TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO STAFF
April 19, 2026
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Ahead of April 20th, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers that it’s illegal in every stateand territory to drive under the influence of drugs. On “420”, a date commonly associated with marijuana use, ...
HILLSBOROUGH. NJ - Beginning Monday, April 20, Dukes Parkway West will be closed to traffic as work crews will begin milling and repaving the heavily-traveled roadway.Heavy truck traffic has contributed to the deterioration of the roadway, which has been temporarily patched at several locations on ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Senior Day couldn’t have started much better for Scotch Plains-Fanwood with bright skies, warm temperatures and a big lead by the end of the first inning. The Raiders erupted for nine runs in the bottom of the first and never looked back en route to a commanding 14-3 victory ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — As Montclair continues to grapple with the fallout from last month’s tax increase referendum, a group of local parents is stepping up to the plate and hoping to hit a home run in its efforts to fill the widening gaps left in the school district budget.Like a sports booster club in ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Board of Education reinforced their support for the district’s autism community during Tuesday night’s meeting.Ahead of the second annual ‘Night of Lights’ on April 30th, Bloomfield Board of Education President Kasey Dudley reiterated the board’s support for the ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Local officials and developers gathered this week to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting and grand opening of The Inkwell Lofts, a new 22-residence boutique development in the heart of downtown.Located at 665 Second Ave., the three-story building by Inspired by Somerset ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots lost to the Reading Fightin Phils 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. With nine strikeouts in the game, Somerset’s pitching staff has recorded eight or more strikeouts in 12 of 13 games this season. The Patriots’ 10.9 K/9 is tied-for-second in the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots lost to the Reading Fightin Phils 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. With nine strikeouts in the game, Somerset’s pitching staff has recorded eight or more strikeouts in 12 of 13 games this season. The Patriots’ 10.9 K/9 is tied-for-second in the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents from across Piscataway rolled up their sleeves Saturday, joining Township Council President Michele Lombardi’s Community Clean-Up Day to help keep neighborhoods clean, green, and welcoming.Families, civic groups, schools, faith-based organizations, and community teams ...
SPARTA, NJ – The township council proclaimed April “Child Abuse Prevention Month.” Councilman Neill Clark said it was a proclamation he wished he did not have to make as he read it at the April 14 meeting, introducing Ginnie's House and members of the Sparta Woman’s Club who were there to accept ...
TOTOWA, NJ - New field lights were officially unveiled in Totowa as local officials, league organizers and families gathered to mark the long-awaited upgrade, allowing for expanded evening play and increased field access.The event brought together community members, including Senator Kristin ...
MANAHAWKIN — For years, Rumson-Fair Haven has been a gold standard in Jersey Shore girls lacrosse, but on Tuesday afternoon, the Southern Regional Rams rewrote the script. Behind a clutch, five-goal performance from Mackenzie Sininsky, the Rams secured a historic 6-5 overtime victory—the first time ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Leadoff batter Clare Shanley scored four runs and Maddie Huth and Aileen McEnroe knocked in four runs apiece as Chatham posted a 17-12 softball win vs. Kent Place on Saturday at the Chatham Middle School.Charlie Askins singled, doubled, scored three times and collected three RBI for ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek Walmart Supercenter is among dozens across Florida slated for major upgrades as part of the retailer’s broader effort to modernize its shopping experience.Walmart on Thursday announced plans to remodel 58 stores statewide in 2026, including locations across ...
JACKSON — The Southern Regional softball team showcased its offensive firepower on Saturday, racking up 17 hits in a convincing 14-1 victory over Central Regional in the Ocean County Tournament Quarterfinal contest. The Rams (5-5) wasted no time establishing dominance, putting up four runs in the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Broward Public School officials are moving to replace the Coconut Creek school resource officers provided by the city with district police officers at four schools. Starting in January under the current plan, district police officers will roam the halls at Winston Park ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — An 89-year-old West Boca Raton woman was jailed Friday after being accused of leaving the scene of a crash that injured another driver near the Polo Club of Boca Raton, deputies said.Rhoda Prager was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and charged with leaving ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Councilwoman Isabel Sousa heard concerns from residents as she hosted the monthly First Ward community meeting on April 15.Along with Councilwoman Sousa, Denise Wilkerson, the borough's assistant business administrator, talked about recent happenings in Roselle.“The big thing ...
MANAHAWKIN — The Southern Regional boys volleyball team faced a grueling triple-header on Saturday, coming away with two dominant sweeps before dropping a hard-fought four-set battle in the finale. The Rams now sit at 8-2 on the season after a day of high-stakes volleyball.Rams Cruise Past Egg ...
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – The Pompano Beach Historical Society opened its doors Wednesday evening for the debut of "Founding Families," a new exhibit that takes a deep dive into the pioneers who carved a community out of a swampy wilderness.The event, held at Founders Park at 417 NE 4th Avenue, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — An adult male riding an electric bicycle was killed Friday night in a crash involving a marked police vehicle, according to the Coral Springs Police Department.The collision occurred around 9:41 p.m. near the 4300 block of Riverside Drive. Police said the rider collided with the ...
Linden, NJ— On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Union County Board of Commissioners presented a “Setting your Intentions” workshop for Linden residents. The program was held at the John T. Gregorio Center and was hosted by Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek and Union County Surrogate ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — An 89-year-old West Boca Raton woman was jailed Friday after being accused of leaving the scene of a crash that injured another driver near the Polo Club of Boca Raton, deputies said.Rhoda Prager was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and charged with leaving ...
STAFFORD — The Southern Regional boys tennis team continued its impressive start to the season, improving to 6-1 with a dominant 5-0 sweep over local rival Barnegat on Friday.The Rams displayed depth across the board, securing straight-set victories in nearly every flight to hand the Bengals (1-5) ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The clock is ticking in Coral Springs for artists who want a piece of America's birthday celebration and to help beautify the city.Two public art calls from the City of Coral Springs close over the next two weeks. The first is on April 24 at 11:59 p.m. The first call asks ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — An adult male riding an electric bicycle was killed Friday night in a crash involving a marked police vehicle, according to the Coral Springs Police Department.The collision occurred around 9:41 p.m. near the 4300 block of Riverside Drive. Police said the rider collided with the ...
STAFFORD — Southern Regional junior Garron Smith has been named the Rita’s of Manahawkin Athlete of the Week following a dominant stretch on the tennis courts and a show of mental fortitude that has defined his 2026 spring season.From the Track to the CourtSmith, a three-year varsity letter ...
Princeton, NJ — For the past year, I have been getting emails from Princeton Police Sergeant Luis Navas. Thankfully, the emails have nothing to do with any unintentionally unpaid parking tickets. The information in his emails includes fascinating police blotter reports and press releases, such as a ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- South Plainfield scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning and held on for a 4-2 baseball victory over Millburn in the Autism Awareness Challenge at Community Park in North Brunswick on Saturday.Dom Massaro, who was 4-for-5, hit an RBI single to give South Plainfield ...