TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTOSPF STAFF
May 3, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Parks & Recreation Department is gearing up for another exciting season of summer hoops with the 2026 Summer Youth Basketball League, running from June through August on weeknights at Kramer Manor Park. The outdoor league is open to boys and girls entering ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Behind a seven‑point performance from freshman Kyle Moran, the 18th‑seeded West Essex boys lacrosse team defeated Columbia, 10–7, in the opening round of the Essex County Tournament on Saturday.West Essex used a four‑goal second quarter to take control after trailing, 3–2, early.
MADISON, NJ — Madison Lacrosse will host the 34th annual Platypus Lacrosse Festival from Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31.The weekend will begin with an alumni game on Friday, followed by games for grades 3-4 on Saturday and grades 5-7 on Sunday. The event will take place at MHS Ted ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Rotary Club of Mountainside recently traded a traditional meeting room for a golf simulator bay, hosting a casual meet-up at GolfCube Social for an evening of conversation, connection, and indoor golf.The event gave current members, prospective members, and community ...
NATIONWIDE - Thermos has recalled approximately 8.2 million Stainless King food jars and Sportsman food and beverage bottles due to serious impact and laceration hazards, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall includes Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Seventh-seeded Morristown fell to second-seeded Morris Catholic, 11-1, in the Morris County Softball Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday, May 2.Morris Catholic took control early, scoring three runs in the first inning and seven more in the second. Morristown answered with a ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School opened its doors to a younger-than-usual crowd this week as it celebrated "Take Your Child to Work Day" on April 23. The halls were filled with energy and curiosity as over 50 children joined the Roosevelt community to see firsthand what goes into making a ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday, May 23, members of the Kenilworth VFW and Scout Troops will be placing flags on veterans graves at Graceland Memorial Park located at 1900 Galloping Hill Road. The public is invited to join starting with breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Kenilworth Veterans Center and flag ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — A growing local initiative is making a meaningful impact across the community, as volunteers from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and St. Bartholomew Parish continue to prepare and distribute meals to those in need.The Care & Support Ministry recently hosted a Soup ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad (CVES) is hosting a blood drive on Monday, May 4. You are invited to donate between 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad House, located at 875 Raritan Road. The Squad makes donating easy with private, lighted, off-street ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Madison boys tennis finished in 8th place with six points at the Morris County Tournament. The Dodgers placed just behind a group of teams tied with seven points, including Morristown, West Morris and Randolph, and ahead of several other programs in the standings.Delbarton ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Morristown boys tennis finished tied for eighth place at the Morris County Tournament, earning seven team points in a competitive county field.The Colonials were grouped with West Morris and Randolph at seven points, finishing ahead of Madison (six points) and several other ...
ALBANY--New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton has announced that $1.35 million is now available through the fifth round of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts (FCELT) Grant ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Georgia man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a deceased woman in a vehicle outside a hotel in Franklin Township early Saturday morning, authorities said.Keith Demery, 54, of Ellenwood, Georgia, was arrested May 2 and charged with first-degree murder ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - At the April 15 meeting of the South Brunswick Township Council, resolution 15678 declared May as Older Americans Month in the township. Older Americans Month is advocated by the Administration for Community Living as a way to recognize the contributions of older Americans as ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ - Bedminster Township School has announced that registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open, giving local families the opportunity to begin the enrollment process for new students.According to school officials, registration must be completed electronically in advance.
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ - At the FEA Conference Center on April 30, East Brunswick High School senior Joyce Nadler was honored at the Middlesex County Secondary Principals Association's 46th annual Outstanding Student Banquet. Nadler was one of 22 Middlesex County seniors to be recognized at the event ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas High School Baseball Team crushed Southwest High School of Miami in Game Two of their Best-of-Three series on by a score of 20-4 on Saturday, advancing to the Regional Final on the heels of Game One's 1-0 nail biter on Friday night.Game two was an entirely ...
POMPANO BEACH — A luxury townhouse community nestled in the heart of the Palm Aire golf course has sold for $25.9 million, marking a major milestone for one of the city's newest residential developments.The 39-unit property, known as The Prestige at Palm-Aire, is located at 4091 Siena Circle, off ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth's Two Ton Brewing Closes TemporarilyKenilworth Recap: Habitat for Humanity ReStore Opens, Mayors ...
ROSELLE, NJ – As the weather warms up and people start to enjoy the outdoors more, the Borough of Roselle is running a free rabies clinic for six days at Borough Hall.For two weekends, May 1–3 and May 15–17, Roselle and Union County residents can bring their dog or cat to Borough Hall to receive a ...
Union, NJ — American Theater Group (ATG) has announced the appointment of Charlotte Cohn as its new Producing Artistic Director, succeeding retiring co-founder James Vagias.Cohn will officially step into the role on June 15, 2026, working alongside Vagias during the transition as the organization ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Hundreds of seniors at Linden High School gathered Friday morning, May 1, as Decision Day 2026 celebrated their postsecondary plans and the wide range of futures taking shape across the senior class. The gymnasium quickly filled with students wearing apparel representing ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Union County says it hit its goal for the 2025-2026 deer management program, which resulted in providing more than 11,000 meals for families in need with the venison that resulted.One hundred and eighty-five deer were killed during the 2025-2026 deer management program, according to ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Zoning Board of Adjustment heard testimony at its April 27 meeting as the Little Club Tennis Center, owner of the historic Wyoming Club property at 60 Linden Street, appealed the zoning officer’s denial of a permit to renovate the clubhouse, which has been ...
NATIONWIDE - Thermos has recalled approximately 8.2 million Stainless King food jars and Sportsman food and beverage bottles due to serious impact and laceration hazards, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall includes Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Bernards Township officials recently honored Sgt. Kevin Little upon his retirement after 29 years of service with the township’s police department.During a Township Committee meeting, members approved a formal commendation recognizing Little’s nearly three decades of service.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education adopted a final 2026-27 operating budget of $62,299,166 at its April 30 public meeting at Governor Livingston High School — a figure 2.85% below the current year's spending — after a series of last-minute financial pressures, a failed ...
NEW JERSEY – The State of New Jersey ranks 8th overall in the nation for gambling addiction, according to a new 2026 report from personal finance website WalletHub, placing it among the top 10 states where gambling-related issues are most prevalent.The study comes as the U.S. gambling industry ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Chef Maricel Gentile has served up delicious East Asian cuisine at her Main Street restaurant since 2024, with cooking lessons and catering for many corporate and special regional events.Recently, Chef Gentile – from Maricel’s Kitchen – published her debut cookbook. “Maricel's ...