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By TAPINTO NEW BRUNSWICK
April 10, 2026
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, ...
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 ...
MANVILLE, NJ — Know a nonprofit doing great work? Now's the time to say so. Valairco Cares, the community giving initiative from Valairco Heating & Cooling, is calling on local residents to nominate their favorite nonprofit for a chance to receive a $500 donation — the program's 32nd quarterly ...
Princeton, NJ - Two Princeton Elementary Schools will receive a grant from the New Jersey Education Association's Sustainable Jersey for Schools and the New Jersey Education Association grant. Both Community Park Elementary School and Littlebrook Elementary School are the recipients of a $2,000 ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Friday, the Union County Prosecutor's Office announced that a former Plainfield Public Schools teacher's assistant has been charged with stealing $90,000 in unearned payroll.When Kyna Felder-Ruiz, 43, stopped working as a teacher's assistant in January 2023, direct deposit ...
CLARK, NJ — Stop by the Clark Public Library on Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m., and learn all about America's first U.S. treasury secretary.“As America's first Secretary of the Treasury,” the Clark Public Library announced, “Alexander Hamilton founded the U.S. financial system. Historian Rick ...
NEW JERSEY — As families across the country continue to shoulder rising health care costs —paying an average of $6,850 annually for employer-sponsored family coverage — a new report is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to children’s care.Personal finance company WalletHub has ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 9, around 3:48 a.m., the Rahway Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash in the area of the Route 1 South exit ramp and Lawrence Street. The incident involved a 2015 Peterbilt garbage truck occupied by one individual.A preliminary investigation revealed ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough took another financial step to repair its aging water and sewer lines March 23.The borough council approved by resolution a loan agreement with the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for $1.12 million to be applied to the continuation of the project to replace sewer lines and ...
NEWARK, NJ - Phase 2 of the Greater Newark Conservancy's Education Building at 32 Prince St. will be completed this spring – marking a major milestone in the transformation of one of the nation’s oldest surviving synagogue structures. Construction of the final phase is scheduled to start in 2027.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has submitted 20 Community Project Funding requests to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration ahead of the Fiscal Year 2027 congressional appropriations process, including $1,942, 705 for two capital improvement projects in Downtown ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 9, around 3:48 a.m., the Rahway Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash in the area of the Route 1 South exit ramp and Lawrence Street. The incident involved a 2015 Peterbilt garbage truck occupied by one individual.A preliminary investigation revealed ...
NEWARK, NJ - Phase 2 of the Greater Newark Conservancy's Education Building at 32 Prince St. will be completed this spring – marking a major milestone in the transformation of one of the nation’s oldest surviving synagogue structures. Construction of the final phase is scheduled to start in 2027.
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Board of Education at its April 6 meeting approved two purchases for the school district totaling more than $50,000.The first is a demographic study by Statistical Forecasting LLC to conduct an updated enrollment and demographic analysis for the district. That will cost ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris Township is reminding residents that the deadline to apply for inclusion in this year’s Hometown Heroes Program in time for the Memorial Day service is April 15, 2026.The township, in partnership with American Legion Post 59 and the Morristown Chapter of the Daughters ...
The Granville baseball team is coming off an Adirondack League championship season. Last year’s Golden Horde nine also went toe to toe with Spa Catholic in the sectional championship game. The Saints went on to wear the state crown. Coach Cory Burton’s squad graduated six important seniors, but the ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – The City of South Amboy invites residents to a Meet and Greet with our Councilmembers Anthony Conrad, Zusette Dato, Larry Lenahan, and Thomas Reilly.It's an opportunity to connect directly with local leaders, hear community updates, and exchange questions and ideas. Light ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The annual hydrant flushing process that started at the end of March is working its way around the township throughout April. The following developments will be impacted by hydrant flushing for the upcoming week of April ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity softball team continued to roll on Thursday, shutting out Monroe Township High School 8-0. Senior Makayla Ott earned the shutout on the mound, going the distance, pitching seven innings and giving up two hits and shutting out eight. Spotswood's ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - The block gets a bit hotter every summer as climate change creeps its way into our backyards. Cities are the heartbeat of every state. Constituents and commuters rhythmically hustle through trains, streets, and sidewalks, while buildings and asphalt absorb the oncoming heat. As ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The weather is forecast to warm up over the next couple of weeks, just in time for a couple of special events in Roselle.April 25 will see the annual Roselle Cares Day and Spring Fling. Both events are open to the public.Roselle Cares Day is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Amalfe Center ...
To the Editor:Bob Seger's lyrics “I wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then” resonate with me when I reflect on the countless hours & years spent sorting, rinsing, and carefully disposing of plastic bottles and containers. Last year I learned from Beyond Plastics.org that those marked ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something different to do this April? Check out an upcoming performance by the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, April 19 at 4 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Enjoy an uplifting afternoon of music with the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra's ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and later experiencing a life-altering stroke, Bridgewater resident Denise Pimentel found herself wrestling with more than just her physical health.“I found myself wrestling with identity, shame, faith and purpose,” she said.For years, ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its strong start to the season with a commanding 12-2 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan, improving to 4-1 on the year with a complete team performance on both sides of the ball. The Warriors wasted no time setting the tone, plating two runs in the first inning ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Tiny residents across Cranford will look a lot older than their years on Friday, April 17, as preschoolers dress up like 100-year-olds to cap off a week-long celebration of early childhood education.The playful dress-up day is part of the National Association for the Education of ...
Newark, N.J. – The Archdiocese of Newark observed Holy Week, the sacred period leading up to Easter, with several liturgies celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, and parish priests across Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties.Holy Week began on Palm Sunday, March ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison Rotary is offering six scholarships worth $1,500 each to graduating high school seniors who reflect the organization’s motto of “Service Above Self.”According to the announcement, the scholarships are open to students who live in Madison and have demonstrated a strong ...
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 ...
ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...