TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO NEWS STAFF
May 18, 2026
EDISON, NJ — An 8,000 gallon fuel tanker burst into flames on I-287 after authorities say it was rear-ended by a Jeep SUV which also exploded, killing its driver.The accident happened shortly before 6 am on Sunday, May 17th along a stretch of I-287 between Edison and Metuchen, according to the NJ ...
WAYNE, NJ — A coordinated aggressive-driving enforcement detail is planned for Friday, May 22, as officers from Passaic and Morris County agencies prepare for the start of Memorial Day weekend traffic.The effort was announced by the Passaic County Aggressive Driver Task Force in a public safety ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Five young men from New Providence Troop 63 have achieved what fewer than 4 percent of all Scouts ever will — the rank of Eagle Scout.Ryan Clausen, Benjamin Dreitlein, Sean Krugar, Davis Stassfurth and Anik Tennekoon were honored Sunday at a Court of Honor ceremony held at ...
WHITEHALL – Candidates seeking one of four available seats on the Whitehall Central School District Board of Education are largely united in their desire to make sure the district is prepared to move into the future while also dealing with current problems – some of which were created by decisions ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek City Commission are clear on one thing: they want to bring back once-weekly recycling. But just how much it will cost and when it can happen is up in the air. That’s because of conflicting deadlines for signing a new contract with the city’s trash hauler, the ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library curates events for those of all ages!Here's this week's schedule:Monday, Monday 18Cookbook Club1:30-2:30 p.m.Young Adult Book Club3:30-4:15 p.m.Tuesday, May 19Japanese Book Club11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.“Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Club Craft3:30-4:30 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library in Hackensack hosts events for patrons of all ages!Here's this week's schedule:Monday, May 18Homework Helper (K-6)All DayMonthly Activity for KidsAll DaySensory Free Play (Ages 5 & Below)10-11 a.m.Crafternoon (K-6)3:30-4:30 p.m.ESL Conversation ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Composure Club, a new fitness and wellness concept, recently announced plans to open a state-of-the-art fitness facility at The Courtyard on Spanish River Boulevard in Boca Raton.The lease signing was announced last week, with the facility set to open in late 2026. The ...
CLARK, NJ — Valley Road Elementary School recently held its “Hats On” for the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad (CVES). Teacher Mrs. Lorraine Haney holds the event every year as a fundraiser for the squad. Students are invited to wear a hat to show their support for the CVES. The students can also ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
NUTLEY, NJ - As the community prepares for the unofficial start to summer, get ready for some summer-like temperatures. Will temperature records fall? Nutley being Nutley, we checked with the experts at Accuweather to find out: The week started out mostly sunny and very warm with the temperature ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, honored David Dressel, RN, Med-Surg BC, as its 2026 Magnet Nurse of the Year. The award was presented during the hospital’s annual Nurse Excellence Awards Program held during National Nurses ...
BAYONNE, NJ - After months of resident’s complaints and safety concerns related to travelling along the shopping district on Goldsboro Drive, permanent upgrades are finally on the way. Temporary measures were installed in November.The City of Bayonne is currently seeking proposals for the ...
Linden, NJ - Just before 7:00 p.m. on May 13, 2026, Officers responded to a store on 200 N. Wood Ave on reports of a fight.According to initial reports, Clarissa Pegram, 31, tried to leave with unpaid merchandise following a dispute with employees. A 70-year-old female employee followed her outside ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The Roxbury High School Interact Club’s 11th annual Color Fun Run raised almost $13,000 on Sunday as hundreds of people gathered at Horseshoe Lake Park on a picture-perfect spring day to support four Roxbury families facing cancer battles.Under bright sunshine and unseasonably hot ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There will be a Board of Education regular meeting this Tuesday, May 19, in the Rahway High School Performing Arts Center, located at 1012 Madison Ave.The meeting will be open to the public at 6 p.m. and immediately recessed to private session. It will reopen to the public at 7 p.m.To ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Library is asking residents to help design new library cards.According to details of the contest, residents from 4 years old can enter, with winners eventually being selected from one of three age categories: 4-12, 13-17, and 18+.The winning designs will be ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren Township officials recently launched a new initiative aimed at supporting and highlighting the township’s business community by recognizing local businesses reaching milestone anniversaries and celebrating accomplishments. During the last Township Committee meeting, the ...
MEDFORD — Depth and field dominance proved to be the winning formula as Southern Regional captured the Girls Group IV Sectional Championship team title, narrowly edging out a star-studded Pennsauken squad 88 to 85.50 in a thrilling, down-to-the-wire meet.While Pennsauken electrified the track by ...
ROSELAND, NJ — The Borough of Roseland is mourning the loss of former Roseland Police Lieutenant Duraunde “Kip” Williams, who passed away on May 9. In his honor, bunting has been placed on the façade of the Roseland Police Department.“The Borough is saddened by the news of Lt. Williams’ passing,” ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Westfield High School boys track and field team competed in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 state sectionals May 15-16 at Ridge High School.The Blue Devils took fifth with a score of 52. Ridge won the state sectional title with a score of 99, while Elizabeth was ...
CLARK, NJ — On Friday, May 15, various staff members and administration at Arthur L. Johnson High School participated in a signing day ceremony to honor multiple student athletes for their years of service to Crusader Athletics and commemorate their moving on to continue their athletic and academic ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — AAPI of East Brunswick hosted a congressional candidate meet-and-greet at Cozy Cup Cafe on Route 18, giving East Brunswick residents an opportunity to speak with candidates running in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.The event was attended by AAPI leaders Kimberley ...
READINGTON, NJ – Jayden Chen did not know he was on the agenda.The Readington Middle School seventh grader arrived at the board of education meeting at Holland Brook School April 28 to find his name listed under a recognition he probably had not been told about. The New Jersey Association of Gifted ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Hillside Intermediate School's Roots & Shoots program held its annual backyard work day at the school to fix trails and clean up the area around the school.
RARITAN, NJ – A borough council member wants the municipality to reexamine the way it regulates redevelopment after off-site material was illegally brought to a LaGrange Street site to be crushed.Final approval on the LaGrange Street site has been put on hold until more environmental testing can be ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents, As we move through May, welcoming the beautiful spring weather here in Monmouth County, I hope all the mothers throughout our community had a very Happy Mother’s Day, enjoying quality time with family, loved ones, and those who mean the most to them.One of the ...
WARREN, NJ — Community members and local officials gathered this weekend for the ribbon-cutting celebration of the new Buffalo Wild Wings GO location, marking the restaurant’s official opening in Warren Township.As part of the grand opening festivities, Buffalo Wild Wings GO presented a $2,000 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Borough Administrator Glenn Cullen is encouraging residents to attend an upcoming EPA Open Forum on Tuesday, May 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Plainfield Senior Center.“Tomorrow’s meeting is open to all South Plainfield residents and will feature a roundtable ...