SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Due to impending rainstorms, the Scotch Plains Township Fireworks scheduled for today (Saturday) have been rescheduled until Sunday, July 3, at Shady Rest Golf Course on Jerusalem Road and Plainfield Ave. The announcement was made by Township officials and the Scotch Plains police department earlier today. 

Please keep in mind there will be heavy pedestrian traffic in ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Township of Scotch Plains has announced entertainment activities for the Fourth of July weekend:

Comedy On The Green
Time: Thursday, June 30... 8 p.m. show time
Location: Alan Augustine Green (430 Park Ave.)

There will be three comedians for the event:

Linette Palladino
Linette Palladino has been a performer all her life. She played the French horn, ...

What makes theater irresistible to those who perform? Beyond the lights, music and thrill of embodying a character, it’s the energy of creating art as a team.

Teamwork is making magic possible for The CAU Community Players tenth anniversary show, and they promise to delight audiences with a classic: The Wizard of Oz runs June 24, 25, and 26th, streaming live at 7 p.m. Tickets ...

NEW JERSEY — The price of gas in New Jersey is heading down as the Fourth of July weekend arrives.

The average price of a gallon of unleaded is $4.85, according to AAA. That's down 2 cents from yesterday and 9 cents from last week. Drivers are paying $1.71 more than this time last year.

AAA says the Energy Information Administration reported the demand for gas decreased each ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Root to Rise Yoga Flow (2015 Westfield Ave.), a newly established business in Scotch Plains, had its ribbon-cutting ceremony with Scotch Plains Mayor Josh Losardo and other officials last weekend.

Open seven days a week, Root to Rise Yoga Flow offers classes for all skill levels and ages, virtually and in studio. 

Suzanne Pinto, owner of the business, has over 20 ...

WESTFIELD, NJ -- Gene Jannotti, CEO of GWACC (Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce), received the NJBIZ ICON Honor Award at a breakfast on June 28, 2022, at The Palace at Somerset Park. This award recognizes New Jersey business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field.  ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Township of Scotch Plains hosted its Fourth of July fireworks event on Saturday to celebrate America's 246th birthday.

The event was held at Shady Rest Country Club and brought in a crowd that rivaled some of the largest in history.

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Scotch Plains Mayor Josh Losardo andTownship Manager Al Mirabella joined members of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary and Union County Officials for the 245th Anniversary Observance of the Battle of (The) Short Hills and the presentation of a historic $337K check from the NJ Historic Trust Preservation Fund on Sunday, June 24.

With the outside restoration of the ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Nettingham Middle School has announced its Honor Roll for the fourth quarter of the 2021-22 academic year. Congratulations to the Honor Roll students.

8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll
Elizabeth Adegboyega, Sophia Birck, Justin Bogdan, Reid Buehler, Christopher Chesky, Tess Coffey, Jacob Cristobal, Gabriella DeBrito, Timothy DeMatteo, Sienna DelCorsano, Brandon ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has announced the Honor Roll for the 4th quarter of the 2021-22 academic year. Congratulations fo all the Honor Roll students.

Grade 12 High Honor Roll
Bridget Abbott, Liam Abbott, Mary Adekunle, Aliyah Adkins, Olivia Alvarez, Ryan Au, Vincent Augello, Alice Bachman, Michael Banic, Rachel Barattucci, Madelyn Bauman, Thomas ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Rutgers students will see a 2.9% increase in tuition and fees after the university’s Board of Governors approved a $5.1 billion budget for the 2022-23 academic year.

According to the school, tuition and fees account for more than 28% of university revenues, and help fund academic programs and university services, including academic advising, library services, ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Old Havana Cuban Cuisine in downtown Westfield is asking customers to be patient with its limited staff in the coming days after its chefs were injured in a crash involving a suspected drunken driver Saturday night.

Restaurant owner Patricia Sommer told TAPinto Westfield that the three chefs were driving home when they were struck at North Avenue West and Edgewood Avenue, ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- The Fanwood Larder has, since its beginning in 2019, sported the tagline "The Closer Grocer." Nearly three years later, with gas prices averaging more than $5 a gallon, that promise has never been more significant to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains community.

With the worst of the pandemic seemingly behind us, soaring prices for food, fuel and just about everything else ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- The Fanwood Larder has, since its beginning in 2019, sported the tagline "The Closer Grocer." Nearly three years later, with gas prices averaging more than $5 a gallon, that promise has never been more significant to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains community.

