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CommunityTAPintoKenilworth's Harding Elementary School Newspaper Members Publish Article "From the Desks of Mr. B & Mrs. C"
KENILWORTH, NJ - The fifth issue of Harding Elementary School's newspaper Let's HAWK About It! was recently published. Members of the Newspaper Club wrote the following article after they interviewed Harding Principal Ronald Bubnowski
CommunityTAPintoGoodbye Doner Kebab, Hello Cookies N’ Cream: Coming Soon to Downtown Westfield
WESTFIELD, NJ — Changes to downtown Westfield's restaurant scene are afoot as several eateries have closed and new ones are lined up to open.On Broad Street last month, German Doner Kebab, which opened in 2023, closed and dirty soda shop Fizzy Pop op
CommunityTAPintoLinden to Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with Cultural Events and Flag Raising Ceremony
LINDEN, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Linden Public Schools, and the New Jersey–Haiti Partners of the Americas, have announced several events to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month this month.&n
CommunityTAPinto2026 Westfield Memorial Day Parade, Activities Planned for May 25
WESTFIELD, NJ — Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day, and once again the Martin Wallberg American Legion Post 3 will host a service, parade and barbecue to honor the American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.The day's events will begin with the trad
CommunityTAPintoBrearley Softball: Kenilworth's Bears Continue Huge Winning Streak
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Brearley Varsity Softball team is on a six-winning streak, having advanced on Friday, May 1, with a 20-2 victory over Elizabeth. “Our team has been putting in an incredible amount of hard work this season, and it’s showing i
CommunityTAPintoMother Seton Regional High School Senior Kate Robimon Wins a 2026 National Merit Scholarship
CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School senior Kate Robimon of Westfield won a 2026 National Merit Scholarship. She achieved a perfect score on the PSAT, garnering the highest result possible in the math and verbal sections. Kate will attend Ha
CommunityTAPintoPublic Comment Expected As Summit Council Takes Up Outdoor Dining Ordinance
SUMMIT, NJ — A proposed plan to close a portion of Maple Street to vehicle traffic this summer will take center stage Tuesday night as the Summit Common Council holds a public hearing on the ordinance at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, a move officials say i
CommunityTAPintoActors Mike Colter, Busy Philipps Spotted Filming in Cranford
CRANFORD, N.J. — A new network television drama is bringing lights, cameras and production crews to Cranford Monday, as filming for the upcoming CBS series “Cupertino” takes place on Holly Street.The show, expected to debut during the 2026–27 televis
CommunityTAPintoRahway High School Celebrates ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day’ with Food, Fun, Flowers, and More!
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 23, Rahway High School (RHS) celebrated “Bring Your Child to Work Day” in festive style, packing the day with activities, experiments, photography, dancing, games, and more. Dr. Michelle Panichi, RHS's new principal, s
CommunityTAPintoClark BOE Meeting Scheduled for Monday, May 4
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 4.The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., and immediately go into Executive
CommunityTAPintoBoys Track: Westfield Has Strong Finish with Top Performances at UCC Championships
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Westfield boys track team had solid performances at the Union County Championships (Watchung Division) at Governor Livingston High School April 30-May 1.The Blue Devils finished third in the division with 112 points. Union
CommunityTAPintoSixth Grader from Kenilworth's St. Theresa School Honored by Union County in Arbor Day Poetry Contest
KENILWORTH, NJ - In observance of Arbor Day, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Union County Shade Tree Advisory Board, invited students in grades fourth through eighth to enter a Poet-Tree contest. The an
CommunityTAPintoCity of Linden Free Rabies Clinic a Success
Linden, NJ— On Saturday, May 2, 2026, The Linden Health Department held a successful Rabies Vaccination Clinic at Linden Fire House #2 located at 302 West St. George Ave. The clinic was very successful and vaccinated approximately 60 dogs and cats. T
CommunityTAPintoDonahue Fires 4-Hit Shutout as Gov. Livingston Blanks Jackson Township, 4–0
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gov. Livingston’s Michael Donahue delivered a dominant performance Saturday afternoon in Berkeley Heights, tossing a four-hit shutout to lead the Highlanders to a 4–0 victory over Jackson Township.The sophomore right-hander sho
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CommunityTAPintoNew Providence's FreeCycle Fest Proves One Person's Junk Is Another's Treasure
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — A chilly Sunday morning was no match for the enthusiasm of New Providence residents who turned out in force for the borough's spring FreeCycle Fest, transforming the Community Pool Parking Lot into a bustling open-air bazaar wher
CommunityTAPintoUnion Celebrates Diversity at 4th Annual AAPI Festival
UNION, N.J. — The Township of Union hosted its fourth annual Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Festival on Saturday, drawing a large crowd to Stuyvesant Avenue for an afternoon of cultural celebration, live performances and local cuisine.The eve
CommunityTAPintoKenilworth's Fruit Republique Juicery Announces Specials for Teacher Appreciation Week
KENILWORTH, NJ- Fruit Republique located at 522 Boulevard recently announced that in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week the juicery will be offering the following specials. “Attention all teachers we have an offer you can’t refuse” Fruit R
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Police Warn of Rise in Unlocked Car Entries, Urge Residents to Lock Doors
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Police Department is reminding residents to lock their vehicles after reporting an uptick in entries into unlocked cars across Plainfield.In an alert issued Sunday, police said the recent incidents involve individuals
CommunityTAPintoRahway Academy Students Participate in Jr. Minuteman Games on April 23
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 23, the Rahway Academy participated as one of 17 teams in the Jr. Minuteman Games, a relay-style meet for middle schoolers. The Rahway team performed exceptionally well.For the boys, a total of four medals were won.&nb