TOP LOCAL News

April 9, 2026

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights defeated Rutherford, 3-2, in a NJIC Meadowlands boys tennis match on Wednesday at the Neal McCarthy Courts in Hasbrouck Heights.Laquan Archibald and Carter Spittle picked up singles victories, while the Second Doubles team also picked up a match victory.  ...

Read more »

RED BANK, NJ: — TAPinto is a partner of the inaugural Local News Day, which is taking place on April 9.Local News Day is a coordinated effort to reconnect people with the trusted local news outlets that help neighborhoods stay informed, prepared and engaged.TAPinto is committed to bringing ...

Read more »

Above photo: Gary Gellman, Founder of Gellman Images. FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County officials have announced that Gary Gellman, a Howell resident and longtime professional photographer, has been selected as the winner of the fourth annual Monmouth County Travel Guide cover photo contest.Gellman, ...

Read more »

WAYNE, NJ — Verizon Wireless received Zoning Board approval on Monday evening to install a temporary cell tower near the Ice Vault Arena on Nevins Road in Wayne. This move, Verizon says, is necessary to prevent what could be a significant service gap when an existing tower site on Valley Road ...

Read more »

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Police Department will once again participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offering residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired medications.The department takes part in this national initiative twice each year, ...

Read more »

UNION, NJ – Union’s 3rd Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival is set for Saturday, May 2.The free event will be held outdoors on Stuyvesant Avenue, between Morris Ave. and Axton Ave. from 1 to 5 p.m.“We are excited to bring this celebration back to the heart of Union for its ...

Read more »

CRESSKILL, NJ – A five-run third inning broke open a 3-3 game as Cresskill defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 9-4, in an NJIC Colonial baseball game in Cresskill on Wednesday.  Hasbrouck Heights falls to 2-3 overall, 0-2 in the Colonial. Cresskill is now 4-2 overall, 2-0 in the Colonial.Down 3-0 after one ...

Read more »

ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Mike Vaccaro, lead sports columnist at the New York Post since 2002 and a 1989 graduate of St. Bonaventure, hosted a discussion of his new book, “The Bosses of the Bronx” in the university's Walsh Auditorium on Wednesday.Vaccaro was joined by retired ESPN executive Chris ...

Read more »

WAYNE, NJ — TAPinto Wayne is a partner of the inaugural Local News Day, which is taking place on April 9.Local News Day is a coordinated effort to reconnect people with the trusted local news outlets that help neighborhoods stay informed, prepared and engaged.TAPinto is committed to bringing ...

Read more »

RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The village manager introduced a team of experts that will be overseeing the remediation of the soil on the Zabriskie-Schedler historical property. The experts explained the process will yield “the cleanest site possible," while some residents remain skeptical.“At the end of the ...

Read more »

NUTLEY, NJ — TAPinto Nutley is a partner of the inaugural Local News Day, which is taking place today, April 9.Local News Day is a coordinated effort to reconnect people with the trusted local news outlets that help neighborhoods stay informed, prepared and engaged.TAPinto is committed to bringing ...

Read more »

HOLMDEL, NJ – St. John Vianney scored two unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to come away with a 2-1 baseball victory over Holmdel on Wednesday.Tyler McDougall of St. John Vianney and Jack Vallillo of Holmdel each pitched six strong innings.McDougall allowed three hits and one run, ...

Read more »

BELMAR, NJ – A community-driven fundraiser concert is set to take place at the Taylor Pavilion on Sunday, April 12, bringing together music lovers and supporters for a meaningful cause along the borough’s beachfront.The event, organized in support of Belmar Cares, a breast cancer support group, ...

Read more »

RUMSON, NJ — Stephy’s Place will mark a decade of compassionate service with its “Light Up the Night” 10th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 7 to 11 p.m. The celebratory evening will be held at the Riverhouse at Rumson Country Club.The milestone event invites the community to come ...

Read more »

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys volleyball program delivered on and off the court Tuesday, April 7, by earning a pair of straight-set victories over Millburn at the varsity and JV levels while hosting its first-ever “Blue Out” game in recognition of Autism Awareness ...

