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By JIM LONERGAN
April 8, 2026
MANASQUAN, NJ – A no-hitter with 15 strikeouts is rare. Add in a 2-for-3 day at the plate, and it becomes undeniable—Manasquan’s Chase Kaplan is this week’s TAPinto Athlete of the Week.Kaplan delivered a performance that will resonate all season, leading Manasquan to a 5-0 win over Central Regional ...
The Branching Out Foundation is inviting the community to come together in celebration and support this Thursday as it marks Autism Month with a special event alongside local artist Jaime Sands. Organizers are keeping one element of the evening under wraps, promising attendees a surprise as part of ...
For years, transit-dependent commuters in New Jersey have faced a stubborn problem: regional bus routes do the heavy lifting on the highway, but getting to the bus stop in the first place, especially in suburban neighborhoods, could mean a long walk, a hunt for parking, or simply giving up on ...
PHILLIPSBURG,NJ - Somerville scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take its first lead of the game and held on for a 5-4 victory over Phillipsburg High School in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division baseball game on a chilly Tuesday afternoon at Torpey Field.Jordan Snow collected ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The owners of Club XXXV in Sayreville have filed a federal lawsuit against the State of New Jersey and the United States, alleging their constitutional rights are being violated after authorities refused to return legally owned firearms seized during a criminal investigation.The ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick is a healthy town. Well, many residents may have already known that with all the parks, walking trails and bike paths along with recreational activities available, but now it's official and for the second year in a row. South Brunswick Township Public Affairs ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Recreation Department is offering a free Ultimate Frisbee clinic on Friday, April 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for kids in grades five through 12 at Bicentennial Park. Ultimate Frisbee coaches will be on hand to introduce kids, tweens and teens to the basics.
READINGTON, NJ – When the results of a statewide mathematics competition came in this winter, Readington Middle School (RMS) students discovered their hard work had paid off in a big way.Competing against middle schools from across New Jersey, the Readington team finished third overall in the ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robotics students at Bridgewater-Raritan High School are proficient at spreading the good word about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.Their mission has been accomplished – and noticed.The BRHS Robotics Team 303 was recognized for its commitment to ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Police Department Range will be in use for quarterly training today, Wednesday, April 8 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. This is routine training—there is no need for concern, said borough officials.
SAYREVILLE, NJ — With Tax Day approaching, a new report is highlighting where New Jersey stands when it comes to the overall tax load on residents. The good news is that the Garden State does not have the highest total tax burden. That distinction belongs to Hawaii. According to a 2026 analysis ...
I was picking them off me, one-by-one. A good friend harvested the rest off my back and places my arms couldn’t reach. Then we moved on to the pets: foraging the stragglers from the visiting dog and the cabin cat, Momo (mind you, Momo doesn’t go outside). Fingernails cracked through the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's boys tennis team returned to action at Spring Lake Park on Tuesday, taking on Spotswood High School. The Tigers defeated the Chargers 4-1 to improve their early-season record to 2-1. Marcus Serrano won his third straight first singles match, ...
MADISON, NJ — Residents will have a chance to get broken household items repaired free of charge later this month at Madison’s Repair Cafe.The event will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Church, 4 Madison Ave., Madison. Organizers noted that the last repair of the day ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Dr. Andrew Perry, a long-time Westfield Public Schools administrator, is heading into retirement.The announcement was made during Tuesday's Westfield Board of Education meeting, during which the board accepted the retirement of the Washington Elementary School's principal.Per the ...
WARREN, NJ – Central School Principal Alison Tugya will transition into a district-level leadership role this summer, as the Warren Township School District prepares for a coordinated administrative shift and search for new school leadership.Superintendent Matthew Mingle announced at the March 23 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield boys golf team is off to another solid start early this season.The defending Union County champions finished runner-up (324) to Mainland (310) in the Wall Invitational at Jumping Brook County Club in Neptune on March 23. Sophomore Chase Simms (77) was the leading Blue ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — Parents and caregivers in Morris County have a regular opportunity to make sure their child safety seats are installed correctly through a weekly car seat check event held at the Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department.The event is hosted every Wednesday at the firehouse, located at ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison boys lacrosse erased an early deficit and traded punches with unbeaten West Morris all afternoon, but the Wolfpack scored the game-winner in overtime to hand the Dodgers a 12-11 loss on Tuesday.Madison led 2-1 after the first quarter, but West Morris surged ahead with a ...
(Note: The following article was provided to TAPinto Millburn/Short Hills directly from the Millburn Charter Study Commission and Jerry Kung, its secretary.)MILLBURN, NJ – Five days after voting unanimously to recommend a Council-Manager form of government, the Millburn Township Charter Study ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Giada Catanzaro scored five goals and passed for three assists to lead Bridgewater-Raritan to a 12-11 girls lacrosse victory over Mount St. Mary on Tuesday.Skye Cabatu finished with four goals for Bridgewater-Raritan (2-3), which erased a 5-3 deficit after one quarter.Sarah ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Cranford and South Plainfield baseball teams last met in the quarterfinal round of last year's NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament en route to South Plainfield's eventual sectional championship.Both teams had gotten off to good starts this season and both have high hopes, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Several West Orange High School football players traveled to the Marauder Dome in Flanders last month to participate in the 35th Annual Chuck Mound Football Challenge and took top honors.The event was designed for athletes in grades 9-12 and was organized as a team combine, ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Hunterdon Central scored five runs in the second inning and went on to a 12-7 baseball victory over Ridge on Tuesday.Nick Holot went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two runs batted in for Hunterdon Central (2-1), which put up six runs in the sixth inning to take a 12-4 ...
The Granville Central School District held a second budget workshop Thursday, April 2, with the Board of Education drilling into the proposed 2026-27 spending plan and sharing thoughts on a 3.9 percent tax levy increase, down from the 5.9 percent figure presented at a community workshop on March ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown boys tennis picked up two singles victories, but Parsippany Hills swept the doubles matches to escape with a 3-2 boys tennis win Tuesday afternoon.Morristown’s wins came at second and third singles. Jackson Starcher earned a straight-set victory at second singles, ...
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, 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, 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 ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The owners of Club XXXV in Sayreville have filed a federal lawsuit against the State of New Jersey and the United States, alleging their constitutional rights are being violated after authorities refused to return legally owned firearms seized during a criminal investigation.The ...