TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO LINDENSTAFF
May 13, 2026
Linden, NJ – On April 18, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Union County Regional Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a stabbing inside Wheeler Park in Linden, New Jersey. Responding officers from the Union County Police Department and the Linden Police Department located a 14-year-old male ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Board of Education recognized the district’s Teachers of the Year, Educational Services Professionals of the Year and retiring staff members during its May meeting, celebrating educators, support staff and longtime employees from across the district.Calling the evening “a ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison closed out the regular season with a 10-1 victory over Parsippany Hills on Tuesday, May 12.Madison took control early, building a 3-1 lead after the first quarter and holding Parsippany Hills scoreless the rest of the way. The Dodgers added one goal in the second quarter, two ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - Madison fell to Whippany Park, 7-2, on Tuesday, May 12.Whippany Park took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning, added another run in the fourth and broke the game open with three runs in the fifth. Madison answered with two runs in the sixth, but Whippany Park added two more in the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Two women with deep ties to Berkeley Heights have been named 2026 Union County SHEROs — an honor that recognizes outstanding women whose leadership, compassion and achievements have left a lasting mark on their communities.Berkeley Heights Mayor Angie Devanney and school ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - Morristown came up just short against Randolph, falling 3-2 on Tuesday, May 12.Morristown picked up both of its points in singles play. Charlie Beyer won at second singles, defeating Siddharth Vadali 6-1, 6-1. Simon Beyer added a victory at third singles, topping Ben Karol 6-3, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Two great weeks of Soccer Camp return to Nutley's Owns Field this Summer with Nutley High School Soccer Coach Mike DiPiano. For the past 16 years, DiPiano's coed soccer camp has become a township staple with many participants eventually going on to play soccer in high school and ...
PARKLAND, FL- Representatives from Somerset Parkland Academy presented initial plans for an expansion by adding a high school to their current campus at the corner of University Drive and Hillsboro Blvd. in Parkland.The request from Somerset Parkland Academy would increase the allowable square ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Board of Education recognized the Hornets of the Month during its meeting Tuesday evening, honoring students who exemplified responsibility. Each month, students throughout the district are selected for demonstrating a specific positive quality both inside and ...
READINGTON, NJ – The lesson started with something simple – designing a dream bedroom.For fourth grader Nolan Ochuna, it meant choosing furniture, staying within a budget and figuring out what he could afford. But somewhere along the way, the assignment stopped feeling like math.“I think ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Been meaning to wash off all the pollen from the car, but just don't have the time? Well, stop by the East Brunswick High School parking lot on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. until noon. The East Brunswick School District's Chittick Elementary School is hosting a car wash on ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Fourth of July Committee made a big announcement on Monday. Milltown Fourth of July Committee President David Potter shared an important reveal on social media to kick off the week, announcing that lifelong borough resident Gary Conger would serve as the 2026 Milltown ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — One of the oldest buildings in Livingston, built in 1853 and located at the corner of W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue and North Livingston Avenue, will become community property after the Livingston Township Council unanimously and enthusiastically approved the purchase of the historic ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Hundreds of New Jersey police officers embarked May 9 on the Police Unity Tour, a four-day, 300-mile cycling event to honor their fallen colleagues.Led by an honor guard of motorcycles and accompanied by service vehicles, hundreds of police officers from northern and central New ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - American Legion Post 401 in Monmouth Junction is hosting free CPR Awareness classes. Participants 18 years and older learn the basics of CPR in the 45-minute class. The classes are made possible thanks to a grant from South Brunswick Township and the Middlesex County Board of ...
ROSELLE, NJ — John Fitzgerald, a 14-year member of the Roselle Park Police Department, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant at the Borough Council meeting on Thursday, May 7.“I learn from the good calls, the bad calls, the long nights, the successes and the mistakes,” Fitzgerald said at the ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, N.J. — Students, educators, city leaders, and community partners gathered Friday afternoon, May 8, outside School No. 1 for an Arbor Day tree dedication ceremony celebrating environmental stewardship, civic pride, and the lasting impact one tree can have on future ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Board of Education voted unanimously on May 7 to adopt the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) literacy curriculum for kindergarten through second grade, following a detailed presentation from Superintendent Dr. Evelyn Mamman and district curriculum leaders ...
MADISON, NJ - Oak Knoll defeated Madison, 12-3, on Tuesday, May 12, in girls lacrosse action.Madison fell to 3-10 with the loss, while Oak Knoll improved to 14-3.Devin Regan led Madison’s offense, scoring all three of the Dodgers’ goals. Olivia Burrow added an assist for Madison.Emily Ostberg ...
MOUNT OLIVE, NJ – It was a tough day at the office for the Morristown Colonials as they were defeated by Mount Olive, 9-0. The Colonials had several chances to score against the Marauders, especially early in the game. Morristown had baserunners in five out of seven innings and got a runner into ...
UNION, N.J. — The Township Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit artificial intelligence data centers in all zoning districts throughout Union.According to the ordinance, township officials determined that large-scale AI data centers and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School pulled out all the stops last week to honor its dedicated educators during Teacher Appreciation Week. Led by the administrative team of Dr. Holness and Mrs. Mosca, the week was filled with gourmet treats, community partnerships, and high-energy school ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Watchung Borough Council appointed Colleen Lange as borough clerk and adopted a nearly $22 million municipal budget during its May 7 meeting, Lange officially assumed the role on May 11, filling the vacancy left by Edith Gil’s retirement.“We are pleased to announce the ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a local student has captured the nation's history so effectively that it has earned him congressional recognition.Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced this week that Nathan Veillard, a student ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Succasunna resident and Navy veteran Jeff McDonald has been named the Grand Marshal for the 2026 Memorial Day Parade, anchoring a month-long celebration of military service in the community.Jeff McDonaldThe announcement, by Roxbury Memorial Day Parade Committee Chairman Michael ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marly Metayer, the mother of slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, has filed to run for her daughter’s vacant commission seat. She joins four others who have also submitted the needed paperwork to the city clerk’s office to become candidates, according to the city’s ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education announced a pair of administrative personnel appointments at its meeting on Tuesday.Following the impeding retirement of long-time Washington School Principal Dr. Andrew Perry, the board has named Dr. Tiffany Jacobson as his replacement. Jacobson is ...
CLARK, NJ — On Tuesday, March 10, the Clark Police Department received information about a possible threat to St. John the Apostle Church on Valley Road. The threat was written in a Facebook post and reported to the Clark Police. This prompted an immediate investigation involving the Clark Police ...
Below are the scheduled athletic events for Phillipsburg High School for the week of May 11th through May 17th. All dates could be subject to change. *Events are listed as follow: Team/Location/opponent(s)/Time May 11th: Girls Golf - Away @ Great Gorge Golf Course versus Vernon High School @ ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Cutoff week marks the end of a busy softball regular season across the Garden State.It also signifies the final stretch for New Jersey’s graduating seniors, including Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s lone member of this June’s Class of 2026: Bri Cacchio.Prior to the Panthers’ ...