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By TAPINTO DOYLESTOWN STAFF
March 19, 2026
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Street sweeping began in Doylestown Borough this week, bringing with it parking restrictions two mornings a week.The borough announced that street sweeping would begin on Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20, and continuing every Thursday and Friday year. To make way for the sweeper, ...
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 ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
It is our choiceThis war on Iran will cost us, taxpayers, a trillion dollars. It is unprovoked, an aggression of choice, and illegal under US and international law. No matter how it comes out, it will not make the US safer.That much money could completely change food insecurity in the US. It could ...
ROXBURY – Roxbury Arts Center presents "The Things I Never Said," a group exhibition by twenty-four local and regional artists opening Saturday, March 28, with artist reception from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through May 23 at the Roxbury Arts Center’s Walter Meade Gallery, 5025 ...
COBLESKILL – Thirty art and history aficionados attended the Cobleskill Historical Society’s showing of Gus LaMonica’s paintings, “Scenes from Schoharie County History,” at the group’s March 2 meeting.Eleven framed LaMonica works were displayed for the evening at the Cooperative Extension building ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the 2026 version of the Nutley High School boys lacrosse program is real and success on the field seemingly attainable for the Raiders this season.The Raiders are scheduled to host Northern Valley Old Tappan on Saturday, March 28.Varsity tested ...
Lula Chase, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs and previously of New Smyrna Beach, FL, died on Saturday March 7, 2026, at her residence. She was 91.Born in the town of Sharon on December 28, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Emmaline (Nethaway) Slater. Lula attended Sharon Springs ...
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 ...
SPRAKERS – After the passing of his closest friend in 2025, Brian Frederick took his mildly musical past and decided to create Memorial Melodies, a song-based tribute service for grieving families. Since its creation, Memorial Melodies blossomed from testing the idea with a few close community ...
An incredible season came to a more than fulfilling conclusion for the Bloomfield High Unified basketball team.Paced by head coach Meghan Leonard, the Bengals finished the season with an 18-1 record and won both the North NJSIAA championship and ultimately, the state title, following a 35-20 win ...
Men enlisted for years, months, weeks, or days at a time, then often reenlisted again after a few months, and they were often hired to substitute for other servicemen. The Continental paper money they occasionally received as pay for service was often next to worthless. In 1818, Continental Line ...
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) Getting to know you….When I think about writing this weekly column, it's usually a song that comes to mind that helps me create. In 1957, Elvis Presley recorded “(There’ll ...
PATERSON, NJ - The week of March 25 through March 31, 2026, has been designated as Bangladeshi Heritage Week in Paterson, recognizing the city’s vibrant Bangladeshi community and its contributions to local life.The designation, sponsored by Councilman-at-Large Md Forid Uddin, highlights the ...
EDISON, NJ – Brett Epps, a former Rutgers Prep wrestling star who has been searching for a kidney donor since October 2014, has finally found a match.After several unsuccessful attempts, one coming as close as the operating table until complications arose, the 27-year-old is getting a working ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Township Council on Monday met a court-imposed midnight deadline by adopting a set of resolutions and an ordinance locking in the township's Fourth Round affordable housing plan through 2035, a move officials said preserves local control over where and ...
Elvis was definitely in the building for the Saturday night screening of the new Elvis Presley documentary film “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” at the Crandell Theatre in Chatham on March 14. Columbia County native Elvis Rock posed for photos and regaled the audience with dancing and renditions of ...
PATERSON, NJ - Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old Paterson resident, has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being detained for over a year, city officials and advocacy groups confirmed Monday. An immigration judge had set bond at $100,000 during a Friday ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A morning motor vehicle collision on St. Patrick's Day led to charges of assault by auto and drunk driving, per the East Windsor Township Police Department. According to the police department, the accident occurred at 10:09 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17 on One Mile Road in East ...
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 ...
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 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack High School Principal James Montesano visited the recent Board of Education meeting to celebrate a remarkable student.Thriving in the school community as a straight A student, Ashley Carolina Martinez quietly helps others, not for recognition, but to watch them ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Two members of the East Brunswick girls basketball team have been named to the Greater Middlesex Conference All-Red American Division first team.Ava Catanho and Julianna DelosSantos-Branson of East Brunswick were both named to the first team in a vote of the conference's ...
SHAMONG, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) on Wednesday released its preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 school year, which will preserve current staff and protect the district's programs and activities, say district officials. The total General Fund Operating Budget for the ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate has moved forward legislation that would expand health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings.The Senate Commerce Committee on Monday advanced S-1796, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Brian Stack, that would require health insurers to ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — A memorial ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Lion Gate Park, located at 1 Lion Gate Drive, to honor the life and contributions of Karen Testa.The event will feature the unveiling of a memorial plaque and park bench dedicated to Testa in recognition ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2026 Junior Police Academy.The program is open only to Elizabeth residents ages 11 to 14 who are currently in grades 5 through 8. Sessions will be held at the Frank J. Cicarelli Academy.The academy will run in two ...
WARETOWN, NJ — The Township of Ocean is preparing to take a trip through time this April as it celebrates its 150th Anniversary. Often referred to by its primary community name, Waretown, the township has organized a weekend of heritage-focused events to honor a century and a half of history, ...
SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Two members of the Columbia girls basketball team have been named to the Super Essex Conference's Liberty Division first team.JoJo Yarde and Gabriella Ervin of Columbia were each selected to the first team in a vote of the conference's coaches.Yarde, a junior forward, ...