News

May 11, 2026

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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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — Hasbrouck Heights High School announced the Honor Roll students for the third marking period of the 2025-26 school year. First HonorsSeniorsAcevedo ...

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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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ORADELL, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights boys and girls track teams continued their dominance, handily winning the D division title of the Gene Littler Bergen County Championships. The Aviators competed Friday at Depken Field in Hasbrouck Heights before moving to Oradell on Saturday.The boys captured ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The Jesters Highway Motorcycle Club is preparing for its 7th Annual Charity Poker Run, a community‑driven fundraiser supporting several local and national organizations. This year’s event will benefit Lunch Break, HABcore, Chapter 12 Veterans, Tunnel to Towers, Autism Speaks, and ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Some 700 residents submitted responses to a city survey seeking input to help guide the selection of Boca Raton’s next police chief, City Manager Mark Sohaney recently told city council members.The city received 105 applicants for the chief's job, 77 of whom met the job ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs officials are planning to use nearly $783,000 in federal funding next year on projects aimed at improving daily life for lower-income residents — from fixing unsafe homes to expanding senior programs and upgrading Mullins Park.The proposed 2026-2027 Community ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A local man with a history of driving under the influence was arrested late Sunday night following a hit-and-run crash that spiraled into a violent struggle with deputies inside a hospital emergency room, authorities said.Edlee Petit Frere, 36, faces 12 criminal charges, including ...

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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ: Smodcastle Theatre presents the screening of the horror movie, “Christmas at Aunt Betty's”, May 16th. TAP the play button below to see the trailer⬇️The film stars are Eileen Dietz From the original Exorcist movie, Lauren Marie Taylor From Friday the 13th part 2, Ron Millkie ...

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UNION, N.J. — A two-day Memorial Day celebration featuring a living history encampment, parade and commemorative program will take place May 24-25 in Union to honor the nation’s history and recognize those who have served in the military.The events will begin Sunday, May 24, with a Living History ...

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WOOD-RDGE, NJ – Natalia Nieves had three hits, drove in two runs, and held Cliffside Park to one hit as the Lady Blue Devils defeated the Red Raiders, 13-3 in a NJIC girls softball game on Saturday evening at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex.  Wood-Ridge is now 16-5 on the season. Cliffside Park ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – Space Coast Honor Flight will host its 87th flight Saturday, May 16, from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), and organizers are inviting the public to support veterans during the Welcome Home Celebration.The May flight marks the second of five planned honor flights for ...

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Princeton, NJ – After more than a dozen years operating with two separate zoning codes, one from the former Princeton Borough and the other from the former Township, Princeton is finally getting around to “harmonizing” its two codes and creating one unified set of rules for land use in town. Last ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Dozens of South Plainfield High School students were recently recognized for their achievements in extracurricular activities during the 2025-2026 school year. During the board of education’s May 6 meeting, Principal John Foscolo acknowledged the students who garnered success ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Led by an honor guard of motorcycles, hundreds of police officers from northern and central New Jersey  pedaled through town Saturday afternoon on their to Washington, DC, the first of four days on the road for the long blue line, riding in memory of their fallen colleagues.Police ...

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OLEAN, NY — Firefighters extinguished a fire at 2003 W. State St. on Sunday morning.According to a press release from the City of Olean Fire Department, fire crews were notified of a structure fire at approximately 9:38 a.m.  The report indicated people may have been trapped inside. Crews arrived ...

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OLEAN, NY — Firefighters extinguished an early morning fire at 604 Irving St. on Sunday morning.According to a press release from the City of Olean Fire Department, crews were dispatched at approximately 1:38 a.m. in response to a report of a structure fire with the possibility of people trapped ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday Night at around 10:30pm, the Union County Police towed a car believed, based on emergency radio transmissions, to be part of a homicide investigation.Several officers in three patrol vehicles were on Saint Nicholas Boulevard in Plainfield as the tow truck arrived shortly ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday at around 11am, there was a shooting on East Third Street in the vicinity of Milt Campbell Field on Plainfield's East End. Police and EMS personnel were observed on the scene shortly after the incident.The investigation is being handled by the Union County Prosecutor's ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Delbarton only needed five hits to score 12 runs while Chatham pitchers matched that “hit” number by plunking five Green Wave batters.The combination of an early lead and the pitching of Wake Forest commit Kyle McBride helped top-seeded Delbarton, the No. 1-ranked baseball team in ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — A festive fundraiser is bringing music and community together in Montclair to launch AAPI Heritage Month and raise funds for the advocacy and advancement of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the state.Welcoming dancers of every experience level, “Give & ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Wednesday morning, May 6, was a very special time at a new business on Village Plaza. It is the New Home of Orange House Cafe, and where the official welcoming ribbon cutting was held.The ceremony was held just outside the front entrance with Melissa Hodge, executive Director of ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — The final Teen Night of the season brought the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Building to life as hundreds of local teens filled the space with music, dancing, and genuine joy. Hosted by the Sayreville Cultural Arts Committee, the event marked the third Teen Night of the year—and perhaps ...

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  LONG BRANCH, NJ — As Jewish American Heritage Month is celebrated across the country, the Long Branch Free Public Library is inviting residents to step back into America’s early history through a special presentation exploring the lives and contributions of some of the nation’s earliest Jewish ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — Local officials are taking a multi-layered approach to public safety in West Orange, rolling out new programs and policies aimed at strengthening community trust, protecting pedestrians, and enhancing transparency in policing.Recent efforts led by the West Orange Police Department ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Maplewood Township Committee began its Monday meeting with a solemn moment of silence for Jonathan Tiersten, a beloved Maplewood resident, coach, and colleague who passed away at the age of 60.Melissa Mancuso, Maplewood’s Director of Community Services, spoke movingly about ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Township School District has embraced mental health awareness by creating programs and support that give students tools to manage difficult emotions and encourage them to seek help when they need it.“Our counseling department takes pride in supporting our students, our ...

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Princeton, NJ – The newly approved public trash cans for Princeton’s downtown may be attractive (see TAPinto Princeton’s May 6 story on “Sidewalk Trash Cans Costing $2,500 Apiece? In Princeton It Might Turn Out to Be a Bargain”), but they are a mistake in a town struggling with a rat problem. By ...

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