TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO SOMA STAFF
May 27, 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Gabriel Levine, a South Orange resident, was a contestant in the annual Essex County Derby. This contest was conducted at Essex County Irvington Park, located in Irvington. Gabriel competed in the 11 to 15-year-old age class; he caught 10 fish today and is standing with County ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Four educators will take on new leadership roles in the upcoming school year after the Piscataway Township Board of Education approved a series of administrative appointments during its May 14 meeting.According to Piscataway Township Schools, the new appointments include leadership ...
NEW JERSEY – Governor Mikie Sherrill has stepped into the controversial debate about the creation of data centers in several New Jersey towns. On Wednesday, May 27, Sherrill announced a four-part comprehensive plan that she says will put guardrails on data centers in the state. Data centers house ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — After bad weather washed out the planned opening on Memorial Day weekend, the Rushmore Avenue Playground Aquatic Complex will open on Saturday, May 30. The center, which opened in August of last year, will have its first full summer season.Until Saturday, June 27, the complex will ...
BARNEGAT — The Barnegat boys varsity volleyball team opened the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 2 state tournament in emphatic fashion on Wednesday, sweeping 15th-seeded Highland Regional in straight sets (25-19, 25-21, 25-10).With the first-round victory, the fifth-seeded Bengals improve to 20-6 on the ...
Troy seeks members for the Police Review BoardTROY - The City is seeking candidates to serve on the Police Objective Review Board (PORB). This volunteer position offers residents an opportunity to play an active role in strengthening trust, transparency, and accountability between the community and ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Scotch Plains-Fanwood rallied from an early deficit but could not complete the comeback, falling to Woodbridge, 8-5, in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament, on Wednesday, May 27.In a game where the Raiders trailed 7-0 early, they ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — A fourth-seeded team in a 16-team baseball tournament won't always opt to use its ace pitcher in the first round, but South Plainfield did.Senior left-hander Aiden McCarthy pitched a two-hitter to lead fourth-seeded South Plainfield to a 5-0 victory over 13th-seeded ...
BARNEGAT — It is a game junior pitcher Gianna Gomez and the Barnegat softball team won’t soon forget.Behind a dominant, near-flawless performance in the circle and a relentless explosive offense, the second-seeded Bengals absolutely trounced fifth-seeded Overbrook, 14-0, in a five-inning South ...
Denville, NJ - Timely hitting, steady relief pitching, and a big sixth inning carried the Morris Knolls Golden Eagles to an opening-round state tournament victory Wednesday afternoon.Morris Knolls defeated Bergenfield Bears, 8-4, in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 ...
STAFFORD — Milestone moments and a dominant team performance took center stage as second-seeded Southern cruised to an 18-1 victory over No. 15 Marlboro in the state tournament opening round.The afternoon belonged to sophomore midfielder Mackenzie Sininsky, who put on a clinic with four goals and ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Police arrested a Southampton man and charged him with strangling a resident during a domestic dispute.On May 19 at about 9:00 a.m., police were called to Basswood Court for the report of a domestic disturbance. The victim told police that 32-year-old Matthew Christopher ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph girls softball team shot out of the gate in a big way in the NJSIAA North 1 Group 3 state playoffs, blasting Teaneck by the score of 19-2.The Lady Rams were rolling along at 12-4 after a win over Vernon on April 22, but then the wheels fell off as the team swooned through ...
Hoosick Falls teacher earns national distinction Priced by the HFCS Communications DepartmentHoosick Falls Central School's fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Katie Brownell, has some big professional news to share with everyone! Last spring, she was selected by the George Washington Teacher Institute ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Shrimp Parmigiana over Linguine, Garlic Bread $15.50Choice of Beef or Chicken Gyro Platter, served with FF & a Side Greek Salad $15.50Homemade Roast Beef & Cooper Cheese, Sautee ...
WARREN, NJ — Warriors win! Watchung Hills opened the NJSIAA Tournament with a commanding 10-0 victory over Elizabeth in the first round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 playoffs on Wednesday afternoon. The Warriors improved to 16-8 on the season behind a dominant performance on both sides of ...
MANAHAWKIN — Top-seeded Southern Regional left no room for doubt in its postseason opener, dominant from the opening whistle in a 17-1 rout over 16th-seeded Egg Harbor Township in the first round of the South Jersey, Group 4 tournament.With the victory, the Rams improved to 15-5 on the season, ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Franklin Township Police responded to a series of shoplifting incidents, vehicle burglaries, trespassing complaints and theft investigations between May 3 and May 9, according to the Franklin Township Police Department’s latest police blotter. The week’s incidents included ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Valhalla Club was filled with Mustang pride on May 1, as the Montville Township High School Hall of Fame celebrated its 25th anniversary. The banquet honored a new class of athletic, contributor and academic greats, featuring seven individual inductees and one historic ...
GHENT/HUDSON--Art Omi and Pocketbook Hudson Hotel and Baths have announced a partnership. Launched Memorial Day weekend, the collaboration features a free seasonal Art Shuttle connecting Pocketbook Hudson Hotel and Baths to Art Omi and other neighboring art destinations, alongside afterparties ...
NEW JERSEY – Governor Mikie Sherrill has stepped into the controversial debate about the creation of data centers in several New Jersey towns. On Wednesday, May 27, Sherrill announced a four-part comprehensive plan that she says will put guardrails on data centers in the state. Data centers house ...
WARREN, NJ — Warriors win! Watchung Hills opened the NJSIAA Tournament with a commanding 10-0 victory over Elizabeth in the first round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 playoffs on Wednesday afternoon. The Warriors improved to 16-8 on the season behind a dominant performance on both sides of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Warriors rallied with two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to stun Edison Eagles baseball, 5-4, in the first round of the Central Jersey, Group 4 section of the NJSIAA Tournament on Wednesday in Somerset.Franklin (8-11) erased a 4-3 deficit in its final at-bat to ...
Cedar Hill Preparatory School is proud to announce that seventh grader Yajur Subramaniam recently competed in the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee, held at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Yajur earned his place among 247 of the nation's most accomplished spellers, representing ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior shortstop Shantalina Blake made what was probably the final home game of her softball career a memorable one with a two-run home run in a 10-run first inning to help propel Phillipsburg High School to a 15-0 whitewash over Barringer in a NJSIAA first round North Section 2 ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Members of the Hanover Township Landmark Committee continued planning efforts for the June 14th “Echoes of Liberty” concert during Tuesday night’s committee meeting as the Township's 250th/350th anniversary celebrations continue throughout the community.Those involved in the ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison opened the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 baseball tournament with a dominant 22-1 victory over Shabazz on Wednesday, May 27.The Dodgers, seeded in the first round at home, improved to 15-11-1 with the win and advanced in the state tournament. Shabazz fell to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health will pay Morristown up to $48 million over nine years under a community service contribution agreement approved by the Morristown Town Council on Tuesday night.The council approved Resolution R-103-2026, authorizing the agreement with AHS Hospital Corp., after ...
TOTOWA, NJ -The Borough of Totowa honored Annemarie Shapiola for reaching an extraordinary milestone of 50 years of dedicated service to the Totowa Public Library.Mayor John Coiro and the Borough Council recognized Shapiola during Tuesday’s Council meeting.Shapiola began her career with the library ...