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By TAPINTO CHATHAM STAFF
April 18, 2024
CHATHAM, NJ -- Sophomore Davis Zhang won a pro-set tiebreaker, 10-7, to win his match at second singles and help the Chatham boys tennis team post a 4-1 win vs. West Morris on Thursday at the Colony Courts.
MORRISTOWN, NJ -- Outside hitter Connor McRae knocked down nine kills and setter Shaan Iqbal was credited with 16 assists, four digs, a kill and two service aces as Chatham scored its third straight boys volleyball win, 2-0 vs. Morristown on Thursday. Junior outside Nate West contributed three ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - The twenty-ninth annual Michelle Sullivan Fund basketball game was held on Sunday, April 14, in the MTHS gym. Woodmont and Hilldale parents competed for the win over four twelve minute quarters. Hilldale Elementary School’s team consisted of 13 dads, and Woodmont Elementary ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Hartford Yard Goats on Thursday night by a final score of 5-3 at TD Bank Ballpark. The win snapped a season-high three-game losing streak for the Patriots. With 12 more strikeouts in the game, the Patriots pitching staff struck out 36 batters ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Hartford Yard Goats on Thursday night by a final score of 5-3 at TD Bank Ballpark. The win snapped a season-high three-game losing streak for the Patriots. With 12 more strikeouts in the game, the Patriots pitching staff struck out 36 batters ...
If there’s one thing abundantly clear in today’s housing market, it’s that inventory is low. RE/MAX President and CEO Nick Bailey recently noted that the U.S. is short between 4.5 and 5 million homes (with interest rates and construction costs playing big roles). After a resurgence in early 2023, ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Mahopac art students got a chance to show their talent in the 2024 Art Hop, with exhibits at Mahopac Libary and at the Putnam Arts Council opening on April 17. Look for photos of the two exhibits in next week's paper, out April 25. In the meantime, check out this video posted by the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ -- Lauren Tracey and Julia McCarron placed 1-2 in the 400 hurdles to highlight the Chatham girls track & field team's 77-53 dual meet win vs. Morristown on Wednesday. Tracey was first in the 400 hurdles in 68.6 and McCarron was second in 68.9. Tracey also placed second in the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Award-winning country artist Leah Marie Fuls is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of her new single, "Sinning on Sunday." The song, recorded in the heart of Music City, Nashville, is set to be released on April 21, 2024. "Sinning on Sunday" is described as “a soulful ...
Newark is renowned at this time of year for the annual burst of color in the North Ward at Branch Brook Park, where its cherry trees erupt in shades of pink and white, purple and red, magenta and mauve. But only two miles away in Newark's downtown, the tourist agency that works to promote the city ...
NEWTON, NJ—The 30 student cast at Halsted Middle School is getting ready to present “Oliver Jr” on stage starting this week. The show runs from Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21. The performances on Friday and Saturday are both at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s performance is at 3 ...
The Bloomfield Educational Foundation (BEF) will host a 2024 Gala, honoring some of Bloomfield's best. The ceremony will take place on April 24, at Nanina's in the Park, in Belleville, NJ. This year, the BEF honors Lenore M. Imof, as the Bloomfield High Alumna of the Year, James Johnston, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- Logan Stevens scored five goals and assisted on one to lead Bernards to a 9-5 boys lacrosse victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Thursday. David Brothers had two goals and three assists, and Charlie Hunnewell also scored two goals and assisted on one for the Mountaineers (6-0).
YORKTOWN, N.Y.—Yorktown and Lakeland varsity sports had a busy week, with softball, lacrosse, naseball, flag football, and track in action. YORKTOWN SOFTBALL (4-2) Yorktown 3, Nyack 2 Monday, April 8 (Yorktown High School) Yorktown nipped visiting Nyack 3-2, led by Kate Brown (win, 7 ...
