SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Daniel Jaworski’s goal since the first time he ever stepped on a stage was to show he had the versatility to play a wide variety of roles.

So when the senior at Union Catholic landed the lead role of Eddie in UC PAC’s Fall Play, "Love (Awkwardly) & (Virtually),’’Jaworski made that dream become a ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ — The intention to sell two Albert Bierstadt paintings currently hanging in Municipal Court that were gifted to the Queen City by Dr. J. Ackerman Coles -- for whom Coles School in Scotch Plains is named -- in 1919 was announced in a legal notice early in August.

The Order to Show Cause was filed by David Minchello of Rainone, Coughlin Minchello, LLC, on the City of ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- When COVID-19 stormed the United States, New Jersey was hit especially hard and before anyone knew it, non-essential businesses were closing, masks were required in stores that remained open, restaurants were offering curbside pickup and everyone began self-quarantining in their houses per Governor Murphy's stay at home order back in March.

As most poeple ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains Downtown Redevelopment Committee met on Sept. 9 to discuss the details of a downtown redevelopment plan, including Second Street, the LIDL supermarket (to replace Snuffy's), a new town library, and the luxury apartments at the former Parker Gardens.

Plans for the LIDL supermarket have been submitted to the Scotch Plains planning board and ...

Founded as The Leal School for Boys in 1882 and The Misses Scribner and Newton's School for Girls in 1884, both in Plainfield, NJ, these later became respectively The Wardlaw School and The Hartridge School. From their earliest days, the schools developed a reputation for powerful preparation for college.  

In 1976, The Wardlaw School and The Hartridge School merged, becoming a ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Scotch Plains is mourning local legend Malcolm E. Nettingham, a member of World War II's famed Tuskegee Airmen, who died on Monday evening just a few days before his 102nd birthday. He lived in town for almost a century and in 2014 was chosen to be the grand marshal of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade. 

Mr. Nettingham was born in New ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- As part of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) continuing outreach efforts, the agency has a new edition of its Veterans Benefits Guide.

Many New Jersey Veterans are unaware of the numerous federal and state program benefits, entitlements and services they have earned in defense of our nation. For more information about the program ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Even though students did not have to physically attend school, parents in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood district nonetheless participated in a time-honored tradition: taking pictures of their children's first day in a new grade. 

What's different, of course, this year is that students began their academic year inside their own houses in front of computer ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- It was a first day of school unlike any other in the seven decade history of St. Bart's Academy in Scotch Plains.

The school year started Friday morning with a welcoming for PreK-3 and PreK-4 students. You might not be able to tell, but there were lots of smiles beneath those masks, and the students and teachers are looking forward to a wonderful year of ...

Special to TAPintoSPF. This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com.

The latest list of New Jersey's public and private school reopening plans under COVID-19, in whatever form. [Updated: Sept. 13, ...

NEW JERSEY — Less than two months from Election Day, Gov. Phil Murphy this week announced a new website will allow New Jersey residents to register to vote and track their mail-in ballot all while on the go or from the comfort of their home.

“This online form is safe and secure, and can be accessed anywhere – whether from a library computer or your smartphone,” ...

Special to TAPintoSPF. This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com.

Postage, drop boxes and PPE will add to the tab for an election to be held nearly entirely through the mail

New Jersey’s November general election ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- It has been nearly six months since the Scotchwood Diner (1928 Route 22 East) has been able to serve its customers indoors, but that will change on Friday, Sept. 4, when the iconic diner will be able to serve customers at 25% of its indoor capacity. 

In celebration of its indoor return, the Scotchwood Diner will be offering a Welcome Back Discount of 20% ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Restaurants that would normally have been packed on summer nights today learned that just in time for the start of Labor Day Weekend, the unofficial close of the season, indoor dining may resume on Friday, Sept. 4. Eateries may only allow 25% of their capacity indoors, Gov. Phil Murphy announced via Twitter on Monday morning. 

