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By TAPINTO.NET STAFF
February 28, 2026
SUMMIT, NJ — Emergency responders were dispatched Saturday afternoon to a reported rollover motor vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 78 in the Summit area, according to dispatch audio summaries.The incident occurred near mile marker 46.8 on Interstate 78 in Summit at approximately 4:30 p.m. Fire ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Livingston advanced in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North Public Tournament with a 3-1 ice hockey victory over Mendham on Thursday.Zach Givner scored in the first period with an assist from David Weinrib to give Livingston (20-3) a 1-0 lead.Weinrib made it 2-0 with a goal ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The February meeting of the Spotswood Borough Council was held on Thursday because of the snowstorm that hit the area early this week. Thursday's meeting was originally scheduled for Monday and was held in-person as well as via Zoom. The caucus meeting was held first with proposed ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The DPW worked almost 30 consecutive hours to clear the roads after a blizzard dumped almost two feet of snow on the town Feb. 22 and 23.The Westfield Rink will remain closed for the rest of the season after part of the tent structure collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, possibly due ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - After an exiting first-round victory in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Girls Basketball Tournament on Thursday over eighth-seeded Delaware Valley Regional High School, the ninth-seeded Chargers lost in the quarterfinals to top-seeded Manasquan Regional High School 54-34 on ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Union rallied from a nine-point deficit after three quarters for a 65-61 victory over Piscataway in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 girls basketball tournament on Saturday,Tahirah Greenwood finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for 11th-seeded ...
TRENTON - The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme to “Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to inspire the next generation to share the importance of ...
POMPANO BEACH — More than 100 residents gathered at the E. Pat Larkins Center to honor the families and hardworking neighborhood members who built the foundation of northwest Pompano Beach, marking a powerful finish to the month-long Tiger Trail Festival.The event, called "Raising a Family, ...
Princeton, NJ — I wanted to start this column by cursing about the immigration nightmare in our community. Instead, I end up praising cursive in our schools. Admittedly, this is an unusual transition, but my grandson made it happen. The cursing would have been a written rant about the paralyzing ...
ROXBURY, NJ – In the biggest protest to take place so far in Roxbury against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about 1,500 people gathered today (Feb. 28) at Roxbury Town Hall, a site very close to the warehouse ICE plans to use to process detainees.So many anti-ICE activists showed ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ - The New Jersey Lottery announced that a winning lottery ticket was sold.A Jersey Pick 5 ticket was sold at Shoppers Express on Washington Ave. The drawing took place on February 21. The ticket is worth $764,968.
SUMMIT, NJ — Residents will have a front-row seat Tuesday as the Common Council considers zoning changes that could bring new affordable housing and redevelopment to Summit neighborhoods, while also honoring this year’s Officer of the Year, Keith Kwiatek. The council will meet at City Hall, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - In the classic film, Auntie Mame promises to have her grandson back from Karachi in time for the first day of school, the day after Labor Day. Nutley parents planning global adventures this summer are going to have to adjust their holiday schedules as the Board of Education approved ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Eighth‑seeded Summit came out firing Friday, dominating ninth-seeded Carteret 41‑25 in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Tournament and proving the team is ready to make noise in the postseason.Charlotte Yarnall scored a team‑high 14 points, and Kate Shin added 11 ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
CAPITOL REGION – The attack on Iran by United States and Israeli forces earlier Saturday morning is drawing both praise and rebuke from two of the Capital District’s congressional representatives. President Trump announced the action shortly after 2 a.m., explaining the mission was primarily to ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
CAPITOL REGION – The attack on Iran by United States and Israeli forces earlier Saturday morning is drawing both praise and rebuke from two of the Capital District’s congressional representatives. President Trump announced the action shortly after 2 a.m., explaining the mission was primarily to ...
CLARK, NJ — Carl H. Kumpf Middle School recently hosted an exciting and engaging Family Feud Night, bringing together students, families, and staff for an evening of friendly competition and community fun. The event featured eight teams, each competing in a bracket-style tournament using survey ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Firefighters face an increased risk of cancer due to repeated exposure to toxic smoke, carcinogens and hazardous materials on the job. The Hackensack Fire Department met with Representative Josh Gottheimer on Feb. 27 for his presentation of the bipartisan FIRE Cancer Act, a ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Osborn Cannonball House Museum (1840 Front St., Scotch Plains) will be open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, offering visitors a chance to step back in time and explore local history.The museum will feature a Civil War–era exhibit, highlighting gowns from ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Firefighters face an increased risk of cancer due to repeated exposure to toxic smoke, carcinogens and hazardous materials on the job. The Hackensack Fire Department met with Representative Josh Gottheimer on Feb. 27 for his presentation of the bipartisan FIRE Cancer Act, a ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Today marks our final day as the owners of TAPinto Ridgewood. Before we pass the torch, I want to thank our readers and the community for their continued engagement over the past five years.Long before I ever published a story about this town, I experienced it as so many community ...
TRENTON - The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme to “Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to inspire the next generation to share the importance of ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Three candidates have qualified to have their names appear on the May 12 ballot for Mayor of Bayonne, City Clerk Madelene Medina confirmed to TAPinto Bayonne.Councilman Loyad Booker; former Councilwoman, and previous mayoral candidate, Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski; and Bayonne Board of ...
WAYNE, NJ - Two years ago, it was older brother Joel Thornton who, at 10-years-old won a national honor in the USATF-NJ Athlete of the Year program. And now his younger brother, Vincent has one-upped him by winning two Athlete of the Year honors for his national performances in the High Jump and ...