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By MEAGAN KANE
April 7, 2026
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council have approved the submission to a grant benefiting Hackensack, Englewood and Teaneck.The Joint Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) Challenge Grant allows municipalities and counties to grow partnerships and create efficient services ...
By 8:17 a.m., you have already reached a perfectly reasonable conclusion: this entire operation would run a whole lot smoother if a few key individuals would get with the program.Instead, the inbox sits there. Silent. Mocking.I wish the file would upload. I wish the progress bar would stop lying to ...
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 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown kicked off its annual fishing derby on Saturday morning, ushering in the first day of trout fishing and giving a new generation of anglers an experience that many will remember for years.An estimated 500 young anglers accompanied by parents and siblings stood ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A former hostage held in Gaza for more than two years will share his story during an upcoming event at the Chabad Jewish Center in Coral Springs.Bar Kupershtein is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the center, 11325 W. Atlantic Blvd., recounting his experience ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A former hostage held in Gaza for more than two years will share his story during an upcoming event at the Chabad Jewish Center in Coral Springs.Bar Kupershtein is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the center, 11325 W. Atlantic Blvd., recounting his experience ...
East Brunswick, NJ – A spirit of generosity and community came to life at Saint Bartholomew School as students, families, and faculty joined forces for a meaningful cause, collecting more than 1,100 cereal boxes to support local families facing food insecurity.Over several weeks, the school ...
NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...
BYRAM, NJ – Beginning April 13 Lackawanna Drive a/k/a CR 607 from Route 206 to Old Wolf Lake Road will be closed daily through September for the installation of gas lines, according to township officials.Drivers will find alternating lanes of traffic around the construction areas from 8 p.m. to 6 ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Municipal Court has now reopened at a new location in Robbinsville Township.The court location is part of a shared services agreement between Hightstown Borough and Robbinsville Township. The court was moved from the Route 130 location since the trailer which ...
WAYNE, NJ — For years, the restaurant along Packanack Lake had slowly deteriorated to the point where one man felt he needed to step up. His vision for what it could become is now a reality as Lake Drive Tavern is now open. What was once a busy local spot — known over the years by many names: ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown baseball brought the tying run across in the seventh and put pressure on West Morris late, but the Colonials’ comeback came up short in a 4-3 loss on Monday afternoon.The teams traded early runs before West Morris took control in the middle innings. Morristown got on the ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — At the recent Manasquan Council meeting, officials outlined progress on a series of major projects advancing in 2026, reflecting a coordinated effort to upgrade infrastructure, enhance public spaces, and secure funding ahead of the busy summer season and beyond.Leading the list is ...
NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...
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 ...
CLARK, NJ — Disembarking in Naples by 9 a.m., the Clark teachers and students continued their spring break trip in Italy, headed directly to Pompeii, the famed city destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Students marveled at the incredibly preserved city and how advanced it actually was. “They had ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison softball jumped out to an early lead Monday, but Bernards answered with a steady offensive push to hand the Dodgers an 8-6 loss.The setback dropped Madison to 1-3 on the season, while Bernards improved to 1-2.Madison came out swinging in the top of the first, scoring four runs ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — Recently the Kenilworth Police Department, in conjunction with David Brearley High School/Physical Education Staff, was proud to host a DUI Simulator prevention program for our students. This important program included a hands-on experience to give students a realistic look at how ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department has issued an announcement about a road construction site in town for Tuesday, April 7.“Be advised,” the announcement stated, “Madison Hill Road southbound lanes from Rainbow Drive to Amelia Drive are closed due to road construction.”[Don’t miss any TAPinto ...
Linden, NJ — Linden Police are investigating the fact that multiple cars were vandalized at Brookside Garden Apts. They have confirmed that 19 vehicles were vandalized at that location sometime between 3:30 – 4:00 a.m. Detectives believe that a single suspect is responsible for this damage, as well ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Two great weeks of Soccer Camp return to Nutley's Owns Field this Summer with Nutley High School Soccer Coach Mike DiPiano. For the past 16 years, DiPiano's coed soccer camp has become a township staple with many participants eventually going on to play soccer in high school and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, April 6, at approximately 5:20 p.m., the Rahway Fire Department and Rahway Police Department responded to the area of New Church and Church Streets for a report of odor and possible leak into the waterway.On arrival, Rahway firefighters located an odor and indications of a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Keira Van Zile scored four goals and added three assists as Morristown girls lacrosse surged past Montclair, 13-7, on Monday afternoon.The Colonials improved to 1-2 with the win, while Montclair fell to 1-2.Morristown came out fast, building a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and ...
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 ...
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 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers as part of the statewide recognition of the 25th anniversary of New Jersey’s John’s Law, landmark legislation aimed at preventing impaired ...
TRENTON — Eight Middlesex County communities have been awarded $7,000 grants for a statewide April law enforcement crackdown campaign on “distracted driving.” New Jersey’s “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign will extend through April 30th during the national Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge High School Girls Lacrosse Team earned its first victory of the 2026 season on Thursday, April 2, defeating North Hunterdon 12–8 in its home opener.After falling in its season opener on the road, Ridge (1–1) rebounded with a strong all-around performance in front of ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Mateus Correia scored four goals to lead Dayton to a 10-3 boys lacrosse victory over Donovan Catholic on Monday.Austin Klein led the Bulldogs in assists with four and also scored a goal.Tyler Leyzerovich and Marcello Matute each scored two goals for Dayton. Kevin Lynch had one ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A Cranford High School librarian has been recognized on a national stage for her impact on students and the broader community. Christine Szeluga, who has served as the school’s librarian since 2019, has been named one of 10 recipients of the 2026 “I Love My Librarian Award” from the ...