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ELIZABETH — Authorities have been trying to solve the gruesome mystery of several human body parts — including a torso — washed ashore in Union County. The partial remains were found in Elizabeth in the area where Front Street ends at the body of water known as the Arthur Kill, according to law enforcement.

A New Jersey postal worker was assaulted and robbed in a disturbing attack that took place earlier this month on a resident's front lawn.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - According to the Hanover police, they have been receiving several inquiries over what the rubber pieces are that run along the railroad tracks of South Jefferson Road and Troy Hills Road.  Concerned drivers are calling inquiring about the safety of driving over them. According to the police, " Please know that there is no safety hazard or danger associated with the pieces of rubber sticking out. Vehicles can continue to travel over the pieces of rubber sticking out with no issues. We have contacted the Morristown & Erie Railway and requested repairs be made at the two locations. Thank you!"

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The free food distribution will take place in Morristown on June 1 from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown).  An additional food distribution will take place on Friday June 2 in Parsippany, 299 Webro Road from 10:30am - 11:30am   Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristown Download the TAPinto App!   Click here for Android.  Click here for iOS  

Officials are investigating a workplace fatality that occurred in Somerset County Wednesday morning. Police responded to a 911 call on Willow Road in Hillsborough at 7:27 a.m., reporting an incident involving heavy machinery, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. The worker was pronounced dead on the scene, authorities said....

The family of an avid motorcyclist is memorializing his passion for bikes with a gathering they plan to hold yearly.Steve Delaney, Jr, of Somerville, died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, May 27 at 37 years old, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe created for his funeral expenses. De…

Five members and associates of a Greenville street gang have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a gang-related stabbing. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Yahsier Brown, 21, was sentenced today to 51 months in prison. Jaylen Boone, 22, was sentenced on May 2, 2023, to 56 months in prison. Jamil Bowens, 22, was sentenced on April 5, 2023, to 53 months in prison. Divine Abraham, 22, was sentenced on March 3, 2023, to 51 months in prison. Jermaine Jennings, 22, was sentenced on Jan. 4, 2023, to 57 months in prison.

Acclaimed chef Josh DeChellis came home to Hunterdon County and opened the restaurant Juniper Hill in the Annandale section of Clinton in 2017, just a few miles from where he grew up. From then on, diners relished in the hyper-local eats sourced from Two Barn Farm in Pittstown, some that...

On Thursday, May 17, police responded to a report of a robbery at gunpoint by two men armed with ski masks on the 1400 block of S. Wood Ave, Captain Christopher Guenther of the Linden Police Department said. The suspects fled the scene in a black Nissan driven by a woman, Guenther said.

ELIZABETH, N.J. -- Police in Elizabeth are investigating a deadly shooting.Crime scene investigators took photos and placed evidence markers in front of Bridgestone Hose Power on Wednesday.Witnesses say the victim was shot after he walked out of a building in an industrial area.Police are checking surveillance footage from neighboring businesses.No arrests have been made.

A dump truck driver was hurt in a crash that left gravel scattered along Route 80 and a traffic jam lasting several hours in Morris County Wednesday, May 31, state police said.The dump truck overturned and hit a guardrail in the eastbound lanes near milepost 46.9 in Parsippany just after 5:30 a.m.,…

The man, whose identity was not released, was found as Hillsborough Township Police responded to a call regarding an accident involving heavy machinery at a site on Willow Road around 7:25 a.m., Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His cause and...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Shiv's Third Eye, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and acceptance, has announced its second annual Pride Picnic to be held in Livingston on Sunday, June 4, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Doris Beck Gazebo on the Livingston Memorial Oval. The event aims to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community with a special focus on the youth in Livingston and surrounding areas.  According to Shiv’s Third Eye co-founder Shilpa Kulkarni, the event is expected to attract a diverse crowd of community members of all ages, creating a "vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. This year's theme, "We are a Rainbow of Colors," highlights the significance of inclusivity...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Retiring Westfield Public Schools teacher Frank Thompson will avoid jail time for charges of child endangerment and drug possession from his overdose in front of students in November. Thompson, who served as an art teacher at Roosevelt Intermediate School, appeared before Superior Court Judge Joseph P. Donohue in Elizabeth Wednesday. The prosecutor in the case confirmed before the judge that the state found Thompson to be an acceptable candidate for a pre-trial intervention program.  The state placed conditions on Thompson’s acceptance into the program, and he agreed to those conditions, the prosecutor confirmed before the judge.  Donohue granted Thompson’s request...

A man and woman have been arrested in an armed robbery that occurred earlier this month, while another suspect in the case remains at large, Linden Police Capt. Christopher Guenther said. The robbery was reported on May 17 near the 1400 block of South Wood Avenue in the Union County...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Montville Township, Lincoln Park Borough and Rockaway Township on Thursday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m....

Linden.NJ.-A woman and two men from Linden have been charged in connection with an armed robbery that happened earlier this month.   On May 17, 2023, at approximately 5:40 p.m. Officers responded to the 1400 block of S. Wood Ave on reports of an armed robbery. The victims reported that they were sitting inside their vehicle when they were approached by two men wearing ski masks. One of the men reportedly pointed a handgun at the driver and demanded money. The suspects then entered a black Nissan driven by a woman and fled the scene.   Officers located the vehicle parked nearby, however, when...

NEWARK, NJ — City officials said that people living at a homeless shelter in the Central Ward have been relocated after authorities found “appalling conditions” at the facility on Sussex Avenue. Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Newark Homelessness Czar Luis Ulerio in a statement on May 25 said people without addresses sheltered at H.E.L.P. Center, 224 Sussex Ave., would be moved to emergency housing beds across Essex County and that support would be in place for them over the next several weeks. City inspectors, responding to complaints about the facility made earlier this month, “found an abundance of insects, no hot water, strewn garbage and...

Check out our community calendar to find out what's happening this week. From annual traditions to meaningful community gatherings, there's something for everyone. Morris County residents have a bevy of engaging events to look forward to in the upcoming weeks. From annual traditions to meaningful community gatherings, there's something for everyone.

A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 280 in Essex County early Wednesday, prompting the closure of all highway lanes for a short time, authorities said. The crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. west of Exit 4, Eisenhower Parkway and County Road 609 in Roseland, according to 511nj.org. All lanes were closed in...