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By TAPINTO CHATHAM STAFF
May 1, 2026
STANHOPE, NJ – Charlie Askins, Analia Garcia and Gigi Hodge each connected for a home run and Lexi Doherty collected four hits and four RBI for Chatham in its 23-14 softball win vs. Lenape Valley on Thursday.Sophomore Hodge launched her first career homer for Chatham in the win (see below).Clare ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – The Chatham girls track & field team saved its best for last at the Morris County Relays, winning the final event, the 4x400 relay, on Wednesday at Randolph High.The winning 4x400 team of Fiona Jackson, Emily Piskadlo, Lucy Arps, and Sarah Nacinovich clocked 4:01.05 and were ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, May 1Parent’s Night Out; Verdi EcoSchool, 1851 Highland Avenue, Melbourne; 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.First Friday Art Walk; Eau Gallie Arts District, Melbourne; 5:30 p.m. – ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – A six-run first was the beginning of Passaic Valley’s offensive outburst as they defeated Wood-Ridge, 22-3, in an independent girls softball game on Thursday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge falls to 12-4 with the loss. Passaic Valley is now 13-2 with the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS boys tennis team took to the courts at the Donald Van Blake tennis complex in Plainfield Wednesday for the opening rounds of the 2026 Union County Tournament. Coach Barbara Joyner’s young squad comprises two freshman, two sophomores, and three ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Board of Education voted to adopt the final 2026–2027 School Year Budget following its public hearing on April 27 at Jonathan Dayton High School. The new budget represents an increase of $4.1 million over the previous budget.The spending plan, previously approved ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - May kicks off on Friday, which means the countdown to the unofficial start of summer is on. Of course, May has quite a lot going on for residents of all ages at the South Plainfield Public Library. From new reads to programs to crafts and more. So, let's see what's happening ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Lexi Faye Heart of Gold Lacrosse Scholarship is hosting a flapjack fundraiser this weekend to support the Newton High School Lacrosse team.Faye was a stats girl for the lacrosse team and became part of the Newton High School lacrosse team family. The scholarship was created in memory ...
It’s Back!Sparta Summer Arts Workshop returns to Sparta Middle School again this summer.Sussex County students grade 5 to 12 are invited to register for classes including music, cooking, STEM, art, sewing, theater and more.Music classes will include band, orchestra, choir, piano and guitar. Sparta ...
Princeton, NJ - Second quarter taxes are due this Friday, May 1, with a grace period to Monday, May 11. Note that tax and sewer auto-pay require separate enrollments. First-time auto-pay users should confirm their bank withdrawal before the grace period ends, and homeowners who are selling their ...
Princeton, NJ – The long line in front of the Nassau Presbyterian Church on the sunny Sunday afternoon of April 26 didn't discourage the 500 people waiting to enter the church. All were eager to hear eminent law professor and historian Annette Gordon-Reed introduce her newly-published book ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots walked off the Portland Sea Dogs 9-6 in the ninth inning at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night. Coby Morales’ walk-off home run marked Somerset’s first since 5/16/25 vs. Portland by Dylan Jasso. It was Somerset’s first walk-off win since DJ Gladney notched a ...
FLANDERS, NJ – The Chatham High golf team delivered a thrilling performance to capture the 2026 Morris County Championship, edging out Madison by just one stroke, 308 to 309, in a dramatic finish that came down to the final hole.Chatham junior Roger Rice wound up in a tie with Brady Grippo of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots walked off the Portland Sea Dogs 9-6 in the ninth inning at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night. Coby Morales’ walk-off home run marked Somerset’s first since 5/16/25 vs. Portland by Dylan Jasso. It was Somerset’s first walk-off win since DJ Gladney notched a ...
JEFFERSON, NJ — Olivia Bahamondes, a Jefferson High School senior and fourth year contributor for the Falcons’ lacrosse team, has broken out in her final season. She is on pace to surpass her previous career-best in goals and points after netting a career-high seven goals in Jefferson’s most recent ...
TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury decided that no criminal charges will be filed against Perth Amboy police Lt. Jose Pais for his role in a chase that led to a fatal July 6, 2025, moped accident in nearby Woodbridge.NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced the grand jury’s decision on Monday ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2026 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are available.NOTE: The deadline for completed applications submitted by regular mail is seven days before the election, which is ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sixty students voluntarily attended a live-streamed guided tour of the Sobibor Nazi Death Camp. The students sat in silence and were attentive as they focused on the speakers being streamed into Sparta High School’s media center from the grounds and museum in Poland.They took a live ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Residents in the Center Avenue area may experience temporary water service disruptions following a water main break reported earlier today, according to Mayor James Damiano.Mayor Damiano shared that “crews are aware of the issue and New Jersey American Water is actively ...
PATERSON, NJ - Homeless residents across Passaic County will continue to have access to daily meals in 2026 through a $10,000 county-funded partnership with Oasis, Inc. — A Haven for Women and Children.The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners recently approved a contract with the nonprofit ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Franklin? From a May Day concert, a hands-on Touch-a-Truck event, and the opening of a popular farmers market to a vibrant AAPI Night Market, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the season. For those exploring ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School Marching Band has been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime honor: performing in the Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade in Philadelphia, PA, on July 3, 2026. This landmark event marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and is set to be ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs resident made an unexpected visit to a local fire station Wednesday after her pet snake became stuck inside a plastic laundry basket.The woman stopped by Coral Springs Fire Station 80, at 2825 Coral Springs Drive, seeking help when the snake became wedged in the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — When the school bell rings in Coral Springs, some students head home to a wall: no Wi-Fi, no internet, no way to log back in. One school board member wants the district to explore how it can change that. The Broward County School Board will consider a measure pushed by Board ...
PARKLAND, FL – The Broward County Sheriff’s office is investigating an altercation involving five students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which serves parts of Coral Springs.The altercation prompted a swift response from school officials and emergency crews this past Monday, April 27, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — While pickle ballers were thrilled about the addition of pickleball courts at Patch Reef Park last year, staff received feedback from players about glare. The problem will soon be solved as the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District earlier this month unanimously approved ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 64-year-old West Boca Raton man is facing child abuse and aggravated battery charges in connection with an e-bike incident.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, Vladimir Niagolov was on a walking trail near a lake, stretching with a blue broomstick, when ...
POMPANO BEACH — A real estate investment firm has acquired a small-bay industrial complex in Pompano Beach with plans to renovate and rebrand the site as the Airpark Commerce Center.Sand Lake Realty purchased the 1.5-acre property at 1241-1251 N. Dixie Highway for $6.33 million, according to a ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 64-year-old West Boca Raton man is facing child abuse and aggravated battery charges in connection with an e-bike incident.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, Vladimir Niagolov was on a walking trail near a lake, stretching with a blue broomstick, when ...
PARKLAND, FL – The Broward County Sheriff’s office is investigating an altercation involving five students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which serves parts of Coral Springs.The altercation prompted a swift response from school officials and emergency crews this past Monday, April 27, ...