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By LINDA BUSET
May 27, 2026
NUTLEY, NJ — When the Lunch Bunch—a spirited group of local women who gather monthly to enjoy delicious food, friendly conversation, and support Nutley restaurants, chose The Oakley on Bloomfield Avenue for this month’s outing, expectations were high. Happily, The Oakley exceeded every one of ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken officials are preparing for what organizers say could be the largest Memorial Day parade in the city’s history when the Hoboken Memorial Day and Semiquincentennial Parade steps off Saturday at 11 a.m.The parade will begin at First and Washington streets and continue along ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s 2026 Memorial Day Parade, led by Grand Marshal Sergeant Juan E. Garcia, a veteran of the United States Marines, had special meaning this year after DNA evidence found the remains of a veteran who had died in World War II Vito Luceno Jr. a local resident who died in the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg Police Chief James McDonald provided a wide-ranging update to the Town Council Tuesday evening, highlighting new traffic enforcement initiatives, technology upgrades, officer training, and community engagement efforts as the department continues to expand its ...
BAYONNE, NJ - This year’s crash scene behind Bayonne High School took on a modern feel with the simulated incident involving a collision between a car and an e-bike. The now annual event, organized at the behest of Pam O'Donnell, founder of the Catch You Later Foundation, was once again led by ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Bernards Township officials have approved more than $6.25 million in capital improvements and infrastructure investments as part of the municipality’s 2026 capital plan.The Township Committee unanimously adopted the funding ordinance during its May 12 meeting, authorizing ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Ridge High School’s choral program will showcase its student talent during the annual Spring Choral Concert on Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. in the Ridge High School Performing Arts Center.The concert is free and open to the public with general admission seating ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council honored longtime Department of Public Works official Manuel “Manny” Ojeda last week, recognizing his retirement after more than 37 years of service to the City of Paterson.Council members adopted a resolution sponsored by Sixth Ward Councilman Ibrahim Omar ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Togetherness and sports are an integral part of Robbinsville, and students Advay Panyala; Aarin Janeesh; and Siddhanth Srinivasan clearly understood that when establishing the CNJVSPA (Central New Jersey Varsity Soccer Prep Academy), a Robbinsville-based soccer program dedicated ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A handful of residents questioned the East Windsor Council during its meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 about topics such as the length, transparency, and flexibility of a proposed data center moratorium in the township.Under the proposed local ordinance, the development of ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Township Committee passed an ordinance at its May 19 meeting to fund a series of improvements to Millburn’s municipal parking utility.The ordinance, which was passed unanimously, appropriates $200,000 from the Parking Capital Improvement Fund, with no debt issuance ...
PARKLAND, FL- One of Parkland's most established and beloved local cafes is ramping up efforts to keep their loyal customers engaged with daily specials featuring their popular bagels.Parkland Bagels & Deli is a New York-style bagel cafe owned by Parkland residents Adam and Holli Kaplan, and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan softball team advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 tournament with a 10-0 victory over Elizabeth on Tuesday.Brynn Hawley pitched a six-inning one-hitter with six strikeouts and one walk for Bridgewater-Raritan (13-12).Penelope Nemeth ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Those who ever played sport, heck even people who simply watched the sport, can attest that the challenges and frustrations that a golfer can face during a round are real and vast.Nesa Shah and Yunseul Ji, the senior captains for the Lenape High School girls golf program, know the ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The evening began under gray skies and a steady mist, but the weather did little to dampen the spirit at the Mountainside Rescue Squad. Ambulance lights drew visitors toward the open bays, while music, food and welcoming volunteers turned a rainy night into a warm community ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ – The Bordentown Regional School District administration has ruled that high school seniors cannot wear the cords that they earned from nearly a decade of scouting at their high school graduation ceremony, resulting in a heavier wave of emotion as that day approaches for the students ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs committee is scheduled to meet this week to evaluate design and engineering proposals for sidewalk improvements along NW 39th Court, according to city documents. The city solicited bids from firms to design a 5-foot-wide path in the Hills subdivision along the ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The Robbinsville girls lacrosse team closed out its regular season with a 12–5 victory over Monroe on Tuesday.The Ravens (12-8) built a 4–1 lead after the first quarter and took a 6–2 lead into halftime. Lilly Solarczyk scored four goals for Robbinsville. Emma Reeves totaled ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — High school experiences often extend far beyond the walls of a traditional classroom, creating lasting memories while serving a greater purpose. Last week, members of the Hackettstown High School Fishing Club took part in a remarkable outdoor excursion, hitting the open water for ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Steinert advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 softball tournament with a 20-0 victory over Pemberton on Tuesday.Winning pitcher Ellie Miller allowed no hits in four innings and drove in seven runs. She was 2-for-4 with a home run. Miller struck out 11 of ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Avital Kandel drove in five runs to lead Dayton to a 12-0 softball victory over Belvidere in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 tournament on Tuesday.Kandel went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored. Aubrie Cantagallo scored four runs and went 2-for-3 with a double ...
ISELIN, NJ – Madeena Cheema pitched a three-hitter to lead Millburn to a 7-0 softball victory over JFK-Iselin in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament on Tuesday.Cheema struck out eight batters and walked three in seven innings.Zoe Barnett went 2-for-4 with three runs batted in ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville Farmers Market, located in the borough’s parking lot across from St. Stan's Church on MacArthur Ave., returns on Thursday, May 28, at 12 p.m. Offering fresh produce, baked goods, food trucks and more, the market has increased in popularity and has become a regular ...
Editor's Note: Check back with TAPinto Berkeley Heights for photo gallery by Stephen O'Keefe of Peak Reaction Photography.BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Fourth-seeded Gov. Livingston Highlanders softball erupted for seven runs in the first inning and never looked back in a 16-1, four-inning victory over ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Coffee, conversation, and community connection came together at Bovella’s as the Mountainside Police Department hosted its Coffee and Conversation event, giving residents an informal opportunity to meet officers, ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Several new restaurants are popping up in Westfield, including a Peruvian place that claims to have “the best chicken in New Jersey,” an Indo-Mex fusion eatery downtown and a brick-and-mortar spot by the owner of Feast Catering. Don Alex opened recently at 231 South Ave. East. The ...
Tickets are now on sale for Christmas in July - Bingo, Bites & Booze! Join us for a fun night with friends and family to support Holiday Express. This year's event will be hosted at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean Township on Thursday, July 16th, 2026. Purchase a Premium Table and ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, May 28, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.The Red Bank Borough Council will take action on several major capital projects and introduce updates to the town’s planning and development ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — The Wood-Ridge Board of Education approved the staff appointments and reductions in staff for the upcoming school year during its May 11 meeting.The Board approved the reappointment of teachers, administrators, support staff, buildings and grounds personnel, and child study team, ...