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By KATHRYN SPARROW
March 19, 2026
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Environmental questions surrounding a proposed redevelopment site at 41 Ridgedale Avenue were raised during the public portion of the March 12 Township Committee meeting, with a Cedar Knolls resident pointing to a potential discrepancy in how the property’s conditions are ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Jefferson Township High School had its final week of preparation for its upcoming production of Shrek the Musical. Performances are scheduled for March 20, 21 at 7 PM and March 22 at 2 PM.The cast features seniors Eden Stuck as Shrek and Maddie Matthews as Fiona, junior Wyatt ...
UNION, N.J. — A longtime and much loved member of the Union Fire Department who died suddenly in late 2025 was honored Wednesday night during a ceremony recognizing retired firefighters.John Holmes, a department mechanic who began his service in 1999, was remembered for his dedication and quiet ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Local commuters and residents of Ocean Acres are looking at a drier future as construction officially kicks off this coming Monday, March 23, 2026. Earle, the contracted construction firm, will begin work on the highly anticipated Neptune Basin expansion, a project designed ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The university’s women’s basketball team made an overtime comeback to beat Drexel University 69-67 in the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament Wednesday at the Reilly Center.Host St. Bonaventure entered the Reilly Center 16-15 overall, with a 7-11 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The city’s art scene is set to shift as the Coral Springs Museum of Art plans a move to a new downtown space in the coming months.The relocation is scheduled to take place through August, with the gallery expected to open in its new location during the summer of 2026.The museum ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 55-year-old man identified by authorities as a 15-time convicted felon" was arrested Monday morning after allegedly attempting to sell crack cocaine to an undercover detective in a Pompano-area McDonald’s parking lot.Terry Lee Page, of Deerfield Beach, faces a battery of felony ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek is now giving residents containers and bags for composting, opening a new way to turn food scraps into soil.The city recently added a community food waste container at the South Recycling Drop-Off Center where residents who participate in the program can drop off ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — In a clash of South Jersey golf titans, Mainland Regional High School proved why they remain the team to beat, carding a blistering 151 to hand Southern Regional its first loss of the season at Ocean Acres Country Club.The 151-169 victory keeps Mainland’s perfect record intact ...
Lenten Worship ScheduleIn Person or on Facebook Live at 10amMarch 22: FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT • Praise Band playing • Sermon: “It’s Not Too Late to Live Differently”March 29: SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT—PALM SUNDAY • Organ playing • Processional with Palms • Praise Band playing • Sharing of the Palms • ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man is facing felony charges after a state investigation revealed he allegedly pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in sales tax collected from customers at his restaurant.Samuel Anthony Saravia, 26, of the 700 block of Northeast 23rd Court, surrendered to authorities at ...
WEST BOCA RATON — The Outback Steakhouse crews at the new West Boca Raton location are going through their training, and they’re getting ready to open in three weeks. The restaurant will open on April 7, a company employee told TAPinto Boca Raton. The new location at 8841 Glades Road in the ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Parkland Flag Storm 14U girls travel team earned a return trip to the NFL Flag National Championships after winning the Miami Dolphins Regional Tournament this past Saturday. This victory marks the second consecutive year the team has captured the regional title in their ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The city’s art scene is set to shift as the Coral Springs Museum of Art plans a move to a new downtown space in the coming months.The relocation is scheduled to take place through August, with the gallery expected to open in its new location during the summer of 2026.The museum ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man is facing felony charges after a state investigation revealed he allegedly pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in sales tax collected from customers at his restaurant.Samuel Anthony Saravia, 26, of the 700 block of Northeast 23rd Court, surrendered to authorities at ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek is now giving residents containers and bags for composting, opening a new way to turn food scraps into soil.The city recently added a community food waste container at the South Recycling Drop-Off Center where residents who participate in the program can drop off ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A senior at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, Zoey McVoy, is recovering after a severe skiing accident in Vail, Colorado, last week that required multiple surgeries.Zoey, who was vacationing with a friend’s family during spring break, sustained a life-threatening spleen injury, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A 21-year-old Asbury Park resident has admitted to attempting to intimidate a witness connected to a prior homicide case, while also pleading guilty to a separate weapons offense, according to information released by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.Jaisun Z. Brown entered ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – An unusually high turnout of 150 residents packed the Township Committee meeting on March 10, with many focused on one goal: preserving the historic greenhouses at the Condurso’s Farm property on River Road.The surge in public interest led the Committee to unanimously table ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Woman’s Club has officially opened applications for its 2026 scholarship program, continuing a longstanding annual tradition that provides meaningful financial support to local students pursuing higher education.The scholarship, offered each year by the community-focused ...
Clinton, NJ – On a chilly Thursday morning, March 19th, the Town of Clinton officially welcomed back the popular Walgreens store located on Old Highway 22, next to Just Subs and JD’s Wine & Spirits. Just two years and three weeks ago a fire broke out (February 25, 2024) inside Walgreens, and ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — In a clash of South Jersey golf titans, Mainland Regional High School proved why they remain the team to beat, carding a blistering 151 to hand Southern Regional its first loss of the season at Ocean Acres Country Club.The 151-169 victory keeps Mainland’s perfect record intact ...
Come by the Nutley Apothecary on Friday, March 20, 2026 for a Spring Equinox Special! Create your own unique bath soak or bath scrub and be your own Alchemist! Select your scent, and YOU mix it in. Write your intention for the season on a wildflower seedling paper that can be used with the included ...
BARNEGAT – Barnegat High School has seen a marked increase over a three-year period in students enrolling in Advanced Placement classes and the AP exam pass rate. The numbers have roughly doubled from 2022 to 2025, from 146 exams given and 82 passed (56%), to 280 exams given and 188 ...
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 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Board of Education and Board of School Estimate introduced a $90.5 million tentative budget for the 2026–2027 school year during its meetings on Wednesday, outlining a proposal that includes a 4.93% increase in the local tax levy to support district operations and ...
Newark schools are making gradual gains in reading proficiency, with economically disadvantaged students also receiving better marks in state English Language Arts (ELA) testing, according to data from the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies at Rutgers Newark. But achieving the ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: From classrooms to careers, County College of Morris (CCM) is helping students turn their ambitions into real opportunities. Prospective students, families, adult learners and Veterans are invited to attend CCM’s Open House on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to Noon, to discover how ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Students from Hanover Park High School earned top honors at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference.Leading the way, Aakar Annamalai and Sabas Vega captured first place in Supply Chain Management, earning the title of state champions. The duo’s ...
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 ...