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By TAPINTO EDISON STAFF
May 19, 2026
EDISON, NJ - State Police have confirmed a second death as a result of a fuel tanker explosion on Route 287 on Thursday. Authorities say Steven Merisier, a 25-year-old male from North Brunswick, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Monday.The accident occurred during the early ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken High School boys volleyball team is celebrating their historic victory on Friday night, a 2-1 win over Kearny to land the Redwings their first ever Hudson County Tournament championship.“Hoboken has worked for this moment all season. Winning the program’s first Hudson ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A house fire was reported on Chattin Court in Mountainside on Tuesday, prompting a response from the Mountainside Fire Department and mutual aid from neighboring communities.According to Edward Kweselait, the Mountainside Fire Chief, the call came in at approximately 10:52 a.m.
ROXBURY, NJ - Trivia questions focusing on America's 250th birthday were one of the fun aspects of this year's Taste of Roxbury, which took place Monday (May 18), but the food took center stage, according to the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce.The Chamber said 265 “satisfied eaters sampled more ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A quiet Beacon Road neighborhood was rattled Monday night after what police believe may have been an attempted burglary ended with loud banging at a resident’s front door and a vehicle speeding away into the night.According to the Summit Police Department, officers responded to the ...
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 ...
Rain didn’t stop the opening day ceremonies of the Middleburgh Little League’s 75th season on Saturday, as the festivities were just relocated to the elementary school. The players—about 140, on 13 teams—paraded down the hallway, which was lined with families and friends. Once in the gym, Colleen ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — What was a Neopolitan pizza shop in the Waterways Shoppes at Herron Bay in Coral Springs will once again be a Neopolitan pizza shop.The coming soon sign recently went up alerting those passing by that Pummarola Pizzeria Napoletana will occupy the space that was once home to ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – On May 7, a Springfield police officer on routine patrol observed a vehicle with front end damage traveling the wrong way on Maple Avenue.The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and confirmed that the vehicle had fled the scene of an accident in Millburn. The driver, a ...
UNION, N.J. — Union residents received free tree seedlings Saturday during the Department of Public Works’ annual tree giveaway event.The giveaway featured eastern redbud and Wolf Eyes dogwood seedlings, with 150 trees available for residents, according to Chris Mahon of Mahon Landscaping, who ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A controversial new state law restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products is going to have a direct effect on local businesses, including The Green Room on Elm Street in downtown Westfield.Westfield Regional Health Department Director Megan Avallone explained the ...
BOCA RATON, FL —With sea turtle nesting season underway, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is inviting the public to experience two of Boca Raton’s most sought-after summer traditions — nighttime Turtle Walks and Hatchling Release programs.The annual programs, which routinely sell out each summer, give ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Residents looking to relax, recharge, and improve their wellness are invited to participate in “Yoga for Beginners,” a weekly class hosted by the Elizabeth Public Library’s Elmora Branch.The beginner-friendly sessions are held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Elmora Branch Library, ...
May is Microchip Your Pet Month! 🐾 Did you know that millions of pets are lost every year. Microchipping is one of the simplest, most reliable ways to bring them home. A microchip is a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is gently placed between the shoulder blades. The ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ - The Bedminster Farmers Market is set to kick off its new season this Saturday, May 23, welcoming residents back to River Road Park for a morning of fresh produce, local goods, live entertainment, and community fun.Opening day festivities will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at River Road ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Seniors were invited to attend an informational session at the South Plainfield Senior Center this week hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts along the Bound Brook area behind the senior center.The ...
NEW JERSEY – A heat advisory is in effect for Tuesday, May 19 to Wednesday, May 20 for much of New Jersey, including the Bordentown area, which is experiencing a heat wave. The U.S. National Weather Service based in Philadelphia/Mount Holly says that temperatures will reach into the mid 90s with ...
Linden Public Schools — Join Linden High School’s Dance Program for an exciting evening at “Dancin’ on Broadway” on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Susan L. Hudak Auditorium at LHS. Students will take the stage with energetic performances inspired by the music, style, and excitement of ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ – The FBI Newark announced on May 18, 2026 that a reward of up to $50,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of Nazeer Hameed, who they believe is connected to the 2017 murders of a Burlington County mother and her 6-year-old son. According to the FBI, Hameed ...
BAYONNE, NJ - You could smell the cooking food for many blocks before reaching its source on Avenue E, smoke billowing from several food trucks and tents where meat sizzled on the grills.Rain delayed Bayonne’s 7th annual Food Truck festival by a day, but bright sunlight and blue skies more than ...
COLONIA, NJ – After 11 scoreless innings, Woodbridge broke through for five runs in the top of the 12th inning and went on to a 5-0 baseball victory over Colonia under the lights on Monday night.Jack Kobylakiewicz, Gavin Slicner and Xavier Diaz started the 12th inning with consecutive singles. The ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls officials are moving to exceed New Jersey’s standard municipal budget cap in 2026, allowing the township to increase spending by up to 3.5% over last year’s appropriations due to rising operating costs.Under New Jersey’s Local Government Cap Law, municipalities are ...
NEW JERSEY – A heat advisory is in effect for Tuesday, May 19 to Wednesday, May 20 for much of New Jersey, including the East Windsor and Hightstown area, which is experiencing a heat wave. The U.S. National Weather Service based in Philadephia/Mount Holly says that temperatures will reach into the ...
Princeton, NJ - Several more Princeton residents have fallen victim to scams this past week, both online and over the phone. The following incidents were listed on the May 18 blotter of the Princeton Police Department. Scams: on January 22, a victim on Thanet Circle received a text via WhatsApp ...
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School's Cassie Conforti secured the 500th strikeout of her career with the Crusaders softball team (22-2) on Friday, May 8, in the second round of the Union County Tournament against Linden (10-9). Johnson won the game 16-0.Conforti, a junior, pitched a ...
NEW JERSEY - For the first time since 1994, FIFA World Cup is returning to the United States, with eight games, including the final on July 19, being played in East Rutherford, New Jersey at MetLife Stadium, which has been rebranded as New York New Jersey Stadium for the games.Although soccer, ...
Linden, NJ— On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Mayor Derek Armstead, the city of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation held their Annual Kids to Parks Day at Wilson Park from12pm.-4 pm. It was an amazing turnout of families and children of all ages eager to participate in the activities. The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A chain allegedly taken from a man at poolside turned into a fatal exchange of gunfire last Thursday that ended with the death of an 18-year-old man on Riverside Drive in Coral Springs, and with police later discovering a 22-year-old hiding the weapon used in the shooting, ...
Tariff refunds started recently. The first tranche totals $166 billion — the largest repayment program in history. Large corporations and thousands of small businesses will receive some of the money they shelled out in unconstitutional tariffs. However, American consumers will once again receive ...
Tariff refunds started recently. The first tranche totals $166 billion — the largest repayment program in history. Large corporations and thousands of small businesses will receive some of the money they shelled out in unconstitutional tariffs. However, American consumers will once again receive ...