TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO STAFF
May 4, 2026
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Flow Initiative, a national organization based out of Jersey City, has been committed to eradicating period poverty and achieving menstrual equity since its founding. On Monday the organization’s founder announced a major milestone: the distribution of more than 2 million ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — A group of East Windsor residents was recently honored for their dedication to the community in celebration of National Volunteer Week.Mayor Janice S. Mironov recognized East Windsor Senior Center volunteers with a Proclamation in honor of National Volunteer Week, which is ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council has approved an ordinance repealing a long-inactive advisory body from the municipal code, saying the functions once outlined for the group are now handled through other committees and community efforts.The ordinance, adopted on second ...
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP – The Burlington County Senior Expo is returning this week for its 24th year with exhibitors, information tables, community services, free health screenings, confidential document shredding and more.This year’s free expo is taking place on Wednesday, May 6, from 10 AM to 2 PM, ...
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP – The Burlington County Senior Expo is returning this week for its 24th year with exhibitors, information tables, community services, free health screenings, confidential document shredding and more.This year’s free expo is taking place on Wednesday, May 6, from 10 AM to 2 PM, ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken has been recognized for its ongoing efforts to improve bike safety and expand cycling infrastructure, earning a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists.The recognition, shared only with Princeton in New Jersey, the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Flow Initiative, a national organization based out of Jersey City, has been committed to eradicating period poverty and achieving menstrual equity since its founding. On Monday the organization’s founder announced a major milestone: the distribution of more than 2 million ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The annual “Get Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs!” contest is set to return to Malapardis Park on Saturday, June 6, offering a free morning of fishing for kids and families.Hosted by Hanover Township Recreation, in partnership with the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign and the New Jersey ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne police are investigating a traffic-related homicide after a 24-year-old Palm Bay man died following a motorcycle crash late Sunday night.According to the Melbourne Police Department, officers received a 911 call at approximately 11:40 p.m. regarding a vehicle crash near ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Two office buildings — one anchored by a Bank of America branch and the other home to the Wyndham Boca Raton — have changed hands in a deal that brings renovation plans and a push to fill vacant space, company officials recently announced. The purchase of the buildings at 2000 ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - Randolph High School senior Marcus Mosquera was among those named as the Mayo Performing Arts Center Music Students of the month for Outstanding String Players.Students from Chatham, Morristown, Parsippany, Mt. Olive, Randolph, Pequannock, Rockaway and Mendham were honored as MPAC ...
WAYNE, NJ — Two Wayne students were recognized at the April 23 Board of Education meeting as Passaic County “Unsung Heroes,” part of a meeting that also included several other recognitions across the district.Gré Ciccone of Wayne Hills High School and Shan Nagendra Batista of Wayne Valley High ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 4.The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., and immediately go into Executive Session, not open to the public.The public portion of ...
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision in Paramus just off Route 17.The Harley Davidson and a Honda CR-V were involved in the crash on East Ridgewood Avenue, at the Ridgewood border, around 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3.The adult driver and a juvenile passenger both appeared OK.Members of the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick residents who have not yet registered to vote are running short on time. The deadline to register for the June 2, 2026, New Jersey primary election is Tuesday, May 12.How to Register in East BrunswickResidents have a few ways to get it done locally. Those who ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick residents who have not yet registered to vote are running out of time. The deadline to register for the June 2, 2026 New Jersey primary election is Tuesday, May 12.How to Register in South BrunswickResidents have several ways to get it done locally. Those who ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Broward Public Schools continues to grapple with its enrollment crisis that impacted Coconut Creek, prompting a reconfiguration of an elementary school, district officials now want to spend $150,000 on a pilot project to fill empty seats. The school board is set to vote on ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The County Board of Commissioners adopted a $559 million budget during its April 30 meeting that increases the county-wide tax levy by 2 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased more percentage-wise than it did in 2025 for the ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The County Board of Commissioners adopted a $559 million budget during its April 30 meeting that increases the county-wide tax levy by 2 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased more percentage-wise than it did in 2025 for the ...
MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn police charged a Newark man after he fled a motor vehicle stop on South Orange Avenue last month.According to the Millburn Police Department, Officer Thomas Sweeney attempted to stop an Audi A4 on April 19 for a motor vehicle violation. Police say the driver refused to ...
POMPANO BEACH — Construction crews building the 28-story Waldorf Astoria Residences tower on the beach reached a key construction milestone in recent days, with a "topping out" ceremony. The event on Friday, May 1st, marked the vertical completion of building's frame at 1350 S. Ocean Boulevard.The ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – There’s a comedy show happening somewhere in Asbury Park… but you’ll have to be in on the secret to find it.The nationwide sensation Don’t Tell Comedy has quietly carved out a presence along the Jersey Shore, hosting ongoing pop-up comedy events that blend stand-up with a bit of ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ – They set the tone before the first bell and carry the weight of leadership long after the final dismissal. They lead through challenges, celebrate victories, and remain a constant presence in the lives of students and staff. On May 1, National School Principals Day, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick High School's varsity softball team defend their title against Spotswood High School in the annual Ron Mazzola Classic on Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the East Brunswick High School turf softball fields. This annual game is played in honor of Ron Mazzola. Mazzola ...
BRIDGEWATER – Trees, paint colors and zoning variances dominated the topics at a long and, at times, edgy April 28 zoning board hearing on the application to build a self-storage facility on the site of an abandoned office park.Bridgewater Storage LLC has applied to construct a 774-unit ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough council crossed more projects off the list of work needed to convert a former insurance office at 200 Main Street to a functioning police station.The council approved a $131,306 contract on April 27 with Donald Baker Mason Contractors, of Lebanon, to construct an ADA ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys volleyball team was cruising through the season, having racked up a record of 13-1 going into a tri-match event with Hunterdon Central and Monroe on Friday, April 24.It was a tough day for the Rams, as they fell to both squads to exit the day with a record of 13-3. ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Many townships mark Earth Day in different ways. Earth Day was created in order to promote environmental awareness across the globe and has grown in scope since the first one in 1970. Every spring, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but many communities like South Brunswick ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - After an amazing run with Disney's Frozen, the Spotswood High School Drama Club, better known as the Spotswood Troupers, are taking the stage on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the SHS Cafetorium for Broadway Night. Broadway Night is open to the public and includes a fun evening of ...
WAYNE, NJ — The proposed mosque application before the Wayne Zoning Board is not on the May 4, 2026 agenda, so will not be heard tonight. Township Planner Chris Kok told TAPinto that the application is now scheduled to return on June 1, 2026.At the Board’s last meeting, members said they would ...