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By TAPINTO RARITAN BAY STAFF
April 26, 2026
NEW JERSEY – The State of New Jersey ranks 8th overall in the nation for gambling addiction, according to a new 2026 report from personal finance website WalletHub, placing it among the top 10 states where gambling-related issues are most prevalent.The study comes as the U.S. gambling industry ...
NEW JERSEY – The State of New Jersey ranks 8th overall in the nation for gambling addiction, according to a new 2026 report from personal finance website WalletHub, placing it among the top 10 states where gambling-related issues are most prevalent.The study comes as the U.S. gambling industry ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - When Abbey Devanney steps into the batter's box, opposing pitchers have taken notice. The Governor Livingston senior infielder is hitting .524 through 13 games this spring, and the numbers only tell part of the story.Devanney, a captain of the Highlanders' softball program, ...
MORRIS TWP. — Local food lovers still have one more chance this season to shop for farm-fresh produce, baked goods and artisan products at Grow It Green Morristown’s Winter Market.The outdoor market, held at the Convent Train Station in Morris Township, is set to wrap up its winter run this coming ...
MORRIS TWP. — Local food lovers still have one more chance this season to shop for farm-fresh produce, baked goods and artisan products at Grow It Green Morristown’s Winter Market.The outdoor market, held at the Convent Train Station in Morris Township, is set to wrap up its winter run this coming ...
ALLENDALE, NJ - Madison boys lacrosse dropped a 5-3 decision to Northern Highlands on Saturday, April 25.Madison opened with two goals in the first quarter and added another in the second to take a 3-1 lead. Northern Highlands responded with a pair of second-quarter goals to tie the game at ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown boys lacrosse picked up its first win of the season, edging St. Peter’s Prep, 8-7, on Saturday, April 25.Charlie LeRoy led Morristown with three goals, while Max Bermudez added one goal and two assists. Noah Vanzile, Bennett Mehl and Ethan Alexopoulos each finished with ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - Arm In Arm’s mobile food pantry’s partnership with the Mercer County Library System will continue with visits to the Lawrence Township Headquarters Branch every Monday through May from 2 to 4 p.m. No registration is required, and participants will be signed in upon arrival.Arm ...
SHORT HILLS, NJ – Christ Church in Short Hills will present a solo concert recital by internationally acclaimed organist, Chelsea Chen, on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. The special concert will feature a selection of traditional organ compositions along with contemporary music. She will perform on the ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – West Essex Middle School welcomed its new principal, Mrs. Alicia Angione, on March 8.Angione’s path to the principal’s office wasn’t exactly planned. In fact, she wasn’t even looking for a new job. “I had just had my second child. I was three weeks into maternity leave,” she ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The Jersey City Municipal Council has honored Imtiaz A. Syed as the city’s 2026 Senior of the Year, recognizing more than four decades of leadership in public service, economic development and international affairs.Syed, a board member of the city’s Immigration Affairs ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Since pulling out a thrilling nine-inning victory over Gov. Livingston on April 16, the subsequent week was a challenging one for the Cranford baseball team.The Cougars lost a one-run road game at Watchung Hills, got swept in a two-game series against Watchung Division foe Union ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Registration is now open for the 36th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K, set for Sunday, June 7 at Pleasant Valley Park.Hosted by the Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse and the Bernards Township Health Department, the annual event combines ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Federal authorities busted 29 alleged drug dealers, cracking a ring that reportedly trafficked in fentanyl, cocaine and guns, US Attorney Robert Frazer announced in a prepared statement.The arrests stem from a long-term investigation by federal, state, county, and local law ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
COPAKE FALLS—Our Lady of Hope Parish, 3084 State Route 22, celebrates World Labyrinth Day, Saturday, May 2, beginning at 12:30 p.m.The World Labyrinth Day Walk for Peace will be celebrated with a facilitated labyrinth walk in The Universal Prayer Garden at the church. The walk will be accompanied ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Anglers across Union County have more opportunities than ever to cast a line this spring, thanks to changes in New Jersey’s trout stocking program that are already reshaping the local fishing experience. At the center of that shift is Lower Echo Lake in Mountainside, a longtime ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough is looking to hire individuals in two full-time positions within the local government's water services division.The first available position is for a Water Treatment Plant Operator who would oversee the daily operation and maintenance of its water treatment ...
NEW JERSEY — TAPinto New Jersey is looking for experienced part-time news and freelance writers who can help cover local news and write interesting feature stories.Applicants should have solid news writing and journalism experience. Their role would be to write about local people, issues and events ...
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Hall of Fame has named 60 notable nominees for potential 2026 induction, and people across the Garden State are eligible to choose who will get in.The nominees represent six categories: Arts & Letters; Education, Research, Engineering & Science; Enterprise; ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Ashley Muñoz wants to put a relaxing ahhhhhh in your afternoon – and your morning and night, too.The New Brunswick esthetician on Wednesday cut the ribbon on her new Zen Beauty Mobile, a 22-foot-long, fully electric cargo van-turned-waxing-and-skin-care-studio on wheels.Her unique ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Bernards Township and the Greater Somerset County YMCA have launched a new Age-Friendly Initiative and are asking residents age 55 and older to share their thoughts through a community survey.The 15-minute survey is designed to help local leaders better understand what is ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township has introduced an ordinance that will put a cap on how much Wayne will pay to replace mailboxes damaged during snow plowing operations.Should this ordinance receive final approval at an upcoming council meeting, it would limit reimbursements to $150 for mailboxes damaged ...
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Hasbrouck Heights girls and boys track teams had one of its more stellar efforts at the prestigious Penn Relays, held at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania Thursday through Saturday.On Thursday, the Hasbrouck Heights girls 4x 400 won their heat, scoring a ...
UNION, N.J. — Township officials marked Earth Day with a mix of environmental education and park improvements, hosting a tree planting at Connecticut Farms Elementary School and unveiling upgrades at Friberger Park.Fourth-grade students at Connecticut Farms Elementary joined local officials to ...
Colts Neck, NJ — A heartfelt new book written by a mother and her son is resonating with readers and families alike, arriving at a time when awareness and understanding are more important than ever. April has long been recognized as Autism Awareness Month in the United States. In recent years, many ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – A play by the opposing goalie usually plays large when recounting a Chatham boys lacrosse loss in 2026.On Saturday, it was Seton Hall Prep goalie Brennan Lyons with the momentum-turning save as the No. 5-ranked Cougars were upended by No. 6-ranked Seton Hall Prep, 10-6, in a game ...