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By BOB ZUCKERMAN
April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024 Welcome back to a new edition of the Red Bank Beat. We were off last week, but we’re back, and there are a lot of things happening downtown, including several new businesses that are opening! It’s really exciting to see so many people investing in downtown Red Bank, and I want ...
UNION, NJ -- Union scored five runs in the sixth inning to pull away for an 11-4 softball victory over West Orange on Thursday. Winning pitcher Jenna Wakefield went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three runs batted in for Union (2-5), which scored a run in the fourth inning to take a 5-4 ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A 34-year-old local middle school student-teacher has been arrested for possessing multiple photos of a child from his school who was undressed in the photos, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson. Arrested was ...
COLTS NECK, NJ -- Colts Neck scored eight runs in the first two innings and went on to a 9-7 baseball victory over Middletown South on Thursday. Ronan Kiely went 4-for-4 with a triple, four runs batted in and two runs scored for Colts Neck (6-4), which scored six runs in the bottom of the second ...
BRICK, NJ -- Emma Sigrist scored seven goals to lead Middletown North to a 12-10 girls lacrosse victory over Brick Memorial on Thursday. Isabelle Bracchi had two goals and one assist for Middletown North (4-3), which scored five straight goals in the third quarter to take a 10-6 ...
. NUTLEY, NJ - Featuring the songs of Seawind, Spyro Gyra, Lee Ritenour, Chick Corea, Incognito, Clark Duke Project, David Benoit, Swing Out Sister, Brand New Heavies, Shakatak, Sade, and other classics, the Oakley presents Smooth Jazz Friday. Come for dinner, stay for cocktails and smooth jazz.
PLAINFIELD, NJ — As first reported by Barbara Preston of The Montgomery and verified by TAPinto Plainfield, a local Plainfield Public Schools administrator, Zelda Spence-Wallace, has been charged with theft of more than $13,000. Spence-Wallace serves as the supervisor of out-of-school programs ...
Princeton, NJ – As Earth Day approaches, it seems fitting to celebrate some quiet contributors to a better environment – those steadfast opponents of the throwaway society, specifically the hordes of people who have clung to their vinyl records, in some cases since before the first Earth Day was ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The borough's Environmental Commission is inviting residents to become a part of the "Green Team" by participating in a variety of Earth Day activities the weekend of April 19-21 Activities include a Town Clean Up, free Tree Seedling Giveaway, an Earth Day Green Fair with ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township's Park & Recreation Department has been recognized by the New Jersey Parks and Recreation Association for its video promotion of “How the Grinch Stole Our Christmas Tree.” The video production chronicles the township's effort to find a new Christmas tree after ...
THE PLAINFIELDS, NJ - Two very special, well-known and admired residents of South Plainfield received the Rotary Club of the Plainfields’ Service Above Self Awards at a dinner held in their honor on April 10 at the Spain Inn. Seventy-three guests were present when Tom Cassio of Twin City ...
SPARTA, NJ – Girls lacrosse defeated Glen Rock on Wednesday 6-4, led by Uma Kowalski with three goals and an assist. She also won five draws at center field. Sparta got the game going with four goals in the first frame while holding Glen Rock scoreless. The Spartans netted one in the second ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys lacrosse team has had what could be described as a see-saw start to the 2024 season with some ups and some downs. But on Wednesday, April 17, the Rams experienced another “up” moment when they knocked off their neighbor Roxbury in their annual “Randolph / Roxbury ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - A special musical performance will take place in Montclair on Sunday, April 14. VanVleck House and Gardens have been hosting monthly Sunday afternoon chamber music concerts for the past eleven years, in collaboration with Montclair State University's Cali School of Music. These ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- Junior right-hander Wes Maksimow pitched six strong innings to earn the win and the Cougars managed to score three runs on just one hit in Chatham's 3-2 baseball win vs. Pope John on Thursday at CHS. Maksimow threw 97 pitches in his six innings, scattering three singles, striking ...
SOMERSET, NJ -- Zoe Ling hit a home run and scored three runs to help Franklin to a 15-8 softball victory over Montgomery on Thursday. Ling finished with two hits in three at-bats and drove in two runs for the Warriors (5-3), who scored six runs in the first inning and four in the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Two Piscataway residents have been arrested on theft charges after Bridgewater police investigated items of jewelry that were sold for cash but had been reported stolen from a senior living facility in Bridgewater. Ana Rios, 40, was charged with third degree theft and third ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Do you have plans for this weekend? If not. Check out our editor’s picks for some of the best things to do in and around Franklin Township. Don't forget to check out our community calendar for upcoming events, TAP here. Friday, Apr. 19 Stress Factory Comedy Club - Gasparre ...
UNION, NJ -- Zach Mott ripped three hits and scored three runs to help power Union to a 14-4 baseball victory over Newark Tech on Thursday. Gabriel Gobbi drove in three runs for Union (2-7), which scored five runs in the fifth inning to take a 10-4 lead. Ethan Beaumont and Matthew Perrotto ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon County Sheriff, County Clerk and the Board of Commissioners presents the 2024 Ident-A-Shred dates. Shredding is a way to protect identity-bring your documents to be shredded for FREE. The dates are April 20th, June 1st, September 14th, October 19th from 8AM - ...
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 ...