SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- "I totally forgot I submitted. I was in shock when I won!"

Scotch Plains-based author Robert Constant's marketing plan for his latest children's book was derailed by COVID, but a recent award is giving his book new life. 

Hello Grandma!, Constant's second children book recently was named the Bronze/Third Place winner in the 2021 Feathered ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance has released the 2021 Summer Stage outdoor Concert series schedule featuring several bands that performed during last year's pandemic, as well as six new bands that specialize in blues, classic rock, folk, country - even an Elvis impersonator.

The free Saturday night series on the Division Street pedestrian mall kicks off May 29; all shows ...

NEWARK, NJ — When Judy Rodriguez was a sophomore at Elizabeth High School, her history teacher gave her a key piece of information that would empower her, then one day power New Jersey.

"She gave us an aptitude test, and the result for me was that I would be good at the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects. Her reaction was 'You should try for ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Signs of spring are slowly popping up throughout New Jersey which means the hot and humid days of summer – and the non-stop running of home and office cooling systems – are just around the corner. 

According to Mike Iarrapino, owner of Edison Heating and Cooling, spring is the best time of year to have units checked and, if necessary, ...

NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy today signed into law S-3523, which provides $25 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for small businesses throughout New Jersey. The bill provides a lifeline to microbusinesses with five or fewer employees. The bill is part of a five-bill, $100 million relief effort aimed at helping the state’s economy recover from the year-long ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -- The Breden family - parents Elizabeth and Lief and twin daughters, Kelly and Sabrina -- are asking the community for support, so that Kelly can maintain her independence’s currently challenged by an extremely rare genetic disorder.  As a family who would do anything for their loved one, they started a Go Fund Me campaign that they say will go ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Popcorn for the People is one of ten finalists out of 1600 companies for a $30,000 grant from the New York Knicks and Squarespace. These funds will help hire more workers from the Autism Community, but they need your help!

Popcorn for the People is a snack company founded in East Brunswick by Stephen Bier.  The company employs adults with autism, ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Despite the side effects reported impacting some young women who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine, Gov. Phil Murphy said that "no one who has received the J&J vaccine should panic or worry."  The governor tried to quell fears as the CDC and FDA called for a pause in the distribution of J&J vaccine "out of an abundance of ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Wednesday reported 22,602 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, an increase of 151 cases with 708 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Wednesday reported a total of 845,201 positive cases of the coronavirus since the ...

Special to TAPinto. 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.

NJ SPOTLIGHT -- With one in four cases linked to variants, NJ’s top medical official says ‘Keep doing what you’re doing and get ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Following the recommendation of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration to pause the use of the Johnson&Johnson one-shot COVID vaccine due to an “extremely rare” complication, Somerset County Department of Health is suspending its use for all populations.

“Somerset County has not seen any ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Monday reported 22,374 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, an increase of 19 cases with 707 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Monday reported a total of 838,328 positive cases of the coronavirus since the pandemic began ...

WARREN, NJ -- On Wednesday, April 7, Dr. Susan Cooper Warren Middle School (WMS) E2 Teacher was notified that her team of grade 6 WMS students had received 2nd place in the nation at the Knowledge Master Open, a tremendous achievement!  

The Knowledge Master Open is an asynchronous computerized academic challenge. Teams from across the country compete in the rigorous ...

WARREN, NJ - A Public Hearing on the Watchung Hills Regional High School Budget will be held remotely on April 27. The public may view the meeting via the following YouTube link: HERE

Public comments will be accepted by using the following Zoom link: HERE

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the following budget ...

TRENTON, NJ – A new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday will give voters more opportunities to cast their ballots at their convenience, through early, in-person voting starting with the 2021 primary election. 

“While other states are looking to find ways to keep their citizens from voting, we have consistently worked to ensure that the voices of the people ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Popcorn for the People is one of ten finalists out of 1600 companies for a $30,000 grant from the New York Knicks and Squarespace. These funds will help hire more workers from the Autism Community, but they need your help!

Popcorn for the People is a snack company founded in East Brunswick by Stephen Bier.  The company employs adults with autism, ...

TRENTON, NJ — Salads bars and buffets are making their return to grocery stores and retail establishments that sell food, as part of the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions by Gov. Phil Murphy.

But while these self-service food stations are once again allowed at supermarkets, convenience stores and bodegas, they are still prohibited at restaurants and casinos.

As ...

