TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO PLAINFIELD STAFF
May 6, 2026
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Queen City Academy Charter School (QCACS) on Thursday evening celebrated its 25th anniversary with a sold-out “Soaring to Success” Gala at the Plainfield Country Club in Edison. Celebrated television news anchor Brenda Blackmon served as emcee for the event.Queen City Academy ...
Linden, NJ — Attention Linden Residents:At approx. 4:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, nearly two-dozen vehicles were vandalized in locations throughout the City. Officers later learned that similar incidents were reported in other areas of Union and Middlesex County towns. If your vehicle was ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Last week, we took time across Linden Public Schools to pause and recognize the incredible individuals who keep our school days moving—our school bus drivers and transportation aides. Today, we’re proud to share a few highlights and say it once more…THANK YOU. On April ...
BELMAR, NJ – One of Belmar’s oldest continuously operating businesses will not be part of this year’s New Jersey Seafood Festival, bringing an end to a 38-year streak that dates back to the event’s earliest days.Klein’s, a fixture along the borough’s waterfront for generations, announced the ...
The championships continue for the Bloomfield High track & field program.After the girls won gold at the Essex County relays, the boys took home a championship in the Super Essex Conference (SEC) American Division meet, on May 2.The Bengals are back in action on May 8, for the first of two days ...
SOMERSET, NJ — A Somerset man admitted in federal court Tuesday to distributing fentanyl and heroin in Somerset and Middlesex counties, including drugs tied to the death of a victim in Somerset County, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Thomas Kane Miller, 41, of Somerset, pleaded guilty ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Division of Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Jersey Shore Youth Rugby to offer a free, one‑hour clinic introducing young athletes to the fundamentals of rugby. The session is open to boys and girls in grades 1 through 8 and welcomes both Red Bank residents and ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Behind Beechwood Elementary School, a quiet patch of land is becoming something more than a garden.It is a place where children can look closely, ask questions, follow a path, notice what is growing, and begin to understand that nature is not something far away. It is right here ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Health Department will host a free community workshop, “The Care Connection,” designed to provide practical support and resources for caregivers and aging adults.The event will take place tomorrow, Thursday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bernards ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Public Schools students showcased their work in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics during the annual STEAM Symposium held April 29 at William Paterson University, highlighting student research, presentations and leadership across the district.The event ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...
PARKLAND, FL- Broward Schools are looking for feedback from parents about how they can improve system practices, and responses are due by Friday, May 15, 2026.The range of topics includes everything from cleanliness of schools, bullying at schools, technology, and more.A BCPS communication to local ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The golf balls flew and the money followed at the Country Club of Coral Springs, where businesses raised more than $20,000 for students.The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce held its 5th Annual Golf Classic, presented by Fiserv, on May 1, 2026. The event ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Church of the Little Flower is bringing the slopes indoors this summer with Vacation Bible School 2026: Snowball Mountain Challenge, a high-energy week of faith, fun and friendship for children ages 4 through rising fifth graders.The program will run Monday, June 22 through ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — More than $20,000 landed in a fund for Coconut Creek students, and all it took was a swing — or a few by 120 golfers.The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce held its 5th Annual Golf Classic, presented by Fiserv, on May 1, 2026, at the Country Club of Coral ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The transfer of Village at Commons to Urban Edge Properties was completed after the execution in late April of a $54.3 million sale.In January, the Bridgewater Township Council approved a resolution to execute an amendment to the consolidated Phase One property development ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Mount Laurel Township has obtained a significant grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to support local litter removal programs. According to an announcement by NJDEP, Mount Laurel has received a grant worth $107,693 from the annual Clean ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Hunterdon Central scored the tiebreaking run in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 5-4 baseball victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Tuesday.With the score tied, 4-4, Trevor Wallace led off the bottom of the seventh with an infield single and then continued on to second base on ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A dispute over access to a Tesla charging station on Sunday quickly boiled into a confrontation, ending with a man taken to jail after allegedly pulling a gun and threatening to shoot a fellow Tesla driver.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, on May 3, a ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Board of Education at its May 4 meeting approved the purchase of $113,023.96 in recreation and playground equipment from Ben Shaffer Recreation.Of that purchase total, $11,750 will be grant/PTO funded.The board also authorized a $3,250 contract with TMI Education to ...
BORDENTOWN TWP/BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ – Bordentown Township, Bordentown City and Fieldsboro have all obtained grants from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to support local litter removal programs. According to an announcement by NJDEP, Bordentown City has received ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Hunterdon Central scored the tiebreaking run in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 5-4 baseball victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Tuesday.With the score tied, 4-4, Trevor Wallace led off the bottom of the seventh with an infield single and then continued on to second base on ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County small businesses will have an opportunity to participate in an extensive and hands-on program throughout May 2026 to learn how to successfully compete for county and state contracts.The Mercer County Procurement Readiness & Empowerment Program is a partnership ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Josh Yoo, a senior on the Robbinsville High School baseball team, this week took part in a signing ceremony to finalize his decision to attend Rutgers-Newark University, where he will continue his athletic career.Yoo is a pitcher and an infielder for the Ravens. This season, he ...
Flemington, NJ – On Tuesday, May 5th the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners approved a Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Older Americans Month, and expressing the commitment of the county “to helping older adults to continue having independence.” The Proclamation, unanimously ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Residents of Sayreville will have a unique opportunity to leave their mark on history as the borough hosts a special Time Capsule Event on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Kennedy Park.The event is part of a dual celebration marking two major milestones: the 250th ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Dayton has been awarded the sixth seed in a potentially wide-open field for the upcoming Union County softball tournament.Daytin (8-9) defeated Roselle Park, 16-0, on Tuesday after the seeding were completed.In Tuesday's win, Jessica Miller went 3-for-4 with three runs batted in, ...
FANWOOD, NJ — One of Fanwood’s most popular community events is making its return as the 13th Annual Ladies Night Out is set for Thursday, June 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at South Avenue Plaza, located behind Jessica’s Restaurant.The free event invites attendees to enjoy an evening of shopping, ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — For Amy Cochran, service to the Hackettstown school district didn’t begin in a boardroom; it began in the hallways, the classrooms, and on school buses. This year, Cochran marks a significant milestone: 10 years of service on the Hackettstown Board of Education, a decade defined ...