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By SARAH SHOCKEY - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
April 24, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A Morris County man has been sentenced to decades in prison for a fatal shooting and related charges in Independence Township. Anthony J. Garvin, 34, of Netcong, was sentenced April 21 in Warren County Superior Court after pleading guilty to first-degree murder, animal cruelty ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Dayton baseball team collected only three hits, but that was enough to support the pitching of Jackson Babiarz on Thursday.Babiarz pitched six innings, scattered five hits, struck out four and walked four. Both of the runs against him were unearned.Aidan Ferguson pitched the ...
MONTGOMERY, NJ – Montgomery scored the last two goals of the game in the fourth quarter to come from behind for a 12-11 girls lacrosse victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Thursday.Giada Catanzaro led Bridgewater-Raritan (5-7) with four goals. The Panthers led, 9-8, at halftime and 11-10 after three ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Bordentown this weekend? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! This Saturday: “Team Vivian Walk” to Honor Bordentown Resident's Legacy, Promote Organ Donation Awareness: The community is invited to come together for this weekend's Team Vivian ...
Far Hills, NJ — The Leonard J. Buck Garden will welcome visitors for its annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, offering a wide selection of plants just in time for spring gardening.The event will take place at the rock garden located at 11 Layton Road in Far Hills.
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Hunterdon Central scored nine goals in the first quarter and went on to a 12-2 girls lacrosse victory over Bernards on Thursday.Dalton Klaus scored three goals and passed for two assists for Hunterdon Central (8-2) and Gillian Schneider had three goals and one assist.Katie ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Senior Night is always about more than the final score, and that rang especially true Wednesday evening at Snyder Field, where the Gov. Livingston girls lacrosse team honored its six seniors in a hard-fought 17–11 loss to Cedar Grove.Though the Highlanders fell to 1–5 on ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for a man convicted of brutally killing a Coral Springs woman and her young daughter more than two decades ago, marking the eighth death warrant he has signed in 2026.Richard Knight is scheduled to be executed at 6 p.m. on May ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The after-school Broadway program at Hazel Elementary celebrated its success with a performance for families and community members on April 15.Broadway veterans and Hazel parents, Julie Reiber and Candi Boyd, returned to Hazel for the third year to coach 45 students in what become ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Protect Your Identity and Go Green at Mount Laurel's Annual Free Shred Event This Weekend: Mark your calendars for Mount Laurel Township's Shred Event, happening on Saturday, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Township Planner Michael Mistretta briefed the Springfield Planning Board at its April 16 meeting on the status of the township’s ongoing master plan update, outlining next steps for board members and explaining a late development affecting the town’s state‑mandated housing ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - PSE&G will perform overnight milling and paving work in Somerville and Bridgewater on Friday, April 24. Motorists are advised to follow detour signs. Please note all work is weather permitting.This work will be performed in the area where a gas main was installed earlier this ...
BOCA RATON, FL — An investor and minority business partner of reality TV personality and Boca Raton resident Jill Zarin is suing her and her boyfriend, accusing the couple of breaching a business arrangement and misappropriating company funds for personal use.According to the complaint, filed in ...
HARLEMVILLE—Hawthorne Valley announces that the second in the four-part Seasons on the Biodiversity Trail guided walk series takes place Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. The walk will be co-led by the Hawthorne Valley Farm and Farmscape Ecology Program, and will provide an opportunity to observe ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men ages 15 to 35, yet it remains one of the least discussed. Despite high survival rates at all stages, especially when caught early, many cases are diagnosed later than they should be—often because men hesitate to speak up, seek care, or even ...
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men ages 15 to 35, yet it remains one of the least discussed. Despite high survival rates at all stages, especially when caught early, many cases are diagnosed later than they should be—often because men hesitate to speak up, seek care, or even ...
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men ages 15 to 35, yet it remains one of the least discussed. Despite high survival rates at all stages, especially when caught early, many cases are diagnosed later than they should be—often because men hesitate to speak up, seek care, or even ...
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men ages 15 to 35, yet it remains one of the least discussed. Despite high survival rates at all stages, especially when caught early, many cases are diagnosed later than they should be—often because men hesitate to speak up, seek care, or even ...
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Spring is here, and migratory birds are returning to New Jersey! The nonprofit Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) aims to record as many bird species as possible within the upper Raritan River watershed during its annual Bird-a-Thon Week - and the public is invited to ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Where Are They Now Committee at Sayreville War Memorial High School is recognizing two alumni for their accomplishments following graduation, highlighting the unique paths taken by alumni Nicole LaMar and Richard Brown.Nicole LaMar (Sherman) (Class of 2012)A 2012 graduate of ...
West Orange, NJ – Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital have been named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. The annual list, presented by Newsweek and Statista, highlights the top ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents, Spring is in full swing here in Monmouth County, and with the warmer weather finally upon us, there is a renewed sense of energy and excitement throughout our communities. From outdoor events and community gatherings to important discussions about our future, this is ...
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men ages 15 to 35, yet it remains one of the least discussed. Despite high survival rates at all stages, especially when caught early, many cases are diagnosed later than they should be—often because men hesitate to speak up, seek care, or even ...
Colts Neck, NJ — A heartfelt new book written by a mother and her son is resonating with readers and families alike, arriving at a time when awareness and understanding are more important than ever. April has long been recognized as Autism Awareness Month in the United States. In recent years, many ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: A community tradition is set for this weekend! With Earth Day having just passed, the community of Holmdel is continuing the celebration with one of its most anticipated annual traditions—the Earth Day Festival & Greenway Walk at beautiful, historic Bayonet Farm. Article continues ...