Read more »

DOVER, NJ – Senior Hawi Ondondo collected 10 kills, two digs and two service aces in Chatham's 2-0 boys volleyball win vs. Dover on Wednesday.Junior libero Emmet Stitely turned in 11 digs for Chatham (6-4) in the 25-14, 25-18 win. Sophomore outside hitter Scott Simonfay contributed four kills, five ...

Read more »

KEANSBURG, NJ – The Keyport baseball team remained undefeated with a 15-1 victory over Keansburg on Wednesday.The Red Raiders (5-0) scored six runs in the fifth inning to take a 7-0 lead.Jacob Pinto went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, a double and a run batted in for Keyport. Jack Badami-Menges ...

Read more »

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — TAPinto is partnering in the inaugural Local News Day, taking place April 9, as part of a nationwide effort to highlight the importance of trusted local journalism.Local News Day is designed to reconnect residents with the local news sources that keep communities informed, ...

Read more »

ALBANY, NY — The Institute for Local News (ILN), a program of the State University of New York, will host its second annual professor gathering on Thursday and Friday at SUNY Albany.The event will include professors from New York's non-SUNY schools, including St. Bonaventure University. Anne and ...

Read more »

BELMAR, NJ – A community-driven fundraiser concert is set to take place at the Taylor Pavilion on Sunday, April 12, bringing together music lovers and supporters for a meaningful cause along the borough’s beachfront.The event, organized in support of Belmar Cares, a breast cancer support group, ...

Read more »

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Two five-run innings helped propel Middletown South to a 13-6 softball victory over Middletown North on Wednesday.Riley Smith and Nora Sarcone each went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in for Middletown South (5-1).Celia Collings had two hits and three RBI for the Eagles, Ciara ...

Read more »

CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys tennis team won all five matches in straight sets in scoring a 5-0 decision vs. Morris Knolls on Wednesday at the Colony Courts. Chatham (5-1), winner of five straight, meets undefeated East Brunswick (3-0) on Friday at the Colony Courts. 

Read more »

SPARTA, NJ – A Newton man is facing charges after he tried to out run police on Route 15. On March 6, 2026, around 8:43 a.m. Officer Christopher Fligel clocked 28-year-old Newton resident Andrew Lang driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone between south of Main Street, police said.The officer turned on his ...

Read more »

MONTVILLE, NJ – Charlie Askins, Analia Garcia and Aileen McEnroe each had two hits and an RBI for Chatham in its 13-3 softball loss to Montville on Wednesday.Askins, Maddie Hurth and McEnroe each hit a double for Chatham (0-5).

Read more »

BELMAR, NJ – A community-driven fundraiser concert is set to take place at the Taylor Pavilion on Sunday, April 12, bringing together music lovers and supporters for a meaningful cause along the borough’s beachfront.The event, organized in support of Belmar Cares, a breast cancer support group, ...

Read more »

BYRAM, NJ – Beginning April 13 Lackawanna Drive a/k/a CR 607 from Route 206 to Old Wolf Lake Road will be closed daily through September for the installation of gas lines, according to township officials.Drivers will find alternating lanes of traffic around the construction areas from 8 p.m. to 6 ...

Read more »

ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...

Read more »

SPARTA, NJ – It was a defensive game on the Spartan’s softball field on Wednesday where they registered a 1-0 loss to Morristown. Morristown struck early, scoring the game’s only run in the first inning. Sparta came close when Avery Munier slapped a single and stole her way to third.  She tried to ...

Read more »

SPARTA, NJ – A Newton man is facing charges after he tried to out run police on Route 15. On March 6, 2026, around 8:43 a.m. Officer Christopher Fligel clocked 28-year-old Newton resident Andrew Lang driving 92 mph in a 55 mph zone between south of Main Street, police said.The officer turned on his ...

Read more »

CHATHAM, NJ – Junior left-hander Drew Speace pitched four innings of one-hit ball, striking out seven and also collected three hits and three RBI in Chatham's 13-0 Mercy baseball win vs. Sparta on Wednesday at CHS.Sophomore third baseman Kieran Brendle singled, doubled and knocked in five runs for ...

Read more »