News

May 11, 2026

BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Fire Museum celebrated its grand reopening earlier this month as dozens of people, elected officials, current and retired firefighters, and residents of the city came to celebrate.The one-time abandoned firehouse later became the meeting hall for the Exempt Fireman’s ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown High School students have a full schedule ahead, with several senior celebrations, school spirit activities and student programs planned.The week Colonial Corner includes updates on Decision Day, giving seniors a chance to celebrate their post-graduation plans and ...

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WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Sean Galper and Jordan Gruzas scored four goals each to lead Caldwell to a 12-7 boys lacrosse victory over Old Tappan on Saturday.Ryder Weintraub added two goals and two assists for Caldwell (6-10). Logan Mooney and Ryan Livelli each had one goal for the Chiefs.Anthony Grosso ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday May 11 - Friday May 15MONDAY MAY 11Morristown Baseball vs West Morris Mendham at Harter Road; 4pmMorristown Girls Flag Football vs Montville at Montville; 5pmBilingual Evening Yoga; Morristown Library; 6pmMorris Plains ...

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WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Valley nearly pulled off a late comeback in the Passaic County Tournament boys lacrosse final on Saturday, but West Milford’s early lead held up just enough.The No. 2 seeded Indians trailed by five goals after three quarters before shutting out No. 1 West Milford in the fourth and ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - The week will begin with mild, mostly cloudy weather before sunshine returns Tuesday and a round of showers moves into the area by midweek.Today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 64 degrees and northeast winds of 6 to 9 mph. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy before gradually ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - The week will begin with mild, mostly cloudy weather before sunshine returns Tuesday and a round of showers moves into the area by midweek.Today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 64 degrees and northeast winds of 6 to 9 mph. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy before gradually ...

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RARITAN TWP, NJ – The township homeowner whose property is assessed at $407,804, offered as its average assessed home at the most recent meeting of the Raritan Township Committee, will pay about $94 more this year in municipal property taxes under a $28,443,197 budget adopted.The 2026 budget is ...

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PHILMONT--The Philmont Public Library seeks a part-time director. They are a small but vital resource, located on Main Street in the center of the Village of Philmont. Used by more than 11,000 people a year, the library is a safe and welcoming gathering place for individuals and families. People ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing endangered woman who was last seen in the Kingsland Circle area.Police said Bushra Khan, 36, was reported missing by her family at about 6:30 p.m on May 10, 2026.Khan was last seen wearing black ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department has issued the following announcement about road construction sites in town for Monday, May 11.The locations listed below will be active construction sites. When driving through these locations, please be sure to use caution and drive safely. To be noted: ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Jimmy Buff's located at 506 Boulevard, for the past couple of months has been offering a Monday five dollar cheesesteak special. Recently announced on social media the special will end on Monday, May 18. “Only two Mondays left, come get it.”Jimmy Buff’s was established in 1932 on ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Behind Beechwood Elementary School, Lawrence Worth stood among fence posts, birdhouses, tree stumps and paving stones as Scouts, parents and troop leaders worked around him. The work was part of his Eagle Scout project — restoring the school’s ARK, a native habitat where students ...

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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — If you’ve walked through the halls of Hackettstown Medical Center lately, you’ve likely seen the tireless faces behind the masks. This week, Hackettstown joins the rest of the country in celebrating National Nurses Appreciation Week, honoring the men and women who serve as the ...

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SHORT HILLS, NJ – Margaret Zhu, a Short Hills resident who is a fourth-year Finance major at the Wharton School, has co-founded a startup that is prototyping a rope-climbing, ground-controlled robotic arborist system—allowing tree care workers to stay on the ground.The company is Serpent Robotics, ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ – Bordentown Regional School District officials are working to fix sources of drinking water within its schools that were found during routine testing last year to contain levels of lead above the state’s threshold, Superintendent James Altobello told a TAPinto Bordentown ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Jonathan Dayton High School delivered a strong showing at the 2026 Union County Track & Field Championships, highlighted by a county title, four total podium finishes, and multiple top‑10 performances in sprints, distance, hurdles and field events.Dayton senior Chidiogo ...

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MALDEN BRIDGE—The fifth annual Malden Bridge Community Center Plant Sale will take place at the Malden Bridge Community Center, 1087 Albany Turnpike, Friday through Sunday, May 15 to 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.A favorite spring event for local residents, gardeners and passersby alike, ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through its community reporting system.The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website last year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Advay Jain is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, strawberries, trying new fruits and drawing. Like most little brothers, he idolizes his big sister Avya and he is a published author. This March his children's book, Dino Learns Not to Waste Food, was published by ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Municipal Council has authorized the Planning Board to study several parcels near Newark and Baldwin avenues for possible redevelopment designation with the power of eminent domain.Approved during the council’s May 6 meeting, the resolution directs the Planning ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ — Ridge Education Action & Community Health (REACH) will host “Get Real Talks,” a student-led panel discussion designed to give families an inside look at the high school experience, on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m.The event will take place in the Warren Craft Room at the ...

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HAMILTON, NJ — Families, friends, and neighbors packed Sayen Gardens on Sunday as Hamilton Township’s annual Azalea Festival returned with live entertainment, food vendors, local organizations, and colorful blooming flowers that signaled the arrival of spring.Under sunny skies, residents and ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Clean up after a crash  is causing lane closures on both sides of Route 22 in North Plainfield during the Monday morning commute. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Statewide Traffic Management Center, a motor vehicle crash resulted in debris scattered ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Clean up after a crash  is causing lane closures on both sides of Route 22 in North Plainfield during the Monday morning commute. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Statewide Traffic Management Center, a motor vehicle crash resulted in debris scattered ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A longtime member of the North Plainfield Police Department  has earned a  promotion.Police officials announced the promotion of Sergeant Jesus Medina, recognizing his 20 years of dedicated service to the department and the community.Chief Alan McKay praised Medina as a ...

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CAMDEN – Pastor Keith Davis, with a father who was a television repairman and an uncle who worked for RCA, acknowledges that he had a different upbringing than many other Black youth in Camden.“Back in those days, to be a Black man working at RCA was a big deal, big deal,” Davis told TAPinto Camden ...

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NEWARK - Education leaders from district, charter, private and parochial schools gathered under one roof to collaborate on solutions and strengthen educational outcomes for all Newark students during a full-day leadership retreat, hosted by Newark Public School Superintendent Roger León.The ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — The Robbinsville Premier League (RPL) officially opened its fourth season earlier this month with a daylong celebration at Robbinsville Cricket Ground 2 that drew players, families, elected officials and residents from across the township.The league’s 2026 season, which runs ...

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National Nurses Week is an opportunity to recognize the professionals who dedicate their careers to caring for others during some of the most important and challenging moments in life.Within home care, nurses play a unique role. They help families navigate change, provide guidance during uncertain ...

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