TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO MADISON STAFF
June 2, 2026
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Public Library will host a free movie matinee on Thursday, June 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chase Room.The featured film is a 2025 movie starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Based on a 2020 novel, the film follows the life of a famous playwright after the death of his ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — This immersive, multimedia program, hosted by the Hawthorne Library, takes audiences on a suspenseful journey through all 21 counties of the Garden State, uncovering cryptids, ghost stories and regional folklore from Sussex County's Big Red Eye to the phantom lights of Cape ...
NEWTON, NJ - At their May meeting, the Newton Board of Education approved a motion to accept an $80,000 High-Impact Tutoring grant. Superintendent Joseph S. Piccirillo thanked Supervisor of Personnel and Instruction Joe Bolen for securing the funding, which will support the continuation of ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Looking for a fun, yet relaxing hobby this summer? The Paramus Public Library has you covered!Starting next week on Friday, June 12, is the Adult Summer Reading Challenge! Running through Monday, Sept. 7, all participants need to do is read, log and win prizes.Readers can make note of ...
PARKLAND, FL- A new State of Florida law that requires high school athletes (incoming 9th - 12 graders) to have an electrocardiogram (EKG) test prior to the season begins in 2026-27.The requirement is part of the "Second Chance Act" (Senate Bill 1070), which was signed into law by Governor Ron ...
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford's vibrant downtown has earned another statewide accolade.The township was recently included on WorldAtlas' list of the "10 Prettiest Downtown Strips in New Jersey," with the publication highlighting Cranford's walkability, historic character and thriving business district.
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s boys lacrosse team continued its dominant postseason run Monday, rolling past Morris Knolls, 16-3, in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 3 quarterfinals.The second-seeded Hilltoppers (17-1) controlled the game from the opening whistle, using a balanced offensive attack and strong ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- With election day upon us in Bloomfield, the three hotly contested council seats in Bloomfield will be decided by this evening. In a Facebook post by Mayor Jenny Mundell this morning, it appears the emotions of this election season have spilled over into the polling stations. "A ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Graduation season often means more drivers, borrowed cars and extra time spent on the road, making it an ideal time for families to review their insurance coverage, says State Farm Agent Teri DiGrande.Whether recent graduates are sharing family vehicles, traveling to ...
ALBANY—New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced that hunters harvested an estimated 227,032 white-tailed deer during the 2025-26 hunting seasons, approximately 2% more than the 2024 season and within 1% of the 5-year average.“It is clear ...
The Schoharie County Farmers Market’s opening day saw hundreds of shoppers perusing dozens of tables in the Hall of Agriculture at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 24. From Austintacious chocolate to Mickle Hollow honey to liquor to flowers to cheese to bread to vegetables to soap and ...
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
In 1932, Perry DeBacco had a dream. He wanted to have a building large enough to house multiple businesses, as well as apartments in the rear. Being a barber, he, of course, would occupy one of those businesses.He purchased the property (147-149 Main St.), from Mrs. J. Wesley Gray. He did ...
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — This eight-hour course will leave participants with a better understanding of mental health and substance abuse challenges.Bergen County's Mental Health First Aid training program is open to all, but specifically, those who can benefit from the course are:EmployersPolice ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Work has begun at Coral Springs’ Costco Wholesale on Coral Ridge Drive to expand the gas station and rework how vehicles exit onto the street.The store is adding three fuel pumps with six fueling positions, bringing the total to 12 pumps with 24 fueling positions. The project ...
CLARK, NJ — Carly Lechner has been named Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School's May Student of the Month. Carly is a well-rounded student who is heavily involved in the Crusader community through sports, clubs, and honor societies, while also keeping up with her impressive academic schedule. Over ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will host a Historic Garden Tour highlighting the Woman’s Land Army and Macculloch Hall on Saturday, June 6, 2026.Tours will be offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the local women who helped support America ...
CAIRO — Cairo-Durham Elementary School has been recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work School by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. Approximately one in 600 schools and districts in the U.S. and Canada receive this honor. The ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will host a Historic Garden Tour highlighting the Woman’s Land Army and Macculloch Hall on Saturday, June 6, 2026.Tours will be offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the local women who helped support America ...
Real estate development remains one of the most dynamic and challenging sectors in the economy. From securing financing and navigating regulatory hurdles to managing construction costs and supply chain disruptions, developers today face a growing list of complexities as they work to bring projects ...
Have you ever been in a conversation and suddenly felt yourself leave your own body?You were doing fine a minute ago. Then somebody important walked into the room, or someone attractive sat across from you, or a person you wanted to impress asked what you thought. Suddenly, your normal voice ...
In his State of the Union speech in February, the president floated the idea of a new retirement savings vehicle for lower-income Americans without workplace plans. Earlier this month, the president signed an executive order making good on his promise.His executive order aims to establish an annual ...
In his State of the Union speech in February, the president floated the idea of a new retirement savings vehicle for lower-income Americans without workplace plans. Earlier this month, the president signed an executive order making good on his promise.His executive order aims to establish an annual ...
Have you ever been in a conversation and suddenly felt yourself leave your own body?You were doing fine a minute ago. Then somebody important walked into the room, or someone attractive sat across from you, or a person you wanted to impress asked what you thought. Suddenly, your normal voice ...
CAMDEN – When parents of students at Mastery Schools of Camden get report cards, they can also expect a separate notification.A postcard focusing on only the child’s attendance goes home to show the student’s standing and whether adjustments need to be made before goals are missed at the ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Blasting through a flat course during weather almost ideal for running, Ledgewood resident Thomas Schulz on Monday (June 1) won the Roxbury Community Benefit 5K and set a new course record in the process.Schulz, the 23-year-old son of race director Jim Schulz, zipped through the ...
NEW JERSEY - Garden State residents aren't strangers to traffic, whether it's a morning commute up Route 18 North or heading to and from work along Route 287 or driving on the Turnpike or Parkway in either direction. It doesn't matter what part of the state either. North, Central or South Jersey, ...
CALDWELL, NJ - Berkeley Heights native Kate Pellegrino has been named Head Women's Soccer Coach at Caldwell University, Director of Athletics Mark A. Corino announced. Pellegrino brings a diverse coaching background spanning collegiate, club, and youth levels to a Cougars program coming off a ...