TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO STAFF
May 19, 2026
WESTFIELD, NJ - State Senator Jon Bramnick will host a Town Hall Meeting in Westfield next week, giving residents an opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues impacting New Jersey and the local district.The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th, at 6 p.m. at the Westfield Italian ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Roselle Park Police Department received a grant from the State of New Jersey, as part of the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign.Through May 31, additional patrols will be deployed statewide looking for unbuckled drivers and passengers and ensuring children are properly secured ...
CLARK, NJ — Mrs. Jessica Zerella’s fifth grade students at Valley Road School wrote original narrative stories tailored to the likes of their second grade buddy class taught by Ms. Jaclyn Bell.The fifth graders recently took their published pieces complete with pictures to their buddy class and ...
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — Anthony Voto of South Amboy was among the 1,182 students to receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University during commencement exercises on May 8 and May 9 at the school's Koehler Fieldhouse. Voto earned a B.S. in Sport Management.Dating back to 1983, East Stroudsburg ...
It was an amazing experience for the Granville Unified Basketball team on Monday, even though they came up a little short on the scoreboard. The Golden Horde fell to South High 43-30 in the Special Olympics Section 2 Unified Basketball Tournament at MVP Arena in Albany. However, this contest was ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The ninth and 10th graders at Hunterdon Central Regional High School performed “Sense and Sensibility” May 15 and May 16.
HACKENSACK, NJ — Kids ages 6–14 from Hackensack, South Hackensack, Maywood and Rochelle Park are eligible to participate in the Jr. Comets Football program.Though off-season training began last month, registration is still open! Here is the practice schedule:Organized Team Activities ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Candidates running for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District met with residents, faith leaders and community members Sunday evening during “The People’s Covenant: Faith, Community, and Our Expectations for Congress,” a nonpartisan interfaith forum held at Trinity ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The first taste of summer weather will continue a little longer in Nutley. Our friends at Accuweather report that a Heat Advisory has been issued for The region from 11 am Tuesday through 8 pm Wednesday.In addition, the current Air Quality Alert has been extended through 11 pm Tuesday, ...
East Brunswick, NJ — Candidates running for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District met with residents, faith leaders, and community members Sunday evening, May 17, for a nonpartisan interfaith forum held at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Cranbury Road.The event was organized by the Islamic Center ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Harding Elementary School PTO is currently looking for volunteers to help with the annual Field Day event which is set to take place this year on Thursday, May 28.Volunteer slots are available from 8:50 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. Please note only volunteers ...
An SUV plunged over a railing and into the Hackensack River during a chain-reaction collision on a Route 80 bridge.Responders who rushed to the scene found the 2025 BMW X-5 directly under the bridge -- empty.Police chased down a soaking wet occupant at the train yard nearby, multiple law ...
An SUV plunged over a railing and into the Hackensack River during a chain-reaction collision on a Route 80 bridge.Responders who rushed to the scene found the 2025 BMW X-5 directly under the bridge -- empty.Police chased down a soaking wet occupant at the train yard nearby, multiple law ...
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, ...
Stone Valley Arts is pleased to announce a new ballet dance class with Jessica Batten and the return of Woodspryte Arts with Rosemary Moser. The center is also continuing to host ballroom dancing on Mondays and Wednesdays and Essentrics Stretch and Strength on Thursdays at Fox Hill.Stone Valley ...
CHATHAM--The NAMM Foundation has honored Chatham Central School District with its Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation for outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the BCME is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in ...
MADISON, NJ -The Madison Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, May 20, to consider next steps toward installing solar photovoltaic systems on district property.The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the Board Office, located at 359 Woodland Road in Madison.According to the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — What began as a traditional Principal Appreciation Day at Roosevelt Elementary School blossomed into a week-long "Festival of Gratitude" this week, as students and staff orchestrated a series of creative surprises for their leader, Dr. Leslie Septor. The extended celebration allowed ...
DENVILLE, NJ — Morristown girls lacrosse earned a 17-5 victory over Morris Knolls on Monday, May 18.Morristown took control early, scoring five goals in the opening quarter and adding three more in the second to build an 8-1 halftime lead. The Colonials continued to pull away after the break and ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Barnegat couple faces multiple shoplifting charges following an investigation into a series of thefts at a local Walmart, police said.Nicholas K. Maida, 38, and Samantha F. Maida, 34, both of Lexington Boulevard in Barnegat, were initially arrested April 29. According to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown boys volleyball pushed Sparta to three sets before falling 2-1 on Monday, May 18.Sparta took the opening set, 25-16, before Morristown answered with a 27-25 win in the second set to even the match. The third set was another tight battle, but Sparta edged Morristown, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Two New Providence young men joined the ranks of one of Scouting's most distinguished achievements on Saturday, May 8, earning the Eagle Scout rank and celebrating the milestone at a Court of Honor ceremony at St. Andrew's Church.Michael Czar, a senior at New Providence High ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown baseball defeated Morris Hills, 8-4, on Monday, May 18.Morristown took a 1-0 lead in the first inning before Morris Hills moved ahead with two runs in the fourth. The Colonials answered with a run in the bottom half to tie the game, then took control with three runs in ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ - It was a big weekend of track and field for Spotswood High School's spring track and field teams. Spotswood's boys and girls track and field teams participated in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Sectional Championships on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 at Middletown North ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Candidates running for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District met with residents, faith leaders and community members Sunday evening during “The People’s Covenant: Faith, Community, and Our Expectations for Congress,” a nonpartisan interfaith forum held at Trinity ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Saturday, May 16, family, friends, neighbors, township officials, veterans and members of the South Brunswick community gathered to honor World War II veteran Salvatore A. DiMattina with a veteran street sign dedication ceremony at the intersection of Kingsley Road and ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Early voting is set to open next Tuesday in Roselle for voters for the statewide primary with local and federal races on the ballot.Roselle citizens have the opportunity to cast their in-person ballots for the June 2 primary during the early voting period between May 26 to May 31 at ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Candidates running for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District met with residents, faith leaders and community members Sunday evening during “The People’s Covenant: Faith, Community, and Our Expectations for Congress,” a nonpartisan interfaith forum held at Trinity ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan High School junior Aditi Kavimandan is a lifeguard and EMT-in-training, and she wanted to make it easier for people to learn life-saving skills – so she took it upon herself to start teaching.Kavimandan founded Pulse Point Youth, which allows people to learn ...
The Section 2 softball pairings were announced yesterday. Argyle is the No. 1 seed in Class D softball. Class C softball. Here is a look at the pairings. Class D Softball Quarterfinals Thursday, May 215. Northville at 4. Salem, 4:30 p.m.6. Fort Edward at 3. Fort Ann, 4:30 p.m.7. Germantown at 2.