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By TAPINTO HANOVER STAFF
May 12, 2026
WHIPPANY, NJ – Myths, misconceptions and public perceptions surrounding criminal justice were the focus of a Tuesday evening discussion at the Whippanong Library.The event, “Facts & Fictions in Criminal Justice,” was led by Dr. John Paitakes, a former Somerset County probation officer, Seton ...
DUNELLEN, NJ — For Piscataway parents searching for a trusted preschool and early childhood education program nearby, A Plus Academy Early Childhood Education is making life easier, and learning more exciting, with expanded programs now serving children ages 18 months through 5 years ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots shut out the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 3-0 at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday night, completing their third shutout in nine games.The Patriots picked up their third shutout win of the season and first since May 7 at Reading. The Patriots have notched all three ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Last Monday, The Hindu Education Foundation (HEF), in collaboration with Frank J Hubbard Middle School in Plainfield, hosted Guru Vandana (Teacher Appreciation), a cultural celebration honoring teachers and staff.The event brought together over 105 educators and staff members from ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh claimed victory Tuesday night after early election results showed him leading the field in Paterson’s mayoral race.Unofficial results show Sayegh with 6,439 votes. Third Ward Councilman Alex Mendez followed with 5,826 votes, while First Ward Councilman Mike Jackson ...
ORANGE — Orange voters delivered a major political shake-up Tuesday night, unseating two incumbent council members in a municipal election that could reshape the direction of the City Council.In the most closely watched races of the evening, challenger James H. Ward III defeated South Ward ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton pool is offering swim lessons during their Summer 2026 program, which is designed to serve swimmers of all ages and skill levels.“At the Town of Newton Pool, swim lessons are about more than learning strokes. They’re about building confidence, safety, and a love for ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys volleyball team is steamrolling towards the end of the season, riding a 6-game win streak that has their record at 19-3 with two games left before the state playoffs. ( Photos from most recent game in link at end of story ) In that streak, the Rams passed a big test ...
NEWTON, NJ – The boys golf team got past Sparta 160 - 162 on Tuesday, playing at Newton Country Club.The Braves’ results1st Jack Young tied with 371st Nick Delorio tied with 376th Caden Armstrong tied with 436th Nick Kurilko tied with 439th JT Kuriklo shot a 4612th Devlin Schmidt shot a 52Newton ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Brevard Zoo announced free admission for children ages 3 to 18 on May 22, 26 and 27 when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.The zoo limits free admission to three children per paying adult. The admission does not apply with other discounts, including reciprocal ...
BARNEGAT, NJ – In a high-stakes local rivalry that came down to the final scorecards, Barnegat narrowly defeated Central Regional with a team total of 159-164 on Tuesday. Despite a dominant individual performance from Barnegat’s Joseph Bacskai, Central Regional’s depth proved to be the deciding ...
NUTLEY, NJ – Caldwell got more than a small measure of revenge for a tournament loss to Nutley last week.Caldwell scored all its runs in the first inning and held on for a 4-3 baseball victory over Nutley on Tuesday to clinch first place in the Liberty Division of the Super Essex Conference.Last ...
Barnegat Boys Volleyball Dominates Middletown South in Straight SetsBARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat High School boys volleyball team continued its impressive season on Tuesday, securing a decisive 2-0 victory over Middletown South. The Bengals (17-5) showcased a balanced offensive attack and ...
Jazz music will fill the CHS auditorium Wednesday evening as student musicians from across the district come together for the annual CHS Jazz Concert on May 13 at 7 p.m.Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Audiences can show up to enjoy performances from the Chatham Middle School ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Following the death of longtime crossing guard Jean Schultz, members of the Woodland Park Police Department announced a series of traffic and pedestrian safety initiatives during last Wednesday’s council meeting, including increased enforcement, crosswalk visibility ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation introduced by Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (D-Passaic/Bergen) aims to crack down on landlords who harass tenants, establishing new criminal penalties for coercive and unsafe housing practices.Stewart announced the bill recently, saying it is designed to protect tenants ...
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – South Brunswick scored five runs in the first inning and went on to a 12-2 baseball victory over South River on Tuesday.Collin Perna went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs and three RBI for South Brunswick (10-8), which piled up 15 hits in the game.Jack Whitlock went 3-for-4 with ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...
Millburn, NJ (May 11, 2026) – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), proudly announces the nominations for adjudicated production categories of the 31st Annual Rising Star Awards for Excellence in New Jersey High School Musical ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) announces CCM Accelerate, a flexible, 100% online degree option designed for busy adults. Launching for Fall 2026, the program allows part-time students to make full-time progress towards an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration, with ...
ORANGE, NJ — Orange voters delivered a major political shakeup tonight, unseating two incumbent councilmembers in a municipal election that could reshape the direction of the City Council moving forward.In the most closely watched races of the evening, challenger James H. Ward III defeated South ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ - With 100% of precincts reporting, Belleville will soon have a new mayor. Frank Velez, and team of Danyale Wells and Michelle Rodriguez, emerged victorious about an hour after polls closed on Tuesday May 12.Velez received 3,255 votes. Incumbent Michael Melham received 2,218 ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A much-anticipated federal court hearing on the state and township’s effort to halt a proposed immigration detention facility in Ledgewood was canceled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to pause conversion work at the site and conduct an environmental ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Hudson County Tournament with a 12-1 baseball victory over Ferris on Tuesday.Chris Cunningham hit a home run and scored three runs for Bayonne (17-6), which scored five runs in the fifth inning to take an 8-1 lead. Cunningham was ...
DENVILLE, NJ - The Parsippany High School Redhawks girls softball team snapped a lengthy losing streak in emphatic fashion on May 8th, erupting for 13 hits in an 11-2 victory over Morris County School of Technology.Parsippany wasted little time getting on the board, scoring two runs in the opening ...
ORANGE, NJ — Orange voters delivered a major political shakeup tonight, unseating two incumbent councilmembers in a municipal election that could reshape the direction of the City Council moving forward.In the most closely watched races of the evening, challenger James H. Ward III defeated South ...
NEWARK - Team Baraka’ candidates are maintaining the lead on Election Night, May 12, with almost a sure promise that Ras J. Baraka will take a fourth term as Newark mayor in a field of eight candidates. The heavily favored mayoral incumbent, endorsed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill at Monday night’s Souls ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park girls softball team continued its strong season Monday afternoon with an 18-4 victory over Newark Academy at Hanover Park High School.The Hornets improved to 15-4 overall and 8-1 in the NJAC Liberty Division with an explosive offensive performance that featured ...
ORANGE, NJ — Orange voters delivered a major political shakeup tonight, unseating two incumbent councilmembers in a municipal election that could reshape the direction of the City Council moving forward.In the most closely watched races of the evening, challenger James H. Ward III defeated South ...
WHITEHALL – The property on Broadway proposed as the site of a new transportation facility for the school district is not ideal, but it is the best available option, members of the Board of Education told community members who attended an information session on the project May 7.“There is no one … ...