TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO NEWS STAFF
May 3, 2026
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 ...
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 ...
EAST WNDSOR – HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District proudly recently announced that they have been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, ...
CLAVERACK—The Columbia-Greene Humane Society, 111 Humane Society Road, announces a special two-day sale on heartworm testing, as well as canine and feline SNAP tests. This limited-time offer is designed to help pet owners prepare for warmer weather, when the risk of vector-borne diseases, spread by ...
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 ...
HILLSDALE—The town of Hillsdale’s popular flea market returns May 23, the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, with dozens of vendors offering a broad array of items.Items expected to be on sale range from the practical—kitchenware, furniture, toys, garden tools and clothing—to unique hand-made items, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Mayor Harris Laufer confirmed during the April 28 Springfield Township Committee meeting that a developer is actively pursuing plans to bring a Starbucks to the Bank of America property on Morris Avenue — a site previously slated for housing.Laufer announced that the township has ...
Union, NJ— American Theater Group (ATG) will present The Unwitting Magician, a unique theatrical work in development by Jeremy Dobrish, for two special performances on May 16 and 17 at the DMK Black Box Theater.The production, which was first introduced last December as part of ATG’s Free Monday ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The roar of engines and the sight of massive treaded tires filled the air yesterday, May 2, as American Legion Post 164 hosted its highly anticipated “Cars & Stripes” show. Despite the overcast skies, the community turned out in force to support a great cause and marvel at an ...
Governor Livingston High School’s 4th Annual Jazz Festival returns on May 7, 2026! Doors open at 5:30 PM, with performances starting at 6:30 PM in the Governor Livingston Auditorium. $5 entrance fee for adults, students are free. What began as a vision by GLHS music teachers Mr. Josef Ellis and ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Wood-Ridge Junior High School announced the Honor Roll students for the third marking period of the 2025–26 school year.High Honors – 8th GradeBaker, AvaBazzarelli, SoniaBuonomo, ChristopherCata, JasonChon, SebastianFerrand, AlishaFoshay, CharlesGadaleta, ValentinaHamid, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Friends of the Hasbrouck Heights Public Library, in partnership with the Hasbrouck Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce, cordially invites area residents to the 9th Taste of Hasbrouck Heights and Friends on Wednesday, May 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fiesta at 255 Route ...
ORADELL, NJ – Down 13-0 in the third inning, River Dell rallied, scoring the final 17 runs of the day for a 17-13 victory in the Bergen County Girls Softball Tournament. The Lady Blue Devils had their hitting shoes on at the start, as they scored five runs in the top of the first. Natalia Nieves ...
Brought to you by: WAYNE, NJ - Power and finesse at the plate, consistency and steady leadership are the hallmarks of this Wayne Valley athlete. Then add in her incredible stats for the past month, and junior captain Annabelle "Annie" Martin becomes a great choice for the school's athlete of the ...
FORT LEE, NJ – Fort Lee defeated Wood-Ridge 6-1, in the opening round of the Bergen County Baseball Championship on Saturday in Fort Lee. Wood-Ridge scored in the top of the second to take a 1-0 lead. Lucas Mendoza walked, was sacrificed to second, and scored after stealing third and home. Fort Lee ...
HAZLET, NJ: this previously published article is updated. A 50-year-old Holmdel man was killed Wednesday afternoon following a motorcycle crash in Hazlet, according to local authorities.Police said the incident occurred around 3 p.m. in the side parking lot of the Costco Wholesale location on Route ...
HAZLET, NJ: this previously published article is updated. A 50-year-old Holmdel man was killed Wednesday afternoon following a motorcycle crash in Hazlet, according to local authorities.Police said the incident occurred around 3 p.m. in the side parking lot of the Costco Wholesale location on Route ...
HAZLET, NJ: this previously published article is updated. A 50-year-old Holmdel man was killed Wednesday afternoon following a motorcycle crash in Hazlet, according to local authorities.Police said the incident occurred around 3 p.m. in the side parking lot of the Costco Wholesale location on Route ...
SPARTA, NJ - Before their game H/W/S quarterfinal game on Wednesday, the Sparta High School girls lacrosse team honored the 2026 seniors.Coach Jack Bushey said, “Seniors, it has been such a pleasure getting to watch you grow as students, athletes, and people over these last three seasons. All ...
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ – Maddie Huth, Clare Shanley and Charlie Askins each hit two doubles to highlight the Chatham offense in its 17-5 softball win vs. Mountain Lakes on Saturday.Huth ended with two doubles, two runs and two RBI for Chatham (4-10), which got three hits, two RBI and a run scored from ...
DENVILLE, NJ – Kyle Gibney scored five goals and Nick Lagunowich netted four in Chatham's 19-5 boys lacrosse win vs. Morris Knolls on Saturday.Senior midfielder Shep Boyd was credited with five assists for Chatham (8-3), which received the first three career goals from junior Owen Coletta in the ...
For years, transit-dependent commuters in New Jersey have faced a stubborn problem: regional bus routes do the heavy lifting on the highway, but getting to the bus stop in the first place, especially in suburban neighborhoods, could mean a long walk, a hunt for parking, or simply giving up on ...
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Raritan rallied for two runs in the top of the seventh inning for a 3-2 baseball victory over Ocean Township on Saturday.Eric McCartney's RBI single capped the rally and gave Raritan (6-8) a 3-2 lead with two out.Marko Brown went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in and Tyler ...
The Freehold Family YMCA, a trusted community hub for over 130 years, invites you to celebrate its legacy of impact and wellness. On Thursday, May 28, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at 618 Restaurant in Freehold, the Freehold Family Y Community Celebration will spotlight individuals and organizations making a ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Junior attack Simone Claps and senior midfielder Annie Irish each produced four goals as top-seeded Chatham scored a 15-5 Morris County Tournament quarterfinal win vs. West Morris on Saturday at Haas Field.Defending MCT champion Chatham (8-5) advances to the MCT semifinal round and ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – After both teams scored three runs in the first inning, Colts Neck broke things open and went on to a 14-4 baseball victory over Middletown North on Friday.Ryan Rude went 4-for-4 and drove in three runs for Colts Neck (12-4), which scored four runs in the second inning to take a ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown North scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 2-1 softball victory over St. Mary's of Rutherford on Saturday.Sam Cuppler's RBI single in the eighth inning delivered Brianna Soto, who had doubled down the right field line earlier in the inning.Soto, Abby ...
CHATHAM, NJ – If there is something that Drew Speace can't do on the baseball field, the Chatham junior has done a pretty good job of keeping it a secret.The left-handed pitcher/outfielder came through on the mound and in the batter's box for the Cougars in their 8-0 Morris County Tournament ...
FRANKLIN, NJ – A 54-year-old Georgia man has been charged with murder after an unidentified woman was found dead in the passenger seat of a car parked at a Davidson Avenue hotel early Saturday morning, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.Acting Chief of County Detectives ...
FRANKLIN, NJ – A 54-year-old Georgia man has been charged with murder after an unidentified woman was found dead in the passenger seat of a car parked at a Davidson Avenue hotel early Saturday morning, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.Acting Chief of County Detectives ...