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Livingston’s Al Partelow Wins National Coach of the Year
April 25, 2013LIVINGSTON, N.J.- The Livingston Lancers’ boys’ and girls’ volleyball head coach, Al Partelow, has been named one of...
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Summit Boys Lacrosse Dropped by Delbarton 9-8
April 25, 2013SUMMIT, NJ - As the spring sports get further into their seasons some of the biggest rivals begin to play each other. On Wednesday, th...
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Summit Girls Lacrosse Uses Strong Second Half to Beat Chatham
April 25, 2013SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit girls varsity lacrosse team scored eight unanswered second half goals to beat the Chatham Cougars 13-3 at ...
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Madison Arts & Culture Alliance, Downtown Development Commission Collaborate in First Public Art Project and Gallery of Banners
April 25, 2013MADISON, NJ - Madison is introducing its first public art project, a sidewalk gallery of collaborative efforts between the Madison Art...
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Gov. Livingston Baseball Uses Long Ball to Beat Brearley
April 25, 2013BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Backed by five home runs, the Governor Livingston varsity baseball team dismantled David Brearley High School 1...
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New Providence Girls Lacrosse Dominates Governor Livingston 23-6
April 24, 2013BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - New Providence girls’ lacrosse head coach Jenn Henry kept a secret from her star player Nicole Sanczyk. G...
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West Orange High School Winter Colorguard Places 14th at Winter Guard International World Championships
April 24, 2013WEST ORANGE, NJ - The West Orange High School Winter Colorguard took 14th place at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Wor...
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Legendary Folk Singer Peter Yarrow Visits Washington School to Discuss Bullying, Respect
April 24, 2013SUMMIT, NJ - Most of those who filled the gym at Washington School on Tuesday morning weren’t alive when Peter Yarrow was at the...
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Security to Be Amped at West Orange High School After Threatening Graffiti Discovered
April 24, 2013WEST ORANGE, NJ - (This article was updated on Friday, April 26) Graffiti threatening "an act of violence" wouldl occur ...
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Three Area High Schools Named Among the Best in the State, Nation
April 24, 2013Three area high schools are among those named by U.S. News and World Report as among the best in the state and the nation. The top...
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Westfield High School Ranked #22 in NJ by U.S. News and World Report
April 24, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ— In a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report, Westfield High School was ranked #22 in New Jersey. The rankings ...
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Franklin Council Adopts Budget
April 24, 2013FRANKLIN BOROUGH, NJ - Franklin Borough's mayor and council had its second meeting for the month of April on April 23. The meeting...
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Sparta Township Council Discusses Local Construction
April 24, 2013SPARTA, NJ - After a brief moment of silence for the victims of the bombing in Boston, the April 23 Sparta Township Council Meeti...
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Westfield Police Increase Training for “Active Shooter Scenarios” in Schools
April 24, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — In the wake of the recent school shooting in Newtown, CT, Westfield Police Chief David Wayman told TAP that last...
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Graham Resigns As Stanhope Borough Councilman To Be Sworn In Tonight As Sussex County Freeholder
April 24, 2013STANHOPE BOROUGH, NJ - "This is the most people I’ve seen here,” said Stanhope Borough councilman George Graham to th...
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New Press Box and Bleachers Coming Soon to Sparta High School
April 24, 2013SPARTA TOWNSHIP, NJ - The high school graduation may have to be indoors, but the odds of a football season with home games played at h...
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Sussex Road Residents Ask Berkeley Heights Council to Restrict Governor Livingston Student Parking on Their Street; Resident Sues Township Over Little Flower Plan
April 24, 2013BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Sussex Road is a one-block street ending in a cul-de-sac. It also is one of a number of small streets in the vi...
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Former LHS Graduate Wins Seat at Student Academy Awards
April 24, 2013LIVINGSTON, NJ – LHS graduate, Robert Kornstein is taking a seat at the Student Academy Awards this Thursday evening ...
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Mayor Cuts Ribbon For New Neighborhood Pharmacy
April 24, 2013LIVINGSTON, NJ – On Sat. April 20, members of the Livingston Chamber of Commerce and the Municipality performed the ribbon cutti...
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Town Council Holds Public Hearing on 2013 Budget
April 24, 2013WEST ORANGE, NJ - The West Orange Township Council held its first public hearing on the Mayor’s proposed 2013 municip...
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Westfield Town Council Passes Affordable Housing Ordinances, Resolves to Support One-Seat Ride to NYC
April 23, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ—Acting Mayor Jo Ann Neylan called for a moment of silence at the beginning of the Westfield Town Council meeting A...
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Westfield’s Paul Jackson Fund Gala & Auction Gives Love and Hope
April 23, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — The Paul Jackson Fund raised over $30,000 at its inaugural “Giving Love … Giving Hope …&rdqu...
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The College Report: Fairfield’s McLinden Plays Role in Taking Down No. 1 Denver
April 23, 2013Fairfield defeated no. 1 Denver, 10-9, in overtime in the Mile High City on Saturday in men’s lacrosse action. Colin McLinden (M...
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Drew University and Madison Borough Council Compromise on Underage Drinking Law for Now
April 23, 2013MADISON, NJ - A good showing from Drew’s Student Government attended last night’s Borough Council meeting to take issue an...
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Ann Alexander Named South Orange Villager of the Month
April 23, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Trustees and audience members rose to their feet and applauded as Ann Alexander accepted Villager of the Mont...