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By MATTHEW KASS
April 17, 2026
WESTFIELD, NJ — Ahead of the Board of Education elections slated to take place later this month, the candidates for the Westfield Board of Education met earlier this month for the annual candidates' forum, presented by the Westfield Parent Teacher Council.With three open spots and just three ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Beginning May 1, fourteen communities across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties will unite to launch the second annual “Paint the Town Green” campaign in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Coordinated by the New Jersey Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, participating ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity softball team shook off two losses in a big way on Thursday night at Mannino Park. It took extra innings, but the Chargers defeated the Old Bridge High School 6-4 behind a 15-strikeout performance by senior Mikayla Ott on the mound. Spotswood's ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit residents traveling to 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium can expect major changes to regional transit operations and sharply higher event-day fares, with round-trip NJ Transit costs widely reported to rise from about $20 under normal service to between $100 and $150 ...
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 ...
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, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Brearley Varsity Baseball team has kicked off their season with a current record of 2-6.On April 7, the Bears defeated New Providence 4-3 and on Tuesday, April 14, the team beat Dayton 10-9.Highlights of Tuesday's game from Head Coach Dave Kaplow include:Alex Skwarek drove in ...
CAMDEN – Although 11 counties over the last two years went before it, Camden County this year got a state program offering free home visits by a nurse for mothers and newborns.“The first few weeks after birth are critical for both the health of the baby and the parent,” according to the Family ...
The Greenwich Free Library will host a Bluey-themed Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mowry Park in Greenwich.The free, drop-in event will feature a Bluey story time, a scavenger hunt, free books, snacks and drinks! Families are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood's Borough Council held a special meeting on Monday, April 13, to discuss refunding ordinance 2026-04. The refunding ordinance pertains to the seven-year bond which was approved by the Local Finance Board in Trenton last week. Spotswood Mayor Rich O'Brien updated residents ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor has a new council member - Richard Eland – who was sworn into office at the April 14, 2026, meeting to fill the vacant seat of (now) former Councilman Anthony Katwick. “I’m retired, I've been in the community for six years, and just want to give back to the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The boil water advisory imposed on the township has been lifted on Friday afternoon, according to a Nixle from the South Brunswick Police Department. South Brunswick residents no longer need to boil tap water before using it. The South Brunswick Water Department is advising ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison’s police and fire departments reported a busy month of training, emergency response activity and regional coordination efforts, including preparations tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup.Police officials said all officers completed required annual training this month, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Beginning May 1, fourteen communities across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties will unite to launch the second annual “Paint the Town Green” campaign in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Coordinated by the New Jersey Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, participating ...
MT. ARLINGTON, NJ — The Route 80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington is scheduled to be closed and detoured for about two weeks beginning Monday, April 20, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).The closure is necessitated by the ongoing “Bridges over ...
MT. ARLINGTON, NJ — The Route 80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington is scheduled to be closed and detoured for about two weeks beginning Monday, April 20, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).The closure is necessitated by the ongoing “Bridges over ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Beginning May 1, fourteen communities across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties will unite to launch the second annual “Paint the Town Green” campaign in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Coordinated by the New Jersey Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, participating ...
WAYNE, NJ — A golf outing planned in memory of longtime Wayne Valley Principal, educator and coach, Ken “Coach P” Palczewski will fund annual scholarships for graduating seniors at both Wayne Valley and Wayne Hills.The outing, set for June 29, 2026, with a noon shotgun start at the Preakness Valley ...
Renss LensEAST GREENBUSH – This week’s meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature was rather routine until the very end, when lawmaker Wayne Gendron (R-Sand Lake) rose during legislative privilege to speak about two resolutions that did not come to the floor for a vote.The first of these ...
WARREN, NJ — In a fast-paced and offensive-heavy matchup, Watchung Hills improved to 8-0 on the season with a hard-fought 12-10 victory over Phillipsburg (4-3).“Hard fought win… proud of the girls for fighting through a few unfortunate circumstances,” said WHRHS head coach Justin Salton. “We found ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County-based Notre Dame High School's counselor, Antoine Hart, has been fired following criminal charges against him claiming he had illegal sexual content with a student, according to a statement from the school president. As previously reported by TAPinto, Hart, 53, of ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Families from across South Jersey are invited to attend a special Burlington County event devoted to increasing understanding about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the many resources that can assist those impacted by the condition.The Autism In My Shoes symposium will take place ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — TAPinto is proud to launch a new community recognition series, Celebrate Outstanding Citizens, sponsored by Prestige Diner, highlighting outstanding citizens whose selfless service makes New Providence a better place to live.The inaugural honoree is Chris Melhuish, a longtime ...
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A growing community of women entrepreneurs along the Jersey Shore is challenging a long-standing reality in professional networking: that mothers must separate their ambitions from their responsibilities as caregivers.House of MOM, a mompreneur social club rooted in Ocean ...
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 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School honored 20 student-athletes during Spring National Signing Day as they officially committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.The signing class spans a wide range of sports, including lacrosse, soccer, football, swimming, tennis, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her podcast: “Fiddler on the Roof” Coming to Cranford Dramatic Club 🎻The Tony Award-winning musical is coming to the CDC stage in May. I chat with the two lead actors and the ...
The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ), in partnership with Commerce Magazine, hosted the 2026 Companies That Care Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 16th, at the Glen Ridge Country Club, Glen Ridge, NJ.The event brought together business leaders and community partners from ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) will present “Earth Songs: A Celebration of the Arts,” a performance event bringing together literary and performing artists to celebrate the themes of the Council’s current visual art exhibit. “Earth Songs” reflects WOAC’s commitment to ...