TOP LOCAL News
By LUIS F. PEREZ
May 21, 2026
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs 18-year-old was recently arrested for sending explicit messages, sexually suggestive photos, and encouraging a 13-year-old to commit self-harm, according to police.Monique Lynn Senior was charged with soliciting a child for sexual conduct using computer services ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Seminole Coconut Creek Education Foundation recently presented $128,000 in scholarships to 160 graduating seniors from two Coconut Creek schools.Earlier this month, the foundation presented the scholarship at ceremonies held at Monarch High School and Coconut Creek High ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The voices speaking on behalf of developers will soon be on the record in Boca Raton.The city council is scheduled to consider a new ordinance or local law at its meeting Tuesday, May 26 that would require developers to identify anyone authorized to communicate with city officials ...
COPAKE–The Roeliff Jansen Community Library invites the community to a free afternoon concert with the Luke Franco Trio on Sunday, May 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the library’s Community Room at 9091 Route 22.Led by guitarist Luke Franco of Tiny Hearts Farm, the trio features acclaimed pianist Tim ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Tuesday, May 19, just outside the borough before the scheduled planning board meeting, a rally was held to protest the 1.8 billion dollar data center that is set to open at the old Merck & Co building. The project is located at the Northeast Science and Technology Center ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland will be hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Parkland. The City's event post states the following:Join us to honor those in the military who made the ultimate sacrifice during the City's Memorial Day Ceremony at 5:30 pm on ...
"We remain committed to standing in solidarity with the victims’ family members and fondly remembering and honoring these four lives that were taken far too soon.” Monmouth County Prosecutor, Raymond Santiago. MONMOUTH COUNTY — The brother of a Colts Neck man who was found dead along with his wife ...
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley High School’s annual Art Show transformed the school gymnasium into a vibrant gallery of creativity, storytelling, and technical skill as students from the Art and Career and Technical Education (CTE) departments proudly showcased a year’s worth of work for family, friends, ...
Behind every decision, event and initiative in Hanover Township are people making things happen. With “Meet the Leaders,” TAPinto Hanover introduces the individuals guiding our civic, business, education and community landscape, giving residents a closer look at the people behind the roles. We ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Playoff time is just about here for springtime high school sports in New Jersey, in fact the seeding for various outdoor athletic endeavors will be released by the NJSIAA this week.The Fair Lawn High School softball program seems to be playing at their best as the post season is ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Morristown softball continued its strong season Wednesday with a 10-0 shutout victory over Parsippany Hills behind a dominant performance from pitcher Erin Murphy and a 15-hit offensive attack.Morristown scored three runs in the second inning, two more in the third and added ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Louis Bay 2nd Library is hosting a blood drive in honor of Michael Mele.Carve out some time on June 24, 2026, between 1 and 6 p.m. to give blood at the library, 345 Lafayette Avenue.
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Nine local veterans were honored with Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals during the annual Memorial Day Observance on Wednesday, May 20, outside the Morris County Courthouse in Morristown.The ceremony also included a special tribute to Continental Army soldiers who ...
SOMERSET, NJ — St. Matthias School celebrated six decades of Catholic education on Saturday with a daylong community festival that brought together students, alumni, parishioners, families, and local leaders for a celebration filled with faith, music, and school spirit.The May 16 event marked the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Mikie Sherrill is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a Secretarial Disaster Designation for New Jersey counties after an April freeze caused an estimated $300 million or more in agricultural losses statewide.Sherrill sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Franklin Township Police responded to a series of fraud investigations, vehicle thefts, residential burglaries and commercial crimes between April 26 and May 2, according to the Franklin Township Police Department’s latest police blotter. Several incidents involved stolen ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park has once again been recognized as one of New Jersey’s healthiest communities, earning the 2025 New Jersey Healthy Town designation through the city’s Mayor’s Wellness Committee for the sixth consecutive year.The recognition was awarded by the New Jersey Health Care ...
Hunterdon Health will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, June 18th at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium on the first floor at Hunterdon Medical Center (2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington). During the meeting, Patrick Gavin, President and CEO of Hunterdon Health, will give a presentation regarding ...
BELMAR, NJ – The St. Rose girls’ softball team is bringing another championship trophy back to Belmar after an explosive 19-9 victory over St. Dominic’s in the West Division Championship game on Wednesday May 13..The Waves lived up to their name offensively, pouring on runs from the opening innings ...
CHURCHTOWN--Churchtown Dairy Milk Festival celebrates milk as nourishment with music, poetry, and story at the dairy, 357 County Route 12 on May 24. During the 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Milk Festival showtimes, gather inside the great round cow barn to honor the quiet miracle that sustains the farm: the ...
MIDLAND PARK, NJ - High School students rose from their seats in class at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, and headed outdoors to the new red paved track. Music blasted from the speakers, hyping the students up for a beautiful day outside. They gathered, as a school, and began their trek. They ...
WAYNE, NJ — During this week's town council meeting, the all-volunteer Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad was recognized during National EMS week. “Emergency medical service providers are a vital part of the healthcare and public safety systems within our community, delivering life-saving care with ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
LINDEN, NJ— It was a historic day on May 18, 2026, The NJ Assembly passed AJR119, designating November 7, 2026, as Shwachman Diamond Awareness Day in NJ.Linden teen Joyce Fitz, who has been living with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, has been advocating for SDS awareness. She was present on the ...
VALATIE--Come help celebrate Bob Dylan’s birthday on Saturday, May 23 at the Valatie Community Theatre with the return of The Bob Cats, a Woodstock all star band, in a Dylan tribute concert.Rock drum legend Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel, Paul McCartney) and his band rock the Dylan songbook with soul ...
SCHOHARIE – Niagara Engine Company Number 6 Inc.—known locally as the Schoharie Fire Department—was recently awarded an Iroquois Community Grant from the Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company. The grant money was used to purchase a concrete Chinese checkers game table. Working with both the Village ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday at 6pm, Cindelle's Bookstore's inaugural Plainfield City Council Debate will begin at 6pm. It will be moderated by former Councilwoman Ashley Davis.Participating Candidates include First Ward Councilman Robert Graham and challengers Yasmin Griffin and Meghana “Meg” ...
TRENTON, NJ - A Somerset man previously convicted of child exploitation offenses has been charged federally with attempted production and possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.David Chapinski, 45, of Somerset, was arraigned ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Students in Miss Nicole Gargiles’s second grade class recently turned math practice into an exciting competition as they prepared for their End of Unit 7 Math Assessment. The classroom was buzzing with energy as students teamed up in pairs and put their addition and subtraction skills ...