Top Stories
By REED BECKER
April 10, 2026
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Residents and businesses in Long Branch’s West End can expect construction activity beginning this month as New Jersey American Water starts an $8.8 million infrastructure project to replace aging water mains in the neighborhood.The work, scheduled to begin on or around April ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Governor Livingston baseball team built a commanding early lead and held off a late rally to earn a 9-8 victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Thursday, improving to 6-0 on the season.The Highlanders struck first in the opening inning when Reid Bazydlo launched a solo home ...
Come watch Capital Region Independent Media's most recent “Get to Know” with Albany Firebirds' coach Damon Ware!
NEW BRUNSWICK – Before celebrating his graduation this spring, Nico Cosereanu has one other life-changing experience he will check off his bucket list.On April 15, the School of Engineering student will appear in season 16 of “MasterChef,” Gordon Ramsay’s competition show featuring amateur cooks, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Bright mosaics and a newly designed splash pad are adding color and meaning to Boca Raton’s coastline as part of the city’s centennial celebration at Wildflower Park.Local artist Laura Tanner said it was a “privilege” to help create the Wildflower Park Centennial Legacy Mosaics and ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Bordentown this weekend? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! Burlington County Farmers Market Holding Next Pre-Season Market This Weekend: The Burlington County Farmers Market is preparing to open for its 20th season and will be hosting ...
CATSKILL–The Thomas Cole National Historic Site has announced “Hudson Talbott: Shining Objects” – a retrospective of the acclaimed artist’s career. The exhibition will celebrate the work of the late, award-winning artist Hudson Talbott, whose talents have inspired audiences for decades through his ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Elementary school-age students in Hightstown who need extra support with their school work can receive free Homework Help at select dates in April at the local library.Help is available for students in Grades 1 through 8 who need help with homework or subject review in math and ...
ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It was a tough home opener for the Spotswood High School boys tennis team on Thursday. Spotswood took on undefeated Woodbridge Academy Magnet. The Chargers lost 5-0. Aidan Levy lost his first singles match to Ashwin Srinivasan, (6-0, 6-0). Timothy Sullivan dropped his second singles ...
MARLTON, NJ — One lucky shopper picked up more than just milk and eggs during a recent trip to an area convenience store.A Jersey Cash 5 ticket that matched all five balls in the Wednesday, April 8 drawing was sold at the 7-Eleven located at 320 Evesboro-Medford in Marlton. The jackpot was worth ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — New legislation signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill will extend early voting for next month's nonpartisan municipal elections.Voters statewide can now hit the polls seven days before the May Election Day, a four-day extension. The window will close two days before, just as it did in ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library hosted a public reception Thursday celebrating the library’s newest art exhibit, Gen-Z: Searching for Meaning, featuring the work of local high school seniors Olivia Dai and Maggie Liu.The exhibit, on display in the library’s ...
LINDEN, NJ – Essence “Essie” Myrick, a Linden resident and children's author, has released her debut picture book, “Syiah and Supreme Go to the Park” on April 9th, 2026. Myrick is a children's book author and an inclusion advocate. The upcoming release is inspired by her personal lived parenting ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team picked up their third consecutive win on Thursday as they head into the final week of the regular season.MSD held of Key West High School 3-2 on Thursday evening as ace lefthander Gio Rojas tossed a complete game win, striking out 11.Stoneman Douglas ...
ANCRAM—The controversial proposed cell tower in the town’s most prized scenic corridor has moved a step closer to reality.The Planning Board has determined that the 100-foot-high monopole wireless telecommunications facility (a/k/a, cell tower) proposed by applicants Homeland Towers, LLC, and ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash that took place Tuesday afternoon on West Fourth Street.After receiving reports of a crash at around 6:05pm, Plainfield Police reported to the scene of the accident. Police say that a 20-year-old male, Zahair White, had ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Wednesday evening, March 25, at the Waiting Room in downtown Rahway, Relay for Life of Rahway officially kicked off its 2026 season.This year's theme is “Wanted A Cure... Bad Cell Billy... Reward: Celebrating More Birthdays.” All the events and activities follow a Wild West ...
Downtown Red Bank was hopping over the weekend with the return of the Great Red Bank Egg Hunt! Thank you to A Time to Kiln and TEAK for continuing this great downtown Red Bank tradition! There are more great events to look forward to this Spring, including a brand new downtown Red Bank event. ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — At Tuesday night’s Westfield Board of Education meeting, the board officially announced the awarding of multiple work contracts, signaling the beginning of projects paid for by funds from last year’s bond referendum.Located in Section 11 of the April 7, 2026 agenda under Finance ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Nicole Torella, a longtime staff member and adjunct instructor at Union College of Union County, New Jersey, and a Fanwood resident, died peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026. She was 54.Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Torella moved to Fanwood as a child and spent most of her life in ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Route 206 northbound is scheduled to have temporary traffic stoppages tonight as the Route 206, Doctors Way to Valley Road project advances. Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, April 10 until 6 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, April 11, Route 206 northbound is scheduled to have ...
Princeton, NJ – I love Paris in the springtime, some people sing to the famous melody from Cole Porter’s timeless 1953 song. Here in Princeton we get to love a touch of Paris in the springtime, specifically on Saturday, April 11, when the second annual Princeton FrancoFest takes over Hinds Plaza to ...
POMPANO BEACH, FL — An 81-year-old Coral Springs woman has died following a two-vehicle collision in Pompano Beach that happened last week, the Broward Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday. Sheriff’s office traffic homicide detectives are investigating the crash, which occurred at around 12:55 ...
Photo contributed CHATHAM--Chatham Middle School hosted its 2026 CMS Science & Technology Fair on March 25. This year’s winning projects are:1st: Kaylie Williams (6th Grade): Which household light bulb lasts the longest in a vibrating situation?2nd: Emerson Sublet (7th Grade): How do artists ...
EDISON, NJ - The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison will host an Admission Information Session on Saturday, April 11, at 9 a.m. for prospective students and parents who would like to learn more about Middlesex County’s No. 1 ranked private school. Families interested in admission for the 2026-27 ...
NEWARK, NJ — The second phase of the Greater Newark Conservancy's Education Building at 32 Prince St. will be completed this spring, a major renovation milestone for one of the nation’s oldest synagogues. Construction of the final phase is scheduled to start in 2027. Once complete in 2029, the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library hosted a public reception Thursday celebrating the library’s newest art exhibit, Gen-Z: Searching for Meaning, featuring the work of local high school seniors Olivia Dai and Maggie Liu.The exhibit, on display in the library’s ...
CARTERET, NJ — Firefighters knocked down a second-floor hotel room fire at the Red Roof Plus on Roosevelt Avenue that hospitalized one person with minor injuries and other tenants are temporarily relocated while damage repairs are made.The two-alarm fire was reported at 8:30 am on Monday, April ...
ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...