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TAP into Scotch Plains/Fanwood
New Jersey
TAP into Scotch Plains/Fanwood

TAP into Scotch Plains/Fanwood is an independently-owned local news site operating as a franchisee in the TAPinto.net network. Launched as The Alternative Press in 2008, the network shifted to a franchise model with independent ownership in 2013-14 and re-branded as TAPinto. The network provides franchisees with tech support, regional ad sales, editorial guidelines and business training in exchange for an annual fee. Revenue: Advertising.

 

City

Scotch Plains

State

New Jersey

Zip code

07076

Year launched

2013

Tax status

  • LLC

Geographic scope

  • Community or town

Scope of coverage

  • Cover general local news

Topics of coverage

  • Education & schools
  • Government & politics
  • Local business
  • Local events
  • Sports & recreation

Watchdog journalism?

  • Yes, occasional

Facebook link

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alternative-Press-of-Scotch-PlainsFanwood/282920915103506

Site Twitter handle

@spf_tap

In the news

http://tapinto.net/pages/tap-in-the-news