TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
May 28, 2026
FAIRFIELD, NJ — A Belleville man was arrested Tuesday morning after Fairfield police stopped a vehicle displaying a license plate that had been reported stolen in Florida, according to a statement from the Fairfield Police Department.Police said an Automated License Plate Reader alerted ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An East Windsor man is now facing criminal charges after allegedly hitting an individual in the face with a bottle, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)At approximately 9:43 pm. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, East Windsor police responded to a location on ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — An operation responsible for the theft of high-end motorcycles across northern and central New Jersey has been dismantled and four people have been charged, Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced on Thursday.According to Chief Battiloro, on Dec. 19, 2025, a resident ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - Located in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, Pyour Core was built around the idea that fitness should support longevity, recovery, confidence, and overall wellness — not just aesthetics.Founder Carolayn Crane created the studio with a vision of bringing a more elevated and educated ...
NEW JERSEY - Raaw Energy has expanded information related to its voluntary recall involving products produced between July 17, 2025, and Dec. 23, 2025, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.The recall also includes a March 31, 2026, batch of Beef and Turkey Medley.Company officials ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Little Vikings Football league is hosting a free Open house on Sunday, May 31st.The event is open to all students and parents and will be held at Jannarone Park in Parsippany.To register, scan the QR Code below. FREE Open House!Spots are filling up fast — sign up ...
A minor injury was reported after a new landscaper's dump truck hit a stone wall in Wyckoff.The 2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty truck sustained significant damage, including a crumpled front fender, missing headlight assembly and broken bumper components in the 12:45 p.m. mishap on Franklin Avenue ...
CHESTERFIELD, NJ — An inmate from Newark that had been incarcerated at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Chesterfield has been charged with killing his cellmate, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw announced on Wednesday afternoon.Xavier Cepin, 22, was charged on May 22 with ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County has a study underway to find ways to reduce the risk of future flood damage across ten communities, and the county wants people from these towns to offer input.An increased threat of rising seawater, heavier rainfall, and storm surges due to climate change has ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Five Rahway High School students, including two leaders from the Rahway High School Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program, have successfully graduated from the S.O.A.R Hospitality & Travel YLC, Inc. Virtual Business & Hospitality Youth Bootcamp – Spring 2026 Cohort.Among ...
Walter M. Winchell, 51, of Granville, faces felony and misdemeanor charges after investigators say he removed his GPS monitoring device. (Photo Credit: Washington County Sheriff’s Office)A Granville man was arrested Tuesday after an investigation determined he had removed an electronic monitoring ...
A new eatery that embraces healthy options is the latest entry on the growing list of retailers joining Barn Plaza on the south side of Doylestown.Earlier this month, The Juice Pod opened its doors in a new building where the Applebee’s used to stand. The restaurant is between a First Watch and a ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — Professionals seeking a business opportunity that combines community impact, lifestyle flexibility and scalable recurring revenue may want to explore becoming the owner/operator of TAPinto in our community.You can learn more in just 30 minutes at an upcoming ownership webinar, ...
FLORENCE, NJ — A popular local four-day carnival has been canceled after multiple fights broke out on the opening night of the event. The Roebling Carnival, originally slated to run from Wednesday, May 27 through Saturday, May 30 at Nyikita Field in Florence, has been canceled for its remaining ...
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School Valedictorian Charles Nemeth and Salutatorian Erie Lugo were honored at the 41st annual Recognition Breakfast for Outstanding Scholars of Union County held by the Union County Superintendents’ Roundtable. The students and their families attended the ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 28.The meeting will open at 5 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave.The meeting is open to the public.For a copy of the May 28th agenda, click here.[Don’t miss ...
SCROLL DOWN⬇️⬇️FOR FLYER WITH COMPLETE DETAILS AND A QR CODE FOR JOB POSTINGS:FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Department of Public Works will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their office at 250 Center St., in Freehold, NJ.“This Job Fair will be a great opportunity ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Nicholas Mabel’s base-clearing double cleared the bases, and he scored on Domenic Bellini's ground single as Wood-Ridge rallied from a three-run deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Roselle Park in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 baseball ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Student-athletes from Franklin Elementary School brought immense pride, determination, and unmatched school spirit to the track at Rahway River Park, competing fiercely in the 3rd annual Rahway Olympic Day.The highly anticipated district-wide event brought together representative ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — State Senator Jon Bramnick addressed crime issues in Westfield, the long-desired one-seat ride on New Jersey Transit to New York City and a number of other regional concerns at a town hall meeting Wednesday night at the Italian American Club in Westfield. Bramnick spoke to residents ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Florida Atlantic University has been selected as Curaçao’s official training site and team headquarters during the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer.FAU will serve as the tiny island nation’s Team Base Camp, one of 48 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - For the fourth year in a row, Massimo's has risen above the competition and won the distinguished title of Best Mootz in New Jersey.Voting was held online with members from Jersey Sandwich Joints and Jersey Pizza Joints on Facebook created by Guy Madsen. With 1,468 votes, ...
COBLESKILL – New Day, Voices of Schoharie County announces its Spring Concert to be held at the Cobleskill United Methodist Church located at 109 Chapel Street in Cobleskill. The performance will take place on Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m.New Day will perform a wide variety of music for this program, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Earth Day is on April 22 and the goal is to promote awareness about protecting the environment, but it's also about sustainability. While many people think about Earth Day as a single event, many groups and organizations promote monthly activities and events as well as those ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Earth Day is on April 22 and the goal is to promote awareness about protecting the environment, but it's also about sustainability. While many people think about Earth Day as a single event, many groups and organizations promote monthly activities and events as well as those ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ — A Belleville man was arrested Tuesday morning after Fairfield police stopped a vehicle displaying a license plate that had been reported stolen in Florida, according to a statement from the Fairfield Police Department.Police said an Automated License Plate Reader alerted ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — People and families in Central New Jersey have one less fun thing to do this Memorial Day weekend after Woodbridge Center suddenly canceled its annual three-day carnival. The mall’s annual summer carnival was scheduled to start on Friday, May 29 and run through Sunday, May 31, an ...
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 ...
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. Klimchak was just six years old when, in November 2024, she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis ...