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By KATHRYN SPARROW
May 2, 2026
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Saturday’s “Touch a Truck” event brought out a large crowd as families gathered at the Hanover Township Community Center parking lot for an afternoon of hands-on exploration on Saturday.The event used the entire Community Center parking lot.Organized by the Hanover Township ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood scored eight runs in the bottom of the second and went on to a 10-0 win over Bridgewater on Saturday.Bridgewater-Raritan (6-9) and Scotch Plains-Fanwood (10-5) both await the seeding of their respective county tournaments on Monday — Somerset County and ...
COBLESKILL – Cobleskill Partnership Inc. is cleaning up Cobleskill. CPI organized Cobleskill Clean Up Weekend, on Friday–Sunday, April 24–26. About a dozen volunteers met at the clock in Veterans Memorial Centre Park on Friday morning. Other volunteers joined in throughout the morning. CPI ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The VFW Post 6259 hosted its first-ever Super Yard Sale, transforming its parking lot into a sprawling marketplace of donated goods — and the community showed up. From holiday decorations and tableware to bikes, coffee makers, crock pots and jewelry, there was something for ...
ROSELLE, NJ – As the weather warms up and people start to enjoy the outdoors more, the Borough of Roselle is running a free rabies clinic for six days at Borough Hall.For two weekends, May 1–3 and May 15–17, Roselle and Union County residents can bring their dog or cat to Borough Hall to receive a ...
EDISON, NJ - A group of students at Edison Academy Magnet School were awarded the top prize at this year's MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge in New York City. The students – Ashwath Ram, Vedaswaroop Kunamneni, Sreethan Gangavarapu, Alexander Poon, and Ishan Nagpal took home the top award of $20,000 ...
SUMMIT, NJ – On a beautiful spring day in Summit, families gathered at the Municipal Golf Course pond on Saturday for one of the city’s most enduring traditions, the annual Fishing Derby.For more than 70 years, this event has been a rite of passage for generations of Summit residents. What began as ...
ROSELLE, NJ – As the weather warms up and people start to enjoy the outdoors more, the Borough of Roselle is running a free rabies clinic for six days at Borough Hall.For two weekends, May 1–3 and May 15–17, Roselle and Union County residents can bring their dog or cat to Borough Hall to receive a ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Runners and residents should expect road closures and increased foot traffic Sunday morning as the Summit Area YMCA hosts its annual 5K beginning around 8:30 a.m.Maple Street in front of the YMCA will be closed from approximately 7 a.m. to noon, with additional delays likely throughout ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's girls lacrosse team continued its unbeaten streak on Friday, defeating Long Branch High School 5-2 in an out-of-conference game at the PAL. The Tigers' victory was the team's sixth in a row. South Plainfield's overall season record stands at 9-3 ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library hosts events for patrons of all ages!Here's the schedule for this week:Sunday, May 3Jewelry and Handbag Sale1-5 p.m.Sunday Session-Kaya Nicole Trio2-4 p.m.Monday, May 4Babytime10-10:20 a.m.Free Comic Book Day2-5 p.m.Ravenous Readers4-4:45 p.m.Tuesday, May ...
RICHMONDVILLE – The Cobleskill varsity tennis team had a busy week after two postponed games, with three days of matches.On Tuesday, April 14, the Bulldogs played on their home courts against Mekeel Academy. The match began with strong performances in singles play. Second singles player Oliver ...
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We are officially one month away from the primary election. Don't miss this month's deadlines:🗳️ Voter Registration Deadline: May 12🗳️ Deadline to Apply for Mail-In Ballot by Mail: May 26🗳️ Early Voting Period: May 26 - May 31TAPinto is a network of more than 95 online local news sites covering ...
ANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) invites the community, including high school and college students and their families, to its fifth annual Criminal Justice Day on Thursday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, interactive event offers an inside look at careers in the criminal ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The early bird catches the fish — or at least that was the plan Saturday morning in New Providence.Under a cool, grey sky that felt more like a fisherman's good omen than a deterrent, young anglers and their families turned out for the annual New Providence Fishing Derby at ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit continued its dominant run, extending its winning streak with a commanding 12-0 victory over Union Catholic on Friday.That's 18 wins in a row for anyone counting. The Hilltoppers (18-2, 11-0 UCC Mountain) wasted no time setting the tone, plating two runs in the first inning ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) will bring the classic comic operetta H.M.S. Pinafore to the stage this summer, offering audiences a lively and traditional take on one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most beloved works.Known for its witty satire, charming characters, and ...
LIVINGSTON—It’s time for the annual Spring Ham Shoot at the Kalicoontie Rod & Gun Club, 333 Schneider Road, Sunday May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No hogs will be harmed at this event, they’re a frozen prize!Competitions held using .12g and .20g birdshot, slugs, center fire rifle, .22cal rim fire ...
ROXBURY, NJ — For most high school seniors, graduation marks the completion of years of learning. For students in Roxbury High School’s Structural Design & Fabrication program, it also marks the completion of something far more tangible: A house.On April 30, the Roxbury High School community ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — St. Matthias School brought the world into one room Friday, hosting its first-ever Multicultural Prayer Service celebrating the diversity of its student body and the universal nature of the Catholic faith.Students proclaimed prayers and readings in English, Spanish, Russian, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library hosts events for patrons of all ages!Here's the schedule for this week:Monday, May 4Homework Helper (K-6)All dayMonthly Activity Kits for KidsAll daySensory Free Play (Ages 5 and under)10-11 a.m.Rock ‘N’ Roll Music & Me (Ages 1-3)11–11:45 ...
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Summit used a balanced scoring attack and a strong second half to defeat Glen Ridge, 11-8, on Saturday morning.After a tight start that saw the teams tied 2-2 after the first quarter, Summit gradually pulled ahead, outscoring Glen Ridge 7-5 over the final two periods to secure the ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity softball field was decked out on Friday afternoon in honor of the program's Senior Day festivities. Balloons, signs and streamers adorned the side fence. Prior to the game against Edison High School, Chargers seniors Lara Yarnall, Ella Calandruccio, ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's softball team advanced in the Passaic County softball tournament with a 6–0 win over Hawthorne on Friday.The Hornets (14-2) controlled the game from the circle and at the plate, limiting Hawthorne (10-4) to just two hits over seven innings. The win sent Passaic ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — An Essex County man was charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault on law enforcement, following an incident late Wednesday night on South Avenue East, according to the Cranford Police Department.Police said officers discovered a stolen and occupied 2013 Nissan ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — What started as a single town's idea five years ago now spans 14 municipalities across three counties. On a warm spring evening on the Summit Green, mayors, council members, community leaders and residents gathered to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month as part of the Paint the ...
ROSELLE, NJ – As the weather warms up and people start to enjoy the outdoors more, the Borough of Roselle is running a free rabies clinic for six days at Borough Hall.For two weekends, May 1–3 and May 15–17, Roselle and Union County residents can bring their dog or cat to Borough Hall to receive a ...
STEPHENTOWN—Caitlin Sheldon will give a talk and demonstration on “Dressing the Revolutionary Lady” at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road, Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. This gathering of the Stephentown Historical Society is free and open to the public. For information or directions, call ...
COBLESKILL – Cobleskill-Richmondville senior and FFA Chapter President Benjamin Walrath has been selected to serve as the 2026–27 New York State FFA treasurer.Following an extensive, months-long interview process that included more than 32 candidates from across the state, Walrath earned a position ...