TOP LOCAL News
By LUIS F. PEREZ
April 4, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police made some out-of-the-ordinary stops in the South Creek neighborhood on Thursday, giving drivers a friendly reminder as they got home from work to lock their car doors at night. The effort is part of the police departments Home Safe Home Program, which is ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Happy Easter! Whether you plan to celebrate or not, here are some fun facts about the festive holiday. Easter 2026 falls on April 5, with Americans projected to spend $25 billion, exceeding Halloween spending on candy and decorations.The concept of the Easter Bunny giving eggs and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Town of Westfield is set to invest close to $5 million in capital improvements in the coming year.Starting Sunday night, commuters will be able to purchase next-day passes for the Westfield train station beginning at 9 p.m.Westfield residents have been reporting incidents of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Joe Kealy drove across two runs with a two-out base hit in the sixth inning and senior right-hander Caden Gabriele came on to strike out the side in the ninth to save it as the Chatham baseball team won its third straight, 4-2, vs. Phillipsburg on Saturday.Kealy's two-run hit ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Music lovers, collectors, and casual browsers alike will have plenty to dig through when the Asbury Park Record Show takes over the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on Saturday, April 18, from 12 to 5 p.m.The free event, presented by the Asbury Park Boardwalk along with Holdfast ...
SPARTA, NJ – Suits and ties, fancy dresses and shoes, corsages and boutonnieres, music, photos and snacks; all the makings of a prom. Pre-School prom, that is. “What a beautiful evening sponsored by Sparta High School dance club," preschool parent Rebecca Robinson said. “It was such a wonderful way ...
NUTLEY, NJ - As construction continues within the Nutley Public Library, TAPinto got a look inside. Earlier this year, a water leak on the second floor caused extensive damage. The repairs, including carpet replacement, will continue for the month of April, with the library expected to open in ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys volleyball team got eight kills from Ryan Klepper and six kills and three blocks from Scott Simonfay in a 2-0 win at Delbarton on Thursday and then dropped two close sets in a 2-0 loss to Passaic Charter on Saturday at CHS.
NUTLEY, NJ - Crowds gathered at Rineheimer Park Saturday night for the annual Flashlight Egg Hunt. Hosted by Commissioner Mauro Tucci and the Township of Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation, the event has grown every year. The child who finds the Golden Egg will receive a large basket of ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Residents will have several opportunities this month to take part in Black River streamside cleanups as part of a region-wide effort organized by the Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA).The RHA event will take place April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon, and will be held rain or shine. In ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Get your appetite ready, the Rotary Club of Nutley's Annual Beefsteak fundraiser returns to Nutley Parks and Recreation in April.Proceeds from the event support the community work and scholarships provided by the local service organization. The 2026 beefsteak will take place on ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey ranks among the top 10 states in the nation for online searches related to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, as interest in medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro continues to surge—often outside traditional medical channels.According to new data released by Tmrw, New Jersey ...
"We are excited to let our fellow New Jerseyans know that we are moving our family to Drumthwacket this summer. “From Day One this administration has committed to getting to work in Trenton to deliver on our commitments. We’re thrilled to further strengthen that commitment by living full time in ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Music lovers, collectors, and casual browsers alike will have plenty to dig through when the Asbury Park Record Show takes over the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on Saturday, April 18, from 12 to 5 p.m.The free event, presented by the Asbury Park Boardwalk along with Holdfast ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Bunnies and goats and smiles, oh my! Continuing a local tradition, Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci and the Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation hosted an Easter Eggstravaganza at Glotzbach Park on Saturday, April 4. Among the features of the event was a family-friendly farm zoo ...
PRINCETON, NJ - Governor Mikie Sherrill and her husband, First Gentleman Jason Hedberg, who currently live in Montclair, announced on April 3 that they will be moving to Drumthwacket this summer. “From Day One, this administration has committed to getting to work in Trenton to deliver on our ...
PRINCETON, NJ - Governor Mikie Sherrill and her husband, First Gentleman Jason Hedberg, who currently live in Montclair, announced on April 3 that they will be moving to Drumthwacket this summer. “From Day One, this administration has committed to getting to work in Trenton to deliver on our ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Winning pitcher Lila Carroll drove in seven runs to lead Dayton to a 14-7 softball victory over Nutley in the Cougar Invitational on Saturday.Carroll went 3-for-4 with a home run in Dayton's 15-hit attack. The Bulldogs led, 7-0, after two innings.Abigail Trenk went 4-for-4 with four ...
PRINCETON, NJ - Governor Mikie Sherrill and her husband, First Gentleman Jason Hedberg, who currently live in Montclair, announced on April 3 that they will be moving to Drumthwacket this summer. “From Day One, this administration has committed to getting to work in Trenton to deliver on our ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - PSE&G will replace the gas main and services on E. Main Street, between Loeser Ave and N. Gaston Ave beginning Monday, April 6. Work will start at Loeser Ave and proceed west. PSE&G distributed notifications of the upcoming work to the residents in this area.Start date: ...
PRINCETON, NJ - Governor Mikie Sherrill and her husband, First Gentleman Jason Hedberg, who currently live in Montclair, announced on April 3 that they will be moving to Drumthwacket this summer. “From Day One, this administration has committed to getting to work in Trenton to deliver on our ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The township will temporarily close its municipal parking lot on Stevens Avenue next week as contractors complete paving, striping and final improvements to the site, Mayor James Damiano announced on Facebook.The lot, located behind the former PNC Bank, is expected to undergo ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Isaac Stern pitched a complete game and Caldwell defeated Columbia, 6-1, in baseball on Saturday.Stern needed just 67 pitches for his seven-inning effort. He scattered six hits, struck out two, walked none and didn't allow an earned run.Tied, 1-1, after six innings, Caldwell (3-0) ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Isaac Stern pitched a complete game and Caldwell defeated Columbia, 6-1, in baseball on Saturday.Stern needed just 67 pitches for his seven-inning effort. He scattered six hits, struck out two, walked none and didn't allow an earned run.Tied, 1-1, after six innings, Caldwell (3-0) ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Continuing a tradition, the Rotary Club of Nutley has set the date of their eighth annual car show.Featuring over 200 vehicles, the event has grown each year with more attendees, more entries, more food, and more money raised for charity each year.Details about the 2026 Rotary Car Show ...
PRINCETON, NJ - Governor Mikie Sherrill and her husband, First Gentleman Jason Hedberg, who currently live in Montclair, announced on April 3 that they will be moving to Drumthwacket this summer. “From Day One, this administration has committed to getting to work in Trenton to deliver on our ...
For most families, laundry is simply part of the weekly routine. But as schedules get busier, more families are reconsidering whether doing it all at home all the time is still the most practical option. With professional drop-off wash, dry & fold, and pickup and delivery laundry ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Austin Wright went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and drove in two runs to lead a 13-attack for Nottingham in a 12-8 baseball victory over Hightstown on Saturday.Wright belted two triples. Brandon Elnaggar and Nick Gaglione each had two hits and two RBI for the North Stars (2-3), who ...
PATERSON, NJ - More than 300 children gathered at Eastside Park on Saturday for Paterson’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, a spring celebration filled with games, face painting, prizes and seasonal fun for local families.Hosted by Mayor Andre Sayegh and Paterson Recreation Director Benjie Wimberly, the ...
PATERSON, NJ - A massive five-alarm fire tore through a vacant former chemical factory late Friday night in Paterson, drawing a large emergency response and prompting concerns over water pressure, a ruptured gas line and nearby exposure risks.Fire companies were dispatched at 11:30 p.m. to the area ...