoping to have a lot of fun on a beautiful day."

BTCTE is dedicated to eradicating child slavery in Ghana, ...

ASBURY PARK, NJ -- TAPintoTV spoke with filmmakers Jeff Auer and Alex Emanuel about their latest release, The Incoherents, which won “Best Home Grown Feature” at the 2019 Garden State Film Festival and will be shown this weekend at the Soho International Film Festival.

The Incoherents is a dramatic-comedy feature film about a group of 40-something friends that decide to reunite ...

NEW JERSEY--Newark Principal Akbar Cook was recently a guest on One-On-One with Steve Adubato, where he discussed the many innovative programs he has instituted at West Side High School in his mission to improve the lives of his students.

West Side High School is located in Newark’s troubled West Ward, one of the most statistically dangerous areas of the city. The school has suffered the ...

LITTLE FALLS, NJ -  The 'Jersey Freshcipes' contest is the hottest thing in the kitchen this summer. TAPinto caught up with past contest winner Melissa Raho of Behind the Plates.who served up Grilled Jersey Corn with Garlic Chili Butter and Lime.

Corn is at its peak in the Garden State from around the Fourth of July through Labor Day making it the perfect 'must ...

Edison, NJ – The Edison Farmers Market, slated to open for the season on Sunday June 16, has delayed its grand opening.

“The opening of the Farmer's Market for this weekend is postponed and will be for the next few weeks.  Please check back on our website for further information as it becomes available,” announced the Township.

The Edison Farmers Market, located ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Along with the joys of summer come the pests like mosquitos, which can ruin an outing or an evening of backyard fun. However, along with the itchy red bumps come more serious issues related to mosquito bites.

Sixty three species of mosquitos are found in the Garden State and more than 40 reside in Middlesex County. DIfferent species of mosquitos living in Middlesex ...

TRENTON, NJ – With loneliness affecting three out of four Americans, a bill that would create a task force to study how social isolation and loneliness impact certain populations was passed by the full Assembly Thursday, 74-0-0.

Assembly Democrats Andrew Zwicker, Matthew Milam and Vincent Mazzeo are the sponsors of this legislation.

The measure (A-5314) would establish ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Twin City Pharmacy on Tuesday distributed approximately 90 free doses of the opioid reversal drug naloxone (Narcan) to residents of South Plainfield and the surrounding communities. The Park Avenue business was one of a handful of pharmacies throughout New Jersey to participate in the one-day statewide initiative aimed at combating the opioid ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Twin City Pharmacy on Tuesday distributed approximately 90 free doses of the opioid reversal drug naloxone (Narcan) to residents of South Plainfield and the surrounding communities. The Park Avenue business was one of a handful of pharmacies throughout New Jersey to participate in the one-day statewide initiative aimed at combating the opioid ...

Join the Global Opportunities Program as it connects Chamber members over cocktails. Meet Canadian representatives who can help shed light on expanding your business with our closest trading partner. 

At this fun, unique and engaging opportunity, you will: 

● Meet and greet Canadian business expansion experts  

● Mix and mingle at this multi-Chamber ...

Be a part of the MCRCC's June Meet & Greet on Thursday, June 13, from 5-7:30 p.m., at The Blue Horse Restaurant, 247 Raritan Ave. in Highland Park. 

Enjoy complimentary light fare and a cash bar while networking with the best of Middlesex County's business community. 

NEW JERSEY - As the school year winds down, many folks will be heading down the shore to enjoy the 130 miles of coastline from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Since Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer on the Jersey Shore, has passed a large majority have already started the weekend ritual of finding a spot on the sand to savor. Of course, once Memorial Day weekend hits, the dreaded beach badge ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND - Summer has officially arrived, and the weather in the Southern Ocean County area looks to be very summerlike. This spells good news for the local anglers. As they say at Fisherman’s Headquarters, “the fishing on LBI is in full summertime mode.”

Fish Heads sums It up noting the near shore waters offer up fluke, bluefish, sea bass and resident striped bass ...

WASHINGTON – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. is calling for transparency during the investigations into the deaths of nine American tourists.

In a letter to the Department of State and FBI, Pallone requested that bereaving families receive timely updates during the ongoing investigation and for the Department of State to reassess the Travel Advisory for the Dominican Republic so that ...

You’ve grabbed your water bottle, sunscreen and hat for a hike in the park or some gardening. Add a bit of tick protection to your must-have items when you head out the door for an adventure, to garden or play.

Continue enjoying the outdoors by enlisting a variety of strategies to limit your risk of exposure to ticks and the disease pathogens they transmit. Here are just a few of the ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Sourland Conservancy will host the 16th Annual Sourland Mountain Festival featuring six hours of live music, local food, craft beer, wine and spirits, mountain history, and family activities on Saturday June 22, from 3-10 p.m.

Proceeds will be used to preserve and protect the Sourland Mountain.

This year’s line-up includes six popular bands with local ...

Add a bit of cool flavor to your beverages and meals this summer with homegrown mint.  Try using peppermint leaves in fruit cocktails and ice cream.  Add spearmint to your tea or use the leaves to season lamb and jelly. Or try chocolate mint for a unique sweet and refreshing flavor in desserts and drinks.

This vigorous plant is easy to grow and suited to container ...