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By RICH REITMAN
May 26, 2026
SOMERVILLE, NJ - In its 81st edition, the Tour of Somerville once again proved why this historic race remains one of the most sought-after wins to criterium racers around the world.Deep fields in both the Pro Women’s and Pro Men’s races featured National Champions, Olympians, and many of the ...
NEWARK, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants federal authorities to allow state inspections at Delaney Hall after roughly 300 immigrant detainees went on a hunger strike that began Friday to protest deplorable, inhumane conditions.On Memorial Day, Gov. Sherrill was personally denied access to the federal ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan is publicly outlining the legal and public safety concerns that led her to veto the proposed Maple Street outdoor dining ordinance, addressing an already tense debate between the mayor and the Summit Common Council over the future of the downtown street closure ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Three bicycles were reported stolen in town last week, Westfield Police said on Tuesday.On May 18, a resident of Walnut Street reported that their beige Electrika bicycle, valued at about $400, was stolen from their front lawn, police said.Also on May 18, a resident reported the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Broward school officials jumped on the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School state baseball championship celebration bandwagon over the weekend, highlighting the team’s recent victory on its BCPS Shines site. The school serves parts of Coral Springs. The program highlights the ...
CAMDEN – A session on how to administer naloxone (Narcan) to drug overdose victims was one of the most popular social service programs at last year's The Village Spring Fling.After learning how to use the treatment, residents picked up all the samples brought by the New Jersey State Police's ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of May 26 - May 29. Related Articles:Kenilworth Public Library May 2026 Children's Events Have a news tip, feedback or story idea? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net.TAPinto Kenilworth is ...
ROSELLE, NJ – It is a busy week at Borough Hall as Wednesday’s regular council meeting and Thursday’s PSE&G Substation community meeting will be held in the council chambers. The Borough Council is set to discuss an ordinance to adopt the redevelopment plans of the property along Linden Road ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Opportunities for young girls in ice hockey have been growing for years, but what about adult women? Some women who may have wanted to learn how to play hockey growing up, but weren't able to because of rink availability or other reasons can lace up the skates and grab a stick ...
SCHOHARIE COUNTY – Voters in five of the six school districts in Schoharie County passed their 2026–27 budgets on Tuesday. Cobleskill-Richmondville voters passed their $49.1 million school budget by a vote of 560–212; the Community Library tax levy of $546,480 also passed by a vote of 572–200. In ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of programs for June. Programs marked with an * require registration. All Ages: 6/2 at 7 pm, The American Revolution in Union County6/25, Project B.E.S.T. Vision Screening*Children:6/1 & 6/8 at 4 pm, Double Dutch Jump Rope ...
PARAMUS, NJ — In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Paramus Public Library is inviting the community to share their personal memories of the Bicentennial year, 1976.“From local parades and neighborhood barbecues to national moments and the nationwide celebrations connected to the United ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library hosts a variety of events just for teens!Taking place on Tuesday, June 2, in the auditorium is button making! Participants can draw or color their own design and create a button or magnet.The following Teen Tuesday, scheduled for June 9, is the UNO ...
Every so often, a well-meaning parent will say something that stops me in my tracks."We're not too worried about elementary school. The real preparation starts in high school, right?"It's a sentiment I hear more than you might expect — and one that, after working closely with the educators and ...
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 ...
GREENVILLE — Residents want more restaurants, shops, recreation opportunities and housing options, while still preserving Greenville’s rural character, according to findings from the first phase of the town’s comprehensive plan update.Will Bardell of the Comprehensive Plan Committee presented the ...
NEW JERSEY - Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae, who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy ...
After 20 years as the head baseball coach at Bloomfield High, Mike Policastro has stepped down in that role.Policastro, a Bloomfield High graduate, was class personified in stepping away from his position. He will remain at Bloomfield High as an educator."My deepest thanks to Bloomfield High School ...
Latest in the seriesBefore we discuss David Tier and his department store, we need to see what business was in the building before him.The Ropeik family were prominent businessmen in Ravena from 1900 up to the mid-1930s. Morris Ropeik had a business called “Ropeik’s” in the Roberts building, which ...
MIDLAND PARK, NJ - High School students rose from their seats in class at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, and headed outdoors to the new red paved track. Music blasted from the speakers, hyping the students up for a beautiful day outside. They gathered, as a school, and began their trek. They ...
Summer has begun, and I kicked it off in a fantastic way with a getaway with my longtime gal pals! We got on calls to plan the logistics, and about a month before we left, we met to finalize the details. And for some added fun, we created our own rollerballs to have us feeling and smelling good ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — Sea Girt is planning a big 250th celebration and invites the community to join in all the festivities.The event is on May 30 and runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Baltimore Park. It begins with a welcome to local leaders and the singing of the National Anthem. Following that is plenty ...
COEYMANS — Local residents and business owners are being asked for their input into an issue that has plagued the community for many years — heavy truck traffic.The Advance Albany County Alliance, working in conjunction with Albany County Legislator Zach Collins, C-Coeymans, is conducting a study ...
NEW YORK STATE POLICEMay 171:00 p.m. — State Police arrested a 17-year-old Granville resident on a charge of criminal mischief in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor, in connection with a domestic dispute reported May 15 in the town of Granville. The juvenile was issued an appearance ticket.2:40 p.m.
NEW JERSEY - Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae, who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit High School boys golf once again proved it belongs among the area’s top programs, closing out another standout season with a Union County Conference championship and a third-place finish at the sectional tournament at Flanders Valley.The Hilltoppers (13-8) leaned on a balanced ...
It seems like yesterday that our son and daughter-in-law announced they were going to have a baby, and since then, between them and our daughter and her husband, we now have four amazing grandchildren. With all of these miracles, each child with their unique personalities has absolutely captured ...
It seems like yesterday that our son and daughter-in-law announced they were going to have a baby, and since then, between them and our daughter and her husband, we now have four amazing grandchildren. With all of these miracles, each child with their unique personalities has absolutely captured ...
Dear Rusty: I am 67 and 9 months old, collecting a modest SS survivor benefit with plans to collect my own much larger benefit at age 70. I was confident this plan was a good one, but recent turbulent events make me nervous that cuts could come to Social Security at any time without warning. Would ...
Dear Rusty: I am 67 and 9 months old, collecting a modest SS survivor benefit with plans to collect my own much larger benefit at age 70. I was confident this plan was a good one, but recent turbulent events make me nervous that cuts could come to Social Security at any time without warning. Would ...