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By MATT PFINGSTEN
April 11, 2026
PARKLAND, FL- Tryouts for Parkland Soccer Club are just around the corner, with the first full week of tryouts beginning Monday, May 4, 2026.Local soccer players of all skill levels are invited to compete for a roster spot at Parkland's premier travel soccer club. Parkland Soccer Club teams compete ...
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, May 13, the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School Alumni Association is holding its 2026 Hall of Fame and Scholarship Dinner, during which six individuals will be newly inducted into the Hall of Fame, comprising the Class of 2026.Over the next several weeks, TAPinto Clark ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library offers events to patrons of all ages!Here's what is coming up this week:Monday, April 13:Babytime (10-10:20 a.m.)Tuesday, April 14:Teeny Time (10-10:30 a.m.)Thursday, April 16:Tell Me a Story (10-10:45 a.m.)Friday, April 17:Play & Stay (10-11 a.m.)Young ...
STEPHENTOWN—Historian Michael Marchand talks about Rensselaer County in the Civil War at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road, Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. This gathering of the Stephentown Historical Society is free and open to the public. For information or directions call ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The 8th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is scheduled for this Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.The public is invited to the event, organized by Linda Scarpa.Police, wearing uniforms from eight towns, are expected to be in attendance. Blessings ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The 8th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is scheduled for this Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.The public is invited to the event, organized by Linda Scarpa.Police, wearing uniforms from eight towns, are expected to be in attendance. Blessings ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There was a little extra "waddle" in the halls of Franklin last week. After a week of patient waiting and careful nurturing, kindergarten students have successfully hatched a brood of ducklings, bringing a hands-on lesson in biology to life.The project began when fertilized eggs ...
NEWARK — One in four city residents experience food insecurity, according to the Greater Newark Conservancy, with barriers to fresh, affordable food access still persisting far after the COVID pandemic. To reach residents in high-traffic areas who are struggling with food insecurity, United ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - A Readington man, and Town of Clinton police officer, was arrested on stalking charges April 10, according to Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renee M. Robeson.Joseph D. Pietraszewski, 29, a police officer in the Town of Clinton, was charged with third degree stalking, fourth degree ...
PHILLIPSBURG,NJ - Somerville’s Hannah Lopez took match medalist with a 52 but Phillipsburg High School took the next five places on the way to a 239-250 victory over the Pioneers in a Skyland Conference girl’s golf match on Thursday afternoon.Avery Butler shot a 56 followed by Ellie Zechman (60), ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – It’s time for brush pick up. This year's pick up begins on Monday, April 13. There are a few things to keep in mind:Scotch Plains conducts one spring brush & limb collection each year.Items may be placed at the curb no more than 10 days prior to the collection start date.All ...
GHENT--The Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place, invites you to an evening of incredible magic. “Grand Illusions The Magic of Jeffrey Jene” will be one performance only, Saturday, April 18 at 4 p.m.With a unique blend of mystery and entertainment, Jeffrey Jene has been captivating audiences for over ...
CAMDEN – Instructor Cornelius “Con” Duffy doesn’t miss a beat when asked how many of his carpentry students have never touched a power tool before showing up to his class.“Mostly all of them,” Duffy, a retired 43-year member of the carpenters union and the lead, full-time instructor at the Henson ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph Girls Travel Gold Basketball team achieved an incredibly impressive overall record of 79–8 during their 5th through 8th grade seasons. Over that span, they reached four consecutive championship games and secured a “three-peat” with three straight championship titles.In ...
NEW LEBANON—A Seed Starting Workshop takes place at the New Lebanon Community Center, 523 US Route 20, Sunday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to noon, presented by the center and MRB Darcy Dirtwork.Learn to start vegetable and flower seeds. All materials are provided. Take your starters home and get a jump ...
The North Chatham United Methodist Church at 4274 Route 203 held an Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 4. Lori Tillman says she has organized the event for about 30 years. Kids rushed from the back parking lot to the lawns in front of the church. 2-1/2 year old Alice Root finds a treat of Gold Fish ...
OCEANPORT, NJ - A major redevelopment plan for Monmouth Park that includes a hotel, sports complex, and nearly 500 residential units is drawing growing opposition from local residents, who say the housing expansion would worsen traffic and move forward with little public input.The New Jersey Sports ...
Linden, NJ — Come out and join Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for an engaging Community Town Hall Meeting: Conversation with Mayor Derek Armstead on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 7:00–8:00 PM at John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden, NJ ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons – 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older – in the Avenel section.Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her administration’s ...
PHILLIPSBURG,NJ - It was a game of firsts as the Phillipsburg High School baseball team won its first game of the season, 3-2, over Somerville in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division contest on Thursday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.The Stateliners were deadlocked in a 2-2 game and won it ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A Cranford middle school student is among three winners selected in a student essay contest hosted by lawmakers representing New Jersey’s 22nd Legislative District.Noah Kennedy of Cranford was named a winner of the 2026 Student Essay Contest, which invited students in grades six ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Before celebrating his graduation this spring, Nico Cosereanu has one other life-changing experience he will check off his bucket list.On April 15, the School of Engineering student will appear in season 16 of “MasterChef,” Gordon Ramsay’s competition show featuring amateur cooks, ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — In a tightly contested Shore Conference clash, the Pinelands Wildcats (5-1) showcased their resilience on Friday, handing the Barnegat Bengals (5-2) a narrow defeat in a three-set battle. Despite a strong push from the home team, Pinelands secured the victory with a final score of ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Park Regional Girls Lacrosse Team continues to win games to start the 2026 campaign, defeating Livingston 13-4 on Friday to improve their record to 6-0. Park Regional's offense was firing on all cylinders out of the gate, with 11 of the team’s 13 goals coming in the first ...
ISELIN, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity baseball team continued the Chargers' home-at-home series against John K. Kennedy Memorial High School on Friday. The Chargers won the first game and were looking for the sweep, but went behind 6-0 after the first two innings. Spotswood started to chip ...
STAFFORD – Local residents and law enforcement officers gathered on Thursday, August 9, for a casual "Coffee with a Cop" event hosted by Beach Haven Coffee Roasters at the Manahawkin AtlantiCare complex.The event provided a relaxed setting for community members and healthcare professionals to meet ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and give back to the community as Earth Day approaches, with a township-wide cleanup effort scheduled for Saturday, April 18.The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Parsippany Parks & Forestry, located at 1 Knoll Drive in the Lake ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Park Lacrosse seized control of the division with a hard‑fought 10–8 win over Caldwell on Thursday, powered by a balanced offense and several standout individual performances.Cory Hueston set the tone with 4 goals, leading all scorers and anchoring the attack. Samantha Fehir ...
CAMDEN, NJ – Instructor Cornelius “Con” Duffy doesn’t miss a beat when asked how many of his carpentry students have never touched a power tool before showing up to his class.“Mostly all of them,” Duffy, a retired 43-year member of the carpenters union and the lead, full-time instructor at the ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's softball team recorded a 9-2 win over Lakeland on Friday.Passaic Valley (4-1) totaled nine runs on 12 hits, while Lakeland (0-5) scored two runs. Olivia Marricone led the offense with three hits and four RBIs, and also earned the win in the circle, allowing two ...