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By BOBBIE PEER
March 18, 2026
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 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Public Library will open its doors to a day of hands-on learning and creativity as it hosts New Jersey Makers Day on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.The free event, open to all ages, will feature a wide range of interactive activities celebrating ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Public Library is hosting NJ Maker Day festivities on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Registration is not required for this free, family-friendly event that isa perfect pick for all ages. NJ Makers Day began in 2015 in the Garden States as a way for ...
Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and available ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Flemington-Raritan School District celebrated its 2025–2026 New Jersey Governor’s Educator of the Year Award recipients at the board of education’s regular meeting Feb. 25.With school officials lauding their achievements, and family and friends cheering in the audience, Ivette ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Nine Bridgewater-Raritan High School art students earned 20 honors in the elite 2026 Scholastic Art Awards program.According to Sarah Nasson, art teacher and advisor to the National Art Honor Society, the Scholastic Art Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Two days after powerful winds swept through the region, some residents in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains were still without electricity, as lingering outages and long waits for customer service added to frustration across Morris County.According to the outage ...
MADISON, N.J. — Madison residents of all ages are invited to take part in the first annual Madison Youth Day of Service on Sunday, April 26, a new town-wide volunteer event designed to bring the community together in support of local and regional nonprofit organizations.Presented by The Grove ...
WAYNE, NJ - This month's Where in Wayne contest showed a picture of Ellen & Roseanne celebrating winter fun. The game is simple; just tell us where the picture was taken, and you have a chance to win a $50.00 Visa gift card from the Ellen & Roseanne Real Estate Team from Coldwell Banker.Do ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department announced a road closure on Madison Hill Road on Wednesday, March 18.The announcement stated, “Madison Hill Road will be closed to all traffic from Raritan Road to Rainbow. Detour will be from Raritan to Walter arounf to Rainbow. Follow officer directions ...
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark will conduct pickup of bulky items for Ward 4 on Monday, March 23.For the posting on the Township of Clark's website, click here.For more information on the Township of Clark's bulk pickup program, click here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...
Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and available ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Check washing, shoplifted infant formula and porch piracy were among the incidents reported last week, Westfield police said Tuesday.On March 9, someone reported a fraudulent $2,000 withdrawal from his business checking account, police said.“The victim stated that the suspect ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Tia Maria Foundation held its second annual Scholarship Gala at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains on March 13. The evening brought together community leaders, educators, supporters, and friends of the Foundation to celebrate the impact of education and honor ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Being Somebody, the critically acclaimed real-life father-daughter theatrical experience, is coming to the JCC MetroWest (760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052) for a special one-time performance on Thursday, March 26 at 1 p.m.The play was written and is performed by Dr.
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township residents are invited to join the Environmental Advisory Commission for the 2026 Annual Stream and Community Cleanup on Saturday, April 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., with lunch to follow. Volunteers will meet at Kuser Farm Park, 309 Newkirk Ave., to receive ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Mayor Robert Kubert has issued a proclamation declaring March as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Awareness Month, recognizing a rare and still largely unexplained cause of death among young children.Kubert presented the proclamation to Bayonne residents Roy and Colleen ...
As a working parent in Somerset County, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind financially—not because you’re careless, but because the "rules" of getting ahead feel gatekept by jargon.I’m not a financial advisor; I’m a neighbor who built stability the steady way. If you’re overwhelmed by ...
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 ...
Next Week, the Huntedon County Library's North County Branch in Clinton will be hosting a special program: “The 1759 Vought House: A Loyalist Homestead in Revolutionary Hunterdon County”On Thursday, March 26th at 7 pm in the first floor program room. The event is free, Register online ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Just before Oscar weekend, Montclair’s Bellevue Theatre earned a place on the global cinematic stage, ranking No. 94 on Time Out Magazine’s list of the 100 greatest cinemas in the world, placing the historic venue alongside iconic movie houses in cities such as Paris and Los ...
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 ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The Town of Hackettstown has introduced two new ordinances addressing local infrastructure and municipal employee compensation, continuing efforts to invest in both community development and town operations.The first measure, Ordinance 2026-03, proposes the appropriation of ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — Drivers are being urged to avoid the area of Bonnie Burn Road and Valley Road following a motor vehicle accident that is currently obstructing the roadway, according to an alert from the Watchung Police Department. The crash has caused significant disruption in the area, with ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — Drivers are being urged to avoid the area of Bonnie Burn Road and Valley Road following a motor vehicle accident that is currently obstructing the roadway, according to an alert from the Watchung Police Department. The crash has caused significant disruption in the area, with ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The hallways of Roosevelt Elementary were filled with a sense of pride and discovery this week as students in Ms. Arielle Cardile’s class successfully completed their comprehensive State Research Project. The multi-week initiative transformed the classroom into a vibrant map of the ...
FIELDSBORO, NJ — White Hill Mansion will be hosting an event this weekend that is perfect for the historical areas of Fieldsboro and Bordentown. Friends of White Hill Mansion will be holding its 4th Annual Living History Day on Saturday, March 21 from 11AM to 3PM at the Mansion, located at 217 ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Impostors who claim they’re from the Sheriff’s Office are phoning people to demand money to settle active warrants. However, the real Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred S. Scott is warning people: Don’t get scammed.In a prepared statement, Sheriff Scott said the Middlesex ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A West Boca Raton closing agent is accused of stealing more than $4 million from the title company where he worked, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators say Michael Mansueto, 42, carried out an extensive scheme to divert funds from Bankers Title ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Area residents are invited to kick off the spring season with a sweet treat and community conversation. Norwescap’s Phillipsburg Fresh Stop Market has announced it will host “Ice Cream With The Cops” on Friday, March 27th, from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.The event, held at the market’s ...