Summit Top Stories
By CHRIS WIGHTMAN
February 3, 2025
Summit, NJ – Over 100 local residents gathered at The Whiskey Lounge at The Albion on Thursday to attend the second annual "Grab a Girlfriend" event, a fundraising initiative held by Overlook Auxiliary NP Twig 10. The event, which aimed to raise funds for the Child Life program at Overlook Medical ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit High School boys hockey team has named Arjun Dev its Salerno Duane Player of the Week following an outstanding performance in games against Cranford and Marlboro.Dev, a junior winger, registered his first two varsity points of the season, contributing two assists and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – After years of serving the Summit community, Summit Bagel, located at 529 Morris Avenue, closed its doors for good today (February 3, 2025). The iconic bagel shop, a staple in the area for many years, will be replaced by Kettleman’s Bagels & Deli, a growing local chain.Kettleman’s ...
TRENTON, NJ – A diverse and recognizable group of 13 New Jersey residents will have six months to recommend ways that the Office of the Attorney General can “further its mission of eliminating corruption, promoting transparency, and strengthening the public’s trust in government.”New Jersey ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Editor’s Note: As the new Common Council begins to govern the community in 2025, TAPinto Summit held a series of interviews with the leaders, getting to know them a bit more than just what political party they represent. In our series, Meet the Leaders, each person will share insights ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — One of New Jersey's most beloved independent record stores, Scotti’s Record Shop, will soon close its doors for good, marking the end of an era for both music lovers and the Summit community.The store, which has been a staple of downtown Summit since its founding, announced the ...
ROSELLE, NJ – The Summit High School girls’ basketball team turned in a dominant performance on Saturday, cruising to a 55-14 victory over Roselle. With their stifling defense and efficient offense, Summit continued to prove why they are a force to be reckoned with in New Jersey’s basketball ...
TRENTON, NJ — “We want you back!” NJ lawmakers told the nation’s nomadic Miss America, urging the competition to return in 2025 “and every year thereafter.”A resolution pleading with event organizers to come back was passed by the state Assembly by a voice vote, with no objections, on Thursday.
TRENTON — Starting February 1, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will begin implementing a law requiring permit holders under the age of 21 to complete a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, 10 of which must be completed during hours of darkness, before they can be issued a ...
UNION, NJ – Summit High School’s girls basketball team earned a powerful 53-40 win over Union Catholic on Thursday, pushing its strong winning streak to six games. The Hilltoppers (12-5) had to overcome a gritty first-quarter effort from the Vikings (13-4) before outrunning their opponents in the ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In a Thursday morning news conference, President Donald Trump informed the public that all 64 passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas and 3 passengers aboard the Blackhawk military helicopter that collided in midair last night had died, leaving the nation ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Roxbury is asserting its prospective new affordable housing obligation is just 358 units, a figure drastically lower than the 989 units estimated by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The township council formalized its position in a resolution adopted at Tuesday’s ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey’s offshore wind industry took another hit as Shell Energy withdrew from the Atlantic Shores wind project, incurring a $1 billion write-off. Citing financial, regulatory, and supply chain challenges, Shell’s exit raises further doubts about large-scale wind projects along ...
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Every Christmas Eve, a warm, local tradition transforms the town in a way that feels almost magical. As night falls, thousands of candles flicker to life, casting a soft glow throughout Summit’s neighborhoods. For one night, the town is bathed in the light of these glowing bags, and ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Summit High School women's basketball team extended its winning streak to five games with a 47-40 victory over Dayton on Tuesday evening. The win improved Summit's record to 11-5, and the team has now claimed 10 of its last 12 games since the start of the new year.The ...
Summit, NJ – Michele DelCorsano, CEO of the nonprofit organization Our House, presented a heartfelt appeal to the Summit Common Council during its recent meeting, requesting the community's support to find a suitable location for a new housing development aimed at helping individuals with ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Dempsey Bobbitt didn't know when he won third place in a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York City that it would lead to anything more. Then he got a call from Saturday Night Live.Bobbitt and the other lookalikes appeared in the show's promo video, where Chalamet said, ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
WASHINGTON, DC - In late 2024, a series of mysterious drone sightings occurred across the East Coast, particularly in New Jersey, sparking widespread public concern and speculation. Reports described large drones flying at night over multiple counties, leading to theories ranging from government ...
SUMMIT, NJ - An unforgettable afternoon of celebration unfolded at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices [Fox & Roach Realtors] in Summit as Cindy Gelormini, known as The Paint Diva, marked the release of her long-awaited book, The Paint Diva Method, A practical guide to choosing paint colors for ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit is now accepting applications for the 2025 Hometown Heroes program, which honors local military veterans and active-duty service members. Applications are open until March 31, 2025.This year marks the eighth installment of the program, which features banners ...
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – Summit High School boys ice hockey player Patrick Coughlan was named the Salerno Duane Player of the Week following his game-winning goal in a 3-1 victory over Oratory Prep on Monday, January 20. Coughlan’s goal, which came in the third period, proved to be the decisive score in ...
NEW JERSEY – By now, most Americans know that Donald Trump became the second man to serve non-consecutive terms. But how many can name the first man ever to win the presidency back after leaving office? Stephen Grover Cleveland served as the 22nd (1885–1889) and 24th (1893–1897) president. He was ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Summit NJ High School Girls Varsity Swim Team has made history once again, securing their second consecutive Union County Championship (UCT) title over the weekend. “Summit Girls had an outstanding meet, returning as first-time county champs in Summit School history,” said ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Editor’s Note: As the new Common Council begins to govern the community in 2025, TAPinto Summit held a series of interviews with the leaders, getting to know them a bit more than just what political party they represent. In our series, “Meet the Leaders,” each person will share ...
SUMMIT, NJ – After starting the season 1-3, the Summit High School Women's Basketball Team has turned things around in impressive fashion, going 10-5 and winning 9 of their last 11 games since the start of the new year.“We avenged two of our earlier defeats last week with an overtime, 15-point ...