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April 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, NJ - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items were shipped to ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Scotch Plains Police Department will host a “Coffee with a Cop” event on Tuesday, April 7, offering residents an opportunity to meet and engage with local officers in a relaxed, informal setting.The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Black Drop Coffee (431 Park ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ — Residents will soon be able to sign up for a range of youth and adult recreation programs, including competitive cheerleading, indoor pickleball, and summer sports leagues, through the City of Hoboken’s Recreation Department.Registration for Hoboken Cheer tryouts for the 2025–2026 ...

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WASHINGTON, NJ - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items were shipped to ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Easton took a 4-0 lead after a quarter and then held on for dear life in defeating Phillipsburg High School, 8-7, in a non-conference girls' lacrosse game between arch-rivals on Thursday at Cottingham Stadium. Anabella Laleggio scored three goals and Rowan Krieger, Ashley Yih, ...

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WASHINGTON, NJ - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items were shipped to ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick School District's Parent University has two upcoming events in April that parents and guardians may want to mark the calendar for. The first is Connections Matter: Developing Brain, Relationships and Community on Tuesday, April 7, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ...

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READINGTON, NJ – The debate over Readington Township’s school library policy showed no signs of easing at the board of education’s March 23 meeting, where residents, teachers and parents again offered sharply divided views on Policy and Regulation 2535.During an extended public comment session, ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - Local high school students are readying to launch a digital marketplace for women artisans in Peru after they won $800 in a local ‘shark-tank’ competition in March.TEEEM, The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission, recently hosted its first-ever Student Social Entrepreneurship ...

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RARITAN, NJ – Despite warnings from residents and environmentalists about flooding and toxic materials on site, the borough's controversial Raritan Mall redevelopment was finally approved at the planning board after years of debate and legal wrangling.The five-story mixed commercial and residential ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick School District's Parent Academy is partnering with the South Brunswick Municipal Alliance for a special Hidden in Plain Sight session on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Crossroads North Middle School. This information session will be lead by former ...

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ROXBURY, NJ – Criticized for smiling recently when an anti-ICE activist described the Roxbury Township Council as being “all white” and callous, Mayor Shawn Potillo on Tuesday snapped back by saying laughing it off is his best defense against racism.Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo at March 24 Council ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - Speeding through the borough along Main Street is certainly not a new thing to residents. It is something the Milltown Police Department and, of course, residents would like to see cut down, which is why two speed monitoring signs will be installed soon at both ends of Main ...

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PATERSON, NJ — In a powerful blend of education, culture, and inspiration, Director Benjie E. Wimberly led students from Paterson Public Schools on an unforgettable trip to the Barclays Center to attend a Brooklyn Nets game—held during a vibrant HBCU Night celebration.Adding to the evening's ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - A new pilot program at Banyan High School is helping students build communication and workplace skills by bringing their artwork into the community, one business at a time.The initiative through the Banyan Creation Studio, called the Therapeutic Transition Model, gives students ...

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NEW JERSEY: Observed during Holy Week, Good Friday stands as one of the most solemn and significant days in Christianity. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, an event that forms the foundation of Christian belief and faith.Despite the somber nature of the day, the name “Good ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Sustainable New Providence, the New Providence Recreation Department, NJ Clean Communities, and NP STEM Boosters are joining forces to host the New Providence Cleanup Day on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at parks throughout the borough.The event is part of a ...

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NEW JERSEY: Observed during Holy Week, Good Friday stands as one of the most solemn and significant days in Christianity. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, an event that forms the foundation of Christian belief and faith.Despite the somber nature of the day, the name “Good ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Easton took a 4-0 lead after a quarter and then held on for dear life in defeating Phillipsburg High School, 8-7, in a non-conference girls' lacrosse game between arch-rivals on Thursday at Cottingham Stadium. Anabella Laleggio scored three goals and Rowan Krieger, Ashley Yih, ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison’s softball team rallied for five runs in the middle innings but could not overcome an early deficit, falling 15-5 to Pequannock on Thursday.The Dodgers dropped to 0-2 on the season, while Pequannock improved to 1-1.Pequannock set the tone early, scoring three runs in the first ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The New Providence Recreation Department will host a free Earth Day celebration on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at Centennial Park.Families are invited to join in a fun, eco-friendly activity: decorating a recyclable flower pot and planting a seed to take ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Dayton scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to pull out a 4-3 baseball victory over Elizabeth on Thursday.Trailing, 3-2, going to the bottom of the seventh, Chris Ramirez led off with a walk for Dayton (1-2). Jackson Babiarz followed with a double to send Ramirez to ...

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GREENPORT—Test your knowledge of all things Olana during Church 200 Spring Trivia Night celebrating Frederic Church’s 200th birthday year at the Olana State Historic Site, Frederic Church Center, 5720 NY-9G, April 4, 4 to 5 p.m.Join The Olana Partnership staff for a fun game of trivia. Work in ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – Members of the U.S. Olympic short track speed skating team visited South Mountain and Washington schools as part of a national outreach tour.The visit was part of U.S. Speed Skating’s Tour of Olympians, a multi-state initiative designed to connect elite athletes with local ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside PTO will host its annual Spring Soirée on Thursday, April 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mountainside Elks Lodge, bringing together parents and community members for an evening that supports local schools.The event, held at the Elks Lodge on Route 22, will ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown’s girls lacrosse team jumped out to an early lead but could not hold off a second-half surge, falling 6-4 to Kent Place on Thursday.The Colonials dropped to 0-2 on the season, while Kent Place improved to 2-0.Morristown came out strong, scoring twice in the opening ...

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Frenchtown, NJ –  On Saturday, March 28, the first of seven symbolic Liberty Pole Raising ceremonies planned for the original townships around Hunterdon County was held at the Kingwood Township Municipal Building. The morning program commemorated the spirit of the American Revolution as part of the ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown’s boys volleyball team dropped a straight-set match to Mount Olive on Thursday, falling 25-10, 25-16.The Colonials moved to 1-3 on the season, while Mount Olive improved to 2-3.Mount Olive took control early, opening the match with a 25-10 first-set win before closing it ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ — As the spring sports season gets underway, TAPinto launches its Athlete of the Week spotlight by recognizing a player who has already made an early impact. Spring Lake’s Kieran Schneider earned the honor after a standout week in lacrosse in which he tallied seven goals and four ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Nine Paterson Public Schools students were recognized this week for the quiet but meaningful ways they have made a difference in their schools and communities.The Paterson Board of Education honored Akram Ahmed, Mariana Gonzalez Curiel, Emmanuel De La Cruz Cruz, Derek Escobar, ...

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