Restaurants statewide will be able to open ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Purple sweet potato bars made from granola and blended with pure organic maple syrup, vanilla bean and cinnamon are among the items on offer at Lexi’s Bakery on Westfield’s south side.

The bakery, which has been open for about a month, offers an array of gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan treats including granola, gourmet bars and cakes, Lexi Borr, the ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A chilling video shows four men emerging from a car with guns drawn and unleashing a hail of bullets that left two dead and six injured early Sunday morning.

In the video provided to TAPinto New Brunswick, the shooters can be seen emerging from the four-door sedan with hoods pulled down in front of their faces. They open fire in the direction of 32 Delafield Street, ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- A teenage boy, an incoming freshman at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, according to witnesses, was transported via helicopter from Forest Road Park in Fanwood for medical treatment after he was struck by a car at the intersection of Helen Street and LaGrande Ave. The incident occurred shortly before 10:30 Saturday morning.

According to residents of Helen Street who ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Plainfield Police Director Lisa Burgess jointly announced the arrest of Pernell O. White of Plainfield on Friday. White is charged with being responsible for a shooting that left two people seriously injured late last month.

White, 33, is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder and three related ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, has announced the addition of Jeffrey Vanterpool of Scotch Plains to its Board of Trustees.

An employee health & benefits professional for over 25 years, Vanterpool is the managing director of service and operations of Marsh & McLennan's Employee Health & Benefits division. Throughout his career, he has ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- On what was originally scheduled to be Fanny Wood Day, Fanwood played host to a car show-canned food drive at the southside parking lot of the train station.

The event, organized by Greg Kowalczyk and Ronnie Vojka of Fabio's Bistro, raised four truckloads of food for the pantries at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church and Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) in Scotch Plains. The ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- COVID-19 has canceled many local events from festivals, functions, and races. Runners, walkers, cyclists, and hikers watched as their favorite races and events were canceled through the rest of 2020. Many towns, parks, and municipalities have pivoted to develop new programs for their community to keep people safely distanced, socially responsible, and engaged.

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, has announced the addition of Jeffrey Vanterpool of Scotch Plains to its Board of Trustees.

An employee health & benefits professional for over 25 years, Vanterpool is the managing director of service and operations of Marsh & McLennan's Employee Health & Benefits division. Throughout his career, he has ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Scotch Plains Township has announced that it will host The Rose Checchio Walk to Wipe Out Breast Cancer in honor of the late Councilwoman and to support breast cancer research through Play for P.I.N.K. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 9:00 a.m.

In October 2019, more than 200 friends, family and supporters participated in The Rose Checchio Walk to Wipe Out Breast Cancer.

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - As New Jersey drifts into flu season, many residents will once again decide whether to get their flu shots; where to get them; and if a flu shot has any preventative impact on COVID-19.  The differences between the two viruses affect not only the mortality rate and symptom development, but also prevention and cure.

According to the World Health Organization ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains will offer a combination of virtual and in-person socially-distant services and events in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The synagogue’s Family Service and its Community Shofar Blowing are both free and open to non-members.

From Sept. 8 through Sept. 17, Congregation Beth Israel will hold a ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – NJSIAA (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association), the governing body for high school sports in New Jersey, has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the NFL. The organization will host a two-day, virtual diversity, bias, and cultural competence workshop for football game officials. The two-day session’s goal is to increase awareness ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD -- Scotch Plains resident and Drew University grad Zach Lipshitz has built himself an enviable baseball career. He spent his summer playing ball for the New Jersey Blasters, (part of the Somerset Patriots organization), fulfilling a childhood dream.

At Scotch Plains Fanwood High School, a four-year varsity player, he ended his senior year with more than 100 ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD -- The season schedule for fall sports at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has officially been released.

Fall sports schedules have been shortened due to the pandemic. However, as of now, teams and coaches remain optimistic at starting the season.

"We are very excited that we have been able to keep our athletes active and to have an opportunity for them to ...