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By TAPINTO NEPTUNE/NEPTUNE CITY STAFF
May 25, 2026
MONMOUTH COUNTY - HABcore, Inc., the Jersey Shore’s largest provider of permanent, supportive housing, is proud to announce the honorees for its 2026 Homes for the Brave Gala.Celebrating courage and resilience after homelessness, this annual event recognizes individuals and leaders whose ...
Memorial Day Wishes from TAPinto Hazlet and Keyport:Wishing everyone an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. Let us celebrate this holiday with colors of patriotism and gratitude toward those who gave all on behalf of our country.God Bless America! WATCH quick highlight video below TAP play ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - HABcore, Inc., the Jersey Shore’s largest provider of permanent, supportive housing, is proud to announce the honorees for its 2026 Homes for the Brave Gala.Celebrating courage and resilience after homelessness, this annual event recognizes individuals and leaders whose ...
UNION, NJ — Continuing its celebration of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Union will host a Betsy Ross Flag Raising Ceremony on Sunday, June 14, in conjunction with National Flag Day.The community event will begin at 1 p.m. outside Town Hall, located at 1976 Morris Ave., where residents, ...
RIDGEFIELD, NJ – Ridgefield edged Hasbrouck Heights 3-2 in the first round of the NJSIAA Boys Tennis Tournament on Friday in Ridgefield. Hasbrouck Heights finishes its season with a 9-7 record. Ridgefield is now 18-2 with the win. It was a battle throughout the match, as First Singles Ethan Tran ...
Memorial Day Wishes from TAPinto Hazlet and Keyport:Wishing everyone an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. Let us celebrate this holiday with colors of patriotism and gratitude toward those who gave all on behalf of our country.God Bless America! WATCH quick highlight video below TAP play ...
Princeton, NJ – Four candidates are vying for two Democratic nominations for seats on Princeton Council in the primary election next Tuesday, June 2. Mail-in voting is already underway. Early voting runs Tuesday through Sunday, May 26 through 31, at the Municipal Building, 400 Witherspoon Street.
Princeton, NJ – The Democratic Party in Princeton has not had a competitive race for a Council seat since 2020. This year is different. Incumbent David Cohen seeks re-election and challengers Jon Durbin, Leanna Jahnke, and Marina Rubina seek election to Council. Incumbent Leticia Fraga, whose term ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Borough of Fanwood held its annual Memorial Day ceremony indoors in the Community Room of the library as a rainy Monday morning forced the cancellation of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade. In her opening remarks, Mayor Colleen Mahr noted that the Fanwood Memorial ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Weather permitting, residents, veterans, local officials, and community organizations will gather in Sayreville for the 2026 Memorial Day observances, continuing the borough’s tradition of honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.The ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - PSE&G crews will be working in Somerville from Tuesday, May 26 to Friday, May 29. Work includes gas main installation and service transfers.Location: East Main Street, between North Gaston Avenue and Codington PlaceWork hours: 8 pm to 5 am (under state Department of ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — All information is provided by the Hillsborough Police Department; any charges are merely an accusation and those mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Several abbreviations are used - HTPD, Hillsborough Township Police Department; HTMC, Hillsborough Township ...
FREEHOLD, NJ — A 19-year-old Long Branch woman has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a West Long Branch man earlier this month, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Saturday.Jennifer Perez-Martinez faces charges of first-degree ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — At a moment marked by rising antisemitism, escalating racism, and deepening political polarization across the country, Black and Jewish leaders in Montclair are joining forces in an effort to rebuild one of America’s most historic civil rights partnerships rooted in solidarity and ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – For the third year, Green Valley resident Fred Block coordinated a neighborhood flag project that places 12 x 18 American flags along curb strips in front of homes throughout the development from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. What began as a smaller neighborhood effort ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Borough Council discussed bikes on the sidewalks as it continues to be a safety issue, according to some council members.“I'd like to revisit the motorized scooters and bikes on sidewalks, and where we are, maybe with an ordinance to enforce that,” Councilman Joseph Wojtecki ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Columbia High School (CHS) successfully opened its highly anticipated student art exhibition, "CHS ARTS: A Visual Feast," last night at the Pierro Gallery. The annual showcase celebrated a rich spectrum of student creativity, featuring outstanding works across multiple visual ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph girls lacrosse team celebrated their seniors when they hosted Columbia on Thursday, May 21. The Lady Rams took a resounding win by the score of 17-8, making the senior night pre-game ceremony - and the game itself - all that much more special.Having been in a bit of a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents will gather Monday to honor the nation’s fallen service members during the township’s annual Memorial Day observance, which will include ceremonies, a parade and a community celebration hosted by American Legion Post #261.The day’s events will begin at 9 a.m.
JEFFERSON, NJ - Jefferson High School spring sports are set to compete in the NJSIAA state playoffs this week. Check out each of their first round matchups below!BaseballThe Falcons have the 12th seed in the North 1, Group 2 tournament. They will head to Oradell to face fifth-seeded River Dell in ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park has delayed all Memorial Day ceremonies and parade festivities by one hour due to expected rainy weather conditions Monday, May 25.The revised schedule is as follows:• The Firemen’s Memorial Ceremony at McBride Avenue and Memorial Drive will now ...
CHATHAM, NJ – As the concert master of the Chatham High Chamber Orchestra, Sabrina Wang got a chance to display her musical talents during the spring concert when the orchestra performed Tchaikovsky's Serenade.The piece was performed without a conductor, which meant that Wang, the first chair ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton man is accused of threatening multiple people with a knife during a fight at an apartment complex before later making incriminating statements to police, according to an arrest report.Boca Raton police responded May 15 to the Cynthia Gardens apartments on Northwest ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A resident collapsed from cardiac arrest. A bystander performed CPR. An automated external defibrillator sat in a park cabinet. In Coral Springs, this sequence of events has unfolded with outcomes that place the fire department among the nation's best response agencies, city ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The room was full. The music was familiar. And by the time the first notes rang out, so were the smiles.The Lantern Hill Singers recently performed their spring concert for a packed room of residents and family members at Lantern Hill, a senior living community in New ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The room was full. The music was familiar. And by the time the first notes rang out, so were the smiles.The Lantern Hill Singers recently performed their spring concert for a packed room of residents and family members at Lantern Hill, a senior living community in New ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton will be holding a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony in Memory Park on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. “Let’s take a moment to remember, reflect, and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” town officials said.The event is open to all ages.
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield’s 2026 Memorial Day Parade and the following community event in Mindowaskin Park have been canceled due to inclement weather, the Westfield Police Department announced in a Nixle alert on Sunday night.Rain and possibly a thunderstorm are expected Monday morning until 11 ...
POMPANO BEACH — City leaders are preparing to host the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday to honor fallen U.S. military service members and their families. The event, organized by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Public Works, is scheduled to begin at 9 ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — On a rainy Thursday, May 21, the skies opened over Montville Township, but the downpour did not deter 16 dedicated Lazar Middle School students. Clad in rain gear and holding bundles of American flags, the students gathered to honor the community’s fallen heroes for the 20th ...