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By JOHN MOONEY
May 23, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — He arrived in America with $1.10 in his pocket, not a word of English, and a determination to build a life in the country he had only dreamed about from the ruins of postwar Germany. By the time George Becker was 21, he had survived World War II as a child, crossed an ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Just outside Borough Hall before Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting, demonstrators gathered to protest the proposed $1.8 billion data center planned for the former Merck & Co. property.The project is slated for the Northeast Science and Technology Center (NEST) campus, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Just outside Borough Hall before Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting, demonstrators gathered to protest the proposed $1.8 billion data center planned for the former Merck & Co. property.The project is slated for the Northeast Science and Technology Center (NEST) campus, ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Whippany Park freshman Anna Hendricks started last week by learning she had been voted Daily Record’s Morris/Sussex Softball Player of the Week after a strong run of performances for the Wildcats.For Hendricks, the recognition reflected what she felt had been a noticeable ...
VERONA, NJ - The Zachary Sebek Group at Compass recently announced that they closed another home sale in Verona. Sebek offer “huge congratulations to some truly amazing clients on officially closing on their beautiful new home at 68 Newman Ave in Verona.”When discussing his clients, he told TAPinto ...
NEW JERSEY — As communities across the Garden State prepare to honor fallen soldiers at ceremonies on Memorial Day, New Jersey ranks among the bottom five states for military retirees, according to a new 2026 report released by WalletHub.The study, released in recognition of Military Appreciation ...
UPDATE: Barbara Hamilton has been locatedSOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an “at risk” missing person last seen Friday morning in Somerset.Barbara Hamilton, 75, was last seen around 7:20 a.m. on May 23 in the area of Lander Street in ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional High School senior Van Miller has been named the Rita's of Manahawkin Spring Season Athlete of the Week following a dominant stretch on the court that keeps the Rams firmly in the hunt for another deep postseason run.The 6-foot-6 middle hitter and returning First-Team ...
ORANGE, NJ - The City of Orange Township Council meeting held on May 19th addressed concerns of budget transparency, infrastructure concerns, parking concerns, new development, and council members' accountability.Ordinance 12-2026, sponsored by Councilwoman Summers-Johnson, intends to enact a ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Public School District and Board of Education is proud to announce that Superintendent Edward Grande was awarded his Doctor of Education (Ed. D.) degree in Educational Leadership from Teachers College of Columbia University. While this honor “caps” a personal educational ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On May 21, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce gathered with guests at Rock Spring Golf Club for an Awards Dinner to honor this year’s winners of the Chamber of Commerce Awards.The annual ceremony consisted of six awards in total: Educator of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the ...
BELMAR, NJ – Memorial Day Weekend 2026 officially kicked off before most people had even poured their first cup of coffee.By 7 a.m. Friday morning, crowds had already packed the parking lot outside D’Jais on Ocean Avenue as WFAN returned to Belmar for its annual live broadcast featuring the popular ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys volleyball team took down Chatham in three straight sets ( 26-24, 25-23, 25-20 ) to win the NJAC Conference tournament championship on Thursday, May 21.After winning the inaugural tournament title in 2022 and again in 2023, the Rams lost in the semi’s in 2024 and ...
NEW JERSEY — While communities across the Garden State will honor fallen soldiers at ceremonies on Memorial Day, New Jersey ranks among the bottom five states for military retirees, according to a new 2026 report released by WalletHub.The study, released in recognition of Military Appreciation ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Members of the Westfield town council and residents shared concerns about recent home burglaries and car thefts. “Everybody feels pretty helpless,” one person said.A controversial new state law restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products will have a direct effect on ...
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Long Beach Township police arrested 10 drivers over a nine-day period following a series of motor vehicle stops on Long Beach Boulevard, authorities announced Saturday.The arrests, which took place between May 15 and May 23, involved charges ranging from outstanding ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Instead of walking the stage at Columbia University to receive his psychology degree, 22 year-old Michael Zheng was competing in the qualifying rounds of the French Open. Raised in Montville, New Jersey, Zheng has spent most of his life training for the big leagues, a notable center ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville War Memorial High School boys lacrosse players Gavin Braine and Brian Zangrillo have been named TAPinto Raritan Bay Athletes of the Week after both seniors rewrote the Bomber record book during the 2026 season.Braine became Sayreville’s all-time single-season assists ...
South Orange–Maplewood BOE Meeting Highlights: Music, Tributes, and a Fond Farewell to RetireesSOUTH ORANGE/ MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The May 21 South Orange–Maplewood Board of Education meeting opened on a joyous note as the Clinton Elementary School 5th grade chorus, led by music teacher Rebecca Jacobson, ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury plans to pave nearly 10 miles of roadway this year and dramatically expand its sidewalk repair efforts thanks to what township officials say is an unprecedented level of funding for infrastructure improvements.The township council authorized $1.8 million for road paving in ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Board of Education passed a resolution condemning threats and intimidation directed towards one of their members. The board says a member, who was not named, was subject to threats from an anonymous individual. According to the resolution, a board member received messages ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, May 21, the Rahway Chamber of Commerce awarded scholarships to five Rahway High School students after selecting them from a pool of 36 candidates. Each student received a $1000 scholarship.The scholarship committee reviewed applications from students attending UCVTS, Union ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional High School senior Van Miller has been named the Rita's of Manahawkin Spring Season Athlete of the Week following a dominant stretch on the court that keeps the Rams firmly in the hunt for another deep postseason run.The 6-foot-6 middle hitter and returning First-Team ...
WAYNE, NJ — A student-led benefit concert at Wayne Hills High School will return next week to support Foundabilities — a local non-profit in Wayne that “provides individuals with disabilities a safe, secure and supportive environment that will promote a sense of self-worth and acceptance in the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — A student from David Brearley High School is among the young artists selected to have their work featured in the 2026 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit.Artwork created by Victoria Rodrigues was displayed at the Springfield Public Library on May 21 and will continue through ...
ROSELLE, NJ – Long before they were setting records and making history on the track, Dean Scott and Raekwon Anderson were going through life’s hardships together. Growing up side by side created a bond between the two that reached beyond the boundaries of sports. They were each other’s go-to ...
TROY--Russell Sage College celebrated outstanding student academic achievements for the 2025-26 academic year at its Undergraduate Honors Convocation on April 29.The event honored the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2026, plus dozens of students from all of Sage's undergraduate ...
Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially good flavor and ...
Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially good flavor and ...
Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially good flavor and ...