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By TAPINTO STAFF
April 24, 2026
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications on Saturday, April 25, as Morris County law enforcement agencies participate in the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day program.The event will run from 10 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Weather forecasts for the upcoming weekend have put a damper on two outdoor events scheduled for Saturday, April 25. Due to the anticipated rain showers and chilly temperatures forecasted for April 25, the East Brunswick Youth Council's Color Fun Run on Saturday from 9 a.m. to ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and expand the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act, a federal law that supports water quality monitoring at public beaches.The measure, led in part by Congressman Frank ...
HUDSON—The Birches Foundation, 518 Warren Street, a private foundation headed by David Birch, the owner of Barns & Farms Realty, LLC announced its 2026 Annual Community Service Awards for Graduating High School Seniors.The awards of $1,000 recognize the outstanding community service of ...
STUYVESANT—Stuyvesant Fire Company #1, 194 County Route 26A, puts on its 65th annual roast beef dinner, April 26, 1 to 4 p.m. This take-out only meal includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, green beans, dinner roll and homemade dessert for a $15 donation. Contact any member for tickets.
WEST TAGHKANIC—Celebrate Earth Day and join friends and neighbors for a Town Community Clean-Up along State Route 82, April 25.Meet at Taghkanic Town Hall, 909 Route 82 at 10 a.m. for a clean-up along Route 82 to the town line near Taconic Orchards, finish up by noon.The town will provide safety ...
To the Editor:Donald Trump’s military misadventure in Iran has made one thing abundantly clear, mankind can no longer be held hostage to fossil fuels. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the transport corridor for 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas, has been crippling to the world economy.
PARAMUS, NJ — Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Borough Council are making plans to improve pedestrian safety in Paramus.Their latest news announced that 600 sidewalks will be repaired town-wide in 2027. The work will cost $380,000, and is to be performed by La Forza Construction, awarded the ...
Princeton, NJ — Thomas Jefferson wrote that "all men are created equal" in the Declaration of Independence, condemned slavery in other writings, and yet enslaved more than 600 people in the course of his lifetime.How do we reconcile these truths? That question sits at the heart of one of American ...
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 ...
FORT EDWARD – The Albany teen facing murder charges in the fatal shooting of two Glens Falls men May 22 has been indicted on six additional charges.Nasire Nelson, 17, was indicted earlier this month of two counts each of third-degree witness tampering, fourth-degree witness tampering and bribery ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and expand the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act, a federal law that supports water quality monitoring at public beaches.The measure, led in part by Congressman Frank ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Union baseball team recently surpassed its victory total for all of last season.The Farmers, with a chance to reach .500 for the season, let one get away on Thursday. Brearley rallied from a four-run deficit for a 5-4 victory over Union, which stranded the potential tying run ...
WARREN, NJ — Budget planning and community recognition took center stage at the Warren Township Committee’s April 16 meeting, where officials introduced a $27 million municipal budget and honored Watchung Hills wrestlers for their state-level success.At the April 16 Township Committee Meeting, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Hello Harding Families,Here is what you need to know this week…NJSLA Testing Dates:May 4-6, 2026: Students in Grades 3-5 will be administered the New Jersey Student Learning ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Freshman Jack Johnson scored a season-high three goals and sophomore Vincent Berger added a pair as Phillipsburg High School defeated Watchung Hills, 8-4, in a Skyland Conference boy’s lacrosse game between winless teams on Thursday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Noah ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – When Michael Zalewski was homeless, he admits there were moments when giving up felt like the easiest option.With the help of Middlesex County’s Coming Home – a program committed to preventing and ending homelessness – he now has a home and hope.“I’m standing here as proof that ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Freshman Jack Johnson scored a season-high three goals and sophomore Vincent Berger added a pair as Phillipsburg High School defeated Watchung Hills, 8-4, in a Skyland Conference boy’s lacrosse game between winless teams on Thursday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Noah ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — This teacher is best known for his creativity and amazing sense of style.Introduced at the April 20, 2026, Board of Education meeting by Principal Mary Ferreri was Drew Kreismer, a beloved music teacher who is retiring.“Personally, I would like to thank Drew for his help and support ...
NEWARK - “I was a kid, and now I’m 28 years old… I am a woman and I make my own decisions,” proudly announced Majhana Reeves during the sixth annual Night of Hope event at the North Ward Center on Wednesday night.Reeves is one of the first six neurodivergent adults participating in the social ...
POMPANO BEACH — The area around Broward Health North hospital will soon look a lot different to patients, healthcare professionals, and the thousands of Pompano Beach commuters who pass by at Sample Road and Interstate 95.Construction work is already underway on an eye-catching, six-story, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior Eddie O’Neil was match-medalist for the fourth time in six matches this season with a 2-over par 37 and Cameron Howell was right behind him with a 38 for second-place when Phillipsburg High School defeated Rutgers Prep, 155-169, in a Skyland Conference boy’s golf match on ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Many things were lost to the pandemic and one of those was the annual spring fifth grade play by the Spotswood School District's Appleby School Drama Club. It was a tradition that fifth graders looked forward to and back on fondly. So, it's awesome to see it making a comeback thanks ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel will be holding an upcoming Veterans Luncheon in honor of the men and women of the Township who have bravely served our country.The lunch, which is hosted by the Township of Mount Laurel as well as the Township Council, is being held on Thursday, May 14 from 11:30AM ...
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 — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...
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 ...
WAYNE, NJ - Two off-duty firefighters and the always-on-duty volunteers of Wayne's fire companies and first aid-squad, helped put out a structure fire and save an older man trapped within his burning home on Brookwood Drive this past Thursday evening, April 21, 2026.The call came in from dispatch ...
CLIFTON, NJ - A Passaic County man has been charged with trafficking large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine base, along with multiple firearms offenses, in what federal authorities described as one of the largest known drug seizures in New Jersey history.U.S. Attorney Robert ...