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By DAWN MILLER
April 27, 2026
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something different to do with the kids this summer? How about spending some time on the ice at the East Brunswick Ice Arena? Online registration is open now for Learn to Skate and Freestyle Camps for the upcoming summer. Learn to Skate camps are for participants ...
PASSAIC VALLEY - Residents across Passaic Valley will have several opportunities to honor the nation’s fallen service members with a full weekend of Memorial Day events.TotowaThe Borough will hold its Memorial Day service on Sunday, May 24 at 12 p.m. at the Fireman’s Monument in front of the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Mothers and their newborn babies appear to be in good hands at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital, where maternity care got high marks in Newsweek’s latest 2026 study. Robert Wood Johnson is one of four RWJBarnabas Health named to ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The 2026 Union County Senior Art Exhibit is now open to the public, featuring more than 180 original works created by artists age 60 and above at Union College of Union County (1776 Raritan Road) in Scotch Plains through May 27.Visitors can explore a wide range of artistic ...
SCHOHARIE – A New York State fire investigator recently fanned the flames of knowledge, sparking curiosity and potential new career choices among aspiring law enforcers at Capital Region BOCES.During a two-hour lesson on April 15 on the Career and Technical Education – Schoharie Campus, New York ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland School is proud to announce that third-grade student Alexa Szczecina was selected to represent Union County at the prestigious State Youth Art Month exhibit. Under the guidance of art educator Mrs. Septimus, Alexa’s work was showcased alongside the top student artists ...
Newark, N.J- The current digital environment has created increasing challenges in safeguarding personal and financial information. As scams grow more sophisticated and widespread, Essex County residents are urged to remain vigilant, exercise caution, and take proactive steps to protect their ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Three soccer organizations will present on Tuesday before a city committee as Coral Springs moves to select a vendor for its travel soccer program, after an earlier false start. After the presentation, the selection committee will then bring a recommendation to the Coral Springs ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Rotary Club of Morristown is inviting residents to bring their broken household items to a free “Repair Café” on Saturday, May 23, offering a chance to fix everyday items instead of throwing them away.The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morristown Presbyterian ...
CLARK, NJ — Clark resident Sabrina Sarro was recently elected to membership into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Kean University.Sarro is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and ...
MADISON — Superheroes of all ages are invited to descend on downtown Madison on Saturday, May 2, when the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce brings back Superhero Day, a free, family-friendly scavenger hunt and community celebration.The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and casts Madison as the stage ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Mothers and their newborn babies appear to be in good hands at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital, where maternity care got high marks in Newsweek’s latest 2026 study.Robert Wood Johnson is one of four RWJBarnabas Health named to ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The rain moved out and conservationists moved into Van Neste Square on Sunday, April 26, 2026, for the annual Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair.Anchored by the Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands, a 501©3 Foundation, in partnership with Green Ridgewood and the Parks and ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Joell Bent had two hits and drove in three runs to help Livingston to an 18-3 softball victory over Becton in the Black & Gold Invitational on Sunday.Brielle Nankivell hit two doubles and drove in two runs for Livingston (5-7), which had a total of 15 hits in the game.Tvisha ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners adopted a fiscally-responsible 2026 County Budget that they say “continues the board’s commitment to affordability and essential services while also prioritizing investments in county infrastructure and land preservation.”The $281 million ...
COXSACKIE–It is a fact of life, those that do the most for their communities often go unrecognized. For the past four years, Capital Region Independent Media (CRIM) has been out to change that.Once again, the company gathered 25 of those changemakers together at The Wire along the Hudson River to ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ – A mosaic of purple and blue balloons, jokes about pigs, pictures of far-off places, displays featuring butterflies and Legos, and more filled Joseph Lawrence Park on Saturday as the first-ever Team Vivian Walk took place.The event sought to raise awareness of organ, tissue, and eye ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The top leadership job in the Boca Raton Police Department is changing hands again, less than two months after a shake-up pushed out its previous police chief.Acting Police Chief Liz Roberts' last day with the department is today, after 20 years of service with the department and ...
NEW LEBANON–The New Lebanon Outreach, Marketing and Communications Committee will sponsor and moderate the Community Forum on Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. The forum is meant to generate respectful conversations about what is going on in New Lebanon, with people who know the answers or can find them ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Identical twins can be difficult to distinguish from one another and that has been the case with Chatham High seniors Caroline and Lauren Byrne.Not only are they hard to separate when it comes to their physical features, but the same is also true about their four-year contributions to ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland held its annual Strategic Planning meeting during the first week of April in 2026. The meeting was a review of what the City has worked on and achieved over the past year and looks ahead toward next year with a Strategic Plan.The City listed over two dozen ...
POMPANO BEACH — For days now, a local Facebook group and a few sharp-eyed Pompano residents have been playing “retail detective,” fueled by a single question: Is Pompano Beach getting a second Burlington store?While the company remains officially tight-lipped, TAPinto has followed the breadcrumbs, ...
CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...
HILLSDALE—The Hillsdale Safe at Home Committee Coffee Hour presents Linda Levitt at its next gathering at the Hillsdale House, 2634 NY-23, April 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.The title of the presentation is “Spring Gardening Made Simple Tips for a Beautiful Season Ahead.” Master Gardener Linda Levitt ...
EAST BRUNSWICK - Looking for something different to do with the kids this summer? How about spending some time on the ice at the East Brunswick Ice Arena? Online registration is open now for Learn to Skate and Freestyle Camps for the upcoming summer. Learn to Skate camps are for participants ...
Flemington, NJ – On Tuesday April 21st, at the Board of County Commissioners' meeting, Hunterdon County Board Director John Lanza announced that the County Board along with Hunterdon County Sheriff Frederick Brown are planning to hold a special 25th anniversary September 11th Remembrance Ceremony ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Green meant go on sustainable upcycling at the Westfield Train Station on Sunday, thanks to Westfield’s annual Free Market.The event, returning for another year in the South Avenue Train Station Lot, served as the start to a suite of upcoming Earth Month events, including a native ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Township Committee’s April 21 meeting opened with a focus on environmental stewardship, volunteerism, and a slate of spring initiatives, as officials highlighted community engagement efforts alongside upcoming infrastructure projects and seasonal programming.Mayor Kathleen Miller ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough council introduced a revised ordinance April 13 to bring local historic preservation rules in line with state mandates, an act that maintains the local commission access to state grants and participation in state historical preservation activities.The ordinance was first ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something different to do with the kids this summer? How about spending some time on the ice at the East Brunswick Ice Arena? Online registration is open now for Learn to Skate and Freestyle Camps for the upcoming summer. Learn to Skate camps are for participants ...