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March 12, 2026

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel officials and first responders helped promote a love of books to the Township's young residents last week through their participation in the annual Read Across America Week.Read Across America Week is celebrated throughout the United States from March 2 to March 6, ...

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CLARK, NJ — Join St. John the Apostle Catholic School in Clark on Thursday, March 12, for its Spring Open House.St. John the Apostle looks forward to sharing with families a glimpse into the programs and services it provides and to illustrate to those looking for an exemplary academic experience ...

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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The Hackettstown First Aid & Rescue Squad is bringing back a festive tradition for local families with the return of its 5th Annual “Egg My Yard” Fundraiser just in time for Easter.Instead of waking up early to hide eggs yourself, families can have the rescue squad do the ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - The Zachary Sebek Group at Compass announced that this gorgeous home at 161 Pake St. has officially sold, without ever even going to market! Sebek explained that, “Once the buyers stepped into the home for the first time, they instantly knew it was their dream home. Through a careful ...

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ROXBURY, NJ – Officials from Roxbury met this week with a federal government representative and “expressed stern and direct opposition” to the proposed conversion of a Ledgewood warehouse into an immigrant processing center, said Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo.The virtual meeting took place Tuesday, ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...

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NEW JERSEY - Governor Mikie Sherrill signed into law Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation designating March 10, 2026, as “South Plainfield Day” in New Jersey.Sherrill signed the Senate Joint Resolution on Tuesday, which marked the 100th anniversary of the Borough of South Plainfield’s ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange preschool and elementary schools celebrated the annual Read Across America with guest readers, activities and more last week.Initiated in 1997 by the National Education Association, Read Across America was created to help foster a love of reading and engage the ...

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WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Six wrestlers from Caldwell High School qualified out of the NJSIAA Region 3 tournament last weekend to go to Atlantic City for the championships that begin on Thursday.138: Solomon Soriente, first place120: Carmine Sipper, second place106: Michael Rankin, third place126: Yankee ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ — Former East Orange resident Dobreena Helm has been crowned Senior Miss Black America 2026, making history as only the second woman ever to earn the national title in the pageant’s senior division — a distinction rooted in the long legacy of the historic Miss Black America ...

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The choices we make at the table influence not only how we feel today, but also our long-term health. When it comes to colorectal cancer, diet can play a critical role.March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most common, yet highly preventable, cancers worldwide.

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — With warm weather around the corner, Livingston’s Recreation & Senior Services department is encouraging residents to get ready for long days of taking in all the sunshine by joining or renewing their membership at Haines Memorial Pool. Ahead of opening the community pool on ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The Monmouth County Alliance (MCA) is expanding its reach in youth soccer, announcing that Rumson FC and Peninsula SC have joined the partnership, bringing the total number of participating clubs to six.Originally established in 2025 as the Monmouth County Club Coalition, the ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The Monmouth County Alliance (MCA) is expanding its reach in youth soccer, announcing that Rumson FC and Peninsula SC have joined the partnership, bringing the total number of participating clubs to six.Originally established in 2025 as the Monmouth County Club Coalition, the ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Health will offer a free CPR class in late March.CPR and AED training will be offered on Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. It will be held in the Community Room at Borough Hall.  The free, hands-only, non-certification CPR and AED training teaches ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council passed the following consent agenda during the March 10th meeting.  The agenda was longer than usual as the February 25th meeting was canceled due to the blizzard that hit the area. The meeting began with a moment of silence for ...

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UNION, N.J. — Irish culture, music and community spirit were celebrated Tuesday evening at the Union Arts Center during “Craic agus Ceol,” an event presented by the Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.The phrase “Craic agus ceol” is Irish for “fun and music,” often referring to a lively ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ – The Chatham girls basketball team never shied away from a challenge during a season that earned the Cougars their third straight state sectional crown in what onlookers considered a rebuilding year.The Cougars stayed true to form in their Group 3 state semifinal against Old Tappan ...

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The choices we make at the table influence not only how we feel today, but also our long-term health. When it comes to colorectal cancer, diet can play a critical role.March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most common, yet highly preventable, cancers worldwide.

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CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...

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The choices we make at the table influence not only how we feel today, but also our long-term health. When it comes to colorectal cancer, diet can play a critical role.March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most common, yet highly preventable, cancers worldwide.

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Atlantic City, NJ – The New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) presented the 2026 Public Service Award to Holland Township's mayor, Hunterdon County Public Works Department Director Daniel T. Bush at their annual awards banquet on February 24, 2026. The organization's Public Service ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Looking to ensure patients discharged from the hospital or rehab facility continue to receive the care that they need has led a former borough resident to establish a home health care agency of her own. “I worked as a home health physical therapist for a few years and saw ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey has launched “Unlocking 250 Years of History," a  year-long initiative that brings together the SCLSNJ, Revolution NJ, and the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission to offer residents immersive experiences into the ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The volunteer firefighters of the Woods Road Fire Company will host an old-fashioned fish fry at the firehouse, 324 Woods Road on Friday, March 20 from 4:30-8 p.m.The menu includes baked and fried fish, fried clams and shrimp mac'n'cheese, fries, pierogies, onion rings, veggies, ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Repertory Theatre's run of the Broadway classic Guys and Dolls opens on Thursday, March 12.The beloved musical that brings together gamblers, showgirls, and unlikely romances in a colorful, high-energy celebration of love and luck.

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - There is still time to donate to the St. John’s Episcopal Church sock drive to aid the greater community.Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women, new socks for men, women, children, toddlers, and newborns can be donated at the church at 158 W. High St. “We are accepting new socks ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...

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