TOP LOCAL News
By AIDAN MASTANDREA
May 14, 2026
JEFFERSON, NJ — Jefferson Township High School hosted its annual Top 20 dinner on May 14, honoring the 20 seniors with the highest grade point averages in the class. Each student chose a faculty member to join them and their families at the dinner.“Tonight's recognition reflects your academic ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Two exceptional students from Montclair High School and Montclair Kimberley Academy have secured one of the nation’s most coveted academic honors, earning prestigious $2,500 National Merit Scholarships in the highly competitive 2026 program.Danica Stout of Montclair High School and ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Jefferson High School sophomore Rosie Carroll has been a weapon for the Falcons flag football team, making an impact on offense as a receiver, runner and most recently quarterback, as the team gears up for the first playoff run in program history. Carroll is this week’s TAPinto ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta baseball squad got past Parsippany Hills on Thursday, 8-6, splitting the away/home back-to-back series. Branden Woletz and Adan Krok each smacked a home run in the win.Par Hills started the game with four runs in the first frame, adding two more in the second, while holding ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sophomore setter Raiyaan Iqbal collected 25 assists, nine digs and 12 service points, which included two aces, and senior middle Hawi Ondondo produced seven kills, four blocks and six service points with two aces in Chatham's 2-1 win vs. Sparta on Thursday.Chatham (15-8) won its ...
The Somerset Patriots beat the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 5-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night in Bridgewater, NJ.With 13 strikeouts, Somerset’s pitching staff notched double-digit strikeouts for a season-high seventh consecutive game. At the time of the game ending, Somerset’s 11.2 SO/9 and 2.8 ...
SPARTA, NJ – The boys lacrosse scored big in their outing against Roxbury on Thursday winning 17-4. Senior Eddie Brown hit another milestone with point number 200, netting six and assisting on three more on Cassels Field.Luke Spelman put five in the net with two assists against the Gaels. Spelman ...
Four candidates are seeking three open seats on the Granville Central School District Board of Education this month, with incumbents John Troy and Michele O'Brien facing challenges from Janel Prehoda and Kaela Cosey. Board member Priscilla Brown will not seek re-election.Troy and O'Brien have each ...
The Somerset Patriots beat the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 5-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night in Bridgewater, NJ.With 13 strikeouts, Somerset’s pitching staff notched double-digit strikeouts for a season-high seventh consecutive game. At the time of the game ending, Somerset’s 11.2 SO/9 and 2.8 ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Some three weeks after being convicted of possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia, a 66-year-old Boca Raton woman landed back behind bars after allegedly eluding police who were trying to pull her over.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, on the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 20-year-old Coconut Creek man was shot and wounded in a drive-by shooting in North Lauderdale early last Friday, an incident that left another victim dead and resulted in the arrest of four suspects, according to authorities. The shooting occurred at approximately 1 a.m. on ...
POMPANO BEACH — Driving by on Copans Road near Federal Highway, it's hard for residents not to notice the quick pace of construction for the apartment buildings going up next to Pompano Citi Centre and the city golf course. Dubbed “Caroline @ Pompano Beach” by the developers, the 12-acre, 356-unit ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — School lunch prices may be going up in Coral Springs next school year for the second year in a row. The Broward County Public Schools Board is expected to consider increases at a Tuesday meeting that would add $1 to the cost of lunch for students at all school levels, effective ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — An adult male died in a shooting Thursday morning in the 2500-block of Riverside Drive, the Coral Springs Police Department said.Upon arrival at the location early in the morning, officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds, police said. He was pronounced deceased at ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Some three weeks after being convicted of possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia, a 66-year-old Boca Raton woman landed back behind bars after allegedly eluding police who were trying to pull her over.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, on the ...
POMPANO BEACH — A months-long deadlock over the prospect of building a second beachside parking garage may be shifting toward a compromise after a city commissioner, who initially opposed a higher-priced version of the project, proposed "value engineering" the design to shave millions off its ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — An adult male died in a shooting Thursday morning in the 2500-block of Riverside Drive, the Coral Springs Police Department said.Upon arrival at the location early in the morning, officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds, police said. He was pronounced deceased at ...
Princeton, NJ - The Council has approved the collective bargaining agreement with Princeton FMBA Local 72, which represents all regularly employed full-time rank and file firefighters employed by Princeton. The terms of the agreement will last until December 31, 2028. To read the full agreement, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – One of the walls inside Asbury Park City Hall may soon become a canvas for the city’s next public art statement.The City of Asbury Park is officially seeking proposals from artists interested in designing and installing a new mural at the entrance to Council Chambers, giving ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Top-seeded Bayonne advanced in the semifinal round of the Hudson County Tournament with a 7-3 baseball victory over fifth-seeded Union City on Thursday.Jack Kelly pitched a three-hitter for Bayonne (18-6). Kelly struck out six batters and walked none in seven innings. Kelly allowed ...
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA—New Britain Township is hosting an e-cycling event on Saturday morning that accepts a variety of appliances, some free of charge and some for a fee.The event will be held on May 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at the New Britain Township building at 207 Park Avenue. The ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School recently held its Night of Crusader Honors on May 5 in the high school auditorium. During this celebration of student achievement, students were inducted into various honor societies and honored for their achievement of the Seal of Biliteracy. The ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin Township officials are inviting residents to take part in the 2026 Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, honoring the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces with a community tradition featuring vintage and classic vehicles.The parade will begin at 11 ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — One hundred golfers recently gathered in West Boca Raton to compete in a tournament that raised funds for youth education programs.The Phyllis and Leonard Attman Yiddishe Cup tournament took place on April 23 at Boca West Country Club. B'nai Torah Congregation hosted the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Police recently arrested a 55-year-old Coral Springs man and charged with false imprisonment and battery in connection with unwanted touching of his niece in their shared apartment, according to police.Police arrested Roberto Jose Gonzalez after they responded to a call on at ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Families looking to finalize summer plans still have time to register for the Florham Park Summer Camp program, running June 22nd through August 7th.Open to children entering grades 1–6, the camp offers seven weeks of outdoor fun, creativity, friendship, and adventure for ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25th.The parade will be honoring and remembering the brave men and women of the United States Military who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. The parade will ...
STAFFORD — The bats were alive and the pitching was dominant as the ninth-seeded Southern Regional Rams surged to a 13-3 victory over eighth-seeded Colts Neck on Thursday. The decisive win moves the Rams (12-7) into the quarterfinals, while the Cougars' season record moves to 10-9.Southern’s ...
WARREN, NJ —Senior night was one to remember for Watchung Hills as the Warriors rolled to a 19-4 victory over Immaculata on Thursday. Prior to the game seniors Nora Herko and Cadence Moy were recognized.Watchung Hills improved to 15-1 with a dominant offensive performance, scoring 10 goals in the ...
Continuing ProgramsStory Time for Toddlers/Pre-schoolers – Thursdays – 11 a.m. Berlin Free Town Library, 47 South Main Street. Listen to stories, make a craft and enjoy a snack.Stich Group – Fridays – 3-5 p.m. Berlin Free Town Library, 47 South Main Street. A social group for fiber enthusiasts.