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By TAPINTOSPF STAFF
May 19, 2026
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville Middle School recently welcomed 23 new students into the National Junior Honor Society during a special induction ceremony recognizing academic achievement, leadership, service, citizenship, and character.The ceremony began with current NJHS members reviewing the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Community Center broke ground Monday on a new home for efforts to end food insecurity. The new location, 122 Adams Street, will be known as the Hoboken Community Center Choice Pantry, and will expand on current services to provide a more personalized, dignified experience ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Thousands of residents and visitors flooded Hoboken’s Washington Street on Sunday for the city’s annual Spring Arts & Music Festival, enduring soaring temperatures to take part in one of Hoboken’s largest community events of the year.The festival stretched from Observer Highway to ...
KEARNY, NJ – The Hoboken boys volleyball team drew closer to the 20-victory milestone with a 28-26, 25-17 victory over Kearny on Monday.Jack Jennings led Hoboken (19-4) with nine kills and nine digs. Denilson Carino paced the RedWings in assists with 22 and also had five kills and eight ...
Girls Flag Football Coming to Phillipsburg High School PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — There’s another new sports club beginning at Phillipsburg High School. Girls flag football is officially joining the ranks of student activities at Phillipsburg High School.During its regular meeting on Monday evening, May ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With every footfall, participants in this year’s Greta’s Run 5K and Memorial Walk came together to fundraise, use their muscles and remind everyone that grief is never something to go through alone.Greta’s Run, held this year for the 13th time since its inception, was founded in ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Fern Road is closed between Dunhams Corner Road and Tall Oaks Drive due to emergency roadway repairs, according to a traffic notification issued to motorists.At this time, officials have not provided an estimated reopening time for the roadway.Police personnel are on scene to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Fern Road is closed between Dunhams Corner Road and Tall Oaks Drive due to emergency roadway repairs, according to a traffic notification issued to motorists.At this time, officials have not provided an estimated reopening time for the roadway.Police personnel are on scene to ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ - On May 31st, 2026, The New Jersey State Elks Association will be hosting a Batters-Up contest for special needs youth and adults of all ages at the Old North Wall Little League Complex, 2109 Marconi Road in Wall. Registration will open at 8:30am and the contest will start at ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting on Thursday, May 21, 6:30pm. Prior to the meeting, a public workshop will begin at 6:00pm.Agenda HighlightsTwo significant development applications are scheduled for review, including a major proposal on ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wednesday, May 20th, meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council has been postponed to May 26th, according to a release from Wood-Ridge Borough Clerk Gina Affuso. The meeting will be held at 7 pm in the Council Chambers at the Wood-Ridge Municipal Building.
HACKENSACK, NJ - Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old Marvin A. Nugra Ruiz of Little Falls, NJ, on charges of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen ...
WAYNE, NJ — On Tuesday evening, May 19, the flag football state sectional tournament will begin, and Wayne Valley is hosting their crosstown rivals, Wayne Hills. They met once before this season with Valley serving up a 23-6 rout of the Patriots in week three. But this time the scenarios are ...
Editor's Note: This article is part one of a series.HACKENSACK, NJ — Myrna Gotrell has proudly served the Hackensack community for over 20 years.Immigrating to Hackensack from her birthplace of Jamaica at 13-years-old, she has been a resident for more than 30 years. Starting as a PTA volunteer at ...
UNION, NJ - A Union resident was among 16 individuals and organizations recognized during the Union County Human Relations Commission’s 23rd Annual Unity Achievement Award presentation on May 12 at the Kean University STEM Center in Union.Lifelong Union resident Robert "Bob" Johnsen was one of the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is continuing preparations for the return of AsburyFest this June, with organizers announcing that vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the popular downtown festival.Scheduled for June 12, 13 and 14, AsburyFest ...
Are YOU ready to hit the reset button for a healthier, more balanced life? The 31-Day RWJBarnabas Health Mental Wellness Challenge kicked off on May 1st on social media with a series of videos featuring Marie DiDario, DO, Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health at RWJBarnabas Health and member ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: HABcore, Inc., the Jersey Shore’s largest provider of permanent, supportive housing, is proud to announce the honorees for its 2026 Homes for the Brave Gala. Celebrating courage and resilience after homelessness, this annual event recognizes individuals and leaders whose ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: HABcore, Inc., the Jersey Shore’s largest provider of permanent, supportive housing, is proud to announce the honorees for its 2026 Homes for the Brave Gala. Celebrating courage and resilience after homelessness, this annual event recognizes individuals and leaders whose ...
HOWELL, NJ – The Colts Neck baseball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Shore Conference Tournament with a 7-6 victory over Howell in eight innings on Monday.Colts Neck (18-7) scored four runs in the top of the seventh to take a 6-5 lead before Howell (12-11) rallied with a run in the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is continuing preparations for the return of AsburyFest this June, with organizers announcing that vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the popular downtown festival.Scheduled for June 12, 13 and 14, AsburyFest ...
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Antonio Lamberti hit two home runs and drove in five runs to lead Raritan to a 14-4 baseball victory over Manchester Township on Monday.Lamberti went 3-for-3 and scored three runs for the Rockets (14-9), who totaled 22 hits.Jake Ricchiuti collected four hits, including a ...
Are YOU ready to hit the reset button for a healthier, more balanced life? The 31-Day RWJBarnabas Health Mental Wellness Challenge kicked off on May 1st on social media with a series of videos featuring Marie DiDario, DO, Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health at RWJBarnabas Health and member ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Congresswoman Analilia Mejia stopped by the Library of the Chathams on Monday morning to read two books during story hour held in the Lundt Room.“I haven't done this in a long time,” said Mejia, a mother of two, said.Mejia recalls that she used to read books to children while she ...
(𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘): A Bergen County K9 officer and his partner tracked down a motorist who bailed out and fled after his SUV plunged off the Route 80 bridge into the Hackensack River following a collision, authorities said.BCSO Officer Patrick Doyle and Austin spotted Zorawar S. Kohli, 32, of Englewood ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Bombers continued to build momentum across several spring sports this past week, highlighted by another undefeated stretch from the flag football team and three more victories for the red-hot softball program.Flag FootballSayreville's girls flag football team remained unbeaten ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - During a recent board of education meeting, members of the South Plainfield Middle School (SPMS) Student Council were on hand to share details about some of the fun and educational programs and initiatives available to seventh and eighth graders. Over the past two years, new ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The 35th annual Frank Quinn Family Fun Ride has been renamed to honor former Recreation Director Frank Quinn. This is your chance to ride on the famous Tour of Somerville bicycle race course on Memorial Day between 8-8:30 a.m.Date: Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)Check-in time: 7:30 ...
Salute to Military Service Breakfast, parade, and Garden of Honor Ceremony to take place on Saturday, May 23rdHILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — Every May, the Hillsborough community comes together to honor the service and sacrifice of Hillsborough veterans and Active Duty personnel during the Annual Salute to ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) released data from the annual “NJ Kids Count 2026: The State of Our Counties” report, detailing child well-being across the state. While Morris County performed better than most New Jersey Counties, ACNJ outlined some important trends ...