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By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
April 7, 2026
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Fire Department on Tuesday swore in Rev. Dr. Jesus Sevilla as its new fire chaplain, formally welcoming a longtime pastor, counselor and community leader into a role centered on supporting firefighters and their families.The ceremony recognized Sevilla’s years of ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland may be getting a new high school in the not-too-distant future. Somerset Parkland Academy is moving forward with a proposal to expand with more buildings on its current campus and establish a high school program in the next couple of years. “Expanding our A-rated ...
PATERSON, NJ - Kennedy opened its 2026 boys tennis season with a strong showing Monday, defeating crosstown rival Eastside, 4-1.Kennedy earned its first win of the season behind a performance at second singles from Malek Tayeb, who blanked Eastside’s Yeremy Valdez in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0. The ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside’s bats came alive in a big way Monday afternoon, as the Ghosts rolled past College Achieve Paterson, 17-4, to pick up their second win of the season.Eastside improved to 2-1 behind a performance that saw the Ghosts score in five of the first six innings, including a ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The line at the MVC might look a little different this April—in fact, it may come on wheels.The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s Mobile Unit is set to return to Asbury Park, offering residents a convenient way to take care of essential motor vehicle services without heading ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — The Montville Township High School Key Club made history at the annual state District Education Conference (DECON) held from March 26-28, returning home with the prestigious title of the number one Key Club in New Jersey.Competing against 145 clubs from across the state, Montville’s ...
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 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Police Department is actively investigating the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl.Bella Rae Caceres, of Phillipsburg, was reported missing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from the 500 block of South Main Street, according to a statement from the department.Police ...
Denville, NJ — Morris Knolls opened its boys golf season on Monday but ran into a sharp Westfield squad, falling 176–155 in a nine-hole stroke-play match on a par-36 course.Despite the loss, Adam Goldstein turned in a strong round to lead the Golden Eagles. Goldstein shot a 5-over 41, tying for ...
NEWARK - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its dominant start to the season on Tuesday, overpowering Gill St. Bernard’s in a 19-3 victory to improve to 4-0. “Proud of the girls for coming into today and making a statement,” said WHRHS head coach Justin Salton. “We wanted to play team ball, get everyone ...
When it comes to land use and development in Hackettstown, two local boards play key roles: the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. While both guide how the town grows, their responsibilities are very different.The Planning Board focuses on Hackettstown’s future. It reviews ...
Denville, NJ - A strong showing across the lineup powered Morris Knolls to a season-opening victory on Monday.Led by medalist Olivia Gaglione, Morris Knolls defeated Westfield, 193–206, in a nine-hole stroke-play match played on a par-37 course.Gaglione paced the Golden Eagles with a match-best 38, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton Public Library will host the 2026 StoryCon: Myth & Magic event, offering a full day of comics, pop culture, and storytelling at the Spanish River Library.The free event on April 25 will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spanish River Library and is ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs man accused of orchestrating a six-figure construction fraud scheme turned himself in to authorities last week after a warrant was issued for his arrest.Eric Mills, 47, surrendered at the Broward County Main Jail around 7:46 p.m. on March 30 on a charge of grand ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its dominant start to the season on Tuesday, overpowering Gill St. Bernard’s in a 19-3 victory to improve to 4-0. “Proud of the girls for coming into today and making a statement,” said WHRHS head coach Justin Salton. “We wanted to play team ball, get everyone ...
Denville, NJ - A single inning made all the difference for Morris Knolls on Monday afternoon.Behind a massive fourth-inning outburst and a combined one-hitter in the circle, No. 6 Morris Knolls rolled to an 11–1 victory over Pope John on April 6.The Golden Eagles improved to 4-2 on the season, ...
CLAVERACK—Four people were killed and three others hurt, including a one-year-old child, in a devastating crash at 5991 Route 9H/23, just south of Van Wyck Lane, April 6 at 6:58 p.m.According to a press release from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the scene by ...
NEWARK - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls parents told TAPinto Totowa that their children with learning disabilities in the district are not consistently receiving the academic support and services they need, raising concerns about literacy intervention, special education resources, nurse coverage, and ...
MOUNT OLIVE, NJ — In a matchup of early-season unbeatens, Morris Knolls ran into a dominant two-way performance on Monday afternoon.Brayden Longo blasted two home runs and drove in five runs while also earning the win on the mound, leading Mount Olive to a 6–1 victory over Morris Knolls on April ...
POMPANO BEACH — Motorists who rely on E. McNab Road are facing a major disruption of commuting routes as the city prepares to shutter a vital east-west bridge link for nearly six months.Pompano Beach officials announced that the McNab Road bridge will be fully closed starting April 13 as part of a ...
NEW JERSEY — Anglers across the state will head to streams and lakes on Saturday, April 11 as trout season officially opens in New Jersey.From April 11 through May 31, 2026, the minimum legal size for trout in most stocked waters will be 9 inches, with a daily catch limit of six trout.Beginning ...
Princeton, NJ — Princeton is known to many outsiders as a green town. The latest update to the Princeton Public Schools (PPS) District Sustainability Policy may partly explain why. As the 2026 update notes, PPS has maintained a focus on sustainability and climate education by helping students 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 ...
Princeton, NJ — Residents with an opinion about the Princeton Police Department will soon have an opportunity to voice it. A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Monday, April 20, to re-examine all aspects of the Princeton Police ...
Trenton – The I-80 westbound Exit 34B ramp to Route 15 northbound is scheduled to have daytime lane closures this week for emergency bridge deck repairs in Wharton and Rockaway, Morris County. From 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8 and again on Thursday, April 9 at the same time, the ...
NEW JERSEY — NJ TRANSIT is pursuing “every available legal remedy” after two recent assaults on frontline employees, including one captured on video and another that led to criminal charges, according to a statement from President and CEO Kris Kolluri.In a message to customers, Kolluri said the ...
Princeton, NJ — Editor’s note: TAPinto Princeton Community News invites residents to offer their views and comments on the candidates for Princeton Council. Please include the name of the street you live on. E-mail your letter to rrein@tapinto.net. Letters will be posted at periodic intervals – not ...