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By TAPINTO SPARTA STAFF
April 19, 2026
SPARTA, NJ – The Spartan flag football team got their first win, the first win for the program on Thursday night. Sparta shut out Indian Hills 26-0 on Cassels Field.The new team does not yet have a statistician, so no additional information is available.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Whippany Park baseball defeated Kittatinny Regional High School on Friday, scoring in the fourth and sixth innings to secure a win.The Wildcats finished with nine hits and did not commit an error, while the Kittatinny Cougars were charged with two errors. Both Whippany Park ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ -The Rotary Club of Somerville & Bridgewater will host a dinner and reception on Friday, April 24 to honor two pilots who flew 8,800 miles across 11 countries and the Atlantic Ocean in a single-engine Cessna plane on a mission to raise money to eradicate polio.The pilots, Peter ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A French-style brunch spot recently opened in West Boca Raton is serving up pastries, quiche and café classics.Maison Brunch, located at 23064 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive in the Sandalfoot Plaza, opened in February and offers breakfast, brunch and lunch daily, according to its ...
This week’s column is about post-traumatic stress disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), says that people may have a range of reactions after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as an act of violence or serious ...
STAFFORD — The Southern Regional boys tennis team continued its impressive start to the season, improving to 6-1 with a dominant 5-0 sweep over local rival Barnegat on Friday.The Rams displayed depth across the board, securing straight-set victories in nearly every flight to hand the Bengals (1-5) ...
BARNEGAT — Whether you are a devoted fan of the Bard or find yourself firmly in the "God, I Hate Shakespeare" camp, the Barnegat High School stage is the place to be this April.The Bengal Theatre Company is set to kick off its spring production of the Broadway hit musical "Something Rotten!" with a ...
STAFFORD – The Southern Regional golf team continued their impressive run this season, improving to a stellar 15-3 record following a decisive 163-178 victory over Brick Memorial at their home course.Despite a valiant effort from the Mustangs, Southern’s depth and consistency proved too much to ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury High School Interact Club on April 15 presented its first-ever non-sports Heart of the Gael Award, giving the honor to Freddy Correa.The presentation took place at the monthly meeting of the club, which serves as an arm in the high school of the Roxbury Rotary Club. The ...
Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon, and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul represent New Jersey's 11th Legislative District, which includes Neptune Township and Neptune City.A resident of Asbury Park, (@sarahborko in Instagram) posted a video of the incident on Thurdsay, 4/16
CAMDEN – Calling President Donald Trump a "cult leader and traitor," Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. on Thursday announced a formal resolution banning ICE agents from county property or employee assistance without a judicial warrant, and accused the federal agents of using ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — An 89-year-old West Boca Raton woman was jailed Friday after being accused of leaving the scene of a crash that injured another driver near the Polo Club of Boca Raton, deputies said.Rhoda Prager was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and charged with leaving ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Three redevelopment proposals — spanning an aging strip plaza, a new restaurant build-out and improvements to a longtime neighborhood eatery — are headed to city redevelopment officials as part of an effort to upgrade key downtown properties.The Coral Springs Community ...
POMPANO BEACH — Blanche Ely High School is celebrating a landmark achievement as its Academy of Finance has been officially named a NAF National Model Academy. According to school officials, this distinction is one of the highest honors granted by the national college-and-career readiness ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council will discuss more details of the city’s spending with Chief Financial Officer Jim Mangin at a public meeting this week.The Local Government Cap Law says a municipality must limit budget increases to 2% unless an ordinance is ...
WARREN, NJ — A new spot for sweet sips and social vibes has officially arrived in Warren Township.Moon Tea celebrated its grand opening Sunday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew a steady crowd throughout the afternoon, with a constant line of curious customers eager to sample the café’s ...
WARREN, NJ — A new spot for sweet sips and social vibes has officially arrived in Warren Township.Moon Tea celebrated its grand opening Sunday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew a steady crowd throughout the afternoon, with a constant line of curious customers eager to sample the café’s ...
GOLD COAST, NJ — This is Part 1 of a three-part series examining how the long-standing “college-first” mindset in the United States has shaped education pathways—and contributed to a growing gap in the skilled trades workforce.For decades, the message to American students has been consistent: if ...
PARKLAND, FL- The car chase and crash in north Parkland at the end of Nob Hill Road ended in two fatalities and an arrest, according to Parkland BSO and the Sunrise Police Department.32-year-old Jerome Turner and 31-year-old Kelby Broward-Richardson died in the single-car accident that ended in the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Board of Education reinforced their support for the district’s autism community during Tuesday night’s meeting.Ahead of the second annual ‘Night of Lights’ on April 30th, Bloomfield Board of Education President Kasey Dudley reiterated the board’s support for the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Continuing a local tradition, Nutley High School students will celebrate their roots when “Night of Nations” returns April 30. The annual event takes over the gymnasium where students showcase art, culture, and culinary craftsmanship, reprinting their heritage. An anonymous ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A ruptured appendix, a bike crash that left the rider facing blindness, and a serious asthma attack were just some of the remedies that residents have sought care for at the former Christ Hospital over the years.That care, with the gradual, and what elected officials and activists ...
QUOTE "Anything you can imagine, you can make real." — Jules Verne, French novelist, poet and playwright, 1828–1905. GONE BATTY Have you ever experienced a bat in your house? In the past 44 years we've lived in this house, this has been the third wayward bat to enter mysteriously. They must know ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – A lifelong resident with deep roots in the community and a career shaped by service, Scotch Plains Police Chief Dave Lavery is stepping into leadership with a focus on officer wellness, emerging technology, and strengthening public trust.From his early decision to pursue ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Charles E. Reid Branch Library, built in 1876 as a one-room schoolhouse, is one of the Borough's oldest and most beloved buildings. Today, the Paramus Public Library Branch celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Victorian-style property was also used as Borough Hall and a police ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots split their first series of the season, dropping the series finale to the Reading Fightin Phils 7-6 at TD Bank Ballpar on Sunday afternoon.Eight of Somerset’s starting lineup recorded hits with the Patriots combining for nine total hits for the second ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots split their first series of the season, dropping the series finale to the Reading Fightin Phils 7-6 at TD Bank Ballpar on Sunday afternoon.Eight of Somerset’s starting lineup recorded hits with the Patriots combining for nine total hits for the second ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's girls lacrosse team was back in action on Saturday at the PAL against Immaculata High School in an out-of-conference game. The Tigers lost their first two games of the 2025-26 season before ripping off three straight victories over Greater ...
STAFFORD — The Southern Regional boys lacrosse team continued its impressive run this season, delivering a commanding 14-5 victory over Toms River East on Friday, April 17. The Rams improved to an 8-1 record, while the Raiders remain winless at 0-5.The offensive explosion was fueled by a pair of ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough is holding another presentation in its ongoing series on emergency preparedness on April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Borough Hall on Doyle Street.This week’s session will offer suggestions on how residents can protect their homes or businesses against weather-related ...