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By LEON FOOKSMAN
April 18, 2026
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — An 89-year-old West Boca Raton woman was jailed Friday after being accused of leaving the scene of a crash that injured another driver near the Polo Club of Boca Raton, deputies said.Rhoda Prager was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and charged with leaving ...
STAFFORD — The Southern Regional boys tennis team continued its impressive start to the season, improving to 6-1 with a dominant 5-0 sweep over local rival Barnegat on Friday.The Rams displayed depth across the board, securing straight-set victories in nearly every flight to hand the Bengals (1-5) ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The clock is ticking in Coral Springs for artists who want a piece of America's birthday celebration and to help beautify the city.Two public art calls from the City of Coral Springs close over the next two weeks. The first is on April 24 at 11:59 p.m. The first call asks ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — An adult male riding an electric bicycle was killed Friday night in a crash involving a marked police vehicle, according to the Coral Springs Police Department.The collision occurred around 9:41 p.m. near the 4300 block of Riverside Drive. Police said the rider collided with the ...
STAFFORD — Southern Regional junior Garron Smith has been named the Rita’s of Manahawkin Athlete of the Week following a dominant stretch on the tennis courts and a show of mental fortitude that has defined his 2026 spring season.From the Track to the CourtSmith, a three-year varsity letter ...
Princeton, NJ — For the past year, I have been getting emails from Princeton Police Sergeant Luis Navas. Thankfully, the emails have nothing to do with any unintentionally unpaid parking tickets. The information in his emails includes fascinating police blotter reports and press releases, such as a ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- South Plainfield scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning and held on for a 4-2 baseball victory over Millburn in the Autism Awareness Challenge at Community Park in North Brunswick on Saturday.Dom Massaro, who was 4-for-5, hit an RBI single to give South Plainfield ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School girls golf team hosted Randolph on Wednesday, April 15, but lost 231-223.The Braves’ results of the match are as follows:1st Haley Morodan with a 456th Luci Munoz with a 608th Juliana VinceCruz with a 6210th Kayla Dione with a 65 in a two-way tie10th Tamara ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School boys golf team took on Jefferson on Tuesday. April 14 and lost a close match 178-170, but then won on Wednesday, April 15 against High Point 168-180 and against Kinnelon 168-170.The Braves results of the matches against Jefferson are as follows:3rd Nick Kurilko ...
NUTLEY, NJ - It was a packed house at Nutley Parks and Recreation Saturday night as the Rotary Club hosted their annual beefsteak.The fundraiser dinner included food and a tricky tray. TAPinto Nutley was there, and will have all the details about this important event later this weekend.
SOMERSET, NJ - A Franklin Township resident was injured Saturday afternoon while rescuing dogs from a house fire on Irvington Avenue, as firefighters from multiple departments responded to the scene and brought the blaze under control.Police were called to a residence in the 100 block of Irvington ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Hundreds of mourners turned out Friday afternoon to a service to memorialize Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, including many public officials, family and friends. They came to the Church by the Glades for a Celebration of the Life of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer. In addition ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boynton Beach police have arrested a 30-year-old Boca Raton man on a grand theft auto charge in connection with a vehicle stolen outside a liquor store late last year.According to an arrest report, in November a man left his girlfriend’s 2012 Hyundai Sonata running outside BMT ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Kyle Wickham placed second in both the 100 and 200-meter dashes, setting a personal record with an 11.03 time in the 100, as the Chatham boys and girls track teams competed in the Raider Twilight Meet on Friday night at Hillsborough High.“Kyle has been working really hard on his ...
HUDSON--The Hudson City School District (HCSD) estimates that revenue for the 2026-27 school year will fall short of the cost of maintaining current programming, even with raising the tax levy by the maximum percent the state allows, and therefore has not ruled out cuts in programs and staff. The ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ —Columbia High School on Friday inducted three new members to its Alumni Hall of Fame: Joanna Calo, a producer, showrunner and director, Sabatino Perrotta Jr., a Maplewood restauranteur, and Fred Profeta, former Mayor of Maplewood and philanthropist.Inductees were on hand to share ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills held off a late push to secure a 5–4 win over Cranford in a competitive matchup that came down to the final innings.Both teams came out aggressive, each scoring in the first inning to set the tone. Cranford (7-4) tied the game at 1-1 early, but Watchung Hills (5-3) ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Jefferson Township’s Kean Skylands Campus hosted a “Sustainability in Bloom” Day for the community on April 18. The event brought together families and Kean students for a “celebration of environmental initiatives.” “The goal of the day is to inspire and engage the local community ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills held off a late push to secure a 5–4 win over Cranford in a competitive matchup that came down to the final innings.Both teams came out aggressive, each scoring in the first inning to set the tone. Cranford (7-4) tied the game at 1-1 early, but Watchung Hills (5-3) ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Makenna DeJianne pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts and a walk, Camryn Ortega doubled in three runs and scored and Kaitlyn Nellegar was 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run as Nutley earned an 11-1 six inning victory over Bloomfield on Wednesday, April 15 at home. The win ...
Proponent is excited to be partnering with Prism to lead the ON3 Walking Club—a quick, energizing walk to refresh your body and clear your mind during lunch!Dates: Mon- Thurs | 12:30 PMMeet: In front of Building 100 Metro Blvd.Starts: April 20Move more. Connect more. Feel great.
KENILWORTH, NJ - Hosted by the Borough of Kenilworth, the 2025 Street Fair and Classic Car Show will take place on Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will be held along the Boulevard from between 14th Street and 23rd Street. This popular event will feature quality exhibitors, a ...
BELMAR, NJ – Borough officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of a new digital tool designed to simplify everyday interactions with local government, announcing the availability of the SDL Portal App for both Android and Apple devices.The app provides a centralized platform for a wide ...
100 Years AgoApril 15, 1926Dancers. EASTERN-NEW YORK CHAMPIONSHIP DANCE AND Beauty Pageant. PRIZE WALTZ FOX TROT CHARLESTON. 4 Silver Loving Cups OFFERED AS PRIZES. Vincent and Buster Charleston Team of New York Will Appear Here. Hotel Augustan Ball Room. Friday Night April 16. ASSESSMENT $1.00.
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Springwood Avenue Heritage Walk will host its Honors Party on Sunday, April 19, bringing residents together to celebrate the rich history and ongoing revitalization of one of the city’s most culturally significant streets.The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Rahway Avenue is scheduled to be closed in both directions for several days next week between Lamberts Mill Road and Woodcrest Drive/Terminal Avenue for railroad crossing repairs, the NJDOT has announced.From 7 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21 until 5 a.m. Saturday, April 25, the road will ...
RAHWAY, NJ — It was a scales-and-tails kind of morning at Grover Cleveland Elementary School on Friday, April 17, as the preschool department traded their storybooks for a hands-on encounter with some of nature’s most misunderstood creatures. The school hosted the renowned New Jersey Snake Man, an ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Just one day after earning a confidence-boosting road win, the Gov. Livingston High School boys lacrosse team returned home Saturday morning and faced a stiff test against an unbeaten opponent.Gov. Livingston opened the weekend Friday afternoon with a strong 7-2 victory over ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — After prevailing in a slugfest on the road over Elizabeth on Thursday, the New Providence baseball team fell far behind in the early innings at Westfield on Saturday.The Pioneers rallied, but fell short, in an 8-5 loss to Westfield.The highlight of the loss was the superb long ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — At Pride Academy Charter School, philanthropy is more than a lesson—it’s a lived experience. On April 2, more than 300 students stepped away from their regular schedules to participate in the school’s 15th Annual Philanthropy Day, assembling care packages and service projects that ...