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By TAPINTO STAFF
April 16, 2026
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County residents looking to reduce household waste and create nutrient-rich soil for their gardens can take part in a free educational seminar on backyard composting this weekend.The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, in partnership with the Middlesex ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Are you ready to rock?“Rock the Foundation,” a benefit concert for veteran housing in Westfield, returns for the fourth year this Saturday night. Organizers are hoping to raise $100,000 in support of building 22 homes for homeless veterans at the Westfield American Legion Post 3 on ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County and the Park Commission are once again partnering with the Boys & Girls Club to give bikes a few more miles as part of the Bike Exchange Program. Under the non-profit organization, the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County's Bike Exchange collects “good used” ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Red-hot Phillipsburg High School junior Hannah Wodtke won a pitcher’s duel and the Stateliners scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to knock off previously undefeated Delaware Valley, 2-1, in a Skyland Conference cross-division softball game at the Ruth Gibbs Complex ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police were investigating a shooting on Thursday afternoon behind a shopping center next to a McDonald's on Sample Road that left an adult female with life-threatening injuries. Police responded to the shooting at around 3 p.m. at the 7600 block of Sample Road.The ...
VOORHEES, NJ - The Sparta boys volleyball team traveled to Voorhees on Monday to face the Vikings for the second time this season after Sparta won at home early on in the slate.In the match, senior Josh Tolentino mashed his 500th career kill for Sparta. “For me, reaching 500 kills is really huge ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stabbing incident at a Piscataway motel and an ongoing legal battle over a recently adopted township ordinance fueled tense exchanges during a recent Township Council meeting, underscoring deep divisions over public safety and the regulation of local lodging establishments.Mayor ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Four high schools of Elizabeth Public Schools were recognized by the College Board as members of the College Board 2025 AP School Honor Roll. Elizabeth High School – Frank J. Cicarell Academy (EHS – FJC), Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, and John E. Dwyer Technology Academy ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police arrested a woman neighbors said was screaming outside of their home in the early hours of the morning last week. Police were called to the 2100 block of Buckboard Circle at about 5:21 a.m. on April 10, 2026. A caller complained that a woman had been causing ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council formally designated April as Arab American Heritage Month, recognizing the deep historical, cultural and civic contributions of Arab Americans to Paterson.The resolution, sponsored by Sixth Ward Councilman Ibrahim Omar, affirms the city’s recognition of Arab ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Officials are warning residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to take extra precautions following reports of increased EBT card theft across Morris County.According to the Morris County Department of Human Services, recent incidents have ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officials approved a split-award contract totaling $91,500 for consultant and evaluator services tied to the city’s Lead and Healthy Homes Hazards Inspection Services Program, aimed at expanding inspections of residential units for environmental hazards at no cost to ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's volleyball team defeated Kennedy in straight sets, 2-0, on Wednesday.Eastside (6-2,) won by scores of 25-21 and 25-22.Patricio Alejo Severino led the Ghosts with 13 kills. Harbie Rosario-Martinez and Darlin Morillo each added six kills, with Morillo also recording a ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's baseball team defeated Kennedy, 6-5, on Wednesday. The Ghosts (5-3) scored four runs in the seventh inning to take the lead after entering the frame trailing. The team finished with eight hits.Angel Liranzo led Eastside with two hits, while Samuel Pena and Anthony De La ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Connecting to the community through patient care is the kind of thinking that has Bergen New Bridge Medical Center recognizing Laura Genovese Behrmann at its first-ever Founders Awards Dinner on Thursday evening, April 16, 2026.“Receiving the Founders Award is truly humbling,” ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - From now until 8 p.m. tonight, Hanover Township residents can cast their ballots for the 11th Congressional District special general election. Election Day in-person voting will take place at your regularly designated polling location. The polling location is listed on the ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Athletes from East Hanover and Parsippany are among a standout group of gymnasts leading Morris County-based North Stars Gymnastics Academy to a dominant showing at the Region 7 Championships, earning spots at upcoming national competitions.The academy produced the highest number ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – With spring in full swing, the Monmouth County Park System is inviting residents to get outside, explore nature, and connect with local history through a variety of engaging programs and events for all ages.Kicking things off is Rockin’ the Trails, a countywide scavenger hunt ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Athletes from East Hanover and Parsippany are among a standout group of gymnasts leading Morris County-based North Stars Gymnastics Academy to a dominant showing at the Region 7 Championships, earning spots at upcoming national competitions.The academy produced the highest number ...
POMPANO BEACH — According to recently-filed legal documents, Pompano commissioner Audrey Fesik is suing the city for access to security video from commission and CRA meeting dates between October last year and February this year, claiming city administration officials are stonewalling on her public ...
CAMDEN – Broccoli. Brussels sprouts. Beer. Shoppers at city-sponsored or co-sponsored farmers markets in the future may be able to drink some types of alcoholic beverages as they fill their bags with produce, according to a proposed city ordinance."We've got to change with the times," the ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Connecting to the community through patient care is the kind of thinking that has Bergen New Bridge Medical Center recognizing Laura Genovese Behrmann at its first-ever Founders Awards Dinner on Thursday evening, April 16, 2026.“Receiving the Founders Award is truly humbling,” ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Officials are warning residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to take extra precautions following reports of increased EBT card theft across Morris County.According to the Morris County Department of Human Services, recent incidents have ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Connecting to the community through patient care is the kind of thinking that has Bergen New Bridge Medical Center recognizing Laura Genovese Behrmann at its first-ever Founders Awards Dinner on Thursday evening, April 16, 2026.“Receiving the Founders Award is truly humbling,” ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A Doylestown woman accused of murder in an attack with a meat cleaver last year was found not guilty of the most serious charges against her, but she will still spend up to another year in prison.Robin McNamara, 51, was charged with attempted murder in July 2025 after police found ...
SPRING MIGRANTS CONTINUE to pour into our area, and the air is filled with the happy sounds of birds singing everywhere. Some of our winter yard birds, like the tree sparrows, have left to go north along with the little dark-eyed juncos as they prepare to follow.Black bears are out and around, so ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Celebrate the ending of the school year and the accomplishments of Lenape High School’s student-musicians at two upcoming concerts. Lenape students will be performing in a Jazz Concert and an Instrumental Concert this Spring. The Jazz Concert will be taking place on Monday, April 20 ...