WATCHUNG, NJ - The Watchung Parent Teacher Organization, PTO, announced the return of its Food Truck Fridays, kicking off on Friday, April 9  at Bayberry School, 131 Bayberry Lane in Watchung, from 4: to 8 pm. This outdoor food event debuted in August 2020 when it brought the Watchung community together  during the early months of the pandemic while supporting a ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -- The Breden family - parents Elizabeth and Lief and twin daughters, Kelly and Sabrina -- are asking the community for support, so that Kelly can maintain her independence’s currently challenged by an extremely rare genetic disorder.  As a family who would do anything for their loved one, they started a Go Fund Me campaign that they say will go ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Popcorn for the People is one of ten finalists out of 1600 companies for a $30,000 grant from the New York Knicks and Squarespace. These funds will help hire more workers from the Autism Community, but they need your help!

Popcorn for the People is a snack company founded in East Brunswick by Stephen Bier.  The company employs adults with autism, ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Despite the side effects reported impacting some young women who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine, Gov. Phil Murphy said that "no one who has received the J&J vaccine should panic or worry."  The governor tried to quell fears as the CDC and FDA called for a pause in the distribution of J&J vaccine "out of an abundance of ...

TRENTON, NJ — Salads bars and buffets are making their return to grocery stores and retail establishments that sell food, as part of the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions by Gov. Phil Murphy.

But while these self-service food stations are once again allowed at supermarkets, convenience stores and bodegas, they are still prohibited at restaurants and casinos.

As ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grateful to be alive, Richard Smekal returned to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/Somerset on Wednesday to thank the doctors, EMTs and hospital staff for their quick action in saving his life after he collapsed with sudden cardiac arrest on Main Street March 30.

Smekal, an equipment operator for an electrical company, was working on Main Street in Somerville when he ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Wednesday reported 22,602 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, an increase of 151 cases with 708 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Wednesday reported a total of 845,201 positive cases of the coronavirus since the ...

NEWARK, NJ — When Judy Rodriguez was a sophomore at Elizabeth High School, her history teacher gave her a key piece of information that would empower her, then one day power New Jersey.

"She gave us an aptitude test, and the result for me was that I would be good at the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects. Her reaction was 'You should try for ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Signs of spring are slowly popping up throughout New Jersey which means the hot and humid days of summer – and the non-stop running of home and office cooling systems – are just around the corner. 

According to Mike Iarrapino, owner of Edison Heating and Cooling, spring is the best time of year to have units checked and, if necessary, ...

Bright yellow daffodils, colorful tulips and fragrant hyacinths brighten our spring gardens. Give them the care they need to extend their spring display and keep them coming back for years.

Hybrid tulips and hyacinths are short-lived stars of the spring garden. They bloom profusely the first spring, but the number of flowers decline each year. You may want to treat these like annuals, ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Bridgewater resident has been indicted on second degree reckless vehicular homicide and other charges stemming from a fatal motor vehicle collision on Old York Road in Raritan in September 2020.

Kevin D. Betyeman, 56, was indicted Wednesday on charges of second degree reckless vehicular homicide, third degree strict liability vehicular homicide and two charges of third ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two suspects have been arrested and charged in the theft of over $250,000 and personal identifying information from at least 50 victims, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone.

The suspects, identified as Shemar Rogers, 22 and Tariah Darby, also 22, both of New Brunswick. were arrested Tuesday and charged following a six-week investigation by the ...

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Law enforcement officers from Somerset and Hunterdon counties will be cracking down on distracted drivers during the month of April, as part of New Jersey’s UDrive. UText. UPay. enforcement campaign. according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

Beginning April 1 and running through April 21, the high-visibility law enforcement ...

NEW JERSEY - While the rest of the state economy slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels, the New Jersey real estate market reportedly experienced “a year we’ve not seen before” with no immediate signs of slowing.

Two state real estate experts with national credentials participated in a TAPinto panel discussion Tuesday about the “Current State of the New Jersey Real ...

Housing campaigners still predict surging evictions when Murphy’s moratorium ends, even after more help from Washington.

Special to TAPinto.net. 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.

Millions of federal dollars ...

WATCHUNG, NJ - The Easter Bunny was back in the area on Saturday seeing area children and getting ready for the big day. 

Organized for the second year by Council members Daryl Eisenberg Knegten and Lindsay Goodloe, through their site WatchungVolunteers.org, the Easter Bunny, played once again by Council member Pete Martino, arrived to bring COVID-safe cheer. Following last ...

HARRISON, NJ - New York Red Bulls II have signed Watchung Hills’ senior Daniel Edelman to a USL Championship contract pending federation and league approval, the club announced, and he is ready to make his mark. 

Edelman, 17, joined Red Bulls Academy in January 2020 and made his professional debut for NYRB II on July 17, 2020 against Hartford Athletic.

