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By ED BARMAKIAN
March 16, 2026
CHATHAM, NJ – Jack D'Antoni has always been attracted to the bigger, deeper sounds that can be heard in a band. That's why the Chatham High senior band member made his way to the baritone saxophone in seventh grade and has stuck with it ever since.“When I was in fourth grade, I always thought the ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Hillsborough has been named one of the top ten safest towns in New Jersey for 2026 by security technology companies Eufy and Reolink, ranking 10th and 5th, respectively.These rankings, which place Hillsborough safer than 84% of U.S. towns, are based on comprehensive FBI and state ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Spring is just around the corner. It really is and residents know what that means; the annual South Plainfield Recreation Department's Bunny Hop is bouncing into the borough's Putnam Park. Yes, that bunny trail will be packed with allergy-free goodies, small toys and other ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Right on cue for Oscar weekend, Montclair’s Bellevue Theatre has earned a place on the global cinematic stage after being ranked No. 94 on Time Out’s list of the 100 greatest cinemas in the world, placing the historic venue alongside iconic movie houses in cities such as Paris and ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - New rules governing electric bicycles are now in effect across New Jersey, bringing new requirements for riders, stricter safety regulations, and a temporary ban on online e-bike sales.Under the new law, anyone operating an electric bicycle must now have a valid license. Riders ...
Princeton, NJ — Thank you for your recent article [on leaf collection and the gas-powered leaf blower ban] in TAPinto Princeton Community News.My industry has changed from little cleanup of our landscapes to leafless, pristine gardens.I watch contractors blow for minutes to get every last leaf from ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The university's women's basketball team has earned a berth in the Women's National Invitational Tournament.The Bonnies were one of 48 teams named to the tournament field Sunday night. Matchups, locations and start times for the opening round will be announced Monday. Opening ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Piscataway High School senior Sean Love delivered a standout performance at the 2026 NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships, battling through one of New Jersey’s toughest brackets to earn a third-place finish at 157 pounds.Competing at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Love ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Under cloudy, blustery weather not dissimilar to Ireland itself, the 2026 St. Patrick's Day Festival at Darby Road in Scotch Plains on Sunday. The fun for kids, music, food and drink will continue on Monday, March 16, when the doors of the pub will open at 11:30 a.m. The tent ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Last week, John Sullivan announced that he is running to become a member of the Township Committee. He is currently active in his community, a member of the Board of the Hilton Association and a member of the Planning Board.Sullivan has lived in Maplewood for a significant number of ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne officials will hold a public meeting on April 20 to gather resident input on locating the replacement Fire Station 72 at Jimmy Moore Park, according to City Manager Jenni Lamb's report from last Tuesday's City Council meeting.Lamb said in a memo to the Melbourne City ...
PARKLAND, FL- Spring break for Parkland's public school students is the week of March 16-20, 2026, and students will head back to school on Monday, March 23 for the final quarter of the school year, which ends on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.The school calendar for 2026-2027 was approved before winter ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Two students from Coral Glades High School in Coral Springs have died, the school announced Saturday on social media. In a message posted on social media, school officials said the campus had lost two students “tragically before their time.” The students were identified as ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – After 29 victories in its first 30 games, the New Providence girls basketball team finally met its match.And, for the Pioneers, it was not a match made in heaven.Despite another brilliant game by senior guard Annie Conover to close out a landmark career, New Providence was unable ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL - Renovations are scheduled to begin next month at the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in West Boca Raton, according to a letter posted on the organization’s website.In the letter, Levis JCC leaders said the project starting on April 1 will “reimagine” the campus ...
POMPANO BEACH — A sprawling multi-family apartment complex in Pompano Beach's northwest area has changed hands for $16.5 million, according to property records and recent social media activity.Meir M. Cohen acquired the 120-unit residential portfolio from Joseph K. Maiuro in a deal that closed ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The luck of the Irish descended on Little Flower Parish Sunday afternoon as roughly 160 seniors and guests dressed in their best green for the annual St. Patrick's Day Seniors Luncheon — two hours of music, laughter and a conga line that had the whole room on its feet.Emcee ...
All season long, Bloomfield High wrestling coach Ryan Smircich said that senior Saharia Quamina had been on a mission to win a state title.On March 14, that mission was accomplished, as Quamina, a senior 235 pounder, won the state title to become the fourth wrestler in BHS history to be a state ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Shortly after 3PM, a fire broke out in the middle of downtown South Orange at the corner of Vose and East South Orange Avenue.Mayor Sheena Collum ordered the closure of Springfield Avenue, and all traffic to be rerouted around the area so as not to impede access for the various ...
SOUTH ORANGE & MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The towns celebrated Hazel Clark Day on March 12 with a seriesof youth-focused events honoring the hometown Olympian and her commitment to inspiring the nextgeneration through sports, education, and community engagement. First proclaimed by local leaders in2018, ...
MANVILLE, NJ - A construction project to replace the water lines on North 13th Avenue between Brooks Boulevard and Dukes Parkway is scheduled to begin Monday, March 16.The project will create traffic delays and detours on North 13th Avenue. The first phase beginning March 16 will take place ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out. Chicken Francaise Platter, Veggies & Mashed Potatoes $15.50Cavatelli Marinara topped with Grilled Chicken, served with Garlic Bread $15.50Mixed Greens Salad, Feta, Craisins, Glazed ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park City Council has approved hiring outside legal counsel to conduct an independent review of the City’s redevelopment agreements governing several of the boardwalk’s most prominent historic properties.Through Resolution 2026-155, the City authorized a contract with ...
The following article originally appeared on the Jersey High School Sports Blog (www.jerseyhighschoolsports.com) which is run by Plainfield resident and high school sports enthusiast Noel Pyne. Pyne's site is one to bookmark, and he has been covering virtually all boys basketball games this season, ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ A brief warmup is expected to start the week in our area before cooler temperatures settle in midweek, according to forecasts from AccuWeather.Temperatures are expected to climb significantly Monday, reaching the mid-60s. AccuWeather forecasts windy conditions along with ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Fresh off flipping one of New Jersey’s longest-held Republican legislative districts, Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy (D-Summit) is focused on his first 100 days in office, his approach to government and the practical solutions he hopes to deliver for families across the state.Macurdy, who ...
NEWTON, NJ - Newton School Superintendent Joseph Piccirillo highlighted several recent student achievements across athletics and extracurricular programs at the March board of education meeting. The district celebrated a state championship after Ashley Moretta won the 55-meter dash at the North I ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s free medical clinic hosted a dance gala last weekend that raised more than $300,000.The Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic hosted the third annual Dancing for Buck$ gala at the Warrington Club on March 6. More than 300 guests, sponsors, and Bucks County ...