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April 22, 2026

PERTH AMBOY - Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now  is now open at the historic Surveyor General's Office, 260 High St., and runs through Sunday, April 26. Admission is free.The traveling exhibit steps away from the familiar stories of generals and statesmen and instead ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Another inmate in the custody of the Bucks County Department of Corrections has died, the second in a month.A county media release said that a 30-year-old male inmate was found in his cell on Tuesday morning experiencing a medical emergency. Corrections staff and emergency medical ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — A Newark man was arrested on Tuesday evening after an hours-long standoff with police that began with a domestic incident at a Sandra Circle residence, Westfield Police said in a statement on Wednesday.No one was injured, police said.According to Westfield Police Chief Christopher ...

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WAYNE, NJ - Two off-duty firefighters and the always-on-duty volunteers of Wayne's fire companies and first aid-squad, helped put out a structure fire and save an older man trapped within his burning home on Brookwood Drive this past Tuesday evening, April 21, 2026.The call came in from dispatch ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek Police Department has joined the Blue Envelope Program, a growing national initiative designed to improve communication between law enforcement officers and drivers on the autism spectrum during traffic stops — a milestone made possible by a local nonprofit the ...

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PERTH AMBOY - Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now – one of the most compelling exhibits to come to Perth Amboy in years – is now open at the historic Surveyor General's Office, 260 High St., and runs through Sunday, April 26. Admission is free.The exhibit is part of ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's tournament time! The Madison softball team will be the No. 14 seed in the upcoming 2026 Morris County Softball Tournament. The Dodgers will face No. 19 seed Mendham in the First Round. The brackets and seeds are as follows: No. 1 seed Morris KnollsNo. 2 seed Morris ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School girls varsity lacrosse team returned to the PAL on Tuesday in a big way. The Tigers exploded for a dozen goals to defeat St. Thomas Aquinas High School 12-2 in a Greater Middlesex Conference White Division matchup. South Plainfield's overall ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth baseball team snapped its five-game losing streak on Tuesday, defeating Johnson 7-5. Aidyn Ly scored two runs. Derek Guzman and Giovanni Garcia had two hits. Albert Maldonado and EJ Olavarria each had an RBI. Maldonado and Olavarria also combined for three stolen ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's tournament time! The Morristown softball team will be the No. 7 seed in the upcoming 2026 Morris County Softball Tournament. The Colonials will have a bye in the First Round and will then play the winner of No. 15 seed Butler vs No. 18 seed Morristown Beard in the  Second ...

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EDISON, NJ - Bennett Cabinets, a custom woodworking shop in Edison Township, has sold their location at 1251 U.S. Route 1. The property was sold to Business Promo Solutions, a promotional products company, for approximately $835,000, according to a press release from NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co.The ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Shovels will dig into dirt at a Boca Raton park as volunteers plant 40 trees along a trail where park goers walk and run.The City of Boca Raton announced Monday that it will partner with Community Greening for an Arbor Day tree planting Friday, April 24, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at ...

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MATAWAN, NJ - Spotswood High School's golf team returned to action on Tuesday at the Rose Golf Course to take on Old Bridge High School. The Chargers lost to Old Bridge 169-181. Tyler Jackson tied for second on the leaderboard for the Chargers. Spotswood's loss dropped the team's overall season ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack leaders took a deeper dive into the municipal budget at the April 21 Mayor & City Council meeting.The total for 2026 currently amounts to $146,451,218.66 (Last year’s numbers: $132,822,162.63). The tax levy has increased, sitting at 10.25%, which equates to an ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — A Newark man was arrested on Tuesday evening after an hours-long standoff with police that began with a domestic incident at a Sandra Circle residence, Westfield Police said in a statement on Wednesday.No one was injured, police said.According to Westfield Police Chief Christopher ...

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MADISON, NJ – The Madison High School Interact Club will host a car wash fundraiser on Sunday, April 26, to raise money for the student organization.The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Madison Elks Lodge, 192 Main Street.Organizers said the cost will be $10 per car, with additional ...

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HUDSON--The Columbia County Board of Supervisors passed resolutions related to nicotine use, the country’s 250th anniversary, 11 Warren Street, the Stuyvesant Falls Bridge, a microenterprise public hearing, and a caregivers educational event at its meeting April 8.The supervisors authorized a ...

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Supernatural: The Play - Special Reading Comes to Morristown, NJ on 5/23/26Play explores cultural and legal battles Black women have faced over their hairMorristown, NJ- A popular play is making a return! Supernatural: The Play, is a powerful, funny, and insightful production exploring the lives of ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — A Newark man was arrested on Tuesday evening after an hours-long standoff with police that began with a domestic incident at a Sandra Circle residence, Westfield Police said in a statement on Wednesday.No one was injured, police said.According to Westfield Police Chief Christopher ...

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The Bloomfield High softball team won its second straight game, on April 20, and improved its season record to 4-7.Head coach Rich Adams' squad will be back in action on April 22, when it makes the short trip to play Glen Ridge, in a 4 p.m. start.On April 24, the team begins a seven-game stretch ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham's Lafayette School third and fourth graders probably couldn't imagine what was happening at their school in 1976, but they'll get a glimpse into the past on June 11th when an assembly will be held to reveal the contents of its recently excavated time capsule.Cheryl Russo, the ...

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ALCOVE — The annual Alcove Day Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 25.  Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation members will be selling breakfast sandwiches beginning at 8 a.m. and treasurer Maps will also be sold at the same time for a $1 donation at the firehouse on Route ...

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WAYNE, NJ — Monday night’s Wayne Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was filled to beyond capacity. Residents came out in droves to question or support the building of a new mosque on Colfax Road. This was the first of several scheduled hearings on the subject, and it began chaotically. Officials ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The village announced six of its 12 planned PFAS treatment facilities “are now fully operational,” so TAPinto had a chat with Ridgewood Water's director, Rich Calbi. Once complete, the $150 million system-wide project of PFAS treatment plants will bring Ridgewood Water into full ...

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ALCOVE — The annual Alcove Day Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 25.  Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation members will be selling breakfast sandwiches beginning at 8 a.m. and treasurer Maps will also be sold at the same time for a $1 donation at the firehouse on Route ...

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PERTH AMBOY - Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now – one of the most compelling exhibits to come to Perth Amboy in years – is now open at the historic Surveyor General's Office, 260 High St., and runs through Sunday, April 26. Admission is free.The exhibit is part of ...

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PERTH AMBOY - Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now – one of the most compelling exhibits to come to Perth Amboy in years – is now open at the historic Surveyor General's Office, 260 High St., and runs through Sunday, April 26. Admission is free.The exhibit is part of ...

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