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March 24, 2026

For the third consecutive year, the Sussex County Community College Film Festival invites local, regional, and international filmmakers to submit their independent films for theSCCC Film Festival April 18   |  12-8 pmStudent Center Theater (D Building)Those interested in submitting their films for ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...

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EDISON, NJ - The Township will host their first public hearing as part of its Annual Action Plan process for allocating Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The meeting will be held via zoom on Wednesday at 4:00 PM. To join the meeting, click here.According to a spokesperson, the ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Police Department is inviting residents to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25.The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Police Headquarters, located at 1 Police ...

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Join Commissioner Alphonse Petracco, the Department of Public Safety, and the FMBA Local 44 in welcoming the Easter Bunny to Nutley this Saturday! Bring your camera and hop on over to the Nutley Fire Department at 228 Chestnut St from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, March 28 to take pictures with the ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A lucky lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting a $4 million prize on a scratch-off ticket purchased in South Plainfield.The winning ticket was sold at David’s Stationery, a local shop known for selling New Jersey Lottery tickets located on Sampton ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...

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SHARON SPRINGS – On Thursday, March 19, the Sharon Springs Village Board met to discuss contentious water lines, Resolution 14 of 2026, and the highly anticipated Hoshino Resort. Privilege of the floor began with the return of Ashley Crewell-Thrasher, a Sharon Springs resident with a month-long ...

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Walter "Buddy" Hughes has spent most of his life in service, whether it be to his country or through his community through the Granville American Legion Post 323, where he recently celebrated his 60th year of membership.A Granville native, Hughes's military career began not entirely by his own ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad (BHVRS) will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, March 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at its headquarters at 378 Snyder Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.The free community Open House is designed to give residents an up-close look at ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...

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EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into a police officer involved in an accident that led to the death of a driver following an attempted motor vehicle stop. According to the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, ...

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EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into a police officer involved accident that led to the death of a driver following an attempted motor vehicle stop. According to the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, an ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a Hackensack man who recently broke into a private residence. Jermin Fordyce, 36, was taken into custody in the early hours of Saturday, March 21 when the Hackensack Police Department responded to a report of a home ...

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EDISON, NJ - The Township Council approved a resolution for the construction of an America 250th Playground at the municipal complex, located at 100 Municipal Boulevard. The council approved the resolution to award a contract for the new playground during Monday's work session.A spokesperson for ...

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ROSELLE, NJ — Local families are invited to attend Roselle Public Schools' 2026 AI Showcase, scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. at Abraham Clark High School.“See how our scholars are using technology, creativity, and teamwork to bring ideas to life,” according to a post on social media.The community ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers. The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Newton Police Department sent out an alert to Town of Newton residents about a traffic pattern change.The change has to do with the following intersections:Moran St. / East Clinton St., which is now a 4-way stopMerriam Ave. / Paterson Ave., which is now a 4-way stopThe Newton Police ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - Families in Parsippany who rely on free food distributions are now facing new uncertainty following the temporary suspension of services by Table of Hope, a longtime nonprofit serving residents across the greater Morristown area.Effective March 23, 2026Table of Hope halted all ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Fire Department, in partnership with the Binder Autism Center, will host an Autism Acceptance Touch-A-Truck Event and Carnival at Pennington Park later this month, offering families hands-on experiences with fire trucks, equipment, and a variety of activities.The event ...

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On March 11, 2026, the Union County School Boards Association celebrated Michael Healy of Mountainside, and Eduardo Nascimento of Berkeley Heights, as the Governor Livingston High School “Unsung Heroes” during the County Association awards celebration event at Rahway High School.The Unsung Hero ...

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 CAMDEN – The state stepped up its lawsuit against Camden scrap metal company EMR last week at the same time as two bills cracking down on New Jersey scrapyard operations made it through an Assembly committee.Regulatory attention has been intensively directed toward scrap metal companies after a ...

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PATERSON, NJ - A new proposal from Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (D-Passaic/Bergen) would integrate nutrition into medical care by allowing certain NJ FamilyCare recipients to receive prescriptions for healthy foods, while also expanding access to fresh produce through local pharmacies.The bill ...

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GRANVILLE — A Manchester, Vt., veteran stopped at the Granville Rescue Squad on St. Patrick's Day to present a certificate of outstanding community service on behalf of Harned-Fowler VFW Post 6471 in Manchester.Steve Leach, community service chair for the post, presented the certificate to EMTs ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...

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BEACH HAVEN – Lacing up for a good cause is about to get a lot more festive. The Reynolds Family Foundation has officially announced the return of its 3rd Annual Bunny Hop 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, set to take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026.The event, which has quickly become a local ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...

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BEACH HAVEN – Lacing up for a good cause is about to get a lot more festive. The Reynolds Family Foundation has officially announced the return of its 3rd Annual Bunny Hop 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, set to take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026.The event, which has quickly become a local ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Spend spring break at the library! Every day there is something exciting planned. Please see the flyer above for the daily events. The only events that require registration are Thursday's egg hunts. To reserve your spot, call the library at 908-276-2451 or visit 548 Boulevard. Have ...

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Morristown, NJ — 3/24/26 — The public is invited to step back in time during this year's special sesquicentennial Spring Encampment Weekend, taking place April 18–19, 2026, at Jockey Hollow, part of Morristown National Historical Park.This free, family-friendly event offers an immersive look into ...

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