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By TAPINTO STAFF
March 20, 2026
Morristown, NJ — As spring arrives, the historic garden at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum begins its annual transformation, offering visitors a season-long display of colorful blooms from early April through early summer.The garden’s bloom season begins in early April with tulips and daffodils, ...
TRENTON – Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) today sued one of the nation’s largest subprime installment lenders, OneMain Financial, Inc., for deepening the affordability crisis for consumers by selling them exorbitantly priced loans and charging them ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Unity Charter School is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of its Grade 5 eSTEM team, the Micro Froggies, who earned third place in the Knowledge of the Engineering Design Process Category at the NJIT eSTEM Challenge on March 19.Hosted by the Center for Pre-College Programs at ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Residents across Somerset County, particularly in and around Bedminster, may notice increased law enforcement activity next week as federal and local agencies conduct scheduled training exercises. The U.S. Secret Service, in coordination with local law enforcement, will hold ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Flemington-Raritan School District has officially named Dr. Clifford Burns as its next superintendent, signaling what board members described as a new era of stability and long-term planning for the district.The board of education unanimously approved Burns’s contract at its ...
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 ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Reading-Fleming Intermediate School held its annual variety show March 12 with students performing a variety of different acts.Performing were Lila Goldschmitt, Julia Rayburn, Ethan Kiesling, Ella Plunkett, Nirupama Vineesh, Yasmine Ellethy, Rylee Wilson, Weston Tyler, Vivienne ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Students at Hillside Intermediate School held their production of “Frozen, Jr” March 18 and March 19 in the school.In the cast were Ellery Griffiths-Nemeth, Maya Patrick, Kavya Shahane, Lucas Petit, Kaavn Sachdeva, James Wieder, Leon Silveri, Logan Attanasio, Maris Yedlock, ...
MANY EXQUISITE FELINES, mixed breeds as well as purebreds, sit in shelter cages or free-roam rooms because of inappropriate urination and/or defecation problems. These litter box issues are often reasons for surrender and abandonment. Some families will acknowledge the problem truthfully in a pet ...
ith SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Board of Education met for its final meeting of March on St. Patrick's Day. Tuesday's meeting time was moved up in order to allow Spotswood School District Superintendent Jeffrey Bicsko, Spotswood Board of Education President Dan Lennan and members of the Spotswood ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Churchill Junior High School Theatre Program will bring music, energy, and student talent to the stage later this month with its production of Legally Blonde Jr.Performances are scheduled for Wednesday, March 25; Thursday, March 26; and Friday, March 27, with each show ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick's Township Council met for its last regular meeting of the month on Wednesday, March 18. In attendance were South Brunswick Deputy Mayor Kenneth Bierman, South Brunswick Councilwoman Patricia Germain, South Brunswick Councilwoman Archana Grover and South ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Hello Harding Families,Here is what you need to know this week…School is closed tomorrow Friday, March 20th for Professional Development.Harding PTO READ-A-THON: This exciting ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Crews begin work on one of Boca Raton’s main arteries heading toward the beach, closing lanes and eliminating on-street parking for the next week on the street. The City of Boca Raton said work will begin at 10 a.m. Friday on East Palmetto Park Road between Mizner Boulevard and ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Spring Bulk Trash Collection Week begins 6:00 am, Monday April 20th. Items must be placed curbside by 6:00 am on Monday. It will be a ONE TIME ONLY pick up. No return trips will be made. This collection usually takes 1 week to complete the entire township.Please clearly separate ...
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
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 ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
NEWARK, NJ - The County of Essex held its second annual Divine Nine Day on Wednesday, honoring the extraordinary legacy, service, and leadership of Black Greek‑letter organizations.Among the honorees was former Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese. A Hillside resident, Vertreese was honored for her ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...
As the winningest wrestler in Rutgers Preparatory School history, Perth Amboy native Brett Epps will be inducted into his alma mater’s Athletics Hall of Fame this year.Epps defeated 107 opponents during a stellar scholastic career, but all those wins combined fall immeasurably short of his victory ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Exchange Club of Warren County has announced the return of the annual Egg Hunt to Maloney Stadium in Phillipsburg, NJ.Hippity Hop! The event will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026 with a rain date of April 4, 2026. The gates will open at 8:30 AM, and the hunt will begin ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Three members of the South Plainfield girls basketball team have been named to the Greater Middlesex Conference's All-American/White Division team.Jiselle Lennon, Samantha Moench and MaKenzie Harris of South Plainfield were all selected in a vote of the conference's ...
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Friday, March 20 marks National Proposal Day 2026, an unofficial observance tied to the spring equinox and celebrated as a symbolic day for couples to get engaged. National Proposal Day is observed on March 20, the date of the spring equinox this year, a day often associated ...
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Friday, March 20 marks National Proposal Day 2026, an unofficial observance tied to the spring equinox and celebrated as a symbolic day for couples to get engaged. National Proposal Day is observed on March 20, the date of the spring equinox this year, a day often associated ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spring if finally here. So, if residents are feeling that urge to purge those closets, now is the time. Middlesex County's 4-H is hosting an April clothing drive with the proceeds going to support their popular youth development program. The only items accepted for the upcoming ...
As the winningest wrestler in Rutgers Preparatory School history, Perth Amboy native Brett Epps will be inducted into his alma mater’s Athletics Hall of Fame this year.Epps defeated 107 opponents during a stellar scholastic career, but all those wins combined fall immeasurably short of his victory ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School Indoor Track & Field program added another historic accomplishment to its growing list of achievements as the Mountaineers’ Mixed 4x400-meter relay team placed second at the New Balance Nationals, earning All-American status in the event’s national ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Sixteen National Merit Finalists are students at Millburn High School.The school calls this “an extraordinary achievement that reflects the dedication, talent, and academic excellence of our students.”This recognition places these students among the top high school scholars in the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 57-year-old woman is accused of repeatedly stealing merchandise from a Coral Springs Target store over several months, totaling more than $1,700.A security guard at the store, located at 9600 Westview Drive, called police on March 14 around 7:36 p.m. after seeing Fazeeda ...