News

April 10, 2026

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Hudson County is moving forward with plans to study a potential Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system along John F. Kennedy Boulevard, a major step toward improving transportation on one of the region’s busiest roadways.Hudson County Executive Craig Guy announced that the Board of County ...

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PLAINSBORO, NJ – A suspicious individual was seen allegedly peeping into the windows of an apartment complex led to a call to local law enforcement and a subsequent foot chase, according to the Plainsboro Township Police Department (PTPD.)  The Department reports that at approximately 12:34 a.m. on ...

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 WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its strong start to the season with a commanding 12-2 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan, improving to 4-1 on the year with a complete team performance on both sides of the ball. The Warriors wasted no time setting the tone, plating two runs in the first inning ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Burlington County Farmers Market Holding Next Pre-Season Market This Weekend: If the start of Spring has you craving warm weather activities, you are in luck. The Burlington ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - As the school year comes to a close, Norwescap Food Bank is continuing its efforts to combat childhood hunger through its Summer Food Service Program, providing critical support to families across the region. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded, ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — With roadwork being done near the Hackensack border by the Borough of Bogota next week, police are warning commuters of traffic delays.Milling and paving on West Main Street between River Road and the border will occur on April 13–14, according to HPD officials. Work will run ...

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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, ...

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GALLATIN—Lake Taghkanic State Park (West Beach), 1528 State Route 82, is the site of a Poetry Walk, Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m.Mackenzie Kell, a writer and poet from Ulster County, will guide the poetry walk along the Lakeview Trail. This two-mile walk will include stops along the lake to rest, ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Do you know an outstanding female graduating senior from Bordentown who deserves a scholarship to continue her education?Applications are now open for the Burlington County Women's Advisory Council scholarships for 2026. Five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Quick action by officers from the East Brunswick Police Department early Friday morning led to the rescue of an individual who had entered the waters of Farrington Lake near the dam at Bicentennial Park.Police said the incident began at approximately 6:14 a.m. on April 10 when ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Governor Livingston baseball team built a commanding early lead and held off a late rally to earn a 9-8 victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Thursday, improving to 6-0 on the season.The Highlanders struck first in the opening inning when Reid Bazydlo launched a solo home ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — If you've been reading TAPinto Rahway, then you've also seen our coverage of Relay for Life of Rahway and many of the activities leading up to the big event on June 13. Well, now you can do more than just read about it! TAPinto Rahway is hosting its own team for the relay. Consider ...

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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 ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - A local fitness studio and members of the community are coming together this weekend to support a Hoboken firefighter recovering from a life-saving heart transplant.The event, titled “Stronger for Nico,” will be held Sunday at Prime Cycle + Body in Hoboken. The fundraiser will benefit ...

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NEWARK, NJ - Phase two of the Greater Newark Conservancy's Education Building at 32 Prince St. will be completed this spring, marking a major milestone in the transformation of one of the nation’s oldest surviving synagogue structures. Construction of the final phase is scheduled to start in 2027.

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BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Italian Heritage Festival is returning for a third year on Sunday, April 12. Once again the event will take place at  G. Thomas DiDomenico Park on 16th Street.As in its inaugural year of 2024, as well as in 2025, the festival will once again include a march celebrating the ...

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Above: Patriot of the Year, Vito F. Cardinale with his fiancée, Ana, at the 2026 Vietnam Veterans' Foundation event.HOLDMEL, NJ: On April 7, a true patriot was recognized for his unwavering commitment to community and country, as Vito Cardinale was honored as Patriot of the Year during the 26th ...

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RAVENA — On Main Street in Ravena, Taylor Dedrick is building more than a beauty business.Inside The Hair-Em Salon, where she operates her esthetics practice The Artistry Angel, Dedrick is creating a space where clients can relax, reset and leave feeling restored.“I want people to feel better when ...

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NUTLEY, NJ -, Nutley Little Theatrewill hold auditions for Jesse Eisenberg's 2011 play Asuncion on Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 13, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:00pm. The production will be directed and produced by Craig Tiede.In the play, Edgar, who is aimless and socially inept, lives with Vinny, his ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — Mayor Christopher DiPiazza formally honored the Paramus Office of Emergency Management at the latest Borough Council meeting for their latest accomplishment.The Borough OEM has been named by the State the first accredited municipal emergency management agency in New Jersey.“You put in ...

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HUDSON--Over 100 local businesses, artists, collectors, farmers, educators, designers and artisans are gathering on the Basilica campus, 110 South Front Street, for Mother's Day Weekend, May 9 and 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Scope the full vendor list is at ...

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GREENPORT—Help feed hungry pets at a pet food drive for the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA Pet Food Bank at at ShopRite, 351 Fairview Avenue, with Guest Celebrity Mid-Day Radio Host Bill Williams from WBPM 92.9, Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CGHS/SPCA gives away 50,000 pounds of free ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — It’s shaping up to be a lively and meaningful weekend in Mountainside, with two back-to-back community events bringing residents together for music, celebration, and a shared love of local traditions.The weekend kicks off Friday night, April 10, with Karaoke Night at the ...

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To the Editor:Supreme Court decision striking down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors is not just wrong. It is dangerous.Let’s be honest about what conversion therapy is. It is not therapy. It is not medicine. It is not care. It is abuse. It is psychological violence. It is torture ...

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MADISON, NJ — The Madison Area YMCA, in partnership with the Madison Chatham Coalition and Project Community Pride, will host a youth open gym event featuring basketball and volleyball later this month.The event is scheduled for Friday, April 24 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Madison Area YMCA and is ...

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PARKLAND, FL- Last autumn, TAPinto Parkland introduced a local article series called “Best of Parkland.” Best of Parkland was organized with the idea that our excellent city has a significant number of not only visibile brick-and-mortar businesses, but interesting and often unknown ideas (for ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — Another exciting season for Paramus Recreation Baseball and Softball players and their families is about to begin!Opening Day kicks off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 with a parade to cheer on the Spartans. The event will take place at Midland School's brand-new turf ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will host a special “Revolutionary Life” tour on Sunday, April 12, inviting visitors to explore the Revolutionary and Founding Era through the museum’s historic collections.The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Macculloch Hall, 45 ...

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HILLSIDE, NJ — Members of the cast of Radium Girls at Hillside High School are being recognized by Montclair State University.Leilani Ortega, Clyde Gibbons, Kyrene Lugue and Frantzcheskayla Delma, who were nominated for Foxy Awards, which will be handed out in May.The four were part of the ...

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MADISON, NJ — Hillcrest Road in Madison is currently closed in both directions between Green Avenue and Green Village Road due to water work, officials announced.The closure is expected to remain in place until approximately 3:30 p.m.Drivers are advised to avoid the area and plan alternate routes ...

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