Screenshot of the TAP into West Orange website
TAPinto West Orange provides residents with comprehensive coverage of local government, schools, sports, events, and community developments. Launched under the ownership of Thomas Kang, who moved to New Jersey in 2020, the site was created to fill a critical gap in hyperlocal news coverage, offering residents a reliable and accessible source of information about their town.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
West Orange, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2013
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
West Orange, New Jersey

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Sports
Entertainment and culture
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Thomas Kang
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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