TOP LOCAL News
By ROB ROBERTSON
May 7, 2026
(An editor’s note at the end of this letter may be of interest to some readers.)Princeton, NJ — The opinion piece posted on TAPinto Princeton on May 4, entitled “‘Clever and Even Demagogic Appeals’ Have a Long History, As Princeton's Sean Wilentz Can Explain,” completely overlooks the many ...
ORLANDO — A well-known Broward musician was arrested this week. Rapper Kodak Black, legally known as Bill Kapri from Pompano Beach, was booked into the Orange County Jail on Wednesday after an arrest warrant was issued charging him with drug trafficking. According to court documents, Kapri, 28, ...
Princeton, NJ - The Princeton Police, in supporting Pettoranello Gardens, will host its annual Flower/Plant sale on Saturday, May 9th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will be at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, located off of Mountain Avenue near Community Park North.Officers from ...
COOPERSBURG, PA—A Coopersburg woman is facing felony animal cruelty charges after the Bucks County SPCA said it found a horse in severe pain because of an untreated illness.Heather Fitzgerald is charged with failing to provide veterinary care for an 11-year-old thoroughbred gelding named ...
Part of TAPinto's Divorce Talks SeriesNEW JERSEY — Divorce is one of the most emotionally traumatic experiences a person can face — and how well someone manages that trauma can directly affect the outcome of their case.That is the message from Jeralyn Lawrence, founder of Lawrence Law Divorce and ...
Part of TAPinto's Divorce Talks SeriesNEW JERSEY — Divorce is one of the most emotionally traumatic experiences a person can face — and how well someone manages that trauma can directly affect the outcome of their case.That is the message from Jeralyn Lawrence, founder of Lawrence Law Divorce and ...
EDISON, NJ - The council has approved a resolution to purchase new flashing crosswalk signs and radar speed limit signs for the township. The resolution to approve the contract was unanimously approved on Wednesday.The township will spend up to $136,632.80 on the new signs and installation, ...
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A disgraced former Hoboken police officer attacked a Bergenfield resident and his children with a baseball bat during a dispute that turned into a home invasion, authorities said. The victim grabbed a bat to defend himself and family after former borough resident Nikola Lulaj, 52, kicked in ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Linden Public Schools’ 19 school nurses gathered Wednesday afternoon, May 6, at the Information Commons inside Linden High School for “Cheers to School Nurses!,” a luncheon celebration recognizing National Nurses Day and the start of National Nurses Week.Held during the ...
On Friday night the Great Race Place, Albany-Saratoga, gathered to honor one of the sport's true gentlemen, Dick Hicks, who impacted many people in the racing community as the owner of HICO Fabrication. Every Friday, you could spot Dick’s pickup moving through the pits, delivering repaired race car ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The annual Hightstown Porchfest will bring musical performances throughout the community throughout the afternoon of Saturday, May 9, 2026. Six different bands will be performing during Porchfest this year at staggered times and Hightstown locations as follows:12:00 p.m. to 12:45 ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's boys volleyball team defeated Paterson Arts in straight sets, 25-11, 25-20, in a boys volleyball match Wednesday.Eastside (11-6) controlled the opening set behind an early scoring run and maintained steady pressure at the net and from the service line to take a 25-11 win.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council voted 4-1 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 to approve a salary ordinance on first reading, with Councilman Ed Saultz casting the lone dissenting vote after raising concerns about changes made to the proposal. Ordinance 2026-13, introduced during the council’s ...
As the South Orange–Maplewood School District continues to navigate a challenging fiscal landscape, Interim Business Administrator Frank Cuervel’s presentation at the budget hearing shed further light on some complex — and at times counterintuitive — shifts in the new budget cycle.From 2024–25 ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Tea drinkers who love history can enjoy an event that promises to be interesting — and tasty! — this weekend in Bordentown City. The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) will be hosting “Colonial Tea: A Lecture and Tasting” on Saturday, May 9 from 2PM to 4PM at the Carslake ...
Newark, NJ — The Two Hundred Club of Essex County commemorated its 60th Anniversary during the 2026 Valor Awards Luncheon, honoring law enforcement officers and firefighters whose actions reflected extraordinary bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting others in moments of ...
MADISON, NJ — Grace Episcopal Church in Madison is collecting personal care items this month to support those in need.The church is asking for regular or standard-size donations only, not family-size or bulk-size items. Requested donations include:body washshampoo and conditionertoothpastedeodorant ...
NEWARK, NJ - A Morristown man admitted in federal court that he conspired to defraud small businesses through phony debt relief services, federal officials announced.Mark Csantaveri, 53, of Morristown, pleaded guilty on May 4, 2026, before U.S. District Court Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Borough Council is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 7, with proposed renovations to the Police Department and Municipal Building, the 2026 municipal budget and several appointments and purchases on the agenda.The meeting agenda includes the oath of office and ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Tony Santiago of the Passaic Valley Junior Hornets was recognized for his donation to the Woodland Park Recreation Department in support of local youth sports programs at the Borough's Council meeting on Wednesday. Santiago raised $500 for the recreation department alongside the ...
NEWARK, NJ - A Morristown man admitted in federal court that he conspired to defraud small businesses through phony debt relief services, federal officials announced.Mark Csantaveri, 53, of Morristown, pleaded guilty on May 4, 2026, before U.S. District Court Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Down 4-1, the Mountaineers scored six runs in the fifth and sixth innings to emerge victorious over Bound Brook on Tuesday. Brooke Helpinstill led the way with three hits and two runs scored. Krisztina Lekai had three hits and two RBIs. Gabby Mongno, Gracie Mongno, Abby Renz, ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High junior Roger Rice is pretty confident in his short game on the golf course. And, he's just as confident in his long-term goal of becoming a professional.“I'm going to go to the tour," said Rice when asked about his future in the game. "I've known it for a long time, ...
An occupant was airlifted to the hospital following a crash on Route 23.A Honda Passport and Jeep Grand Cherokee collided on the northbound highway outside the Grasshopper Irish Pub in the Newfoundland section of West Milford shortly before 1 p.m. today (Thurs., May 7th).The crash nearly took down ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Job seekers in the Elizabeth area will have an opportunity to connect with employers and explore career opportunities during an upcoming Job Fair hosted by the Elizabeth Public Library in partnership with Bayway and Proceed Inc.The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, at the ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Tea drinkers who love history can enjoy an event that promises to be interesting — and tasty! — this weekend in Bordentown City. The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) will be hosting “Colonial Tea: A Lecture and Tasting” on Saturday, May 9 from 2PM to 4PM at the Carslake ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...