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By TAPINTO EAST BRUNSWICK STAFF
April 14, 2026
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Old Bridge scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning and held on for an 11-10 baseball victory over East Brunswick.Jaidon Coello went 2-for-4 with three runs batted in for East Brunswick (2-5), which racked up 10 hits, but committed five errors on defense and walked 11 ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Boys golf team built upon its early-season success with two wins over Kinnelon and Newton, respectively. The Falcons sit at 7-1 on the season and have won five matches in a row.The Falcons faced off against Kinnelon at Berkshire Valley golf course on April 12.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Somerset Patriots defeated the Reading Fightin Phils by a score of 9-6 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Tuesday night.Somerset, down 3-0 in the sixth inning, pounced with nine runs to complete its largest come-from-behind victory of the season.Somerset notched 10 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Somerset Patriots defeated the Reading Fightin Phils by a score of 9-6 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Tuesday night.Somerset, down 3-0 in the sixth inning, pounced with nine runs to complete its largest come-from-behind victory of the season.Somerset notched 10 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - An investigation is continuing into an April 9 shooting that left a Jersey City man in critical condition.According to reports, at approximately 2:39 p.m. on the day of the incident members of the Jersey City Police Department responded to the area of Pavonia Avenue and Corbin ...
ROXBURY, NJ – In recognition of a grueling 2-week period that included a fatal car crash, two structure fires and two car fires, Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo invited members of the Roxbury Fire Department to receive thanks and praise at the April 14 township council meeting.About 40 fire and ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield City Council voted to table an ordinance that would have banned parking on the south side of East Front Street. The block is the site of a small, recently opened store called El Shaddai Mini Market, which has drawn complaints from some nearby ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – If you notice a few more police vehicles than usual near Asbury Avenue and Ocean Avenue on Wednesday afternoon, there’s no need to worry—it’s all part of a planned training exercise.The Asbury Park Police Department will be conducting drills in the area on April 15 between 2 p.m.
Down a couple of steps, on one of the busiest and most creatively focused streets in the heart of downtown Newark, the bass rolls through the brick walls, pulsing in sync with the neon lights that illuminate the underground space.The energy is immediate. As soon as you step in, the music hits, and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – New Jersey Conservation Foundation will team up with the Feminist Bird Club of Jersey City, Liberty State Park, and Jersey City Birds for the fourth annual “Big Day of Birding” at Liberty State Park on Saturday, May 9. The free event includes bird walks at 6 and 9 a.m., and is ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Council passed the 2026 municipal budget on Tuesday, marking the ninth consecutive year the township has lowered its municipal tax rate.The 2026 budget reduces the municipal tax rate by 4.72 percent, continuing a multi-year trend aimed at offsetting rising ...
TRANQUILITY, NJ - It might be the best camp you’ve never heard of. Cedarbrook Day Camp, located in the Tranquility valley just minutes from Routes 206 and 80, offers a full range of amenities and programs for families — all at an affordable price.“We want to ensure families have access to a ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Motorists in Hoboken should prepare for traffic changes beginning Wednesday as the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) starts test pitting operations along Observer Highway.According to city officials, the work will take place between Washington Street and Willow ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Alex Alonzo and Tyler Bunnell both pitched complete games as Nottingham came away with a 4-2 baseball victory over Robbinsville on Tuesday.Alonzo struck out six batters, walked three and allowed two runs on five hits for the victory.Bunnell logged 10 strikeouts in seven innings ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council officially adopted an ordinance Tuesday evening prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts across the municipality. Ordinance 2026-08, bans data centers town-wide and defines them as facilities primarily used for the storage, management, or ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Barnegat High School girls golf team put on a commanding performance this week, securing a pair of victories in a tri-match sweep against Toms River North and Toms River East. Led by a standout performance from Ava Brinson, the Bengals finished with a team score of 209, ...
STAFFORD — A Tuesday afternoon traffic stop in Manahawkin led to the arrest of a Point Pleasant man on felony drug charges after a police K-9 alerted officers to the presence of narcotics.At approximately 2:00 PM on April 14, 2026, Patrolman Patrick Walker of the Stafford Township Police Department ...
CHATHAM, NJ — From April 15-18, Chatham High School’s theater department is set to showcase its production of Chicago, the iconic musical set in the roaring 1920s. The story follows Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two ambitious women chasing fame in the world of vaudeville. Their dreams take an ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior Nick Yaccarino picked up the pitching victory and classmate Chase Pasmore came off the injured list and went 2-for-3 with his first career home run to lead Phillipsburg High School to a 6-1 victory over North Hunterdon in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division game on ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - A two-alarm fire damaged a residence near Morlot Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Fair Lawn Fire Department. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a passerby called 911 reporting smoke coming from a home on the 38 block of Paterson Street, which is ...
COLONIA, NJ — Resurgent South Brunswick is one of the most improved baseball teams in Middlesex County this spring. But, on Tuesday, the Vikings found out that undefeated opponents don't go down easily.South Brunswick scored five two-out runs in the top of the first inning against one of the ...
COLONIA, NJ — Resurgent South Brunswick is one of the most improved baseball teams in Middlesex County this spring. But, on Tuesday, the Vikings found out that undefeated opponents don't go down easily.South Brunswick scored five two-out runs in the top of the first inning against one of the ...
NUTLEY, NJ — Student Government Day provided a unique and eye-opening experience for local students, offering them the opportunity to step inside the inner workings of the Township of Nutley and see firsthand how each department operates, and how seamlessly they work together.Students were placed ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls lacrosse team came up just short in a tightly contested matchup on Monday, falling to New Providence, 11-10, on a last-second goal at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.The Raiders opened strong, jumping out to a 2-0 lead while holding New ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — On a warmer-than-average spring afternoon that felt tailor-made for the occasion, Academy Street came alive Tuesday as hundreds of residents — strollers, toddlers and young families in tow — got up close with the trucks, rigs and faces behind New Providence's first responder ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior shortstop Shantalina Blake has been a steady presence in the field and at bat for Phillipsburg High School for four seasons now.On Tuesday, she had a day to remember when she knocked in a career-high five runs on a career-tying three hits to lead the Stateliners past ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Council on Tuesday recognized the Somerset Franklin Lions Club for its charitable work and presented the organization with a commendation after members donated $3,000 to the Franklin Food Bank during the April 14 council meeting.Councilwoman Shepa Uddin, who ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s city leaders last week took the first step last week in the final approval of a major expansion of Al Hendrickson Toyota.The city commission on Thursday voted to approve zoning changes and the site plan, so the dealership can move forward with a plan to more than ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A bench. A breeze. A moment where the world stops asking things of you. For residents of Coral Springs, Cypress Park delivers all of that.The park ranked No. 5 on a national list of the best places to sit alone and decompress, according to a survey released in late March by A ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls will hold its annual Arbor Day celebration on April 24 at Wilmore Park at 4:30 p.m., featuring a tree planting and a brief program.Councilwoman Christine Hablitz said Girl Scouts will help plant a tree during the event, while the Shade Tree Commission ...