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By TOM MUGAVERO
April 3, 2026
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Easton took a 4-0 lead after a quarter and then held on for dear life in defeating Phillipsburg High School, 8-7, in a non-conference girls' lacrosse game between arch-rivals on Thursday at Cottingham Stadium. Anabella Laleggio scored three goals and Rowan Krieger, Ashley Yih, ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison’s softball team rallied for five runs in the middle innings but could not overcome an early deficit, falling 15-5 to Pequannock on Thursday.The Dodgers dropped to 0-2 on the season, while Pequannock improved to 1-1.Pequannock set the tone early, scoring three runs in the first ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The New Providence Recreation Department will host a free Earth Day celebration on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at Centennial Park.Families are invited to join in a fun, eco-friendly activity: decorating a recyclable flower pot and planting a seed to take ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Dayton scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to pull out a 4-3 baseball victory over Elizabeth on Thursday.Trailing, 3-2, going to the bottom of the seventh, Chris Ramirez led off with a walk for Dayton (1-2). Jackson Babiarz followed with a double to send Ramirez to ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside PTO will host its annual Spring Soirée on Thursday, April 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mountainside Elks Lodge, bringing together parents and community members for an evening that supports local schools.The event, held at the Elks Lodge on Route 22, will ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Members of the U.S. Olympic short track speed skating team visited South Mountain and Washington schools as part of a national outreach tour.The visit was part of U.S. Speed Skating’s Tour of Olympians, a multi-state initiative designed to connect elite athletes with local ...
GREENPORT—Test your knowledge of all things Olana during Church 200 Spring Trivia Night celebrating Frederic Church’s 200th birthday year at the Olana State Historic Site, Frederic Church Center, 5720 NY-9G, April 4, 4 to 5 p.m.Join The Olana Partnership staff for a fun game of trivia. Work in ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown’s girls lacrosse team jumped out to an early lead but could not hold off a second-half surge, falling 6-4 to Kent Place on Thursday.The Colonials dropped to 0-2 on the season, while Kent Place improved to 2-0.Morristown came out strong, scoring twice in the opening ...
Frenchtown, NJ – On Saturday, March 28, the first of seven symbolic Liberty Pole Raising ceremonies planned for the original townships around Hunterdon County was held at the Kingwood Township Municipal Building. The morning program commemorated the spirit of the American Revolution as part of the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown’s boys volleyball team dropped a straight-set match to Mount Olive on Thursday, falling 25-10, 25-16.The Colonials moved to 1-3 on the season, while Mount Olive improved to 2-3.Mount Olive took control early, opening the match with a 25-10 first-set win before closing it ...
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 ...
PATERSON, NJ - Nine Paterson Public Schools students were recognized this week for the quiet but meaningful ways they have made a difference in their schools and communities.The Paterson Board of Education honored Akram Ahmed, Mariana Gonzalez Curiel, Emmanuel De La Cruz Cruz, Derek Escobar, ...
NEW JERSEY: Observed during Holy Week, Good Friday stands as one of the most solemn and significant days in Christianity. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, an event that forms the foundation of Christian belief and faith.Despite the somber nature of the day, the name “Good ...
NEWARK, NJ — An Elizabeth man involved in a fiery Sunday morning car accident that claimed the life of beloved Ironbound legend and former Assemblyman Alberto “Al” Coutinho has been charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. Coutinho, 56, of ...
WARREN, NJ —Watchung Hills improved to 3-0 with a thrilling 12-11 overtime victory over Verona, rallying late and finishing strong on their home turf. After a back-and-forth battle that saw both teams tied 11-11 at the end of regulation, the Warriors found the decisive goal in overtime to secure ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library officially kicked off its 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program in February 2025 and, last month, 3-year-old Atlas Lam-Fortes became the third young patron to successfully complete the task. “The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, in particular, has ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Dayton hung on for a 6-5 softball victory over Gov. Livingston on Thursday.Avital Kandel went 2-for-4 with a grand slam for Dayton (1-1), which scored four runs in the bottom of the second inning to take a 6-4 lead. Abigail Trenk collected three hits for the Bulldogs. She had a ...
AUSTERLITZ—The Columbia Land Conservancy hosts a Woodland Pools Walk at the Harris Public Conservation Area, 105 Bloody Hollow Road West, April 4, 10 a.m. to noon.This exploration walk is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. Participants can learn about woodland pools and the animals who call ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Before celebrating his graduation this spring, Nico Cosereanu has one other life-changing experience he will check off his bucket list.On April 15, the School of Engineering student will appear in season 16 of “MasterChef,” Gordon Ramsay’s competition show featuring amateur cooks, ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The run began in February, as captains Christian Bastante, Dante D’Achille, Kole Corcoran, and Reid Clausi led the Knights to a second-place finish at the Essex County Tournament, where four champions were crowned and Bastante earned Most Outstanding Wrestler honors.West Essex ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently investigated a report of $20,000 that went missing after an open house was held in a home co-owned by a recently divorced couple. A 41-year-old man told police that between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on March 28 the money went missing, while an open house ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue lieutenant and his wife were arrested Tuesday after authorities said they abused and confined their 12-year-old adopted daughter for years inside their Coral Springs home.Joel Kohnert, 44, and Jennifer Kohnert, 45, are accused of subjecting the ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Skye Cabatu scored seven goals to lead Bridgewater-Raritan to a 12-6 girls lacrosse victory over Hillsborough on Thursday.Giada Catanzaro collected three goals and seven assists for Bridgewater-Raritan, which shut out Hillsborough, 4-0, in the second quarter to take a 7-2 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton man is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a car crash in West Palm Beach Thursday morning.The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reported that 59-year-old Janusz Biskupek was traveling south on Avocado Avenue at around 9:50 a.m., approaching Southern ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township residents will have a chance to speak with their Deputy Mayor at a monthly informal series of meetings, the next of which is taking place next week.“Let's Talk, Bordentown!” with Deputy Mayor Eugene Fuzy is happening on Monday, April 6 at 7PM at the ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – State veterans affairs leaders and Mercer County officials paused for separate events to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam War. Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day in the state and nation is on Sunday, March 29, to commemorate the date in 1973 ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Police Department responded to 27 motor vehicle crashes during the reporting period in March, with three injuries reported and seven summonses issued, according to the latest police blotter.Police also reported a series of arrests and investigations ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Nearly 180 Washington Elementary School families took part in a Family Math Night hosted by New Jersey Education Association’s F.A.S.T. program, the West Orange Education Association (WOEA) and the West Orange School district on March 18.NJEA’s Families and Schools Together Work ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Dalton Klaus scored five goals and assisted on four others to lead Hunterdon Central to a 15-6 girls lacrosse victory over Delaware Valley on Thursday.Olivia Duran and Phoebe Soltis each connected for three goals for Hunterdon Central (2-0).Leighton Gee had two goals and one ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Near perfection is the only way to describe the opening week of the season for Michael Basile, the senior catcher at Gov. Livingston High School, who has been named the Valairco Heating & Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week after powering the Highlanders’ 5-0 start ...