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By JOHN MOONEY
April 5, 2026
KEAN UNIVERSITY, UNION, NJ — In a game that seemed all but lost, Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys lacrosse staged a stunning late rally with two goals in the final minute of the fourth quarter before pulling out a dramatic 7-6 overtime victory over Rumson-Fair Haven on Saturday at Kean University.Ryan ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Poetry lovers, aspiring writers and community members will have a chance to take center stage this spring as the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center hosts an Open Mic Night celebrating the art of poetry on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 6 p.m.The free community event will be held ...
Happy Easter!Today marks the end of Holy week for millions of Catholics/Christians around the world who are celebrating the renewal of their Christian faith on Easter. The Easter celebration arrives at the culmination of Holy Week, which began on Palm Sunday.This weekend also marks the end of lent, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to surf New York’s waters without getting wet, a new immersive exhibition in Montclair offers exactly that — inviting visitors to step into a vivid, ever-shifting electronic seascape that blends art, technology, and environmental ...
Linden, NJ - As families across Linden prepare to celebrate Easter Sunday, TAPintoLinden sends Easter blessings to all who celebrate. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ Churches throughout Linden will be welcoming the community for sunrise services, church services, prayer ...
NEWTON, NJ – As the Town of Newton bids farewell to Police Chief Joseph D’Annibale, the department seamlessly welcomes Daniel Finkle to the top cop job.Finkle, however, is not new to Newton. He is a Newton High School alumnus raising his family in the community. The new chief gave a few minutes ...
Princeton, NJ — I have been talking to the sidewalks of Princeton for nearly five decades. They have absorbed not only the soles of my feet but also my soulful angst, because I use walking as a platform for problem-solving and stress relief. Nowadays, however, I also curse at them. Over the years, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Over an 11-season stretch from the spring of 2014 through the spring of 2024, the Randolph boys' lacrosse team had a solid run of winning double-digit games every year. But 2025 brought on a series of challenges for the Rams that led to that streak being broken. Some transfers, some ...
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kevin Gilbert provided an in-depth update this week on the South Orange-Maplewood School District’s progress implementing recommendations from its Rutgers University equity audit, reporting that the district is largely on track to meet its ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Michael Basile drove in five runs, capped by a grand slam in a 12-run fourth inning, as the Governor Livingston Highlanders cruised past Lyndhurst 16-1 Saturday to improve to 4-0 on the season.Basile went 2-for-3 with a walk, doing most of his damage in the decisive fourth ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson boys volleyball season is in full swing, and despite a lackluster early record, the team is confident that it will find its groove soon. After starting the season winning two of its first three games, Jefferson has dropped three in a row, taking its record to 2-4.“We ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway is holding free blood pressure screenings for seniors this Monday, April 6.The screenings will take place from 11 a.m. to noon at the Rahway Senior Center, located at 1306 Esterbrook Ave.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our ...
History was made on the gridiron for Bloomfield High, and this time, it was the ladies who got the job done.Led by head coach Deborah Schulze, the Bengals began a new era of flag football with a 12-6 victory at Memorial High of West New York, on March 31.Bloomfield will play its next game, at home, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ =The Somerset Patriots fell to the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 1-0 at TD Bank Ballpark Saturday night. Somerset’s pitching staff struck out 11 batters in the game, marking its second consecutive game with 10-plus strikeouts. Somerset’s pitching staff allowed just four hits, ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - Happy Easter to all of our readers. Easter Sunday is the most significant holy day of the year for Christians, marking the culmination of the Holy Week. It celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which Christians believe occurred on the third day after his ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Township of Berkeley Heights has been named a 2025 “Healthy Town” by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute as part of the statewide Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC). The designation recognizes municipalities that go above and beyond to improve the health and wellness ...
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Southern Regional High School junior Levi Foote etched his name into the national wrestling spotlight this past weekend, securing All-American honors at the 2026 NHSCA High School Nationals.Competing in a deep and highly talented field, Foote battled his way to a fourth-place ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - Happy Easter to all of our readers. Easter Sunday is the most significant holy day of the year for Christians, marking the culmination of the Holy Week. It celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which Christians believe occurred on the third day after his ...
MARLBORO — Despite a power surge from senior Emily Zellman, the No. 9 Southern Regional girls softball team fell to Marlboro, 9-4, in a non-conference matchup on Saturday.The Mustangs (1-0) used a disciplined approach at the plate and a stellar performance from junior Ashlee Chen to hand the Rams ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police made some out-of-the-ordinary stops in the South Creek neighborhood on Thursday, giving drivers a friendly reminder as they got home from work to lock their car doors at night. The effort is part of the police departments Home Safe Home Program, which is ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs woman is facing grand theft charges after investigators say she was linked to a phone scam that tricked a victim into depositing nearly $20,000 into a fraudulent account.Samrah Sydene Comrie, 27, is charged with grand theft of more than $10,000 and less than ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs woman is facing grand theft charges after investigators say she was linked to a phone scam that tricked a victim into depositing nearly $20,000 into a fraudulent account.Samrah Sydene Comrie, 27, is charged with grand theft of more than $10,000 and less than ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police made some out-of-the-ordinary stops in the South Creek neighborhood on Thursday, giving drivers a friendly reminder as they got home from work to lock their car doors at night. The effort is part of the police departments Home Safe Home Program, which is ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Happy Easter! Whether you plan to celebrate or not, here are some fun facts about the festive holiday. Easter 2026 falls on April 5, with Americans projected to spend $25 billion, exceeding Halloween spending on candy and decorations.The concept of the Easter Bunny giving eggs and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Town of Westfield is set to invest close to $5 million in capital improvements in the coming year.Starting Sunday night, commuters will be able to purchase next-day passes for the Westfield train station beginning at 9 p.m.Westfield residents have been reporting incidents of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Joe Kealy drove across two runs with a two-out base hit in the sixth inning and senior right-hander Caden Gabriele came on to strike out the side in the ninth to save it as the Chatham baseball team won its third straight, 4-2, vs. Phillipsburg on Saturday.Kealy's two-run hit ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Music lovers, collectors, and casual browsers alike will have plenty to dig through when the Asbury Park Record Show takes over the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on Saturday, April 18, from 12 to 5 p.m.The free event, presented by the Asbury Park Boardwalk along with Holdfast ...
SPARTA, NJ – Suits and ties, fancy dresses and shoes, corsages and boutonnieres, music, photos and snacks; all the makings of a prom. Pre-School prom, that is. “What a beautiful evening sponsored by Sparta High School dance club," preschool parent Rebecca Robinson said. “It was such a wonderful way ...
NUTLEY, NJ - As construction continues within the Nutley Public Library, TAPinto got a look inside. Earlier this year, a water leak on the second floor caused extensive damage. The repairs, including carpet replacement, will continue for the month of April, with the library expected to open in ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys volleyball team got eight kills from Ryan Klepper and six kills and three blocks from Scott Simonfay in a 2-0 win at Delbarton on Thursday and then dropped two close sets in a 2-0 loss to Passaic Charter on Saturday at CHS.