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May 29, 2026

 WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills built an early lead and withstood a late Westfield comeback attempt to earn an 8-6 victory in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 quarterfinals on Friday afternoon. The Warriors (17-8) broke a scoreless tie with three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning ...

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POMPANO BEACH — Pompano Beach is losing an important player in its aviation sector to northern Palm Beach County, as Alaris Aerospace Systems prepares to exit the city and relocate its entire domestic warehousing network.According to a recent press release, the aerospace parts distributor will ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — When workers at a Boca Raton resale shop found a cardboard box sitting outside the store, they had no idea it contained what may be decades-old Japanese ceremonial garments with possible historical significance.No note was attached. No donor came forward. And no one knows exactly ...

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OCEAN TOWNSHIP CELEBRATES SESQUICENTENNIAL WITH EXPANDED FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZAWARETOWN, NJ — One of Ocean Township’s biggest nights of the year is getting a historic upgrade. This Saturday, May 30, the community will gather at the Waretown Bayfront Park & Pier to celebrate a monumental ...

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OCEAN TOWNSHIP CELEBRATES SESQUICENTENNIAL WITH EXPANDED FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZAWARETOWN, NJ — One of Ocean Township’s biggest nights of the year is getting a historic upgrade. This Saturday, May 30, the community will gather at the Waretown Bayfront Park & Pier to celebrate a monumental ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – K-9 Kai, the nationally celebrated Morris County Sheriff’s Office police dog trained by Roxbury resident Detective Cpl. Michael McMahon, has died, ending the career of a canine that became known far beyond Morris County for his speed, discipline and partnership with his handler.Kai ...

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 WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills built an early lead and withstood a late Westfield comeback attempt to earn an 8-6 victory in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 quarterfinals on Friday afternoon. The Warriors (17-8) broke a scoreless tie with three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning ...

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MANAHAWKIN — A fifth-inning explosion and a spectacular perfect day at the plate from sophomore third baseman Emily Spiegler propelled fifth-seeded Rancocas Valley past fourth-seeded Southern Regional, 14-8, in a wild South Jersey Group 4 playoff clash.With the victory, the Red Devils (19-7) ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - REMAX Neighborhood Properties is celebrating its 20th anniversary and the many achievements and accomplishments that has led this thriving franchise to be one of the most prominent real estate companies in Montville, New Jersey. Founded in 2006, the full-service brokerage ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The 200 Club of Middlesex County recently honored 66 police officers, firefighters and first-responders for their heroic actions, life-saving rescues, and successful investigations to protect public safety. The 52nd annual 200 Club of Middlesex County award ceremony and ...

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BARNEGAT — Top-to-bottom dominance from the opening draw propelled the fourth-seeded Barnegat Bengals girls lacrosse team to a commanding 13-1 victory over the 13th-seeded Lacey Lions in the opening round of the South Jersey Group 2 tournament.With the victory, the Bengals (16-4) advance to the ...

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BARNEGAT — In a dramatic postseason clash that shattered regular-season records, the eighth-seeded Barnegat Bengals lacrosse team pulled off a stunning 12-11 overtime upset against the ninth-seeded Cedar Creek Pirates.The thrilling victory punches Barnegat's ticket to the quarterfinals, where they ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - As May, Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, Hanover Township is encouraging residents to take small but meaningful steps to support their mental well-being, year-round, through a new "Personal Reset Guide" shared by the Township Health Department.The guide offers ...

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LAKE COMO, NJ – As another summer season begins at the Jersey Shore, the Circle of Friends Café in Lake Como is preparing to welcome back customers with fresh coffee, homemade meals and one of the most meaningful missions anywhere along the coast.The café, located at 1709 Main Street, officially ...

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NEWARK - Delaney Hall detainees are demanding doctors evaluate those in a particular unit of the immigration detention center who were reportedly beaten and pepper-sprayed by guards Thursday during an ongoing strike, advocacy groups and family members say. An American Friends Service Committee ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday and Sunday—May 30 and 31—the City of Plainfield is facilitating a citywide garage sale between 9am and 3pm. Sixty-seven residents have signed up to take part and their homes, and another 26 vendors will be in the City Hall parking lot. Items include everything from ...

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Princeton, NJ – TAPinto Princeton Community News is posting its last batch of letters, below, from residents commenting on contested primaries in the June 2 election. We will report the results as we receive them on the evening of Tuesday, June 2. Special thanks to the readers who have commented ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - The Zachary Sebek Group at Compass is hosting an open house at 45 Hillside Ave Nutley NJ Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Zachary Sebek told TAPinto Nutley, “This truly one-of-a-kind home features an exceptionally rare 258-ft deep lot with multiple outdoor entertaining spaces ...

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BEACH HAVEN, NJ — As summer heats up on Long Beach Island, The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is rolling out a packed lineup of live music, nightly drink specials, and the highly anticipated return of its signature high-energy event series.Located oceanfront in the heart of Beach Haven, the ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The 200 Club of Middlesex County recently honored 66 police officers, firefighters and first-responders for their heroic actions, life-saving rescues, and successful investigations to protect public safety. The 52nd annual 200 Club of Middlesex County award ceremony and ...

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BARRINGTON, R.I. — A new dog park in Barrington is being created to honor the memory of Christine Conrad Lane, a former Cranford resident and devoted animal rescue volunteer who died alongside her son, Spencer, in the January 2025 mid-air collision near Washington, D.C. The Christine Conrad Lane ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Students, families, teachers and staff from schools across Middlesex County continue to make a major impact in the fight against food insecurity through their ongoing support of REPLENISH.During the 2025–2026 school year, 106 schools – including many in Carteret and Woodbridge – ...

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NEWARK - Delaney Hall detainees are demanding doctors evaluate those in a particular unit of the immigration detention center who were reportedly beaten and pepper-sprayed by guards Thursday during an ongoing strike, advocacy groups and family members say. An American Friends Service Committee ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – From casino trips and walking groups to genealogy workshops and summer concerts, Hanover Township Recreation is offering a variety of opportunities for senior residents to stay active, social and engaged throughout the summer months.The Recreation Department recently released ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – State Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul recently joined local elected officials and community members to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by honoring six Monmouth County residents whose service and leadership have made a lasting impact ...

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BELMAR, NJ – The Borough of Belmar has added a new member to its police force, as Mayor and Council recently appointed Joseph R. DeFeo as a Patrolman with the Belmar Police Department at their last meeting.While Officer DeFeo is new to the department's full-time ranks, he is no stranger to the ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Host Ridge scored four runs in its first turn at bat on the way to a 10-0 victory over Phillipsburg High School in a NJSIAA North 2 Group 4 sectional quarterfinal baseball game on Friday that was halted in the bottom of the sixth inning due to the mercy rule.The Stateliners, who ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Sixth-seeded Morristown’s run in the 2026 NJSIAA Baseball Tournament came to an end Friday afternoon with a 6-2 loss to third-seeded Ridgewood in the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 quarterfinal round.Ridgewood took control early, scoring one run in the first inning and two more in ...

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PARKLAND, FL- The Parkland City Commission is slated to approve the City's Strategic Plan for the next year at Parkland's upcoming commission meetings, and Life Time's presence as an anchor of the new project appears to be on track in Coral Springs.The final design was presented to the City of ...

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