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By GUY KIPP
March 30, 2026
SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ — When Columbia hosts Livingston in the opening game of the 2026 baseball season on Tuesday, the Cougars will do so with four of their top five pitchers back from last year.That's a luxury any head coach would sign up for, and Columbia coach Ryan Muirhead hopes to be able ...
See article below and TAPimage ⬇️ to register and see the list of job opportunities: MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Board of County Commissioners is inviting job seekers from across the region to attend the 2026 Workforce Development Spring Job Fair, set for Thursday, April 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The ...
Fear and anxiety are negative byproducts of modern life, trying to influence us away from God. Our jobs are often stressful, our relationships and finances, and even our children struggle with social pressures we hardly faced when we were their age. Some people turn to natural remedies, like the ...
COEYMANS — A stalwart presence in the local faith community is marking a historical milestone this year.Riverview Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.The church got its start in 1926, when it was founded by a group of African-American people who had come to ...
Dear Rusty: The Trump Administration is saying now there will be no taxes on Social Security benefits. Since we’re getting ready to complete our 2025 income tax return, can you explain how this all works? Signed: Confused Taxpayer Dear Confused Taxpayer: You are obviously referring to the ...
NEWTON, NJ — Three young residents were recognized by local officials after their actions helped save a neighbor who became trapped beneath a fallen tree.The Newton Town Council presented civilian awards during its March 23 meeting, honoring Anthony Lucky, Ethan Smith, and Eric Smith for their ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Drivers will want to avoid the area of Route 535 and Route 32 on Monday afternoon. A motor vehicle crash has closed the southbound side of Route 535, according to a Nixle advisory from the South Brunswick Police Department. Drivers are being advised by the SBPD to plan ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Drivers will want to avoid the area of Route 535 and Route 32 on Monday afternoon. A motor vehicle crash has closed the southbound side of Route 535, according to a Nixle advisory from the South Brunswick Police Department. Drivers are being advised by the SBPD to plan ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Drivers will want to avoid the area of Route 535 and Route 32 on Monday afternoon. A motor vehicle crash has closed the southbound side of Route 535, according to a Nixle advisory from the South Brunswick Police Department. Drivers are being advised by the SBPD to plan ...
SPARTA, NJ – The township council voted to introduce Ordinance 25-06 that would end the practice of providing a tax refund for up to two prior years for veterans who have been deemed 100% disabled at their March 24, 2026 meeting. This is the second time this ordinance was on the agenda. In ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — An ambitious initiative to digitize Montclair’s downtown aims to change how residents and visitors engage with community experiences in real time.Designed to spotlight both culture and commerce, a newly launched app from Downtown Montclair is already generating buzz as a one-stop ...
WAYNE, NJ – Announcing this month's Wayne History Challenge! Winner — a monthly contest sponsored by Conan Ward – Your Wayne Edward Jones Financial Advisor. The winner each month will receive a $100 gift card.Here is March's question: There are two big malls in that little round tail of southern ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police charged a 23-year-old man they said ripped a bedroom door off its hinges as he tried to attack a victim during a domestic disturbance.On March 28, police called to Basswood Court talked to a victim who said that David Wayne Southworth had turned an argument ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick softball team, which was scheduled to open its season Monday afternoon against A.L. Johnson of Clark, has a tough act to follow.The Bears also have the talent to do it.Last year, East Brunswick went 23-4, losing in the semifinal rounds of both the Greater ...
SPARTA, NJ - After a 1-7 start for Sparta softball in 2025, the team was tasked with trying to dig themselves out of that hole. The team was competitive the rest of the way, but the 2026 squad will look to begin the season on the right foot this spring. With many strong seniors having graduated ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The often-challenging task of locating the right therapists and services for a child’s unique needs has been made easier thanks to the collaboration of two Westfield parents who’ve launched The Developedia, a free service helping parents connect with board-certified developmental ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The four New Providence School District recipients of the Union County Teacher Recognition Program award were honored at the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026. One teacher from each school was selected from nominations collected from students, parents and ...
CLARK, NJ — Students in Ms. Alessandra Savarese’s Italian classes at Arthur L. Johnson High School recently celebrated International Women’s Day, March 8, with a special act of appreciation for the women who help make their school community strong every day.Inspired by the Italian tradition of ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The real challenge during the first round of this year’s Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt wasn’t finding the eggs, although a few were cleverly hidden, but rather to select the appropriate colors.The deep chill of a day earlier was gone by the time the kids came to the ballpark, and the ...
WEST SAND LAKE – Following the February 19 fire that burnt a portion of the 43 Mall to the ground, the popular West Sand Lake business is preparing to re-open in a new location, at the other end of the Mall.Unbreakable Nutrition has posted on their social media site, they will hold a grand ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Library is inviting residents and community supporters to take part in Library Giving Day on Wednesday, April 1st, a nationwide celebration dedicated to supporting local libraries and the essential services they provide.Library Giving Day is an opportunity for the ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Did you know that the Long Branch mayoral election is this May? We sat down with local historian Greg Kelly to learn more about the history of the mayor’s office in Long Branch. Here is our conversation with Greg.TAPinto: It's great to get an opportunity to talk with someone who ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — People gathered Saturday at Veterans Park and along South Street for a peaceful No Kings Rally, the third such demonstration held in New Providence. The event was part of a nationwide series of rallies taking place in communities across the country.Organizers described the ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — St. Bonaventure University is finalizing a deal to hire Daemen University head coach Mike MacDonald as its next men’s basketball coach, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.MacDonald brings a wealth of experience to the enchanted mountains, with more than 500 career wins across all ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Residents in Morristown and Morris Township will have multiple opportunities this spring to help keep their communities clean through organized volunteer cleanup efforts.In Morristown, the Morristown Clean Communities Program will host its Morristown Spring Cleanup on Saturday, May ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Coming off a 12-9 record last year, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls lacrosse team is looking to a new wave of contributors to continue and build on previous success. From last year's team, the Raiders graduated five seniors, most notably Juliana Doran whose 123 goals ...
NEWARK - A nearly $1.7 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year, which will increase annual property taxes by an average $39.94, has been approved by the Board of Education to support the district’s growing number of schools, capital improvements and rising charter school payments. The Newark ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls honored Autism Awareness Month with a proclamation on March 23.One in 54 children are diagnosed with autism nationally, and one in 32 children are diagnosed in New Jersey, the proclamation read.“Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting ...
PATERSON, NJ - A new districtwide initiative aimed at strengthening the connection between families and schools has officially launched, offering parents a range of tools and resources to support their children’s education.District officials introduced “Parent University,” an online platform ...
MADISON, N.J. — Borough officials are outlining an ambitious vision for the future of Waverly Place, presenting early design concepts that aim to transform the downtown corridor into a more pedestrian-friendly, visually appealing and flexible public space.The proposed reconstruction plan will be ...