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By TONY GALLOTTO
April 28, 2026
NEW JERSEY — The family of a NJ woman, who drowned in a tragic 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an accident on ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2026 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are available.NOTE: The deadline for completed applications submitted by regular mail is seven days before the election, which is ...
UNION, NJ – Union scored at least one run in every inning of a 10-4 baseball victory over Linden on Monday.Mark Womack went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in and two runs scored for Union (7-8), which scored four runs in the fifth inning to take a 9-2 lead.Nick Bertolotti went 2-for-4 with two RBI ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Spring weather served as the perfect backdrop on April 23 for this year’s Take Your Child to Work Day. Held annually on the fourth Thursday in April, the event is designed to promote career options and community and, in South Plainfield, approximately 50 kids ages 3 to 17 had ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — With consumer expenses rising, household budgets shrinking, and higher education tuition costs at an all-time high, Montclair Mutual Aid is once again rallying the community to help local graduating seniors head to college with the tools they need to succeed.What began as a simple ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield Public Schools opened its fourth outdoor inclusive Plainfield at the Plainfield Early Learning Center, formerly the Black United Fund, on Grant Avenue.Staff, students, and Assistant Principal Sevcan Abedin gathered for a ribbon cutting at the preschool, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — As floodwaters surged toward the window line of a stranded vehicle during an Aug. 17, 2025, storm, Officer Lindsey Knopf pushed through the heavy rain, moving quickly as the current continued to rise. Assigned to the Patrol Division of the New Providence Police Department, ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown Township Committee today announced that the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM will be open to the public and taking place in the Mayor's Conference Room, located on the top floor at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). The meeting will also be made ...
OAK RIDGE, NJ – The Chatham boys volleyball team forced a third set in its 24-26, 25-23, 14-25 setback to Jefferson on Monday.Sophomore Nico Mannino put up two kills, three blocks, five digs, 22 assists and a service ace for Chatham (8-8), which received eight kills, two blocks, eight digs, an ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - A structural fire went through Arbor Terrace Condominium on Greens Avenue Sunday night.Fire crews from multiple nearby towns were dispatched around 9:15 p.m., when fire could be seen ripping through the roof of the condos. Around 30 residents were reported to be receiving help ...
For the first time since participating in the New Jersey STEAM Tank Challenge, a Berkeley Heights Public Schools team has advanced to the Final Round. The CVC & Co team from Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School earned this distinction with their innovative invention, The Eco Wave. The STEAM Tank ...
HIGHLANDS, NJ – Keyport remained undefeated with an 8-5 baseball victory over Henry Hudson on Monday.Casey McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a triple and three runs batted in for Keyport (10-0), which scored seven runs in the third inning to take an 8-1 lead.Tristan Knoblauch doubled and drove in a run ...
NEW JERSEY — The family of a NJ woman, who drowned in a tragic 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an accident on ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – The Chatham boys tennis team earned its 12th win of the season with a 5-0 sweep vs. Montclair Kimberley Academy on Monday.
JEFFERSON, NJ -The Jefferson girls lacrosse team claimed a 12-11 home victory over Kinnelon on April 27.The Falcons faced a two-goal deficit heading into the fourth quarter but ultimately outscored Kinnelon 4-1 in the final frame en route to the victory.Senior Olivia Bahamondes scored four goals on ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Not all students are traditional learners. We know in our district, many students need learning support. Sadie Gewirtz, a 17-year-old junior at Columbia High School, is working to change how students understand learning differences through her initiative: The Tea About ADHD.Sadie ...
Editor's note: The letter below was submitted before Princeton Council and the Princeton Public Library resolved their differences over the 2026 library budget. Princeton, NJ – When my husband and I first moved to Princeton from Mexico with our two young daughters, then three and seven years old, ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Township Board of Education completed its final budget presentation on April 27, outlining the next steps. The District will submit an unbalanced budget to the state with a $2.9 million deficit. Although the community is awaiting answers on how the budget will ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Tucked along Ridgedale Avenue, Mama Rao's Kitchen has established itself as more than just another Italian deli. It’s become a place where warmth, community, comfort, and cuisine come together.Built on decades of Italian culinary tradition, the kitchen brings time-honored recipes ...
A student from Northvale who was arrested after police said he threatened a classmate with a BB gun at Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan is a Brazilian national who just turned 18 two weeks ago, according to a published report.Ryan Riberio Rodrigues deSousa, who sources said ...
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Florham Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has launched a comprehensive Chronic Illness Support model, partnering with HealthDrive to integrate palliative care, pastoral support and other services with its specialized clinical programming. Subhra Sen, APN, a ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Two students from Parsippany schools were recently recognized for their musical talent and dedication, earning honors as part of the Mayo Performing Arts Center’s (MPAC) Music Students of the Month program.The recognition came during the April 24 performance by The String Queens at ...
CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...
Princeton, NJ – The cordial man greeting a large number of attendees at the recent opening reception for a students' art exhibition was not anyone we normally associate with the visual arts. It was the genial Marc Uys, executive director of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Uys was in attendance at ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – Residents in several neighborhoods should prepare for upcoming utility work as Elizabethtown Gas kicks off a significant infrastructure upgrade project in the Town of Hackettstown. The project is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, April 27, 2026.According to a construction ...
Flemington, NJ – At last Tuesday's Board of County Commissioners' meeting, Board Director John E. Lanza presented Proclamation #2026- to County Director of Public Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator Brayden Fahey, Division Head of Communications Patrick Horsch and Department of Public ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Water service has been fully restored following a 10-inch water main break along Mount Pleasant Avenue near Hillcrest Avenue and Meriline Avenue, borough officials announced.Department of Public Works crews remained on site Monday evening and are expected to continue working in ...
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood teams continued their strong spring stretch with several key wins, highlighted by dominant pitching, balanced scoring, and a perfect week on the volleyball court.BaseballTuesday: Baseball: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Defeats Westfield, 5-2, in Night Game ...
POMPANO BEACH — For days now, a local Facebook group and a few sharp-eyed Pompano residents have been playing “retail detective,” fueled by a single question: Is Pompano Beach getting a second Burlington store?While the company remains officially tight-lipped, TAPinto has followed the breadcrumbs, ...