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By BRUCE MORAN
April 5, 2026
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The New Jersey Suburban Youth Football League thanked DJ Catalano with a prestigious award.And then the head coach of the Bridgewater-Raritan High School football team returned his thanks to the people who helped him achieve a historical season.The New Jersey Suburban Youth ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Being able to stay in their homes and remain independent is a big concern for many seniors. The term aging in place simply means living in one's own home instead of moving to a care facility or with relatives when people get older. While some seniors may not be super ...
The Easter Bunny has become one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the Easter holiday, especially for families and children across New Jersey and the United States.The tradition of the Easter Bunny traces its roots back to Europe, particularly in Germany, where early folklore spoke of ...
Linden, NJ - The Summer EBT Program is a federal program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Eligible families will receive $120 per child to purchase groceries. In New Jersey, benefits will be loaded onto an EBT card and mailed to your home. The card can ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Shopping for a college student's first off-campus apartment? There are plenty of reasons to love a good yard sale, which is why residents will want to put Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center on the calendar. The East Brunswick ...
CARTERET, NJ - It's certainly been a week to remember for Spotswood High School varsity softball pitcher Mikayla Ott. Ott threw a perfect game earlier this week in the Chargers season opener against Metuchen High School on March 31. The senior then picked up her second victory of the season on the ...
I LOVE SKUNKS and saw one foraging in a field just before our weekend and another brief snowstorm. It lumbered along, poking its nose down in the sod, and began rapidly digging out goodies to eat. This one had broad white stripes and a magnificent, fluffy tail that could rival a Maine Coon Cat. It ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Watchung Hills delivered a dominant offensive performance on April 4, defeating Morris Catholic 15-4 in a Public vs. Private Challenge matchup at Seton Hall.Leading the way for the Warriors were Olivia Videla, who went 3-for-4 at the plate with five RBIs, driving in runs in key ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — George ee Luna will not appear on the June Republican primary ballot for mayor in Berkeley Heights after his nominating petition was successfully challenged and determined to fall short of the required number of valid signatures.Petitions were due March 23, with challengers ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Borough officials joined business owner Divya Patel on Friday, April 3, to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Good Karma Dispensary, a woman-owned cannabis retail shop that recently opened following a soft launch in February.Mayor Larry LaRonde, along with council ...
CLARK, NJ — We at TAPinto Clark extend a very Happy Easter to everyone in the community! May you all have a very lovely day.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clarknews. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.]
RAHWAY, NJ — We at TAPinto Rahway extend a very Happy Easter to everyone in the community! May you all have a very lovely day.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.]
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth Harding Student Travels to Portugal to Play in Prestigious Soccer CompetitionFree Mulch Program ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Top athletes know that getting rest and recovery is just as important as strength training and practice if you want to be competitive on the field. That is why the West Orange High School (WOHS) Softball Team has partnered with Custom Fundraising Solutions (CFS) Beds and the West ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Charter Study Commission in its March 31 meeting discussed when voters should decide whether to adopt a new form of government.A majority of commissioners indicated support for a June 2026 special election as opposed to placing the question on the general ballot next ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners is set to approve its $559 million budget later this month, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy (the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes) from 2025.With the revenue and appropriations, the budget is ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Lights, camera, Hackettstown!The Town of Hackettstown is set to make its mark on the small screen as scenes from the upcoming Big Mistakes will appear in Episode 5 of the highly anticipated new series.Filming took place in September 2025 at the Hackettstown Livestock Auction on ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The remains of a World War II sailor from Plainfield, New Jersey who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp have been laid to rest in a grave with his mother at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains more than 80 years after his death and 75 years after hers.John Judson Campbell, who ...
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey State Police (NJSP), along with other law enforcement agencies, is currently targeting aggressive driving across the region as part of a coordinated initiative. Now through April 26, the NJSP, in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police, the New Jersey Division of ...
NEW LEBANON—A dance exercise class for ages 16 and up takes place at the New Lebanon Community Center, 523 US Route 20, Wednesdays starting April 8 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Dance, sweat, smile. A free, gentle, joyful movement class for everyone based on modern and jazz dance basics.Trina Porte leads ...
ROSELAND, NJ — The Roseland Borough Council introduced its 2026 municipal budget at its March 17 meeting, outlining a tax increase while highlighting ongoing investments in public safety, infrastructure, and community facilities.Councilman Chris Bardi and CFO Maureen Chumacas presented the proposed ...
It might be spring break at Bloomfield High, but the sports scene should be plenty busy over the next week.Here's a look at the sports, and the upcoming schedule.BASEBALL: Head coach Mike Policastro's team will play four times, beginning with an April 6 game, at home, versus Belleville, starting ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The remains of a World War II sailor from Plainfield, New Jersey who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp have been laid to rest in a grave with his mother at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains more than 80 years after his death and 75 years after hers.John Judson Campbell, who ...
NEW LEBANON—State Police at Chatham (SP Chatham) conducted a traffic stop on a Volkswagen traveling eastbound on Route 20 in New Lebanon for violations of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, March 28 at 3:21 a.m.During the stop, the operator, identified as Enmanuel J. Angulo Marquez, 21, of ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
Princeton, NJ – For some vocal residents in Princeton’s western section, the idea of new housing, with its attendant increases in traffic and schoolchildren, has been a fraught subject. Those orange lawn signs, “Defend Historic Princeton,” are intended to say it all, in the simplest way.But the new ...
NUTLEY, NJ — TAPinto Nutley has launched its newest marketing feature, Local Deals and Offers, which is designed to help mom-and-pop businesses connect directly with their local communities in an affordable and effective way."Mom-and-pop businesses are at the heart of every community and are under ...
🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter! 🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter!🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter! 🐰 🐣 🐇 Today, Christians around the world celebrate one of the most joyful and meaningful days of the year—the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of new life. In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on April 5, marking the culmination of Holy ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Holmdel rallied from a two-run deficit after four-and-a-half innings for a 4-3 baseball victory over Matawan on Saturday.Dylan Sidhu's base hit in the sixth inning, followed by an error, delivered the tiebreaking run that gave Holmdel a 4-3 lead.Sidhu was 2-for-3 in the game. Kyle ...
🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter! 🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter!🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter! 🐰 🐣 🐇 Today, Christians around the world celebrate one of the most joyful and meaningful days of the year—the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of new life. In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on April 5, marking the culmination of Holy ...