SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The building housing the Nissan World business on Route 22 West has been demolished.

The Springfield Planning Board in June granted a 60-day extension on the demolition of the building in preparation for the sale of the franchise to Integrity LLC, whose owner, Michael Ianelli, is retaining the land. 

According to Planning Board chairman Jeff Tiger, Nissan World came ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The Springfield Planning Board on Monday night approved an application for the township's first marijuana dispensary.

Story Dispensary of Springfield, LLC would open at 130 Route 22, to fill a vacancy in a multi-tenant space that also houses Advance Auto Parts and Touka, a Japanese hibachi restaurant. 

Dumpsters will be maintained by the proprietor of the ...

SCRANTON, Pa. -- Jeswin Chethalan of Springfield was among the 116 incoming medical students who received a white coat at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's 14th annual ceremony welcoming the Class of 2026.

The future doctors participated in a ceremony, held in common with virtually every other medical school in the nation, designed to introduce them to the profession.

Students ...

FLORHAM PARK, NJ -- Four Springfield residents were among those named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus.

Anthony Rajoppi, Emily Adamkowski, Ryan Sickinger of Springfield and Alexis Gomes of Springfield were named to the Dean's List.

To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better ...

MADISON, NJ -- Seven residents of Springfield were among the more than 2,400 Fairleigh Dickinson students from the Florham campus who received degrees in commencement exercises last spring.

Graduating students from Springfield were: 

Caitlin Gibson

Magelende Paviera

Marie Juline Cherubin 

Joseph Kastner

Emily Sickinger

Anthony Rajoppi

Jacob Thompson

FDU ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Summer activities and trips continue for Springfield residents ages 55 and older.

The Springfield Recreation Department’s August calendar includes poker, dominos, rummikub and mahjong; indoor open-play pickleball (free annual registration required); bingo (treats sponsored by Arbor Terrace Mountainside on Wednesday, August 31); “Shape Up with ...

UNION, NJ – After a woman fell from a minivan as it traveled on the Garden State Parkway Saturday morning, the van then crossed several lanes before crashing into the median and shutting down the Parkway for some time.

The accident, at mile marker 140.7 south, occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. It was reported that the minivan had some mechanical problems and then a female ...

SUMMIT, NJ -- A 35-year-old Summit man found unresponsive and lying on a bench outside the Summit train station has died, the city has announced.

The Summit Police Department responded to a report of an unconscious man at a bus stop outside the Summit train station at approximately 2:50 a.m. Friday. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive male lying on a bench and immediately ...

SUMMIT, NJ - A 26-year-old Summit man is currently listed in critical condition after suffering multiple stab wounds during an altercation Sunday night, according to the Summit Police Department. The suspect was later captured and arrested after a brief foot chase.

The Summit Police Department, responding at 11:20 p.m. Aug. 7 to a report of a fight in progress outside ...

CLARK, NJ -- Max Weinberg, the drummer in the legendary E Street Band, will be headlining a concert in Union County next month.

The Fall Concert on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Oak Ridge Park in Clark will include Weinberg, a longtime member of Bruce Springsteen's backing band,  The Smithereens and  Ray Andersen’s Bowie & Beyond.

Admission is free.

SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The township came out in forces to observe National Night Out Tuesday evening on the grounds of Jonathan Dayton High School.

Residents has access to explore the police, fire, EMS, OEM and Department of Public Works vehicles. 

Food trucks and refreshments were available to all, and Twice Heard provided live music with its second concert in Springfield in the last four ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Springfield’s National Night Out which will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 2 starting at 6 p.m. in the Jonathan Dayton High School parking lot.

The event is a community-building campaign for residents to get out and meet the members of the Springfield Police and Fire Departments and is free to attend.

Residents will also get the chance to explore the ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- These are the cases the Springfield Police Department handled in the first two weeks of August:

August 1 – On July 17, officers were dispatched to a Springfield Avenue apartment complex on a report of criminal mischief. A follow-up investigation by Detective Bureau personnel led to the identification of three adult suspects. A 19-year-old Springfield man, and a ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Do you recognize this pup?

The small dog pictured was found on Golf Oval wearing a pink collar.

Anyone who recognizes the dog can contact the Springfield Police Department at (973) 376-0400.

SUMMIT, NJ - A 26-year-old Summit man is currently listed in critical condition after suffering multiple stab wounds during an altercation Sunday night, according to the Summit Police Department. The suspect was later captured and arrested after a brief foot chase.

The Summit Police Department, responding at 11:20 p.m. Aug. 7 to a report of a fight in progress outside ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Capture summer's bounty for your pantry in a 90-minute hands-on workshop Aug. 22 at the Springfield Library.

Every participant will make their own bottle of herbal vinegar. Herbal vinegar can be used in salad dressings, marinades, pickling, velveting, gravlax, sushi rice, all kinds of refreshing summer drinks, and even for dessert (think grilled peaches with ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The Springfield Planning Board on Monday night approved an application for the township's first marijuana dispensary.

Story Dispensary of Springfield, LLC would open at 130 Route 22, to fill a vacancy in a multi-tenant space that also houses Advance Auto Parts and Touka, a Japanese hibachi restaurant. 

Dumpsters will be maintained by the proprietor of the ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey has fallen 12 cents in the last week, according to AAA.

The average in New Jersey is $4.45 per gallon as of July 26. A week ago, it was $4.57. A month ago it was $4.92. A year ago this week the average in New Jersey was $3.18.

In Springfield, drivers can find gas for less than the average statewide price.

SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Already delayed several times, the hearing on the Chick-fil-A application before the Springfield Board of Adjustment now has been put off for another two months.

Action on the proposal for the drive-thru fast food restaurant at Hillside Avenue and Route 22 West on the site of the Barnes & Noble was scheduled for Thursday evening's regular Board of Adjustment ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ -- Maplewood Police Chief Jim DeVaul has advised the community about a carjacking they were advised of on a 911 call at about 4:30 a.m. The incident occurred in the Wawa Parking Lot located at 1511 Springfield Ave.

The caller was the male victim (who is 72 years old) and he reported that upon exiting the Wawa store and walking to his vehicle, and unknown male ...

TRENTON, NJ — Due to ongoing hot and dry conditions, New Jersey is under a drought watch as of Tuesday. The state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is asking residents and businesses to conserve water.

New Jersey has a three-stage drought advisory system. A drought watch is the first step. DEP says it's to encourage voluntary conservation measures, and, if ...

KEARNY, NJ — Construction of a new portal bridge that would expand rail travel between Newark and New York City moved one step closer to reality Monday when New Jersey officials and transit leaders broke ground on the new project.

The project is part of the larger Gateway Program, which is aimed to double rail service for New York City-bound commuters.

“Safe, reliable, and ...

TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Monday lifting requirements that school employees, child care workers and state employees who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 must undergo regular testing.

Executive Order 302 applies to school districts and child care settings immediately and to state contractors as of September 1, 2022.

The decision follows updates ...

TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Former Governors of New Jersey have a tendency to mimic what General Douglas MacArthur said in his farewell address, that “old soldiers never die, they just fade away.”

The New Jersey State Constitution doesn’t allow Governors to be elected forever, limiting them to two terms. So, past Governors generally go into a world of big ...

PARAMUS, NJ — Sen. Joseph Lagana has three main inspirations for wanting to keep New Jersey's children safe at school.

"I try to use my real-life experience and apply it to my job as a legislator," Lagana (D - District 38) told TAPinto. "And part of (that) is being a father and having three kids."

When he takes his daughters — who are headed into ...