On its best roll of the season, the Bloomfield College softball team swept a doubleheader against the University of Bridgeport, on April 17, at Clark's Pond, in Bloomfield. Led by first-year head coach Delanie Cruz, the Bears improved to 16-17 overall and 10-4 in the Central Atlantic Collegiate ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ -- Evan Hoeckele pitched a five-inning no-hitter to lift Bernards to an 11-0 baseball victory over Voorhees on Thursday. Hoeckele, a senior right-hander, struck out 10 batters and walked two in his 77-pitch effort. Bernards (3-2-1) erupted for nine runs in the fourth inning ...
The Bloomfield High softball team won its second straight game on April 17, and moved back to .500 on the season with a 14-4 victory over Payne Tech, in Newark. Head coach Rich Adams' team took a 4-4 record into a game, at Verona. on April 19, at 4 p.m. The Bengals travel to Kearny, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Bring on the fun! There is so many fun things to do this weekend! What will you be doing? Pick what you want to do from our long list of activities! Friday April 19 9th Annual Mind Body Spirit Breakfast; Link Community Charter School 23 Pennsylvania Avenue in Newark; ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out! Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini (Grilled Chicken, Ham, Swiss & Honey Mustard), served w/O Rings $14.95 “Lil Joey” Homemade Roast Beef, Provolone Cheese, FO on Grilled Rye Served w/Tri ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Bring on the fun! There is so many fun things to do this weekend! What will you be doing? Pick what you want to do from our long list of activities! Friday April 19 9th Annual Mind Body Spirit Breakfast; Link Community Charter School 23 Pennsylvania Avenue in Newark; ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Bring on the fun! There is so many fun things to do this weekend! What will you be doing? Pick what you want to do from our long list of activities! Friday April 19 9th Annual Mind Body Spirit Breakfast; Link Community Charter School 23 Pennsylvania Avenue in Newark; ...
It's been a good start to the 2024 high school golf season at Bloomfield High. Head coach Rob MacNett's team was 1-3, through April 15. The Bengals were scheduled to compete against Livingston High, on April 17, at Cedar Hill Country Club, starting at 3:15 p.m. On April 18, Bloomfield takes on ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have released the following scam alert to all residents: A scam was recently reported to our department involving a tree-cutting service. The scammers are illegally soliciting victims, claiming to be performing tree removal services on behalf of the ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - Lasagna Love NJ is hoping to expand its reach by spreading love one lasagna at a time. Lasagna Love NJ is a non-profit organization that aims to provide hundreds of in-need New Jersey residents with a homemade lasagna every month through the generosity of local Lasagna Love ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park High School is hosting a school spirit swag and merchandise fundraiser to benefit the graduating class of 2024. You can order below by visiting this site.
MILLBURN, NJ – During the April 16 township committee meeting, members approved an ordinance to close Town Hall Plaza between Essex Street and Millburn Avenue for outdoor dining and permitted uses from July 1, 2024, to September 2, 2024. Committee Member Ben Stoller introduced the ordinance and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - In Coconut Creek, amenities matter. That was made clear to the developers of the MainStreet at Coconut Creek project as the city commission last week approved the townhouses portion of the massive development. “Amenities packages matter to me,” Commissioner Joshua Rydell ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- Ben Larner pitched a four-hitter and Ridge avenged a loss last week with a 6-0 baseball victory over Hunterdon Central on Thursday. Larner, a senior right-hander, did not issue a walk in his seven-inning outing, which came eight days after Hunterdon Central had beaten Ridge, ...
NEWARK — The soil and groundwater of a 7.6-acre industrial park on the banks of the Passaic River in the North Ward remain contaminated — the result of “historic site operations,” accidental spills, illegal dumping, and improper waste disposal, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. A ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Three Westfield police officers were injured Thursday evening in a crash involving a stolen vehicle they were chasing, according to police. It happened around 5:10 p.m., Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said. “We were alerted by an LPR (license plate recognition) ...