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 ...
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Members of the Ridgewood High School (RHS) Applied Engineering Club, competing as Team VitaFlow, captured first place at the prestigious Thomas Edison Pitch Contest, defeating student teams from around the world in a final event held at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park ...
HUDSON--Higher fees for garbage bags and money to help older adults make home repairs received approval at the Columbia County Board of Supervisors meeting May 13.The pay-as-you-throw fee for people who bring their garbage to county-owned transfer and convenience stations for disposal has increased ...
Princeton, NJ — “Photography is an adventure just as life is an adventure.” ~ Harry CallahanThe quote from photographer Harry Callahan (not to be confused with the same-named fictional San Francisco detective made popular by Clint Eastwood in movies like “Dirty Harry” and “Magnum Force”) perfectly ...
Dollar night at Fonda and beautiful weather on Saturday brought out fans in droves, and they were treated to some fantastic racing topped off by an Enduro that produced a photo finish. Winners at Fonda were Cody Clark of Little Falls, Modifieds; Tyler Peet of Lake Ariel, PA, Sportsman; Mike Hill ...
TRENTON, NJ – When the Trenton Ironhawks take the ice at Cure Arena for their inaugural hockey season, they will do so under a National Hockey League (NHL) affiliation agreement with the New York Islanders. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, the team will play at the CURE ...
Oldwick, NJ – As Hunterdon County continues its local-level celebrations of the United States' Semiquincentennial this year, TAPinto North Hunterdon is proud to share exclusive photos, video, and reporting from Tewksbury Township's Raising of the Liberty Pole ceremony held last Saturday afternoon ...
Poultney High School will not field a varsity football team in 2026, school officials announced, citing insufficient roster numbers to safely field a full squad.In a letter to Blue Devils families and supporters, Principal Joseph DeBonis and Associate Principal/Athletic Director Marc Dudsak said ...
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 ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Fair Lawn defeated Wood-Ridge, 10-5, in an independent softball game on Wednesday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge finishes its regular season at 20-7. Fair Lawn is 18-9.Alexis Muscia singled leading off the game, and came around on Maya Showfety’s ...
NEW JERSEY- The Ridgewood boys tennis team has received the No. 1 seed in the NJSIAA 2026 Boys Tennis Tournament, North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Tournament. The seeds are as follows:No. 1 seed Ridgewood No 2 seed Bergen TechNo. 3 seed LivingstonNo. 4 seed MontclairNo. 5 seed West OrangeNo. 6 ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Board of Education took the first step in renaming Central Elementary School to Thomas L. Hawkins Central Elementary School in a 7-2 vote to approve the change.Thomas Lawson Hawkins, who served in the Army Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant from 1943-1944, is a Purple Heart member of ...
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 ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Various law enforcement agencies throughout the county will participate in a coordinated traffic enforcement initiative targeting aggressive driving behaviors, according to Passaic and Morris county law enforcement officials.On Friday, May 22, 2026, officers from local and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — TAPinto Summit recently stopped by Loblolly Curated Home & Gift, where local mom and owner Ellen Guenther welcomed Madison High School seniors Caroline and Anya for their internship experience inside one of downtown Summit’s boutique success stories.The students said the ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — At the end of each school year, the Livingston Board of Education hosts a ceremony to recognize one teacher from each school as the Governor’s Educators of the Year, as well as the Educational Service Professional of the Year and Educational Support Professional of the Year. This ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Highlighting the strength of its leadership team, Atlantic Health today announced the following updates to its senior executive structure:Maureen Schneider, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE, Senior Vice President, Atlantic Health, will transition from President, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical ...
Authorities early today were still trying to determine what happened to a Lincoln Tech security guard's gun.The guard, believed to be a retired law enforcement officer, wasn't identified.No one was in any danger, Paramus Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti said, without elaborating.He did tell ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The New Providence girls lacrosse team is closing out the regular season and heading into the state tournament on a hot streak.The Pioneers have won five games in a row, and sophomore midfielder Addy Fitzgerald has verged on being unstoppable during that stretch.Fitzgerald has ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — What started off as a brainstorming session in downtown Westfield between high school students Nathan Chiu and Julian Qiu has transformed into an impactful nonprofit organization, helping young musicians to learn and grow.Cofounders Chiu and Qiu, sophomores at WHS and UCVTS, ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Are you a new driver, or maybe have a teenager who just received their license? Are you interested in an auto insurance rate discount or maybe a point reduction on your driving record? The Burlington County Sheriff's Department has the program for you!The Sheriff's Department will ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Are you a new driver, or maybe have a teenager who just received their license? Are you interested in an auto insurance rate discount or maybe a point reduction on your driving record? The Burlington County Sheriff's Department has the program for you!The Sheriff's Department will ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Cedar Hill Preparatory School, in partnership with TiE NJ Next Gen and in collaboration with NetElixir and Jersey Tech + Innovation, will host the inaugural statewide AI Prompt-athon on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 152 Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset, NJ. The free event is open to all New ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Every time Gina Bowser helps a young man pay for his school books or a young woman pay for her meal plan, she’s keeping the memory of her son alive.She started the Zakee Bowser Enrichment Foundation in honor of her son, a kind and gentle 17-year-old kid who was shot and killed July ...
EDISON, NJ - A building at the Valley Manor Apartment Complex on Marina Drive caught fire on Wednesday night, resulting in at least 45 residents being displaced and 20 units being deemed uninhabitable. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire; they say it is not suspicious.At 11:13 ...
NEWARK - Senior housing at Mount Prospect Avenue has gotten a face-lift through modernizing outdated systems, while expanding affordability opportunities for Newark’s 62+ community. On Tuesday, Tredway, an affordable and mixed-income real estate developer, LIHC Investment Group, one of the nation’s ...
MANVILLE, NJ – The Manville High School Track and Field team cemented their status as a regional powerhouse last weekend, capturing their third consecutive Boys State Sectional Championship title at the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 Track and Field Championship. According to Head Coach Jeff ...
MANVILLE, NJ – The Manville High School Track and Field team cemented their status as a regional powerhouse last weekend, capturing their third consecutive Boys State Sectional Championship title at the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 Track and Field Championship. According to Head Coach Jeff ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Watchung Police Department has announced that Plainfield Avenue northbound is closed for approximately the next hour following a motor vehicle accident Thursday afternoon.Police advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while emergency crews respond to the ...
CLARK, NJ — History came to life for the fourth and fifth grade students of Saint John the Apostle School during a memorable field trip to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Joined by their parents and teachers, the students spent the day exploring the powerful story of immigration and the ...