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By JOHN MOONEY
March 11, 2026
NEW JERSEY — The cost of long-term care services in the Garden State outpaces the national average and increased year over year, according to CareScout's Cost of Care Survey, which tracks long-term care costs and highlights the financial impact of aging on families.The 2025 survey found that ...
NEW JERSEY — The cost of long-term care services in the Garden State outpaces the national average and increased year over year, according to CareScout's Cost of Care Survey, which tracks long-term care costs and highlights the financial impact of aging on families.The 2025 survey found that ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) has awarded $11,600 in grants to support new educational programs and classroom initiatives across the Morris School District, further enhancing learning opportunities for students.The latest round of grants was announced at the January 12 ...
MILLBURN, NJ – March 10, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. 1776 ...
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 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Table of Hope is offering their free weekly food distributions. A free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday March 12 from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). An additional food distribution will take place on Friday March 13 in ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Table of Hope is offering their free weekly food distributions. A free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday March 12 from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). An additional food distribution will take place on Friday March 13 in ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Village Council introduced the 2026 municipal budget during its March 9 meeting, presenting a spending plan that includes a 3.497% municipal tax increase and highlights the financial pressures facing the village.Village Administrator Julie Doran outlined the ...
HAMILTON, NJ - A Hamilton Township man was convicted by a jury this week of repeatedly sexually assaulting a juvenile over a period of about 10 years, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey announced.According to a statement Jose Membreno-Aguilar, 51, was found guilty on all counts of the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
Editor’s note: Four Democrats have announced their candidacies for two open seats on the Princeton Council. The Democrats will appear Sunday, March 15, at a meeting of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization, when two of them will win the endorsement of the party. The candidates will then ...
Princeton, NJ — Even the briefest of glances at the national headlines has most of us wringing our hands. In a world more turbulent than ever, what’s an individual to do? It was with this tension in mind that Sustainable Princeton, the environmental nonprofit, designed the program for its annual ...
Hanover Resident Showcases Father’s Artwork in Madison ExhibitHANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A new exhibit featuring the work of painter Bernard Abelew is currently on display at the Madison Community Arts Center, organized by his son, Cedar Knolls resident Ed Abelew, chair of the Hanover Township Cultural ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Community leaders, elected officials, and residents gathered at Parlor Gallery on Monday, March 9, for the 11th Legislative District’s annual Women’s History Month Celebration, an event recognizing women and young leaders who are making meaningful contributions to their ...
EDISON, NJ - A Scotch Plains resident is suing the Edison Animal Shelter and the Township for failing to restrain a dog. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was attacked by a pit bull and suffered “severe and permanent injuries.” The lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey — ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
CHATHAM--The Village of Chatham has announced a $10,000 donation from The Friends of the Tracy to support the repainting and repair of the courtroom located within Tracy Memorial Hall, the village’s historic municipal building.Tracy Memorial Hall, 77 Main Street, has stood at the heart of the ...
CLAVERACK—The Ackerman Foundation opens its 2026 grant application cycle on March 15. Last year, the foundation awarded $100,000 to 40 non-profits, 14 of them first-time applicants. Grants were made to several categories of applicants, all supporting programs intended to improve the resources ...
NEW LEBANON–Capital Region Classical (CRC) has announced its upcoming 2026–27 season. Tickets go on sale to the public on Sunday, March 15.CRC’s 26–27 Season begins with the annual Tannery Pond summer concerts in New Lebanon at The Darrow School from June through August before returning to Union ...
Princeton, NJ – TAPinto Princeton published a wonderful two-part set of articles about property tax assessments, including a useful commentary by Neal Snyder and Marina Rubina. It should be must-read material for anyone who complains about their property taxes and the system in general. The ...
Princeton, NJ — Last week, the Princeton Public Schools stymied a fraudster's attempt to cash an altered check, according to the latest issue of the Princeton Police blotter. On Friday, March 6, at 8.40 a.m., police responded to the school district office on Valley Road for a report of a forged ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Police are reminding riders and parents that new state e‑bike and e‑scooter laws signed by Gov. Murphy come with serious rules and real consequences as warmer weather brings more riders to town.Officers say they’ve recently seen riders without helmets, performing wheelies and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Drawn to the sport in a quest to better her grappling skills, this leading member of the Westfield High School wrestling team inspires confidence with her prior experience in top matches and reputation as a hard worker. Sophomore Laia Colet-Rams is this week’s Andy Heinz and The ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson must cover the cost of dental insurance for its firefighters, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division ruled recently, overturning a lower court decision. The decision was first reported by Law.com.The ruling comes after the Paterson Firefighters ...
ALLENDALE, N.J. – At 102 years young, Isabelle Magna is still turning heads. The Allendale Senior Living resident was recently honored with a festive birthday party – joined by staff and fellow residents – that celebrated the centenarian’s remarkable life filled with love, adventure and ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park will hold its 12th Annual Health Fair on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, located at 8 Memorial Drive.The event will offer residents a variety of wellness activities, including massages, Reiki sessions, and ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne City Council did not vote to deny All Saints Academy the ability to utilize members of the Bayonne Police Department for security purposes, a statement from the mayor’s office said on Tuesday.The matter arose earlier this week when All Saints Academy Principal John Rios ...
CAMDEN – City government will reach out to the public to learn about and comment on its Community Plan and how it expects to spend grant money.The draft public hearing for the C-Plan will be held on Thursday, March 26, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Malandra Hall Community Center, 1200 S. Merrimac Road.The ...
KINNELON, NJ - Motorists traveling through the Kinnelon area should expect a temporary daytime closure on Thursday as work continues on a major bridge replacement project along Route 23.According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the Route 23 southbound ramp to Hamburg Turnpike/County ...
NEWARK - Driscoll Foods will apparently continue to be on the menu at Newark Public Schools, despite the food vendor’s business ties with the Newark immigrant detention center. School officials explained at the Feb. 26 Board of Education meeting that federal and state law dictate the district’s ...