TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO CLARK
May 17, 2026
NEW JERSEY— As Mother Seton Regional High School (MSR) prepares to celebrate the Class of 2026, one student is taking her place at the front of the pack. Colby Tavares, MSR’s valedictorian, has distinguished herself not only through academic excellence but also through humility, determination, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The City of Long Branch and members of the local Portuguese community are inviting residents to come together later this month for a special celebration honoring Portuguese Heritage Day.A Portuguese Heritage Day Flag Raising Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at ...
Princeton, NJ – A quiet week ahead on the municipal calendar, with one headline event occurring Tuesday, May 19, when the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education introduces the replacement for outgoing Littlebrook Elementary principal Luis Ramirez. She is Lisa Caudill, currently assistant ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School athletic department asks the coaches each month to choose a special student athlete from each sport to name as the Star Athlete.“This recognition is for our unsung heroes," athletics department educators said. "Outstanding teammates and contributors who may not ...
SPARTA, NJ – A 21-year-old Morris Township man died in a car crash on Route 15 on Sunday. According to Sparta Police Captain Tom Snyder, township police officers responded to the scene of a one-car crash on Route 15 near Layton Lane around 12:45 a.m.Police said preliminary investigation showed the ...
SPARTA, NJ – The fourth seeded Sparta boys volleyball team battled past number five seed Mount Olive on Saturday 2-0, earning a slot in the semifinal round of the Northwest Jersey Atlantic Conference tournament. Sparta took the match in two sets: 25-16 and 25-20.Joshua Tolentino had 11 kills, four ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will implement the following overnight ramp closures on Interstate 95 (I-95) in Brevard County beginning as early as Sunday, May 17.These closures are necessary to complete paving operations for the I-95 ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville officially welcomed a new premier martial arts destination on May 2, as David Branch Jiu Jitsu celebrated the ribbon cutting of its second location in Pine Brook.The academy is an expansion of the original Hoboken-based school, which has been a staple of the North Jersey ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township Recreation has announced its 2026 schedule for the summer concert series. All concerts will be at 7:00 p.m. until about 9:00 p.m. at the Montville Community Park Amphitheater.Wednesday, July 1: The Kootz Band (Classic pop, rock, soul, R&B, and blues)Wednesday, ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta township officials said “emergency water service repairs” are ongoing in the area of 107 to 137 East Shore Trail. This operation could lead to water service disruption for those residents.Officials estimate the repair and any resulting disruption of service “should be restored ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — On a sweltering Sunday afternoon, Columbia Park became something else entirely.The temperature pushed 90 degrees, but the shade of the trees, the aroma of Thai food drifting across the grass and the sound of traditional instruments floating through the air made it easy to ...
Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great not only on the 4th but throughout the growing ...
NEW JERSEY - Blackstone Products is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning because of possible Salmonella contamination.The company said the recall is tied to a California Dairies, Inc. recall of dry milk powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The ...
Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great not only on the 4th but throughout the growing ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- By taking victory in their final two games of the 2026 season, the Randolph boys' lacrosse team has earned themselves the best record the team has seen in over 15 seasons. Their current record now stands at 14-5, and the team still has a chance to add to that win total in the state ...
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Barnegat Township will kick off the nation’s historic semiquincentennial Independence Day weekend early this summer with a massive community celebration.The "Barnegat Celebrates America’s 250th" event is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, at Barnegat High School, located at 180 Bengal ...
Choosing the right property type is just as important as choosing the right neighborhood or price point. Condos, townhouses, and single family homes each come with their own rhythm of ownership. From what gets maintained to how much freedom buyers have over their space, each on is different. There ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Starting Monday, May 18, lunchtime food deliveries to John H. Walker Middle School will not be permitted.In an email sent to parents late last week, JHWMS principal Joseph Materia cited disruption to the school day as the reason for the new policy.Unlike Nutley High School, and the ...
SPARTA, NJ – A 21-year-old Morris Township man died in a car crash on Route 15 on Sunday. According to Sparta Police Captain Tom Snyder, township police officers responded to the scene of a one-car crash on Route 15 near Layton Lane around 12:45 a.m.Police said preliminary investigation showed the ...
Roselle – Roselle residents can mark their calendars for PSE&G’s community meeting in the wake of public concerns over the company’s proposal for a new substation. Mayor Donald Shaw revealed to TAPinto Roselle that he has authorized the meeting to be held on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30pm in the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - This calendar highlights public meetings, programs and activities listed on official Hanover Township calendars and community resources to help residents stay informed about local services, boards, programs and Township operations throughout the week. Additional information ...
On Saturday, May 16, the Maplewood and South Orange community came together at Maplewood Town Hall for a vibrant and meaningful Haitian Flag Day Celebration honoring Haiti’s history, culture, and enduring legacy of freedom. The event featured the ceremonial raising of the Haitian flag, cultural ...
DOVER, NJ — The high school season might have ended for the Westfield boys golf team, but the summer season is just starting for many Blue Devils golfers who want to hone their skills, gain experience and get ready for next season.Sophomore Jack Brouillard has not already started his summer journey ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Shrimp and Broccoli Alfredo over Linguine, Garlic Bread $15.50Homemade Chilli topped with red onions and shredded cheddar, Rice and Tortilla Chips $15.50Turkey, Fresh Mozz, Roasted Red ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Walk into the New Providence Memorial Library on Saturday and you would have heard it before you saw it — the warm, rich sound of a needle dropping on vinyl, music filling the room as tens of thousands of records waited for new hands to flip through them.The Friends of the ...
AUSCHWITZ, POLAND — The grass in the back of Auschwitz-Birkenau is bright green.If you didn’t know where you were, it might look peaceful.But beneath that ground are the ashes of countless people who were murdered here.Last month, Leon Fooksman, publisher of TAPinto Boca Raton, traveled for 10 days ...
PISCATAWAY – Christopher Markus has pitted Captain America against the Red Skull in a fight for the Tesseract, teamed Thor with Loki to defend the Nine Realms from the Dark Elves, and has the Avengers and their allies in pitched battle against Thanos and his minions.What the Emmy Award-winning ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 90-year-old woman died last week after she was struck by an SUV driven by a neighbor on the same street inside Boca West Country Club in West Boca Raton, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office released Sunday. The crash happened around 1:09 p.m. on May 14 near ...
POMPANO BEACH — Planned renovations for a 54-year-old building in Pompano's beach area will bring a new event venue, along with office suites and retail space, to the Fishing Village and Fisher Family Pier district, according to recent filings and statements to city agencies.Over the years, the ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 90-year-old woman died last week after she was struck by an SUV driven by a neighbor on the same street inside Boca West Country Club in West Boca Raton, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office released Sunday. The crash happened around 1:09 p.m. on May 14 near ...