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By TAPINTO NEW PROVIDENCE STAFF
May 26, 2026
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Ten years ago, Francisco Mendonça was ordained to the priesthood. In the decade since, he has built something quietly extraordinary in the heart of New Providence — a parish where strangers become family, young families put down roots, and the practice of everyday faith feels ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton man found himself behind bars after allegedly attacking employees at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.According to a Boca Raton police report, Joseph Eric Dumbroff, 36, accompanied his wife to the emergency room at about 9 p.m. on May 17. When a nurse went to hand ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Ten years ago, Francisco Mendonça was ordained to the priesthood. In the decade since, he has built something quietly extraordinary in the heart of New Providence — a parish where strangers become family, young families put down roots, and the practice of everyday faith feels ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ — A local body shop owner faces numerous charges after allegedly using customers’ vehicles for personal use and keeping some for extended periods of time.Jean Limage, 64, of Teaneck, owns Master Auto Repair in Bloomingdale.Police say numerous vehicle owners contacted them after ...
WASHINGTON COUNTY - The Washington County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce it has been named the recipient of the Dorothea Dix Award, presented by ASCEND Mental Wellness at the Annual Community Awards and Fundraising event held at the Harding Mazzotti Arena on May 7, 2026. This distinguished ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Tired of Memorial Day Weekend leftovers? Violante's in Nutley has your dinner plans covered! Call ahead and let the Violante's team handle your meals this week.Violante’s Butcher • Deli • Bakery • Catering105 Franklin Ave. ( at Harrison St.) Nutley, NJviolantes.com
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington Township police released new information on Monday morning about the man whose body was pulled out of a creek under Easton Road last week, explaining that the man had jumped from the bridge on the road into the water.A statement from the police said that multiple ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Early voting for the New Jersey Primary Election kicks off on Tuesday, May 26. A total of 10 early voting locations will be open during the 6-day early voting period from May 26 through May 31, with a new early voting site for 2026 located at the Hainesport Township ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Lenape High School is celebrating the achievements of one of its graduating senior-athletes. Jessica Yao has been chosen as Lenape High School's 2026 NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete. Morolda and other student-athletes from each NJSIAA member school throughout New Jersey were honored at the ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – In-person early voting locations are now open leading up to New Jersey's Primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.In-person early voting will be available between May 26 and May 31, 2026. The locations listed below will be open on Tuesday, May 26 through Saturday, May 30, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick High School student Aarav Dhar represented New Jersey earlier this month in the U.S. Department of Education’s Presidential 1776 Award Regional Semifinals, a national civics competition connected to the country’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration.Dhar competed ...
College and university students from Carteret and Woodbridge have earned a host of recent academic honors from their respective schools. TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret is pleased to spotlight these academic achievers. Here are the most recent:Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced that 14 ...
Hartford cruised into the Section II Class D final with a dominating 10-0 six-inning semifinal win over Fort Ann on Monday at SUNY Adirondack. The top-seeded Tanagers used an outstanding pitching performance from Aiden Swezey and a solid defense to blank the No. 4 Cardinals. Hartford now advances ...
WARREN, NJ — The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, in partnership with the Somerset County Office of Youth Services, is inviting residents to participate in a free virtual workshop focused on e-bike safety and community awareness.The program, titled “Safety Starts with Us: An E-Bike Safety Presentation,” ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The former president of the Woodmont Elementary School Parent Teacher Association has been arrested and accused of stealing from the PTA, according to Montville Township Police Chief Andrew Caggiano.Police received a report of theft from that school’s PTA on March 31, Caggiano said, ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - A Bloomingdale woman was airlifted to St. Barnabas after she ran back inside her burning home to try and save her cats on Memorial Day afternoon and was overcome, authorities said.Three officers who valiantly tried to rescue her were taken to Chilton Hospital for evaluation and ...
The Battenkill Chorale will present "All American," a choral program celebrating American music and storytelling, with performances on Saturday, June 13, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 14, at 4 p.m., both at Cambridge United Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Cambridge, N.Y.The program features ...
WAYNE, NJ - It's time for this month's Wayne History Challenge! How well do you know your town's history? Get this question right, and you get a chance to win $100 from…Conan Ward — Your Wayne Kingsview Partners Wealth Manager. Here's your Wayne History Challenge question: A single-engine plane ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – Michael Wewna & Crissi Licata have been named this week’s Athletes of the Week.Mike is a sophomore at David Brearley and has been playing baseball since he was six-years-old. He has been a starter for two years on the varsity team. His best sports memory so far was winning the ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Rotary Club will host a Community Document Shredding Fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, giving residents and businesses a chance to safely dispose of sensitive paperwork while supporting local charitable programs.The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Several new restaurants are popping up in Westfield, including a Peruvian place that claims to have “the best chicken in New Jersey,” an Indo-Mex fusion eatery downtown and a brick-and-mortar spot by the owner of Feast Catering. Don Alex opened recently at 231 South Ave. East. The ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Town Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 26, with several ordinances, resolutions and presentations on the agenda.The regular meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.The council is expected to consider two ordinances for adoption. Ordinance O-14-2026 would allow the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown is beginning work on a new Open Space and Recreation Plan, and town officials are asking residents to help shape the future of local parks and public outdoor spaces.The plan will guide decisions about Morristown’s parks, recreation areas and open spaces over the next ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its 57th Commencement Ceremony at the William G. Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown on Thursday, May 21. The ceremony commemorated the awarding of associate degrees and certificates of achievement ...
One of the issues that has delayed adoption of the state budget is a $ 5.4-billion-dollar hole in New York City’s budget that Mayor Zoran Mamdani wants filled by state taxpayers. Governor Kathy Hochul has said publicly that that isn’t going to happen. Margaret Thatcher’s quote about socialism ...
ELECTION 2026To the Editor:Healthcare in New York is becoming increasingly out of reach for too many families, especially in rural communities like those in Columbia and Dutchess Counties. People are struggling with rising insurance premiums, shrinking access to care, shortages of doctors and ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Morris Township Committee recognized local preservation efforts, approved a series of capital improvement ordinances, and heard extensive public comment regarding gas-powered leaf blowers during its May 20 meeting.Mayor Donna Guariglia opened the meeting by noting that ...
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 ...
EDISON, NJ - Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will begin today in Edison Township and across Middlesex County. Early voting will take place at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, located at 1070 Grove Avenue, until Sunday. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 ...
RARITAN TOWNSHIP – The spot on Thatcher Hill Road for Hunterdon County’s permanent 9/11 memorial was selected because it provides a window into the past and the opportunity to teach new generations about the day the United States was attacked in 2001, Sheriff Fred Brown said as he described the ...