TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO STAFF
August 28, 2025
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police found a lost dog on Thursday in the area of Town Hall on Ridgedale Avenue.He’s now safe but they are looking for the owner to contact them. If anyone knows the owner of this dog, please call 973-887-0432.
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Hanover Park High School football team is ready to kick off its 2025 season Thursday night as the Hornets travel to Hudson Catholic for their opening matchup.The Hornets are looking to build on last year’s success and continue the momentum that energized both the team and the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Washington Township Police Chief Jeffrey Almer announced the arrest of Gregory Rademacher, 71, of Washington Township, on charges related to sexual assault and child sexual abuse ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - Whippany Park High School will be recognizing graduates who have served in the armed forces.See information below:
FLORHAM PARK, NJ – The Florham Park Parent Teacher Association will host its fourth annual Fall Festival on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ridgedale Middle School.The event is designed to kick off the new school year and bring together the entire school community. More than ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ – It was a special day on and off the court for the Hanover Park and Whippany Park girls tennis team, as the players took their first joint trip to the U.S. Open.The student-athletes had the chance to watch professional players practice, catch live matches, and experience the ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter will be hosting a Pet Palooza on September 13th.See information below.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Schools will soon open and that means drivers need to be aware of laws regarding school buses. Drivers are reminded that even if they do not see school students, driving by a stopped school bus and ignoring its flashing red lights is illegal, and can turn deadly. According to ...
NEW JERSEY — Singers across the state will have a chance to showcase their talent this fall as American Idol launches auditions for its 24th season.The first round of virtual tryouts for Garden State contestants is set for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.As the long-running competition prepares to return ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Borough and Madison Police Departments issued messages regarding an active U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) motor vehicle chase that began in Madison and concluded in Chatham Borough on Saturday morning.According to the AlertChathamBorough notification, it ...
NEW JERSEY — The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which provides affordable child care to families throughout New Jersey, entered an indefinite pause on Aug. 1, 2025. This means families that rely on free child care services, especially those with infants and toddlers, will have limited ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Michael T Derosa of East Hanover, has been awarded a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Kutztown University.Kutztown University has conferred degrees for nearly 1,200 students for the 2025 spring semester.Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, ...
UNITED STATES — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued what it described as an “urgent warning” to consumers about knockoffs of one of the year's most popular items. According to the CPSC, fake Labubu plush dolls — sometimes known as “Lafufu” dolls — are posing ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As the summer is winding down, the fun is ramping up. There are so many fun things happening in and around town.FRIDAY AUGUST 22Designer Coat Event; Market Street Mission Thrift Shop; 9am - 4:30pmOutdoor Summer Concert Series with Candice Lee and Band ; Lawn of the Museum of ...
EDISON — Federal agents detained at least 20 alleged “undocumented aliens” during last week’s surprise raid at a Heller Park liquor warehouse near the Middlesex College campus, a US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson has confirmed.On Tuesday, July 8th, three-dozen armed agents from the US ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Although the wet weather continued into Thursday, there are sunny skies expected for Friday and Saturday. While the hurricane will be creating larger than usual waves off the coast, NJ beaches are currently closed to swimmers until further notice. For Thursday night, expect a ...
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency effective at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, across all 21 counties, in preparation for Hurricane Erin. Coastal and flash flooding, dangerous surf warnings and advisories, and high winds are expected for several counties across ...
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — TAPinto East Hanover/Florham Park is excited to introduce a new feature designed to help our local businesses connect with more customers —"Local Deals and Offers."For just $50 per site, businesses can now promote their specials directly on TAPinto East Hanover/Florham Park, ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park High School students have alot to be proud of.It was recently reported that 94% of them scored a 3 or better on their Advanced Placement exams. This remarkable success involved 192 students taking 476 exams, showcasing the collective talent and ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ — A Parsippany man has been charged with attempted murder of a federal officer, as well as multiple narcotics and firearms offenses, following an armed standoff at his residence last week, federal authorities announced.Maloy Amador, 43, was charged by complaint with attempted murder ...
Parsippany, NJ — The Calais School, a private special education school in Whippany, is proud to announce a recent partnership with IHOP Parsippany as part of its Work-Based Learning (WBL) program. This unique program connects high school and 12-Plus students at The Calais School with real-world ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ — As Hurricane Erin is currently hurling fierce energy in the Atlantic and charting a course off the East Coast, coastal communities in New Jersey are bracing for dangerous surf, aggressive rip currents, and elevated flood risks through midweek.Erin, a powerful storm which ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Whippany Park High School was ranked the 84th best high school in New Jersey, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best High Schools rankings. Whippany Park was also ranked 1,632nd nationally. The rankings evaluate nearly 24,000 eligible public high schools at the ...
TRENTON, NJ – A Morris County resident who never traveled internationally has been infected with malaria, according to state officials.In a statement, the state Department of Health (DOH) and the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said they are investigating the matter and working ...
BELMAR, NJ – The ocean in Belmar is off-limits for potentially the entire week, with red flags now flying up and down the beach to warn visitors that swimming is too dangerous. The move comes just a day after heartbreak on the 8th Avenue beach, where a 13-year-old girl drowned last Friday.That ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ – A 36-year-old man suffered cardiac arrest after being struck by lightning while playing golf in Florham Park on Sunday evening, August 17, authorities confirmed.Police said officers were dispatched around 6:10 p.m. to the Pinch Brook Golf Course after receiving reports that a ...
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has issued a recall of its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and several related products due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.The recall, announced this week, applies to products ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — The newly formed Kiwanis Club of Hanover Regional will celebrate its official Charter Night this Thursday, August 21st at 7 p.m. at the Florham Park Diner.The evening will feature live entertainment by singer Hannah Ray, who many may remember from the Kiwanis Club of Greater ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — At this week’s Borough Council Meeting, Daniel Jimenez was officially sworn into the Florham Park Police Department.Jimenez joins the department as an alternate route recruit and is currently undergoing training at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy. He is expected ...