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By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF
April 21, 2026
SUMMIT, NJ – There’s a certain magic when passion meets the pavement — or in this case, the powder. This winter, snowboarding siblings Mackenzie and Wyatt Frackoviak hit the mountains not chasing wins, but driven by a love of the ride. What followed was an unforgettable season.Mackenzie: Finding ...
MT. ARLINGTON, NJ - Renata Monteiro of Mount Arlington was among the 29 University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society, according to the school.To be considered for induction, students must rank in the upper seven percent of the junior class, upper 10 ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Clean out the medicine cabinet. Saturday, April 25 is DEA National Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. collection sites around the area will be available for disposal.In Sparta a collection box is located in the lobby of Sparta Police Department headquarters. “Take Back ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford High School senior Alexa “Lexi” Ohlson has been named the school’s Performing Artist of the Week, recognized for her dedication to dance and her positive impact on the school community.Ohlson has been a member of the school’s dance program since her freshman year, ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Former university men's basketball guard Darryl “Buddy” Simmons II has committed to Villanova University, he told 247Sports.Simmons initially announced his decision to enter the portal in a statement posted to social media, citing gratitude for his time in the Brown and ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center has formed a partnership with East Orange Campus High, creating a program that helps students work toward becoming a certified nurse's assistant.Nine East Orange Campus students are in the weekly inaugural program, which includes in-class ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The art of politics blended fittingly with the backdrop of the Montclair Art Museum on Thursday night as Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia celebrated a decisive victory in the special election to fill the unexpired eight-month term for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District — a ...
BAYONNE, NJ — For the second time in a month, Bayonne residents heard firsthand testimony from a Holocaust survivor, but this time, it nearly didn’t happen.A series of transportation issues threatened to prevent Maud Dahme from appearing at Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Day observation.
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Volunteers from Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurdwara prepared and distributed meals to approximately 10,000 individuals across more than 70 shelters in New Jersey and New York under their “Let Share a meal” initiative, in a large-scale community effort rooted in a tradition centered on ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The Friends of the Hickory Corner Branch Library are hosting their two-day Spring Book Sale to support programs and new materials at the library. Shoppers will be able to choose from thousands of materials, including fiction & nonfiction books, movies and CDs for children, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Council unanimously adopted a resolution at its meeting on Monday that awarded Voorhees-based Super Soft a one-year license to sell ice cream and similar frozen treats within many of the municipality’s parks.“Occasionally, parents will say, ‘Oh, it would be so ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown City and Bordentown Township Police Departments are partnering up to hold their Fifth Annual Youth Police Academy this summer. The free program is available to all Bordentown Township and Bordentown City kids and teens between the ages of 11 and 17 years old who are ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Beginning May 1, fourteen communities across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties will unite to launch the second annual “Paint the Town Green” campaign in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Coordinated by the New Jersey Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, participating ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Spring has sprung, which means the South Plainfield School District's popular Tiger Farms is back. Tiger Farms returned on Wednesday, April 15 and will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13 and May 20 in the student parking lot of South ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Hills and Wayne Valley will be back on the field together Wednesday afternoon, just two days after their first meeting this week. This time, the setting — and the reason — is different.“This is a fundraiser for the Rocco Sivolella Scholarship and all proceeds will be donated in ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - DUMOR Contracting was awarded a $689,338 contract for the Cedarhurst Avenue Water Main Improvements Project in Woodland Park.The project will address critical infrastructure needs along Cedarhurst Avenue from Sunset Drive to Mount Pleasant Avenue, according to borough officials.
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Engineering work for the Taft Avenue Improvements project in Woodland Park will be handled by Boswell Engineering of South Hackensack under a contract valued at up to $66,000.The Woodland Park Borough Council approved the contract at their April 15 meeting. The agreement covers ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Registration is now open for Roselle Park's annual borough-wide spring garage sale.The two-day event is scheduled for June 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days, rain or shine.“This event encourages our community to visit their neighbors and discover unique items they ...
BAYONNE, NJ — For the second time in a month, Bayonne residents heard firsthand testimony from a Holocaust survivor, but this time, it nearly didn’t happen.A series of transportation issues threatened to prevent Maud Dahme from appearing at Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Day observation.
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Borough officials approved a routine temporary budget adjustment to ensure continued municipal operations until the final 2026 budget is formally adopted, in accordance with state municipal budgeting requirements.The action allows municipalities to authorize temporary spending ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Family therapist and writer Maria Sikoutris-Di Iorio is about to release an inspiring new children’s book, “Jayce Never Gives Up,” available in hardcover on May 6th, with pre-orders from Amazon.Inspired by real-life moments with her granddaughter, Jayce, Sikoutris-Di Iorio’s ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Communities across Morris County are marking Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, with a range of events and initiatives focused on sustainability, conservation and community engagement.Observed annually on April 22, Earth Day highlights the importance of protecting natural ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Communities across Morris County are marking Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, with a range of events and initiatives focused on sustainability, conservation and community engagement.Observed annually on April 22, Earth Day highlights the importance of protecting natural ...
CLARK, NJ — The Diamondettes Team Little Gems won its very first competition in the 4-5 age level group this past weekend at the NJ Open State competition in Rahway. Several of the team members are Clark residents.The girls won 1st place in dance twirl! This was their very first year learning how ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Registration is now open for the Morris Township Annual Garage Sale, set to take place Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and May 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.Hosted by Morris Township Parks & Recreation, the annual event invites residents to take part in a community-wide ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to attend an upcoming Resource Fair for Neurodivergent Children and Their Families, aimed at connecting families with local support services and organizations.The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — An arts festival that drew crowds of 30,000 people to Coral Springs ended last year. The city wants to bring one back, and it’s taking bids.The city issued a request for proposals on Monday, seeking a firm to manage a two-day arts and crafts festival each year. Proposals are due ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Morris Township is seeking applicants for a full-time Firefighter/EMT position, with officials calling on qualified volunteer firefighters within the township to apply.According to the announcement, the Morris Township Fire Department is looking for “motivated, dedicated, and ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools has opened registration for preschool, kindergarten and first grade for the 2026-27 school year. Preschool Registration Online preschool applications are now open. All preschool classes will be held at LaGrande Elementary ...
Linden, NJ - TEENS! Are you looking to earn some service hours? Try Cards for Hospitalized Kids — a volunteer opportunity for #lindennj teens 13-18 years of age. This volunteer opportunity will start on April 17th and run every Friday afternoon indefinitely unless otherwise stated.Students will ...