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By TAPINTO NEWS STAFF
April 6, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving from Montclair to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor’s official Princeton residence, according to a statement from her office.Sherrill, 54, will be the state’s first governor in two decades to live full-time at Drumthwacket, and only ...
Update: April 7, 1:05pm: The Community Wellness Van's visit to Plainfield on April 8 has been canceled, but the remaining visits for 2026 are still set to happen.PLAINFIELD, NJ — This week, the Community Wellness Van will visit Plainfield Public Library to provide free screenings.The van, which is ...
eINDIANAPOLIS – The University of Michigan won the NCAA men's basketball championship on Monday night, with a West Orange native leading the way.Elliot Cadeau of West Orange scored 19 points with three rebounds and two assists for Michigan in its 69-63 victory over the University of Connecticut in ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Police Department will once again take part in a nationwide effort to combat prescription drug misuse by hosting a local collection site for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Take Back Day.The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, and ...
For years, transit-dependent commuters in New Jersey have faced a stubborn problem: regional bus routes do the heavy lifting on the highway, but getting to the bus stop in the first place, especially in suburban neighborhoods, could mean a long walk, a hunt for parking, or simply giving up on ...
SPARTA, NJ - Monday evening, the Sparta softball team hosted the Chatham Cougars in an NJAC National division showdown. The Spartans defeated Chatham by the score of 17-1 in four innings, via the mercy rule.The Spartans were off and running in the first inning, as the team from Sussex County threw ...
BELMAR, NJ – A new national study is confirming what some in Belmar and Lake Como have begun to notice firsthand: Americans are drinking less alcohol, and that trend is beginning to show up in the area’s well-known bar scene—even as the busiest time of year approaches.According to new data released ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – Ryan Spencer took a no-hitter into the fifth inning and Colts Neck's bats erupted for seven runs in the fourth inning on its way to a 13-4 baseball victory over Raritan on Monday.Spencer didn't allow a hit until the fifth inning and finished with 11 strikeouts and four walks in 5 ⅔ ...
SPARTA, NJ -Playing a spring break game, the Sparta boys volleyball team hosted the Jefferson Falcons on Monday in a classic rivalry match in the NJAC. After Jefferson hung with the Spartans in the first set, Sparta put their foot on the gas pedal and took down Jefferson in a clean sweep.In the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway baseball erupted for five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to break open a tight game and defeat North Brunswick, 8-6, on Monday afternoon in GMC Blue Division action.The Chiefs (3-1, 3-1 GMC Blue) capitalized on timely hitting and strong pitching down the stretch ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School boys golf team took on North Warren on Wednesday, April 1 and won 169-183 and then took on Hackettstown on Thursday, April 2 and won 171-199.The Braves results of the matches against North Warren are as follows:1st JT Kurilko with a 402nd Nick Deiorio with a ...
SPARTA, NJ – An employee of Sparta Dairy was arrested for theft. On March 13, 2026 Branchville resident Maria Rizzo, 36 was taken into custody by Sparta Police, they said.According to Sparta Police Captain Tom Snyder, over the course of approximately one year, “Rizzo stole approximately $18,589 by ...
NEWARK, NJ – Caldwell remained undefeated with a 12-2 baseball victory over St. Benedict's Prep on Monday.Connor Sweeney and Chris Carollo each had three hits to propel the 14-hit attack for the Chiefs (4-0), who scored four runs in the fourth inning to take a 7-2 lead. Carollo drove in two runs ...
NEWTON, 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.“We are the only news media consistently ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Greyson, a striking new addition to the Jersey City skyline, has officially launched leasing at 25 Cottage Street in historic Journal Square.Developed by Nasser Freres, with both architecture and interior design by renowned NYC-based Handel Architects, the eye-catching ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Foodie Fest returns for its highly anticipated second year on April 25, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, bringing together food, live music, a community book drive, and autism awareness and acceptance in one powerful celebration of connection and love. The event will take place on ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – Hoboken racked up 12 runs in the first inning and went on to a 21-0 baseball victory over University Charter on Monday.Ismael Paulino had two hits, scored two runs and drove in a run for Hoboken (3-1), which totaled nine hits but also drew 16 walks.Joshua Henriquez had a hit and ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph Lady Rams girls lacrosse team has completed their first three games of the season. After suffering a loss in their opener, they bounced back to win their next two for an early record of 1-1 so far. They opened on the road at Watchung Hills, where they took an early lead ...