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By TAPINTO NEW BRUNSWICK
April 15, 2026
EAST BRUNSWICK — May is National Short Story Month, so the East Brunswick Public Library is hosting its annual short story contest -73 Words in the 732 — for adults 18 and up. Writers must create an original short story of 73 words or fewer, on any topic. The best submissions will be selected by a ...
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NEWARK - Plans to revitalize the North Ward’s Broadway corridor have advanced through a six-story mixed-use development, with the Bloomfield Avenue-Lower Broadway Improvement District moving into the building’s commercial space. Newark's Central Planning Board unanimously approved a six-story, ...
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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — April is National Kite Month. Yes, that is a thing. It was created by the American Kitefliers Association as a way to encourage people across the nation to get outside and, well, fly a kite. Just like the song from Mary Poppins, people of all ages are encouraged to try and “go ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Tuesday's Plainfield Board of Education business meeting, the Board Attorney addressed the recent charges against former district teacher's assistant Kyna Felder-Ruiz.According to prosecutors, Felder-Ruiz continued receiving about $90,000 in salary after leaving her position in ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park pulled away early and never looked back, defeating Parsippany 7-1 on Monday afternoon.The Hornets set the tone in the first inning, erupting for four runs to seize control. They added two more in the third and another in the fourth to build a commanding 7-0 lead ...
Washington County Public Health will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 25 in Granville.The drive-through, appointment-only clinic will take place at the Granville Town Highway Garage. Registration is required and is currently open, with the deadline set for April 22 or when ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Livingston bounced back from a streak-ending loss against Johnson with a 7-4 victory over Cranford on Tuesday, improving to 7-1 on the season.Gov. Livingston struck first and never trailed, scoring in five of the first six innings while collecting 10 hits. Zach ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park pulled away early and never looked back, defeating Parsippany 7-1 on Monday afternoon.The Hornets set the tone in the first inning, erupting for four runs to seize control. They added two more in the third and another in the fourth to build a commanding 7-0 lead ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys lacrosse team bounced back in a big way on Tuesday, earning an 11-8 win over Randolph in a physical, back-and-forth contest at home.Randolph struck first, jumping out to a 2-0 lead as the Raiders struggled to capitalize on early man-up ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Township’s water provider is receiving a $4-plus-million grant to help remove forever chemicals from two of its wells.The Doylestown Township Municipal Authority received a grant of $4,440,880 from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The money ...
NEW BALTIMORE — A New Baltimore man is accused of intentionally striking another person with his vehicle.Saul Stanley, 46, of New Baltimore, was arrested April 12 after state police say he allegedly got into a verbal altercation with another person, got into his vehicle after the argument, and ...
NEW BALTIMORE — A New Baltimore man is accused of intentionally striking another person with his vehicle.Saul Stanley, 46, of New Baltimore, was arrested April 12 after state police say he allegedly got into a verbal altercation with another person, got into his vehicle after the argument, and ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ — Township officials are exploring redevelopment options for several properties on Rose Street after the Township Council designated the area as a “non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment.”The designation is an early planning step intended to study potential uses for the ...
VERONA, NJ - Pickleball players in Verona are invited to grab their paddles and hit the courts as the township hosts its upcoming “Smash & Splash” Pickleball Tournament this summer.The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at the Verona Community Pool Pickleball Courts and will feature a ...
RAMONA, OK - Last week was a huge one for East Brunswick High School alumnus Sam Mattis. Mattis took down a 45-year-old United States Track and Field record set by American Ben Plucknett in Sweden in 1981. Plucknett's record-setting discus throw was 237-4. Mattis, competing at the Oklahoma Throws ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — South Plainfield scored all its runs in the fourth inning and held on for a 6-4 baseball victory over St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday.Ed Budzinski went 3-for-3 with a run batted in for the Tigers (5-3), who led, 6-1, after their fourth-inning uprising, only to see St. Thomas ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The enterprising students in the Somerville High School Special Education Transition Class are bringing their SIPS coffee shop to Revive Consignments, 30 South Doughty Ave. on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m.-noon.SIPS will serve fresh coffee, tea and snacks for $2 — cash only, ...
BETHLEHEM — Students from the RCS Central School District joined peers from Bethlehem High School and the Glenmont Job Corps program for the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee With Your Legislator event, where they spoke directly with local, state and federal officials about issues affecting ...
As we age, it becomes evident that the chapter headings and the content within the days and years that make up our lives seem to shorten much more quickly. There are lots of influences that impact these aspects of our lives. After having many conversations with those in my age group, I have found ...
NORTHERN NJ - For the past six years, it has been the pleasure of Good Shepherd Church in Glen Rock to honor local police departments and EMS in a service dedicated to Them. This year's service was held on Sunday, April 12.“It is so important to honor our First Responders, and it is our distinct ...
BOCA RATON, FL — In Boca Raton, a playground built by residents and shaped by children’s imaginations is now being recognized nationwide, with Sugar Sand Park’s Science Playground ranked No. 9 among the best public playgrounds in the country by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards.The recognition was ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At the March Plainfield City Council meeting, Council President Julienne Cherry vowed to bring back virtual public comment after the administration announced that it would no longer provide that service due to the expiration of the COVID-related State of Emergency in New Jersey. By ...
UNION, N.J. — Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...
COBLESKILL – The Town of Cobleskill meeting on April 13 started with resident Shane Strong taking the podium. Strong reported that he has lived on Myers Road for 22 years. Four years ago, he said, a “jamoke” moved in next door to him and has been living in a camper, with no water, no ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Students at Stevens Institute of Technology will host a 12-hour “Outer Space” themed Dance Marathon on April 24 to raise funds for Children’s Specialized Hospital.The event, organized by student-run group StevensTHON, will take place from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Canavan Arena and aims ...
ROSELLE, NJ — With the New Jersey Primary nearly a month and half away, names of candidates have been announced for Roselle’s First and Third Ward Council seats.Candidates listed for the 2026 Primary Election for the Borough of Roselle consisted of Democrats seeking nomination. No petitions were ...
Family StorytimeThursday, April 16, 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.Friends of the RCS Community ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - For the past six years, it has been the pleasure of Good Shepherd Church in Glen Rock to honor local police departments and EMS in a service dedicated to Them. This year's service was held on Sunday, April 12.“It is so important to honor our First Responders, and it is our distinct ...