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Annual Our Lady of Peace Fair Brings Families Out for Fun, Support
May 19, 2013NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Our Lady of Peace held its annual fair on church grounds from May 15 until Saturday night with hundreds of commun...
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'Scoop of Hope' Raises Funds for Brooke Healey
May 19, 2013SUMMIT, NJ - The "Scoop of Hope" fundraiser was held at Magic Fountain on Saturday for Brooke Healey, a four-year...
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Event to Understand Livingston’s Government Hosted Thursday Night
May 19, 2013LIVINGSTON, NJ – On the evening of May 16, Livingston residents were invited to learn how their town’s government function...
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Summit Boys Lacrosse Overpowers Passaic Valley in State Tournament
May 19, 2013SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit boys lacrosse team scored 17 goals in the first half to beat Passaic Valley, 18-0, in Saturday's NJSIAA No...
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Livingston Boys Lacrosse Falls to Montclair in State Tourney
May 18, 2013LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Livingston Lancers boys' lacrosse team suffered an early First Round exit in the State Tournament at the hand...
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'Real Housewives' Star Makes Appearance and Signs Books at Sparta Books
May 18, 2013SPARTA, NJ - Eager fans waited outside of Sparta Books on Wednesday, May 15, for "Real Housewives of New Jersey," star...
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Westfield Boys Lacrosse Shuts Out North Brunswick in NJSIAA Tournament
May 18, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield boys lacrosse team handily defeated North Brunswick, 25-0, on Saturday to advance to the second ro...
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Coming Up In West Orange This Week
May 18, 2013WEST ORANGE, NJ - There's a lot going on in West Orange this week. Here's what you need to know: Sunday, May 19th ...
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New Providence Residents Join Forces for Day of Service
May 18, 2013NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Playgrounds can be great places to generate ideas — just ask Lisa Barfield and Allison Smith. A simple ...
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West Caldwell Councilman Joe Cecere, Police Chief Michael Bramhall, Meet with Residents over Safety Concerns
May 18, 2013WEST CALDWELL, NJ - Earlier this month, West Caldwell Councilman Joe Cecere, chair of the township's Public Safety Co...
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The Life Christian Church in West Orange Opens Its New 'Hub of Service" at 747 Northfield Avenue
May 18, 2013WEST ORANGE, NJ - It's been a long road for The Life Christian Church. The church has been active in West Orange for thirty ...
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Catastrophic Gas Leak Situation Averted; West Caldwell Fire Chief Jim Alvine Explains
May 18, 2013WEST CALDWELL, NJ - As West Essex TAP first reported Friday morning, the West Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department averted a ...
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Guida Leads Chatham Boys Lacrosse Past Jefferson in State Tourney
May 17, 2013CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham attacker Thomas Guida recored a point in his team's five first quarter goals, leading the Cougars to an 18-0...
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Westfield's Girls Lacrosse Dominates Old Bridge in State Tournament
May 17, 2013Westfield, NJ — Westfield’s girls lacrosse team defeated the Old Bridge’s Knights, 20-6, in the NJSIAA first round o...
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Sussex County Community College 2013 Grads Receive Degrees and Certificates
May 17, 2013NEWTON, NJ - More than 500 students, their families and friends, and faculty and staff packed under a large white tent to overflowing ...
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Essex County Offers Family Garden Party at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, Saturday
May 17, 2013MONTCLAIR, NJ - All are welcome, Saturday, to attend the Essex County Family Garden Party at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens where...
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Children's Book Author Gutman Talks with Summit Students About Writing, Reading, and Never Giving Up
May 17, 2013SUMMIT, NJ – Popular kids’ book author Dan Gutman left Jefferson School students with one very important message on Friday...
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Barnabas Health and Jersey City Medical Center Sign Definitive Agreement
May 17, 2013LIVINGSTON, NJ- Barnabas Health and Jersey City Medical Center signed a definitive agreement on the morning of May 16 for Jersey City ...
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Essex County Sheriff Seeks Assistance Identifying Suspects Wanted for Multiple Armed Robberies; Reward Offered
May 17, 2013ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - Friday, Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura released a statement notifying the public that the department...
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Westfield Sandy Relief Fund Helps Local Families in Need
May 17, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield United Fund’s Westfield Sandy Relief Fund has raised $18,000 since the organization partnere...
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Jets Helipad Plans Cause Stir Among Residents
May 17, 2013MADISON/FLORHAM PARK, NJ - An organization that calls itself "Jets" is eschewing the use of a local airport and planning to ...
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London Day School Espouses Holistic Approach for Kids 6 and Under
May 17, 2013FLORHAM PARK, NJ – Next month will mark the third anniversary of the London Day School, a private preschool and kindergarten aca...
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Super Bowl Host Committee Plants a Tree with County Exec Joe DiVincenzo
May 17, 2013NEWARK, NJ - Symbolizing their commitment to make next year’s Super Bowl XLVIII environmentally friendly, on Thursday, the Na...
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West Caldwell Home Evacuated for Natural Gas Leak
May 17, 2013WEST CALDWELL, NJ - Residents from the entire block of houses at Fairmount Road have all been evacuated. West Caldwell Police...
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Rotary's 90th Anniversary Flag Waves in Front of Borough Hall
May 17, 2013MADISON, NJ - The Madison Rotary will be raising their anniversary flag in front of Borough Hall. May 23 marks the official date of th...