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By MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
April 17, 2026
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Middlesex County Department of Community Services is seeking residents’ input regarding how its services and programs meet the needs of the community. Community input is vital for identifying community strengths, service gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring all ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – If the last decade was not already a clear indicator of this, Thursday evening’s thriller between Hillsborough High School and Bridgewater-Raritan High School was just the beginning of another great series in 2026.Going back to 2015, both the Raiders and Panthers squared off at ...
Somerset , NJ — The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band will present its annual spring concert, “Music From the Masters,” on Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. at Franklin High School.The concert is free and open to the public.Under the direction of Music Director William Berz, the program will showcase a ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Township Committee approved resolutions for the promotion of two members of the Springfield Police Department at its April 14 meeting.Hope Arthur has been promoted to the rank of Third Class Patrol Officer. Emmet Badai has been promoted to the rank of First Class Patrol ...
HIGHTSTOWN – EAST WINDSOR, NJ – With a flurry of activities around East Windsor and Hightstown for the mid-April weekend of the 18th and 19th, there is an activity for just about anyone in the area to enjoy!Check out some of the options below to take part in this weekend: Annual Lake Etra Stream ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Bordentown this weekend? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! Celebrate Earth Day with Music and Nature at Point Breeze in Bordentown City: The community is invited to celebrate Earth Day with an afternoon of music, learning, and ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Town of Palm Beach authorities have charged a West Boca Raton woman with forgery, grand theft, and criminal use of personal identification after she allegedly deposited a counterfeit check tied to the Flagler Museum.According to a police report, Alexandra Charlotte Kaiser, 31, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater-Raritan came from behind for a 4-3 softball victory over Immaculata on Thursday.Brynn Hawley was the winning pitcher with three innings of shutout relief, allowing no hits and one walk.The Panthers (7-3) scored one run in the fourth and one in the fifth to erase a 3-2 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The clock is ticking in Coral Springs for artists who want a piece of America's birthday celebration and to help beautify the city.Two public art calls from the City of Coral Springs close over the next two weeks. The first is on April 24 at 11:59 p.m. The first call asks ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Police have arrested a 40-year-old long-term tenant at a local Motel 6 in connection with stabbings that injured two people on Tuesday, April 14th, Public Safety Director Keith Stith said.Motel 6 tenant Jared Skinner is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - It has been a challenging start to the 2025-26 baseball season for the Chargers. Spotswood High School's varsity baseball team was looking to sweep Sayreville War Memorial High School in this week's home-at-home on Thursday. The Chargers defeated the Bombers on Tuesday and scored ...
COCONUT CREEK — A weekend crowd last Saturday of about 300 teenagers at Promenade at Coconut Creek pushed mall management to post new rules that bar minors from entering without an adult chaperon after certain hours. Starting this weekend, anyone under 18 must be with a person 21 or older after ...
MOUNT LAUREL – Five bids were opened on Wednesday regarding parking lot improvements, tree removal, rock entrance construction, and other infrastructure work related to Mount Laurel’s forthcoming splash park in Rancocas Woods.Last May, TAPinto Mount Laurel was the first to break the news of the ...
NEW JERSEY — In 2026, feeling “broke” isn’t always about what’s in your bank account — it’s about the small, everyday habits quietly shaping how people spend, save, and get by.From refreshing banking apps like social media feeds to sneaking snacks into the movies, a new survey reveals that New ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Middle school students in Scotch Plains and Fanwood will once again have the opportunity to step into the world of law enforcement this summer as the Scotch Plains Police Department launches its annual Youth Academy.Scheduled to run from July 6 through July 17, 2026, the ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Park Regional Boys Lacrosse amassed its first victory of the 2026 season on Wednesday, defeating Cedar Grove 13-6. Chase Olszweski scored three goals and had two assists for the Hornets. Scott Hunter had three goals and three assists. A.J. DiLauri and Garrett Walters each had two ...
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Join us for a lively presentation with Paul Muir, well-known community leader and experienced cultural professional, and explore the gritty realities of the Revolutionary War—logistics, artillery training, and the grueling overland movements that kept the Continental Army ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — BSA Troop 177 is celebrating a major milestone with the announcement of its 35th Eagle Scout, as Frankie Kelly has earned scouting’s highest rank after years of commitment, leadership, and service.Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is a significant accomplishment—one earned by ...
PARKLAND, FL- A chase at the end of Nob Hill Road in Parkland led Parkland BSO to the edge of the Everglades early Friday morning.Three armed suspects fled into the Everglades at or near the area of the new Loxahatchee Road roundabout intersection with Nob Hill Road around 2:30 a.m.Around 20 ...
Spring is definitely in the air in downtown Red Bank. The temperature is rising, the bees are buzzing, the birds are chirping, and the pollen is...everywhere! It's the perfect time of year for a refresh and, with that, we are excited to team with our downtown Red Bank businesses for...HOME REFRESH ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights Mayor Ron Kistner swore in Anthony G. Ruffino to the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department as part of the April 14th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Council at the Borough Hall.At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Kistner asked for a moment of silence to ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The rosters are all set for the inaugural Hasbrouck Heights Community Softball Tournament to raise funds for the borough's Food Pantry. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at 9 a.m. at Depken Field. The rain date is Saturday, April 25.Entry fee is $2 or a bag of ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The New Jersey Transit Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), along with federal, state, county and local partners, will conduct a training exercise on Saturday, April 18, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford beginning at 7 a.m.The drill, which will gauge ...
WAYNE, NJ — A routine tax refund resolution at Tuesday’s council meeting opened the door to a broader question: why Wayne pays the full cost of property tax refunds, even for taxes collected on behalf of the county and school district.The issue came up during discussion of Resolution A-11 on the ...
UNION, N.J. — Residents of all ages are finding their voice in the newly formed Union Township Community Choir, which held its second rehearsal Wednesday night.Led by Choir Director Terron Singletary, a music teacher at Burnet Middle School and a graduate of Union High School, the group has about ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Glen Rock was able to wriggle out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam to defeat Hasbrouck Heights, 4-3, in a NJIC Colonial baseball game on Thursday in Hasbrouck Heights. Hasbrouck Heights falls to 0-4 in the Colonial, and is 2-7 overall. Glen Rock is 7-1 overall, 3-0 in the ...
Above photo: Gary Gellman, Founder of Gellman Images. FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County officials have announced that Gary Gellman, a Howell resident and longtime professional photographer, has been selected as the winner of the fourth annual Monmouth County Travel Guide cover photo contest.Gellman, ...
West Orange, N.J. —RWJBarnabas Health’s Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) in New Brunswick and Rutgers Cancer Institute are implementing a cutting-edge extended reality (XR) platform that transforms the way neuro- and spinal surgeons prepare for, ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Jack Vallillo pitched a one-hitter to lift Holmdel to an 8-0 baseball victory over Freehold Borough on Thursday.Vallillo, a Seton Hall University commit, struck out 14 batters and walked two. The only hit he allowed was a single to Madden Brudder with two out in the seventh ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Board of County Commissioners is once again championing local businesses and community connections with the return of its highly anticipated Spring Made in Monmouth Expo. Set for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will take place at Brookdale Community College, ...