TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO NEW STAFF
May 16, 2026
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police detectives and fire officials are investigating the cause of a fast-moving, smokey blaze at an East Prospect Avenue house that was under construction, authorities said.Firefighters from Avenel and Port Reading were met on Wednesday (May 13th) with flames shooting from 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 ...
CLARK, NJ — Clark Public Schools Superintendent Edward Grande just shared the May issue of the district's newsletter, “Clark Campus Chronicles.”To access the May newsletter, click here.Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City police used “investigative intelligence” in the arrest of a 21-year-old Bayonne man in connection with a shooting incident earlier this month on Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City Police Chief Robert Kearns said in a statement.According to the statement, Jamien Sojos was ...
Editor's Note: This article is part two of a series. Read part one.HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack High School Paraprofessional and Crew coach, Myrna Gotrell, is known for her care, dedication and commitment to the community.Following the $24 million budget deficit the school district is facing, ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, N.J. — Junior Alan Parra turned in a career performance Monday (May 11), throwing a no-hitter and blasting a two-out inside-the-park grand slam to power Linden Tigers Baseball to a road victory over Perth Amboy Magnet Patriots in Perth Amboy. Making his first appearance on ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – At Eagle Ridge Elementary School in Coral Springs, there’s one familiar face staff and students count on seeing every morning before the school day begins.By 7:15 a.m. on most days, Carmen Arteca is already there.The 94-year-old Coral Springs resident, who turns 95 next week, ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A second man involved in an altercation with a 13-year-old wheelie-popping e-bike rider in the West Boca Raton Lotus community has been criminally charged in connection with the recent incident which was captured in a viral video. Ari Brooks, 53, was booked into the Palm Beach ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater-Raritan scored three runs in the fifth inning and seven more in the sixth inning en route to a 13-3 softball victory over Bound Brook on Friday.Briana Cacchio went 2-for-4 with a home run and three runs batted in for Bridgewater-Raritan (11-12).Amanda Ciser also had ...
Editor's Note: This article is part two of a series. Read part one.HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack High School Paraprofessional and Crew coach, Myrna Gotrell, is known for her care, dedication and commitment to the community.Following the $24 million budget deficit the school district is facing, ...
POMPANO BEACH — U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin was in Pompano Beach at the Charlotte Burrie Center on Friday to promote a recently approved gene-editing technique aimed at rescuing Florida’s long-suffering citrus industry - and potentially giving residents hope for a return to long-lived ...
Donations to Participate benefit Roxbury Library Foundation Sale: Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM One person’s trash is another’s treasure! If your spring cleaning has left you with gently used items you no longer need, join Roxbury’s Annual Town-Wide Garage Sale ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Two Jersey City police officers made arrests in separate violent crime investigations during a single shift Thursday, including one tied to a homicide case out of Syracuse, New York, and another connected to a local shooting that injured two people, city officials ...
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 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Regional Chamber brought together 200 business professionals on Friday to recognize three leaders who continue to move the region forward through job creation, strategic growth, and community commitment.The Business Awards Luncheon celebrated Mike and Camillia Goodwin, ...
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 ...
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 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Five Coconut Creek police officers recently received the Broward Sheriff's Advisory Council Medal of Valor Award for preventing a suicide at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek parking garage last fall, officials announced this week.The council recognized Sgts. Jim Dingus and ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Hanover Park girls golf team picked up a victory on Wednesday afternoon, defeating Morris Tech 187-198 at Pinch Brook Golf Course.With the win, Hanover Park improved to 4-5 overall and 1-5 in NJAC South 2 play, while Morris Tech fell to 0-11 overall and 0-9 in NJAC North 2 ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls is celebrating the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Mayor James Damiano read the proclamation out loud during the May 4 township council meeting, describing the intention behind the month-long celebration of Asian Americans and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools Jeremy Davies.Dear Kenilworth School Community,I hope this message finds you well! I want to inform you about a revision that we made to the 2026-2027District School Calendar.At the May 11th Board of ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Hills Vikings boys tennis team completed a dominant 5-0 sweep over cross-town rival Parsippany Redhawks on Thursday afternoon in county/conference/invitational tournament play.With the victory, Parsippany Hills improved to 14-2 overall and 10-1 in NJAC National ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — High Class Barber Shop is officially authorized to open its doors once again.At the recent town council meeting, officials granted approval for the local business, located at 107 Main St., to resume operations after resolving licensing non-compliance issues that had previously ...
HANOVER, NJ - If you made a 2026 New Year’s resolution, then as of the time of this writing, you are about one week in. How’s it going?Personally, I started January determined to cut ties with refined sugar. Unfortunately, gummy bears and leftover Christmas bark have been slow to accept the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Our Lady of Peace Parish has launched a new Young Adult Ministry, known as YAM, bringing together men and women in their 20s and 30s from New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Summit and the surrounding area for a community built around three core pillars: faith, social ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood High School boys tennis team was back on the court on Thursday for the Chargers' final regular season match. Spotswood took on Colonia High School and ended a four-game skid to defeat the Ramblers 4-1. The Chargers' victory was the team's fourth this season. Aidan Levy ...
ELECTION 2026 To the Editor:This year’s Democratic primary for State Assembly feels different, because it is. We have the opportunity to decide whether we cling to the past or embrace the future.For too long, Albany has operated on inertia. The same leaders, the same approach, the same results. And ...
Editor's Note: This article is part two of a series. Read part one.HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack High School Paraprofessional and Crew coach, Myrna Gotrell, is known for her care, dedication and commitment to the community.Following the $24 million budget deficit the school district is facing, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Kyan Dohn was a three-year starter for the East Brunswick High School varsity boys lacrosse team. After graduation, he took his skills to SUNY Morrisville's Division III men's lacrosse program. For the second time in his collegiate career, Dohn has received recognition from a ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick Township has been tapped as a 2025 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. The township garnered this honor thanks to “its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community.” This special announcement was made on Thursday via a press ...