“We are really ...

NEWARK, NJ - The Watchung Hills girls volleyball team is moving on. The Warriors defeated Newark East Side on Monday 2-0(25-9, 25-15)  in the first round of the State Tournament. 

“I am really proud of these ladies,” said WHRHS head coach Jens Madsen. “We are looking forward to round 2 at Columbia High School.”

Watchung Hills will travel to Columbia for the ...

WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills girls volleyball team fell to Hillsborough 25-21 and 26-24 Monday on Senior night.

Prior to the game, four of the five seniors;Jasmine Aiello, Olivia Hayes, Jasmine Hwang, Ariana Huang, and their parents were recognized.  Missing was  Prachi Thakur.

See video here: Senior Night 2021

Watchung Hills next takes on Montgomery on ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grateful to be alive, Richard Smekal returned to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/Somerset on Wednesday to thank the doctors, EMTs and hospital staff for their quick action in saving his life after he collapsed with sudden cardiac arrest on Main Street March 30.

Smekal, an equipment operator for an electrical company, was working on Main Street in Somerville when he ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Efforts to recover from Monday's cyber attack against the school district's computer network continue, with another day of virtual learning scheduled for Thursday.

Chrome books were unaffected, allowing remote learning between teachers and students.

School officials have yet to say whether they have identified the source of the cyber attack, why it was done, or ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Wednesday reported 22,602 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, an increase of 151 cases with 708 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Wednesday reported a total of 845,201 positive cases of the coronavirus since the ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Following the recommendation of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration to pause the use of the Johnson&Johnson one-shot COVID vaccine due to an “extremely rare” complication, Somerset County Department of Health is suspending its use for all populations.

“Somerset County has not seen any ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance has released the 2021 Summer Stage outdoor Concert series schedule featuring several bands that performed during last year's pandemic, as well as six new bands that specialize in blues, classic rock, folk, country - even an Elvis impersonator.

The free Saturday night series on the Division Street pedestrian mall kicks off May 29; all shows ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Monday reported 22,374 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, an increase of 19 cases with 707 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Monday reported a total of 838,328 positive cases of the coronavirus since the pandemic began ...

WARREN, NJ -- On Wednesday, April 7, Dr. Susan Cooper Warren Middle School (WMS) E2 Teacher was notified that her team of grade 6 WMS students had received 2nd place in the nation at the Knowledge Master Open, a tremendous achievement!  

The Knowledge Master Open is an asynchronous computerized academic challenge. Teams from across the country compete in the rigorous ...

WARREN, NJ -  A Warren Middle School student was awarded first place by District 16-J of the Lions Club for her entry in this year's Peace Poster Contest.  
 

Dr. Susan Cooper, E2 teacher, from Warren Middle School encourages student participation in the poster contest, and on April 6, Cooper was informed that grade seven Warren Middle School student, Kayla ...

WARREN, NJ -- On Wednesday, April 7, Dr. Susan Cooper Warren Middle School (WMS) E2 Teacher was notified that her team of grade 6 WMS students had received 2nd place in the nation at the Knowledge Master Open, a tremendous achievement!  

The Knowledge Master Open is an asynchronous computerized academic challenge. Teams from across the country compete in the rigorous ...

WARREN, NJ -  A Warren Middle School student was awarded first place by District 16-J of the Lions Club for her entry in this year's Peace Poster Contest.  
 

Dr. Susan Cooper, E2 teacher, from Warren Middle School encourages student participation in the poster contest, and on April 6, Cooper was informed that grade seven Warren Middle School student, Kayla ...

NEWARK, NJ - The Watchung Hills girls volleyball team is moving on. The Warriors defeated Newark East Side on Monday 2-0(25-9, 25-15)  in the first round of the State Tournament. 

“I am really proud of these ladies,” said WHRHS head coach Jens Madsen. “We are looking forward to round 2 at Columbia High School.”

Watchung Hills will travel to Columbia for the ...

WARREN, NJ - A Public Hearing on the Watchung Hills Regional High School Budget will be held remotely on April 27. The public may view the meeting via the following YouTube link: HERE

Public comments will be accepted by using the following Zoom link: HERE

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the following budget ...

WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills girls volleyball team fell to Hillsborough 25-21 and 26-24 Monday on Senior night.

Prior to the game, four of the five seniors;Jasmine Aiello, Olivia Hayes, Jasmine Hwang, Ariana Huang, and their parents were recognized.  Missing was  Prachi Thakur.

See video here: Senior Night 2021

Watchung Hills next takes on Montgomery on ...