TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
May 29, 2026
SHAMONG, NJ — Students in the Lenape Regional High School District’s (LRHSD) “Heads Up, Eyes Forward” safe driving campaign were once again recognized for their efforts to promote safe driving among teens, earning a ninth consecutive Grand Prize Winner status in the Brain Injury Alliance of New ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Walter Li Kun Duralek, a religious school student at Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains and seventh grader at Green Brook Middle School, is collecting gently used sports equipment for Level the Playing Field.Duralek will become a bar mitzvah in June, and as part of his preparation ...
POMPANO BEACH — A multimillion-dollar federal timber trafficking scheme that defrauded U.S. taxpayers and undercut domestic markets was centered right out of a Pompano Beach distribution facility, federal prosecutors announced.The Boise Cascade Company was sentenced to pay a $6,382,000 criminal ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Police officers, firefighters, investigators and dispatchers from across Middlesex County were honored for extraordinary acts of courage, teamwork and public service during the 52nd annual awards ceremony hosted by the 200 Club of Middlesex County.The ceremony recognized first ...
EDISON, NJ – Winning four courts was not enough for J.P. Stevens High School in its state tournament debut.The outcome was already decided in a hard-fought battle against Bridgewater-Raritan High School on Tuesday evening, but the Hawks wanted an exclamation point to begin their quest for their ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Not all superheroes wear capes and that message rang loud and clear last week when the John F. Kennedy Elementary School community gathered to honor third-grader Nora Klimchak.Nora was just six years old when, in November 2024, she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Hunterdon Central opened the NJSIAA North Jersey Group 4 Tournament with a 17–4 girls lacrosse victory over East Brunswick on Thursday.Dalton Klaus finished with five goals and two assists for a game‑high seven points for Hunterdon Central (15-5). Katelyn Paul and Olivia Duran ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Baseball Team faced off against Glen Ridge in the First Round of the NJSIAA Section 2 Group 1 Tournament on Wednesday, coming away with a 7-2 victory. The Panthers set the pace early with four first-inning runs and never looked back. Jack Velonas impacted the game ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Weather did not deter Mountainside residents who gathered Memorial Day morning to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States during the borough’s 14th annual Memorial Day ceremony, parade and community picnic.The ceremony, held at the ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - It was a busy night at the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education when it was both Student Takeover Night and recognition of the 2025–26 Teachers of the Year.Students sat on the dais with their BOE members to run the meeting. The meeting opened with the honoring of the ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Valley’s baseball season was one game from being over, and Wayne Hills had already beaten the Indians twice this spring, including once in the Passaic County Tournament. But in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 first round, the 13th-seeded Indians got the win that ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
RED BANK, NJ: Heading to Red Bank for dining, shopping, or entertainment?A quick look at parking options beforehand can save time and streamline your visit. While the most popular lots fill quickly, several lesser-known spots are just a short walk from the heart of downtown.Not everyone knows about ...
CHATHAM, NJ – It's a good feeling when a player can reach a milestone and it's even better when a friend is playing a part in that achievement.That was the case on Thursday when Nick Lagunowich and Charlie Dunn helped each other reach career markers as top-seeded Chatham rolled to a 20-2 win vs.
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, May 29Harvest & General Store Days at Verdi EcoSchool; 1851 Highland Avenue, Melbourne; 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.Renew Aesthetics Grand Opening; 833 E New Haven Avenue, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — In one of the most thrilling playoff games of the spring, the Governor Livingston Highlanders softball team rallied five times to defeat Bernards 13-12 in 12 innings in the NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 Quarterfinal on Thursday afternoon in front of a raucous home crowd that ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange residents who rely on Interstate 280 for their daily commute should prepare for overnight delays this week as the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) advances a major bridge replacement project in neighboring East Orange.NJDOT announced that overnight lane ...
PARIS, France — This week, Plainfield tennis icon Dr Inez Durham took on Paris and the French Open with her daughter, Jennifer. It was Durham's fourth international Grand Slam, as she attended Wimbledon twice and the French Open one other time in the past.When asked whether the 10-year-old girl ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Motorists traveling through East Orange should expect overnight delays on Interstate 280 this week as the New Jersey Department of Transportation advances a major bridge replacement project over the highway.NJDOT announced that lane closures and temporary traffic stoppages will ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — In one of the day's biggest upsets, No. 8 seeded New Providence pitcher Eliana Lee delivered a dominant complete-game shutout, holding No. 1 seeded Wood-Ridge to four hits as the Pioneers defeated the Blue Devils 6-0 in the second round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 softball ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - New Providence pitcher Eliana Lee shut Wood-Ridge out on four hits as the Pioneers defeated the Blue Devils, 6-0 in the second round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 softball playoffs at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex on Thursday. New Providence will play at Dayton on Tuesday.New ...
SPARTA, NJ – After several meetings, hours of public comments, proposed amendments and four votes, ordinance 26-06 is “dead.” The ordinance did not appear on the township council’s May 26 meeting agenda but was discussed. At the previous meeting, councilman Neill Clark proposed an amended version ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - In a nostalgic nod to America’s Bicentennial in 1976, Hillsborough Township has partnered with New Jersey American Water and Sherwin-Williams to paint 60 Township fire hydrants in patriotic themes by the 4th of July.The initiative was inspired by community feedback regarding the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The John E. Riley Elementary community gathered on the evening of May 18 for the school’s annual spring concert. The event, featuring students in third and fourth grade, featured performances by the band, chorus, and orchestra.“The students worked hard for many months to ...
Princeton, NJ – When a theater critic’s review of a who-dunnit immediately raises the question of why-did-they-do-it, you can guess that the production is in for a rough ride in the review that follows. Fortunately for McCarter Theatre and its current production of “Mrs. Christie,” Princeton is not ...
NEWTON, NJ - The Newton High School's FBLA chapter and the Halsted Middle School FBLA chapter are celebrating another outstanding run as the school year comes to a close, with an induction ceremony to honor all the accomplishments and to showcase all the hard work displayed by members throughout ...
The newly passed but very late state budget includes a delay in the timeline for school districts to only purchase electric buses. We have some local reaction.In other news:The County Legislature is looking into live streaming their meetings.Two prominent area law enforcements officials are ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — When thinking of reggae, one name stands out from all others: Bob Marley. On Saturday, May 30, Montclair artists will unite to honor the legendary Jamaican singer, songwriter, and cultural icon during the 2nd Annual Bob Marley Celebration of Life, an evening-long festival blending ...
TAPinto Jefferson had the opportunity to interview all four Jefferson Town Council candidates. All candidates were asked the same set of questions. The stories are being released over the next two days in alphabetical order.
The Borough of Millstone recently celebrated its 132 nd birthday. The former Somerset Courthouse of Colonial times officially separated itself from Hillsborough Township on May 18, 1894. The enduringquestion is, why? I have never read a good explanation for Millstone’s independence. But a ...