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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
April 1, 2026
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Santino Russo and Ryan Keenan each drove in three runs as Caldwell completed a series sweep of Montclair-Kimberley Academy with a 12-3 victory on Tuesday.Russo went 2-for-3 with a run scored and Keenan was 2-for-2 with three runs scored for Caldwell (2-0), which scored six runs ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — How Ya Dough’N, a specialty pizza chain that uses sourdough crust, announced on Monday that it plans to open its Coral Springs location at the Cornerstone development in April. The location will be the brand’s first in Broward County, company officials said in a press ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The unofficial start to summer in Hightstown and East Windsor is almost here with planning underway for the annual Memorial Day Parade. Participants are wanted to join in the festivities to either ride or walk in the parade. The annual Hightstown Memorial Day Parade will start off ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police arrested two septuagenarian neighbors in West Delray Beach’s 55+ Bonaire Village Condominiums for shoplifting from Macy’s in the Town Center at Boca Raton mall.On March 28, a Macy’s security guard contacted police and told them that security cameras captured Maya ...
WARREN, NJ —Watchung Hills opened its season with a strong all-around performance, defeating Randolph 8–3 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The Warriors jumped out early, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding to their lead with runs in the second, third, and fourth to take control of the game.
WARREN, NJ —Watchung Hills opened its season with a strong all-around performance, defeating Randolph 8–3 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The Warriors jumped out early, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding to their lead with runs in the second, third, and fourth to take control of the game.
Passover begins at sundown today – Wednesday, April 1st – with the first Seder meal held in Jewish households throughout New Jersey this evening. The holiday continues for eight days, concluding at nightfall on April 9th.TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret wishes our readers “Chag Sameach,” a greeting that ...
CAMDEN – Long before Camden native Jose Perez worked behind the scenes on Amazon shows such as “Sons of Sin” and “Chase Street,” he said he knew the full power of writing. “I got into creative writing while I was in prison,” Perez told TAPinto Camden. “Writing has been my therapy and my escape, ...
ELIZABETH, NJ – The Dayton baseball team lost on the road to Elizabeth on Tuesday, 16-6.Aidan Ferguson went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in for Dayton (0-2), which scored five of its runs in the fifth inning.Jackson Babiarz was 1-for-3 and scored two runs for the Bulldogs. Freshman Marcus Garrod ...
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE, NJ — The Peapack and Gladstone Fire Department will hold its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, beginning promptly at 12 p.m., offering a festive opportunity for local families to celebrate the holiday.Organizers encourage attendees to arrive early to meet local first ...
Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation requiring the Commissioner of Education to recommend uniform dates for spring break in school districts statewide aims to alleviate logistical challenges for families.Currently, each New Jersey school district determines when it will schedule spring break, ...
Frenchtown, NJ – Hunterdon County is going within its borders to build up a network for collaboration, presenting emerging programs for tourism and business attraction plus funding opportunities for the 26 municipalities of the county. The 2026 Hunterdon County Municipal Collaboration Forum held on ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department celebrated its 2026 L.E.A.D. graduation ceremony in the Old Gym at Hasbrouck Heights High School. Detective Joe Olivo welcomed the parents and notable guests to the fourth annual program. The program is run under the auspices of the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Newly elected Assemblymen Andrew Maccurdy and Vincent Kearney have already produced results for Chatham residents by helping to break the red tape that has recently secured a $2.45 million construction grant for the Library of the Chathams.On Tuesday night, Macurdy and Kearney spoke ...
Peaceful Pines offers a welcoming home environment, as seen in the photo above. MONMOUTH COUNTY: As communities across the country celebrate both Women's History and International Women's Month, the story of two local entrepreneurs stands out as a powerful example of leadership, compassion, and ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Cole Sudol’s two-run triple in the bottom of the sixth broke open a 5-5 tie and put Hasbrouck Heights up for good as the Aviators beat Dwight Englewood, 7-6, in a NJIC non-divisional baseball game on Tuesday afternoon at Depken Field in Hasbrouck Heights. Caden Fiant got the ...
Red Bank, NJ: The Thursday, April 2 meeting of the Red Bank Zoning Board of Adjustment has been canceled.The next meeting is scheduled for April 16.
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township announced during a special council meeting Tuesday night that it has a new plan to officially meet its state-mandated affordable housing obligation — effectively halting all future affordable housing development in town, including projects that have previously received ...
NEW JERSEY: In response to a growing number of serious and fatal crashes involving electric bicycles, the State of New Jersey has enacted a comprehensive new law regulating e-bike use. The legislation, now in effect, applies to all classes of e-bikes, including pedal-assist, throttle-operated, and ...
MIDDLETOWN – At approximately 2:16 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, the Middletown Township FireDepartment responded to a reported structure fire in the 100 block of East Road in the Belford section ofMiddletown Township.Upon arrival, Chief of Department Daniel P. Kelly confirmed visible fire extending ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Residents and local businesses are invited to come together in support of children in foster care as Village Foster Inc. hosts a special Open House on April 25th for its Foster Closet of Holmdel. Scroll⬇️⬇️⬇️below article for flyer. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to easing the ...
NEW JERSEY: The New Jersey State Police Cold Case Unit and Troop “B” Criminal Investigation Office are seeking the public's assistance with information regarding a shooting investigation that occurred on March 31, 2020.Yesterday marked the sixth anniversary of troopers from Troop “B” Perryville ...
RED BANK, NJ: Lunch Break’s annual Night Without A Bed raised $102,071 for its Family Promise Program, once again showcasing the community’s compassion and commitment to addressing family homelessness in Monmouth County. Held overnight at The Fort Athletic Club, the event brought participants ...
April Fools' Day is celebrated each year on April 1 with pranks, jokes, and playful deception—but its origins aren’t entirely clear.One popular theory dates back to 1582, when France switched to the Gregorian calendar and moved New Year’s Day from April 1 to January 1. Those who continued ...
April Fools' Day is celebrated each year on April 1 with pranks, jokes, and playful deception—but its origins aren’t entirely clear.One popular theory dates back to 1582, when France switched to the Gregorian calendar and moved New Year’s Day from April 1 to January 1. Those who continued ...
LONG VALLEY, NJ — Ridge opened its baseball season with a 7-4 victory over West Morris on Tuesday.The Red Devils rallied for four runs in the top of the seventh inning after trailing, 4-3, after six innings.Ridge scored an unearned run to tie the game, 4-4, then Casey Kucerka drilled a three-run ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – West Essex scored four runs in the third inning and went on to an 8-4 baseball victory over Millburn in its first game of the season on Tuesday.It was the second game for Millburn (1-1), which trailed, 5-0, after three innings before getting two runs apiece in the fourth and ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – West Essex scored four runs in the third inning and went on to an 8-4 baseball victory over Millburn in its first game of the season on Tuesday.It was the second game for Millburn (1-1), which trailed, 5-0, after three innings before getting two runs apiece in the fourth and ...
CHATHAM, NJ – While the Chatham boys volleyball team has been picking up wins early in the season, the Cougars are also learning about picking each other up when things are not going well in a match.That mental lift was one of the more subtle aspects of Chatham's 2-0 decision vs. Jefferson that ...