TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO BREEZE STAFF
April 12, 2026
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater-Raritan scored five goals in the first quarter and went on to a 14-3 boys lacrosse victory over Somerville on Saturday.Declan Kurdyla scored three goals and passed for four assists for Bridgewater-Raritan (5-1), which led, 7-0, at the half.Jack Cifuentes finished with ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Playing its fifth game in as many days, the Hunterdon Central baseball team defeated Mendham, 11-6, on Saturday.Nick Holot went 2-for-2 with four runs batted in and three runs scored for Hunterdon Central (4-3), which scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take a ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors said that, while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to ...
STAFFORD — The Southern Regional girls' golf team faced a tough test on the links recently, falling to an undefeated Trinity Hall squad with a final team score of 193-232.Trinity Hall (6-0) continued their dominant season, led by Katelyn Gleason, who secured the top individual spot of the day with ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons for 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older in the Avenel section. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill joined WoodbridgeMayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10, to underscore her ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark world travelers wrapped up their exploration of Italy with several days in Rome.TAPinto Clark already shared some details about those final days, but we include them again with some additional information and a bunch of new photos.After an exciting and educational day of ...
BARNEGAT — Behind a masterful performance in the circle from junior Gianna Gomez, the Barnegat Bengals maintained their unblemished record with a hard-fought 4-1 comeback victory over Pinelands on Friday, April 10.Gomez was the story of the afternoon, racking up a staggering 16 strikeouts in a ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors said that, while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to ...
UNION, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor's Office has released more information about Saturday night's deadly shooting at the Route 22 Chick-fil-A in Union.At approximately 9 p.m. on April 11, the Union Police Department responded to the Chick-fil-A in response to a report of a shooting. Upon their ...
UNION, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor's Office has released more information about Saturday night's deadly shooting at the Route 22 Chick-fil-A in Union.At approximately 9 p.m. on April 11, the Union Police Department responded to the Chick-fil-A in response to a report of a shooting. Upon their ...
STAFFORD — In a match that defined "resilience," Southern improved to 4-1 on the season after surviving a grueling five-set battle against Northern Burlington on Tuesday, April 7. Despite a dominant start, Southern had to dig deep in the final frame to secure a 3-2 victory (25-19, 25-6, 23-25, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Join the Rahway River Watershed Association (RRWA) on Saturday, April 25, for its annual Earth Day Clean-Up of the Rahway River.The clean-up will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.Meet at the parking area adjacent to the waterfall by the dam at Winfield Park at 8:45 a.m.Registration is ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The fun and lovable Jojo the Dog will be back at the Hightstown Library to help children practice reading. Local children over the age of 5 and up can practice independently reading out loud to JoJo the certified therapy dog. Each child will have a 15-minute session on Saturday, ...
ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...
UNION, N.J. — Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier said the township is “heartbroken and shaken” following a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22.“Our community is heartbroken and shaken by the tragic act of violence that occurred last night at a local Chick-fil-A. What should have been an ...
WAYNE, NJ — After 13 years in Girl Scouts, Wayne Valley senior Justina Mango has earned the organization’s highest honor, completing a Gold Award project that focused on making healthy food and outdoor space more accessible for the special needs community.Mango, a member of Packanack Lake Girl ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — Borough officials reaffirmed the decision to relocate municipal offices during the April Sea Girt Council meeting, while also unanimously approving funding to support improvements at the new location—a move that reflects not only local planning, but a broader shift in how small towns ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield residents may be familiar with the town’s auto theft problem, but many may not recognize a key player in the effort to curb theft: Flock license plate readers (LPRs). The Westfield Town Council authorized just over $62,000 for upkeep on those Flock LPRs at last week's ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Residents who use e-bikes and e-scooters in Scotch Plains and Fanwood should be aware of significant new regulations now in effect across New Jersey, aimed at improving safety and accountability on local roads.According to guidance shared by local law enforcement, the ...
Denville, NJ - Morris Knolls High School erupted for one of its most explosive offensive performances of the season Saturday, rolling past No. 11 Morris Catholic High School, 17–4, in a statement win between ranked rivals.The No. 7 Golden Eagles (6-2) were held scoreless through two innings before ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
POMPANO BEACH— Residents gathered at Pompano Beach Fire Station 24 on Saturday for a hands-on open house designed to turn bystanders into lifesavers.The event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., offered free training in critical emergency skills, including “Stop the Bleed” techniques, hands-only ...
EDISON, NJ - In a recent post on social media, Mayor Sam Joshi said the Board of Education's budget was “reckless and irresponsible” for their proposed 12% tax increase. The Mayor says this budget could result in property taxes increasing by hundreds or thousands of dollars per household. To see ...
Denville, NJ - Morris Knolls High School broke the game open in a big way Saturday afternoon, scoring 13 unanswered runs to roll past Millburn High School, 13–3, in a dominant home victory.The Golden Eagles (5-2) overcame an early 2–0 deficit and then steadily took control before erupting with a ...
Rockaway, NJ - Morris Knolls High School delivered a dominant all-around performance Saturday morning, rolling past rival Morris Hills High School, 16–7, to pick up a convincing conference win and improve to 3-2 on the season.After a slow-starting first quarter in which the Golden Eagles led just ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Find out about local police operations, crime trends, and hear from commanders at the Police Department Command Staff Public Meeting on Monday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Borough Hall Courtroom, 8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue.The public forum will provide an ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Easton won at first and second singles as well as at two of the four doubles matches to defeat Phillipsburg High School, 4-3, when the arch-rivals met in a boy’s tennis match across the river on Saturday morning.Ryan Ford shut out Armad Nahai 6-0, 6-0 at third singles for the ...
NEWARK — One in four city residents experience food insecurity, according to the Greater Newark Conservancy, with barriers to fresh, affordable food access still persisting far after the COVID pandemic. To reach residents in high-traffic areas who are struggling with food insecurity, United ...