With the worst of the pandemic seemingly behind us, soaring prices for food, fuel and just about everything else ...

CLARK, NJ – The Clark Target store was the scene of a shoplifting haul worth more than $50K this week according to police.

In a release to the public on Friday, the Clark PD said two suspects, a male and female, stayed in the store’s restrooms until after closing on Tuesday night before emerging into the store dressed in vests impersonating overnight employees.

The duo then ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Earlier this month, a Scotch Plains resident reported a fraud to the police. The victim made an online purchase for several hundred dollars that they attempted to cancel. They were told the transaction went through and needed to make the payment. During the course of conversation, the victim was convinced to send several hundred thousand dollars via wire ...

FANWOOD, NJ --Those signs in the middle of crosswalks that say 'STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK' really mean it, as 89 drivers found out Tuesday on Midway Avenue in Fanwood.

The Fanwood Police Department have launched an education program to remind drivers that they have to stop when pedestrians are trying to cross the street in a marked crosswalk and must wait until they have ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — Something about Jack Esposito’s job makes him excited to be there every day. From the music and cheers booming through the stadium to the way the lights flicker when a player hits a home run, his love of baseball makes the position a natural fit.

Esposito has been working as a janitor at the Somerset Patriots Baseball TD Bank Ballpark for eight years. He is one ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Sadly, many people do not recognize the signs and symptoms of a potential stroke and this often leads to significant delays emergency care.

Always remember that “time is brain” and delays in care can lead to serious long term deficits that are often life changing. The ...

SUMMIT, NJ – Overlook Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, recently received the Center of OR Excellence (CORE) Award by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).

The award recognizes Overlook’s surgical units for measured improvement in every aspect of surgical patient care. For patients and their families, this signifies exceptional care through ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Church hosted 25th anniversary celebration of Father Michael Ward’s priesthood and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Feast on Sunday, June 26. It began, naturally, with the noon mass as parishioners gathered to celebrate the Eucharist and to reflect on Father Mike’s homily. 

“The most uplifting part was the ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ --  The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL hosted a thank you to all the coaches and parent volunteers at the Stage House Tavern on Saturday, June 25.

The PAL Social, which was held celebrated,under sunny and warm skies over the outdoor lounge area at the Tavern, had been postponed over the past two years due to COVID, according to Bruce Moran, ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The Union Catholic boys got the New Balance National Championships off to an electrifying start by winning the boys 4xmile and breaking the New Jersey state record on Thursday night at historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

The foursome of junior Caudell Cajuste, senior Myles Plummer, senior Shane Brosnan, and sophomore Jimmy ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood track team had multiple members named as All-Americans at the New Balance Nationals, as team of Julia Jackson, Grace Kennedy, Jenai Berry, and Danielle Most took fourth-place in the country competition of the 4x400, as Jackson also won third-place nationally to be named an All-American in the 400m.

Jackson, Kennedy, Berry, and Most ran a ...

NEW JERSEY - A group of patriotic residents hang flags on a Garden State Parkway overpass ahead of July 4th. Plus, a new baseball field ribbon cutting. Also, two residents are awarded for their art contributions. And, a police academy graduation.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...

NEW JERSEY - A town crowns cornhole champions. Plus, firefighters rescue stranded ducklings and reunite them with their mother. And, several teachers honored for their fellowship graduation. Also, one town gears up for a massive July 4th celebration. 

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland ...

NEW JERSEY - A Stevens Institute of Technology student is recognized by NASA. Plus, a police department celebrates 138 years. And, Union County College gets a new name. Also, 6th graders graduate from the L.E.A.D. program. 

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...

CRANFORD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed the $50.6 billion fiscal year 2023 budget on Thursday at Cranford High School.

"The priorities of this budget are the priorities of our families," Murphy said. "At the top that list is affordability."

Among the provisions in the budget:

$2 billion ANCHOR property tax credit for homeowners and a rebate for ...

TRENTON, NJ — When thinking of the future for businesses in New Jersey, Michele Siekerka is confident and hopeful.

"I’m always a glass half full person and very optimistic," Siekerka, the President and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) said. "I believe for every challenge there’s an opportunity.  It depends on how we ...

TRENTON, NJ — It's a big week for Tom Bracken and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.

"This is a week that's been building since the beginning of COVID," Bracken, the organization's President and CEO said. "This is the week where we'll know what kind of resources will be allocated to really helping what's broken."

New Jersey's state budget ...