Summit Top Stories
By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF
May 14, 2025
SUMMIT, NJ — After a narrow 6–5 loss to Westfield in the Union County Tournament final on May 10, the Summit High School boys lacrosse team responded with a decisive 8–2 victory over Bergen Catholic on Tuesday at Tatlock Field.Will Iacovelli led the Hilltoppers' offense with two goals, while ...
SUMMIT, NJ — With a potential NJ Transit train engineers’ strike looming this Friday, the City of Summit is alerting residents to alternate commuting options for travel to New York City.The Summit Parking Services Agency is highlighting two primary alternatives in anticipation of a rail service ...
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Summit High School senior Grace Luckner closed out her high school golf career on a high note Tuesday, posting a score of 79 (+6) in tough, rain-soaked conditions at the NJSIAA Girls Golf State Tournament, held at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater.Competing in the ...
CLARK, N.J. — Summit High School’s softball team pulled off a major upset Tuesday, edging top-seeded Johnson 3-2 in eight innings in the Union County Tournament quarterfinals.Juliana Alicea led the way for Summit, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run. She also drew two walks and stole two bases. Her ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Let’s get ready to roll! On Sunday, May 18th, the Summit Police Department will be hosting a Bike Rodeo from 9:00 AM to 12: PM in the Bank Street Parking Lot in downtown Summit on the corner of Beechwood Road and Bank Street. This is the perfect opportunity to have some fun while ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit High School girls flag football team braved rain, wind, and a determined Kent Place squad on Senior Day to come away with a hard-fought 19–13 victory on Tuesday, preserving their undefeated season and improving to 7–0.The win, played on home turf, capped off a special ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit and surrounding communities gathered over the past two days to honor the life and legacy of Lonn Mullen, a Summit firefighter who died May 8 at age 53 after a battle with cancer. Mullen served the Summit Fire Department for 30 years and was deeply respected by ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Oak Knoll School’s girls lacrosse team completed a season sweep of Kent Place School on Monday with a 10-5 victory in the Prep A final, held at Oak Knoll Fields in Chatham.Oak Knoll’s Lauren Dietrich scored a hat trick plus an assist as the No. 2 Royals improved to 13-3 with the win.
Summit, NJ— The City of Summit will honor fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces during its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday, May 26.The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at 25 Deforest Ave. and will proceed to the Village Green. Led by members of the Summit American Legion ...
CRANFORD, NJ — After a tough loss over the weekend, the Summit High School baseball team bounced back Monday afternoon with a hard-fought 2–1 win over rival Cranford on the road.Thomas Flack played a pivotal role in the Hilltoppers’ victory, delivering on both sides of the ball. Flack tossed three ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Sean Fialcowitz, a junior at Delbarton School and Summit resident, graduated May 3 from the Governor’s STEM Scholars program, a year-long initiative connecting students with New Jersey’s science and innovation economy.Fialcowitz was one of 111 high school and college students ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School’s Gavin Schnall has been named the Salerno Duane Player of the Week after a standout offensive performance that helped propel the Hilltoppers.Gavin Schnall Schnall, a consistent force in the Summit lineup, went 5-for-10 at the plate last week, with four of his hits ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Patrons of Roots Steakhouse may have noticed a lively group gathered beneath the front windows on Thursday, where a longtime circle of friends reunited over lunch.For decades, the group played informal bridge games at each other’s homes in Summit, sharing wine, charcuterie, and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The following streets and areas have road work scheduled for the week ahead, according to the City of Summit. Road closures and detours may be in effect in these areas; please leave extra time while driving in or near these areas. Schedule subject to change.Monday 5/12–Tuesday 5/138AM ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit community mourns the loss of Lonn Mullen, a dedicated firefighter and beloved resident, who passed away on May 8, 2025, at the age of 53.A public viewing is scheduled for Monday, May 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home, 299 Morris Ave. in ...
CLARK, NJ— The Summit High School varsity baseball team was eliminated from the Union County Tournament following a 10–0 loss to Arthur L. Johnson High School on Saturday.Leading 1–0 after the first inning, Johnson (12–5) broke the game open with an eight-run outburst in the top of the third, ...
CLARK, NJ — Summit High School's girls lacrosse team captured the Union County Tournament championship on Saturday with a hard-fought 8–5 win over rival Oak Knoll in the final.The matchup featured two of the top programs in the county, with Summit’s defense stepping up in key moments to shut down ...
CLARK, NJ — The second-seeded Westfield High School boys lacrosse team took home the Union County Tournament championship Saturday evening, defeating top-seeded Summit, 6-5, at Johnson High School.The Blue Devils rallied from a 3-0 deficit and put an end to Summit’s streak of six straight county ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $534 million budget this spring that increases the county-wide tax levy by 1.75 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased by the same percentage that it did in 2024 for the county ...
NEWARK, NJ – With a grateful heart, I thank God for the gift of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Church has been blessed once again with a beloved shepherd to lead us in faith and unity. I offer my fervent prayers for our new Pope as he embraces this ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Stony Hill Players will bring laughter to the afterlife later this month with their upcoming production of “Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral,” an interactive theatrical comedy that transforms audience members into guests at one of the most chaotic funerals imaginable.Performances will take ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit and the Summit Fire Department announced with deep sorrow the passing of active-duty Firefighter Lonn Mullen, 53, on May 8, 2025.Mullen began his career with the Summit Fire Department in April 1995, dedicating the next 30 years to protecting the safety and ...
NEWARK - The controversial $6 billion Newark Bay Bridge replacement has received a permit and “finding of no significant impact” from the U.S. Coast Guard, clearing the way for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to proceed with the construction of an extension between Interchanges 14 in Newark and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A 26-year-old East Orange man has been arrested in connection with a February home invasion in Summit, the Summit Police Department announced Friday.Alquan Harris was taken into custody following a months-long, multi-agency investigation into the Feb. 21 incident, during which an armed ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with its fourth annual community event on Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. on the Village Green at 356 Broad Street.The free event is open to the public and aims to celebrate the rich cultural traditions ...
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy cannot run for a third term and the field to replace him is wide open and crowded as 11 candidates vie for their party’s nominations in the June 10 primary election.That has left voters across the state with a number of questions on their minds, including some of the ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit boys lacrosse is a perennial power, a top team in all of New Jersey. Still, the Hilltoppers are not looking past the competition closest to home, as they still very much want to capture another Union County title. They took another step in that direction on Thursday evening, as ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Bar Association held its seasonal dinner meeting last week at the Beacon Hill Club, bringing together local attorneys for an evening of networking, reflection, and discussion about the state of local media.The event, one of four dinners the association hosts annually, serves ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit is reminding residents about key deadlines and voting options for the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, June 10.The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, May 20. Summit residents can check their registration status online. The Summit Clerk’s Office at 512 ...