Summit Top Stories
By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF
March 17, 2026
SUMMIT, NJ — In a city where live music has long found a home—from community stages to local festivals—the next generation of jazz musicians has a fast-approaching opportunity to take center stage.The New Jersey Jazz Society has set a March 27 deadline for its annual juried scholarship competition, ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit residents will get a first look at the district’s updated 2026‑27 school budget during a pair of meetings on Wednesday, March 18, following newly released state aid figures that were better than expected.The Board of School Estimate (BOSE) will meet at 6 p.m. in the Summit High ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit residents are not immune to cybercrime, which continues to rise across New Jersey and the U.S. To help local residents stay protected, the Summit Police Department will host a cybercrime presentation led by an FBI representative on Wednesday, March 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Friends, former players, and the Summit football community will gather to honor the life of Gilbert Einar Owren, a guiding force in local football, at a Celebration of Life on April 19, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Summit Elks Lodge No. 1246, Maple Street.Owren, who passed away last ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Fresh off flipping one of New Jersey’s longest-held Republican legislative districts, Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy (D-Summit) is focused on his first 100 days in office, his approach to government and the practical solutions he hopes to deliver for families across the state.Macurdy, who ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Local drivers should plan ahead as road work and traffic events are scheduled across the Summit this week, according to the city. Schedules are weather-dependent and may change. Residents are advised to allow extra travel time in affected areas.Road Work Schedule (Monday, March 16 – ...
Linden, NJ — It begins soon — the week-long celebration of St. Patrick's Day. First, a quick stop for a pint of Guinness Extra Stout. (I once made the poor fashion choice of purchasing a T-shirt with that product name written on it). Not good.) We have sorted out our shopping lists for the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Elizabeth McKeever, 12, of Summit, capped off a remarkable regular season with Mountain Creek Ski Racing Club by finishing undefeated in all New Jersey Ski Racing Association (NJSRA) qualifying races. Her performance earned her a spot on the New Jersey State Ski Team, which will ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council is set to recognize a police officer, review traffic and parking changes, and vote on several budget and community measures during its meeting Tuesday at City Hall.Officer Keith Kwiatek will be honored as the city’s 2025 Police Officer of the Year, with Police ...
SUMMIT, NJ — St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner on Tuesday — and there’s no better way to honor Irish heritage than with colcannon, a creamy, comforting potato dish traditionally made with cabbage or kale. Simple, hearty, and full of flavor, it has been enjoyed in Irish kitchens for ...
SUMMIT – It's been just over two years since Jenine Lavin founded Mix & Mahj Association of Summit and one thing is perfectly clear: the craze around the game has not died down. If anything, the popularity of the strategy game has only grown.Since forming Mix & Mahj in 2024, Lavin has used ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Ever wondered what goes on inside Summit’s fire headquarters or wanted a closer look at a fire truck, police gear, or the heavy equipment that keeps the city running?Residents will get that chance when the City of Summit hosts its second annual City of Summit Showcase on Wednesday, ...
NEWARK, NJ – The Archdiocese of Newark will experience a record-breaking number of people becoming Catholic or completing their initiation into the Church during the 2026 Easter season, continuing a rapid growth trend that began following the COVID-19 pandemic. According to newly released ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Police are reminding riders and parents that new state e‑bike and e‑scooter laws signed by Gov. Murphy come with serious rules and real consequences as warmer weather brings more riders to town.Officers say they’ve recently seen riders without helmets, performing wheelies and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has reached a half-million-dollar settlement with an employee who said she was demoted and transferred to less desirable departments after working on a wiretap operation with the office’s Major Crimes Division.The Union County Board of ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Grab your gloves and reusable water bottles: Summit is rolling up its sleeves for its annual Earth Day Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, turning local parks and green spaces into hubs of community action and environmental pride.From 9 a.m. to noon (rain date April 19), residents of all ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Lawton C. Johnson Middle School students are ready to dazzle audiences this weekend with their production of Matilda JR., the beloved musical based on Roald Dahl’s classic story.Performances will run March 13–14 in the school auditorium, showcasing the talents of student performers and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s elected leaders and police officers traded agendas for picture books last week, bringing story time to life in elementary classrooms as part of Read Across America Week and turning school hallways into hubs of laughter and learning.The City of Summit joined schools across the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — With taxes and affordability on residents’ minds, the president and vice president of the Summit Board of Education are hosting Coffee and Conversation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the Summit High School cafeteria to discuss district priorities and the proposed 5.17 percent levy ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Motorists traveling through Summit this week should expect daytime traffic disruptions at several locations across the city as utility work is scheduled by Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) and New Jersey American Water.According to the city, work is planned for Monday, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Residents in Summit and across New Jersey will need to set their clocks ahead one hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning.At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, clocks “spring forward” to 3 a.m., meaning people lose one hour of sleep but gain more daylight in the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Making lemonade from lemons, the Westfield Regional Health Department is vying for a federal grant to help replace some of the same federal funds lost during the steep budget cuts of 2025.Health Department Director Megan Avallone said at Monday's Westfield Board of Health Meeting ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Each performance of Summit High School’s Big Fish brought audiences to their feet with thunderous applause, but after his final bow, senior Noah Ibrahim, who portrayed the larger-than-life Edward Bloom, managed to quiet the auditorium for a powerful message.“Like the Blooms, families ...
SUMMIT, NJ — As Summit moves into a new phase of residential planning, the city’s 2026 Amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan outlines how officials intend to meet state-mandated affordable housing obligations through 2035 while maintaining local oversight of development.The Planning Board, ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Public Schools is hosting the Summit Educator Recruitment + Networking Expo from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Summit High School, 125 Kent Place Blvd. The event is open to current and prospective certificated educators, including those interested in substitute ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s Common Council has adopted a long-debated “Fair Share Plan,” establishing a framework that will guide residential development and affordable housing obligations in the city over the next decade. The state-mandated plan outlines how Summit will meet its assigned affordable ...
SUMMIT — Summit Public Schools Superintendent Scott Hough on Thursday presented a draft Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget to the Board of Education, outlining early spending projections and financial assumptions as the district prepares for the next budget cycle. District officials advised the ...