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April 9, 2026

POMPANO BEACH — Authorities in Pompano Beach have closed the city’s public beaches to swimmers as a relentless weather system continues to batter the South Florida coastline with high winds and life-threatening surf.The closure, announced Thursday morning, comes as Pompano Beach Ocean Rescue ...

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MANVILLE, NJ — Know a nonprofit doing great work? Now's the time to say so. Valairco Cares, the community giving initiative from Valairco Heating & Cooling, is calling on local residents to nominate their favorite nonprofit for a chance to receive a $500 donation — the program's 32nd quarterly ...

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MATAWAN, NJ - Spotswood High School's golf team's three-game winning streak to start the season was stopped on Wednesday by Old Bridge High School. The Chargers lost a tight match to the Knights 174-181. Spotswood's Tyler Jackson tied for the top of the leaderboard with Old Bridge's Jake Babst.

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Connor Blum shot a three-over par 39 to take match medalist honors and senior Eddie O’Neil carded a 41 to finish second to pace Phillipsburg High School to a 169-174 victory over Rutgers Prep in a Skyland Conference boy’s golf match on Tuesday at Quail Brook Golf Course in ...

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Somerset County, NJ — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating Joseph E. Martino Jr., who has been named Fugitive of the Month by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.According to prosecutors, Martino is wanted for failure to appear in court on multiple charges, including one count ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Residents raised concerns about flooding, noise, traffic, parking and park access during a public hearing on proposed improvements to Rose Place Park and Frank D. Zaccaria Park at the Borough of Woodland Park’s April 1 council meeting.The hearing focused on the borough’s 2026 ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Department of Community Programs provided an update on ongoing playground improvements across the City, highlighting progress at Mabie Playground and the start of construction at Tatlock Playground.According to the department, work at Mabie Playground has resumed following ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ — TAPinto is a partner of the inaugural Local News Day, which is taking place on April 9.Local News Day is a coordinated effort to reconnect people with the trusted local news outlets that help neighborhoods stay informed, prepared and engaged.TAPinto is committed to bringing ...

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Family Storytime     Thursday, April 9, from 10-10:30 a.m.This fun participatory storytime for the whole family includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration is required. For ages 0-5.Spring HoppersThursday, April 9, from 2-3 ...

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CRANFORD, NJ — A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday night caused significant damage near Dreyer Farms, according to the Cranford Police Department.Police said officers responded at approximately 9:04 p.m. to a report of a ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Editor’s Note: The following submission from Fabio Macchioni of Italy seeks to reconnect with Summit residents involved in a 1986 student exchange program organized by Education First (EF). Macchioni recently rediscovered a newspaper clipping from that summer documenting the visit and ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - If you've ever heard the iconic opening notes of the Peanuts theme and felt an instant smile coming on, you already know why Catrina White chose it as her latest musical adventure.Catrina, a proud student of the talented Ms. Diane Kirsh, recently did something pretty remarkable ...

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ — Perth Amboy officials, joined by Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19th Dist), recently celebrated the lasting legacy of Thomas Mundy Peterson, the first African American to vote following the ratification of the 15th Amendment.During a special ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne roads crews filled 1,062 potholes from January 5th through March 30th, 2026, Mayor Robert Kubert announced recently.“The winter of 2025-2026 featured severe snowstorms, which included the first blizzard to hit Bayonne in several years,” Kubert said. “This difficult winter ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Elks will host their 21st annual Bike Blessing on Saturday, April 18.The event, open to all motorcycle riders, will take place from noon until 4:00 p.m. at 364 Broadway and is an opportunity to celebrate a good and safe riding season. Guests are asked to make a $20 ...

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If you are a golf fan, you may be watching the Masters this week. Pimento Cheese and the Masters have been linked to each other in the late 1940's and now has been a staple for those attending the Masters.If your home watching on your couch, you can still participate in the tradition by making ...

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If you are a golf fan, you may be watching the Masters this week. Pimento Cheese and the Masters have been linked to each other in the late 1940's and now has been a staple for those attending the Masters.If your home watching on your couch, you can still participate in the tradition by making ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Township of Nutley Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and Nutley Police Chief Thomas Strumolo announced an arrest on Thursday of an individual believed to be responsible for several burglaries on Bloomfield Ave. Officers of the Nutley Police Department responded to reports of an unknown ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park High School Class of 2026 has kicked off fundraising efforts for its annual Project Graduation, a long-standing initiative designed to provide seniors with a safe, substance-free celebration on graduation night.Organized by the Hanover Park PTO along with a group ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Board of Health met on April 7, 2026, opening with formal compliance under New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act before moving into a series of updates focused on expanded services, community partnerships, and public health trends.Health Officer Davenport announced a ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — TAPinto is a partner of the inaugural Local News Day, which is taking place on April 9. Local News Day is a coordinated effort to reconnect people with the trusted local news outlets that help neighborhoods stay informed, prepared and engaged. TAPinto is committed to bringing ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — With hundreds of commercial driving schools shuttered nationwide and demand for drivers surging, a Boca Raton nonprofit is stepping in to help fill the gap while putting local residents on a path to stable careers.Boca Helping Hands is offering free commercial driver’s license ...

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The FBI Philadelphia Field Office along with FBI field offices across the country are urging the public to be aware about schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in attempts to extort money or steal personally identifiable ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Close out your weekend with a free concert at the Mount Laurel Library. The Library will be hosting Marc Berger on Sunday, April 12 from 2PM to 3PM.Berger performs a collection of songs and stories of the American West and will be playing some songs from his album, Ride. Marc ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ – Join the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (BCEC) to help rid one of the community’s parks of invasive species.The BCEC will be hosting its next Garden Work Day on Sunday, April 12 from 10AM to 12PM at Lime Kiln Alley Park.Invasive plants can degrade soil, which leads ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley’s softball team came alive Wednesday, piling up 19 hits in a 16-7 win over Wayne Hills. The Hornets improved to 3-1 overall by scoring in six of seven innings and breaking the game open with a five-run fifth inning. Passaic Valley also added three runs in the sixth ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - A Parsippany-based data scientist is gaining international recognition for his work in artificial intelligence, highlighting the growing role local professionals are playing in shaping global technology innovation.Abhijit Choudhary, a senior data scientist living in Parsippany, was ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park Police Department will once again be offering its free Annual Junior Police Academy this summer.The program will be held from Aug. 17 through Aug. 21 at the Woodland Park Boys & Girls Club and is open to cadets ages 10 to 14. Participants must be residents ...

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The Borough of Red Bank is seeking motivated and reliable Full-Time Seasonal Workers to join the Department of Public Utilities team.Under the supervision of the Department Foreman, this position involves performing a wide range of manual labor tasks, including, using power tools, and handling ...

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