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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
April 9, 2026
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Carlino Gencarelli hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the bottom of the sixth inning and West Essex went on to a 5-4 baseball victory over Montclair on Wednesday.Gencarelli finished with two hits and two runs batted in.Tom Drechsel and Caden Lozito each had two hits and one RBI ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway’s boys volleyball team continued its early-season surge Thursday with a decisive straight-set victory over Woodbridge, while the Chiefs’ boys tennis team dropped a closely contested match to Iselin Kennedy.Piscataway boys volleyball (3-2, 3-1 GMC White) extended its ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Township High School baseball team has a new all-time hits leader. Senior Josh Hale collected hit number 123 on a first inning home run in a win over Butler, cementing himself as the all-time leader in hits for Jefferson. Hale is this week’s TAPinto Jefferson Athlete ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Fort Lauderdale man recently drove a teenage girl to a parking lot on West Sample Road in Coral Springs, then forced himself on her while her friend screamed at him to stop, according to Broward County court records.After an investigation, police arrested Kevin Carl Bien Aime, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — After a public backlash over a newly installed plaque at Memorial Park, Boca Raton’s city manager is asking elected officials to replace it with one that more accurately reflects the site’s history.City Manager Mark Sohaney is expected to ask the newly seated city council at a ...
POMPANO BEACH — The sale of a home and lot as part of the city's affordable housing program has sparked a battle of memos and "paper trails" between Pompano Beach officials and District 1 Commissioner Audrey Fesik, who wants a closer look at the transparency, applicant selection, and timing of a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Franklin? From Franklin’s annual John Clyde Stream Clean-Up to several America 250-themed events, there are plenty of ways to stay engaged locally.For those venturing beyond town, Somerset County Tourism’s weekly “Happenings This ...
Newark, NJ – The Hotel & Gaming Trades Council (HTC) endorsed North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. and At-large Council candidate Josephine C. Garcia in the May 12 nonpartisan election.The union will put its field operation behind both campaigns in the final weeks of the campaign.HTC ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The Long Branch Free Public Library will welcome one of the city’s own this weekend for a special author talk highlighting a remarkable journey from local roots to national prominence.William B. Gould IV, a 1954 graduate of Long Branch High School, will speak on Saturday, April 11 ...
COLONIA, NJ – Senior right-hander Colin Kroner pitched a two-hitter and drove in a run to lead Colonia to a 7-1 baseball victory over Sayreville on Thursday.Kroner (2-0), a Seton Hall University commit, struck out 13 batters and walked two. The only run against him was unearned.Colonia (4-0) scored ...
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, ...
EDISION, NJ - South Plainfield High School's varsity girls lacrosse team took the field against JP Stevens High School on Tuesday. The Tigers scored a dozen goals to take down JP Stevens 12-3 for South Plainfield's first victory of the 2025-26 season. South Plainfield opened up the season last week ...
ISELIN, NJ - The South Plainfield High School boys tennis team was back on the court on Wednesday to face JP Stevens High School. South Plainfield lost to JP Stevens 4-1 to even their early-season record at 2-2. Marcus Serrano continued his strong start for South Plainfield, earning the only match ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Baseball is a sport that's full of redeeming features.Ed Budzinski and Chris Loniewski both benefited from the opportunities for redemption that the game offers.Budzinski's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning gave South Plainfield a 4-3 victory over ...
Princeton, NJ - Paul Robeson, both the man and the street that is named after him, will be honored this Saturday, April 11, in a community celebration at the Arts Council of Princeton. His 128th birthday celebration runs on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arts Council at 102 ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The mayor and Borough of Chatham Council will be holding a Special Meeting on its River Road Gateway I and II Redevelopment Plans on Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Borough Hall, 54 Fairmount Ave. The meeting will also be available via Zoom.The public is invited to ask questions ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne boys tennis team remained undefeated with a 5-0 victory over Union on Thursday.Bayonne improved its record to 6-0 this season.1st SinglesWaleed Azhar (B) def. Justin Erath (U) 7-6 (8-6), 6-12nd SinglesYousseff Khalil (B) def. Chijioki Ikowu (U), 6-0, 6-1 3rd ...
BELMAR, NJ – A community-driven fundraiser concert is set to take place at the Taylor Pavilion on Sunday, April 12, bringing together music lovers and supporters for a meaningful cause along the borough’s beachfront.The event, organized in support of Belmar Cares, a breast cancer support group, ...
Most dispensaries circle one date on the calendar and call it a promotion. The Frosted Nug at Red Bank decided to turn the entire month of April into an event.Starting this week, the adult-use dispensary at 22 Bridge Avenue has slashed prices on 36 products across four brands — and they're adding ...
ROXBURY, NJ - There are only 40 reservations remaining available for this year's Spring Senior Citizen Dance, according to Roxbury Rotary Club Vice President Steve Alford.The dance will take place on May 2, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Roxbury Senior Center on Eyland Avenue. To make a reservation, ...
Linden, NJ - Day 2 of the Linden Public Schools Multilingual Learners Department China Exchange Program for Linden High School students was special in more ways than one! Students began the morning by singing Happy Birthday to Aaron on the bus, filling the ride with joy and laughter as they ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots beat the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 12-2 at Mirabito Stadiumon Thursday afternoon. After the Rumble Ponies swept Somerset in a doubleheader on Wednesday, Somerset picked up its first road win of the season.The Patriots posted 12 runs, 17 hits, 6 XBH, 2 HR and 2 ...
Bloomfield High School has a new varsity and junior varsity sport this spring. It's flag football, and based on the tremendous turnout of student-athletes who came out for the team, this should be a very exciting venue, going forward.According to head coach Deborah Schulze, 70 prospective young ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday night's Plainfield City Council agenda, there is an ordinance proposing a parking ban on the south side of East Front Street between Hillcrest Ave and Reeve Terrace.At last month's city council meeting, residents Salvatore and Madeline Carrano complained about what they ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, April 13, the Plainfield City Council will hold its April business meeting.Agenda items include an ordinance establishing 30-minute parking spots in various locations around Plainfield and another that would ban parking on the south side of one block of East Front ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Luke Askins' two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning gave New Providence a 4-3 baseball victory over Brearley on Thursday.Askins' one-out game-winner followed a single by Alex Chomiak and back-to-back walks.Matt Santacross' RBI single had given the Pioneers (3-2) a ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Whippanong Library is offering a mix of hands-on creativity and real-world insight this May, with two programs designed for a wide range of ages and interests.Kicking things off is Mini Book Nook on Monday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m., open to grades 6 through adults.
MIDDLESEX, NJ – Thomas Nyitrai's two-out RBI single in the top of the 12th inning broke a tie and South Brunswick went on to a 3-2 baseball victory over Middlesex on Thursday.With the victory, South Brunswick (4-1) equaled its victory total for all of 2025. First-year head coach Lou Urbano's team ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced March Brave Student is Samantha DuCharme. School officials shared what was said about DuCharme that earned her the spot.“Sam is truly one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. She is one of those people who just makes everything brighter. Her genuine ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced March Brave Staff Member is science teacher, Michael Mina. School officials shared what was said about Mina that earned him the spot.“Mr. Mina is truly a deserving staff member of the month. I’ve had the privilege of having him as a teacher my sophomore ...