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April 5, 2026

PARAMUS, NJ – Wood-Ridge defeated Paramus, 4-2, in a softball game Saturday in Paramus. The Lady Blue Devils improved to 2-1 on the season.  Paramus is 0-1.Gabriela Perez had three hits and scored twice for Wood-Ridge, while Ariana Vecchione had three hits and two RBI. Molly Ramsaier chipped in ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving from Montclair to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor’s official Princeton residence, according to a statement from her office.Sherrill, 54, will be the state’s first governor in two decades to live full-time at Drumthwacket, and only ...

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 Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the 21st Annual Monmouth Park Charity Fund Kentucky Derby Party, May 2, are selling quickly —secure yours today! TAP link:  https://givebutter.com/c/KentuckyDerbyCelebration TAP play button below⬇️ to see quick highlights from last year's Kentucky Derby ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ — As the spring sports season gets underway, TAPinto launches its Athlete of the Week spotlight by recognizing a player who has already made an early impact. Spring Lake’s Kieran Schneider earned the honor after a standout week in lacrosse in which he tallied seven goals and four ...

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FANWOOD, NJ – Fanwood residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help keep the town clean at the 37th Annual Clean Community Day, which takes place on Saturday, April 25, at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to join, rain or shine, at the South Side Train Station parking lot to ...

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METUCHEN, NJ - The Spotswood High School baseball team traveled to Metuchen High School on Saturday morning for the first game of a home-at-home with the Bulldogs. Saturday's game was another Greater Middlesex Conference White Division matchup for the Chargers. Spotswood lost to Metuchen 10-2 ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Shopping for a college student's first off-campus apartment? There are plenty of reasons to love a good yard sale, which is why residents will want to put Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center on the calendar. The East Brunswick ...

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ROXBURY, NJ – As the cash-strapped Roxbury school district grapples with rising costs and declining revenues, its top financial official says he still believes a $5 million athletic dome could be a smart long-term investment.Joe MondanaroRoxbury Schools Business Administrator Joe Mondanaro revived ...

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Clinton, NJ – On Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. nonprofit SAFE in Hunterdon will be hosting a Take Back the Night event . The march will kick off at the Hunterdon Art Museum patio, circle through the Town of Clinton, and stop in tribute to Cheryl Niles-Okie, a local business owner who was ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two new Indian restaurants have opened weeks apart on the same stretch of road in Coral Springs — both aiming higher than anything the local dining scene has seen before.It’s not the kind of thing you expect here.But it’s happening.Jalsa Indian Modern Kitchen and Harmony Indian ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken officials have extended the deadline for residents to complete the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan survey, giving the public additional time to weigh in on street safety priorities.The survey, available online, will now remain open through April 12 at 11:59 p.m.City officials ...

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EVESHAM, NJ – World War II Veteran Albert Bernard Kaiser turned 100 last week and the Burlington County Commissioners teamed with Evesham’s Mayor and Council to make his celebration extra special.Kaiser was born on March 27, 1926, and he celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, March 28, with ...

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NEW JERSEY — New Jersey ranks among the top 10 states in the nation for online searches related to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, as interest in medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro continues to surge—often outside traditional medical channels.According to new data released by Tmrw, New Jersey ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Sophomore midfielder Eloise Murphy scored two goals with an assist, while senior attack and Lehigh-bound Gillian Cohen added two scores to pace Westfield, No. 7 in the latest NJ.com Top 20 rankings, in a 9-5 road loss to No. 14 Rumson-Fair Haven on Saturday.Sophomore midfielder Kate ...

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EDISON, NJ — A 35-year-old township man and his truck passenger died in a fiery accident along Route 78 in Newark on Wednesday, April 1st, the NJ State Police said.The 6:30 pm accident claimed the life of Isuzu box truck driver Chad Hill and his unidentified 46-year-old passenger from Brooklyn, ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Summit continued its unbeaten start to the season with a 15–10 win over Bridgewater-Raritan on Saturday. Senior Sara Scallon led the Hilltoppers with five goals, while teammate Kelsey Shallcross added one goal and five assists to pace Summit’s balanced attack.Francesca Arcella scored ...

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Dear Randolph Residents,  April showers may bring May flowers, but they also mark the beginning of a very busy and exciting season in our wonderful township. Randolph has a full lineup of events as we continue celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States. I encourage you to take part ...

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The Easter Bunny has become one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the Easter holiday, especially for families and children across New Jersey and the United States.The tradition of the Easter Bunny traces its roots back to Europe, particularly in Germany, where early folklore spoke of ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Monday morning, March 30, 2026, we were invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Paper Mill Playhouse celebrating both the renovated section and the major new section of the F. M. Kirby Carriage House.There were words of welcome from the Executive Director, Mike Stotts and ...

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TOTOWA, NJ - Drivers traveling through Totowa should prepare for delays this week as resurfacing for Union Boulevard gets underway.Construction will take place on Union Boulevard between Riverview Drive and the entrance to Route 46 East. Milling is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 6 and continue ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The New York Cosmos have announced a new community initiative that will provide free tickets to all Paterson high school students for matches at Hinchliffe Stadium. The program is open to students from all Paterson high schools and is designed to bring more young fans into the ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — James Grainger’s six-goal, three-assist performance led Summit to a commanding 13–3 victory over West Essex on Saturday in North Caldwell, keeping the Hilltoppers undefeated and reinforcing their No. 4 ranking in the NJ.com Top 20.Summit jumped ahead early with a 3–1 first quarter and ...

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NEW JERSEY — It’s Easter Sunday! Christians here and around the world are celebrating one of their most joyful and meaningful religious holidays: The resurrection of Jesus Christ and the renewal of spiritual life.Easter Sunday marks the end of Holy Week, which began on Palm Sunday on March 29th, ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Borough officials joined business owner Divya Patel on Friday, April 3, to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Good Karma Dispensary, a woman-owned cannabis retail shop that recently opened following a soft launch in February.Mayor Larry LaRonde, along with council ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood pitcher Connor Hayeck held opposing batters to four hits and one run while striking out eight and walking two in six strong innings of work as the Raiders defeated Arthur L. Johnson HS (Clark, NJ) by a score of 5-1 on Saturday, April 4.  Davis ...

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NEWARK - An Elizabeth man involved in a Sunday morning car crash that resulted in the death of beloved Ironbound legend and former Assemblyman Alberto “Al” Coutinho has been charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide, according to county prosecutors. Coutinho, 56, of Newark, was involved in a ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On Saturday, April 11, the Mountainside Softball and Baseball League will launch its 2026 season with a full day of events that celebrate not only the start of a new season, but the strength of the community behind it.The day will begin with the league’s annual Opening Day ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marty Kiar, the Broward County Property Appraiser, at a meeting last week gave the Coral Springs City Commission a look at the possible impacts on the city due to property tax reform proposals under consideration in Tallahassee. State lawmakers are considering changes to ...

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CLAVERACK–The Friends of the Claverack Free Library, 9 Route 9H, will hold their annual beer concert on April 11 at 4 p.m. The Amy Ryan Band (ARB) will perform in the library community room. The ARB rocks the blues with its combination of soulful originals and interesting covers that range from ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Fire Rescue recently held a special training session that involved a few special guests — five snakes.The training session was for members of the Coconut Creek Community Emergency Response Team to learn about venomous snakes in South Florida, and the Miami-Dade ...

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