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By TAPINTO VERONA/CEDAR GROVE STAFF
March 5, 2026
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Temple Sholom of West Essex celebrated Purim on Sunday, March 1, with a creative spin. This year’s Purim spiel, titled “Esther in Oz,” brought a Broadway-inspired flair to the retelling of the Book of Esther. Complete with a “Wicked”-themed set and original music composed by ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — When the Coconut Creek High School Cougars take to the football field next season, they’ll be doing it on new artificial turf and under a new video board, if school officials approve additional money for the planned projects. The School Board of Broward County is expected to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Mindy’s Munchies is putting one of its classic sweet treats back in the spotlight, encouraging locals to “snack” their way through a batch of chocolate-covered graham crackers.In a recent social media post, the Morristown-based shop said the chocolate-covered graham crackers are ...
MADISON, NJ — Drew University has selected Marc Freedman, founder and co-CEO of CoGenerate, to serve as the University’s 2026 Commencement speaker, the University announced. Freedman will also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.Drew President Hilary L. Link, PhD, said Freedman’s career ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — Trader Joe’s is recalling select frozen products sold at its stores after the company said there is a potential that some packages may be contaminated with foreign material—specifically, glass.In a customer notice dated March 3, 2026, Trader Joe’s said the recall is related to an ...
Meteorological Spring is upon us! While Astronomical Spring officially starts with the Vernal Equinox on March 20, the period between March 1 and May 31 is observed as the time when temperatures start to shift from cold to warm. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour this Sunday as we spring ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Trader Joe’s is recalling select frozen products sold at its stores after the company said there is a potential that some packages may be contaminated with foreign material—specifically, glass.In a customer notice dated March 3, 2026, Trader Joe’s said the recall is related to an ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Drivers across New Jersey and the Northeast are seeing a quick run-up at the pump as crude oil prices surge and global supply concerns intensify amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to an update released by AAA Northeast.AAA Northeast reported that as of March ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Drivers across New Jersey and the Northeast are seeing a quick run-up at the pump as crude oil prices surge and global supply concerns intensify amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to an update released by AAA Northeast.AAA Northeast reported that as of March ...
MADISON, NJ — A soggy, foggy stretch of weather is set to move through the area Thursday, with steady rain expected to taper late and a gradual warm-up arriving this weekend.Rain is expected mainly before 4 p.m. Thursday, with widespread fog developing late afternoon. Temperatures will top out ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A soggy, foggy stretch of weather is set to move through the area Thursday, with steady rain expected to taper late and a gradual warm-up arriving this weekend.Rain is expected mainly before 4 p.m. Thursday, with widespread fog developing late afternoon. Temperatures will top out ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — The Morris Plains Planning Board on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 adopted an amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for the state’s fourth-round affordable housing cycle (2025–2035) and voted to recommend two related zoning ordinances to the Borough Council, as the town works to ...
BOONTON, NJ – The atmosphere was warm and welcoming at the Jam-e-Masjid Islamic Center on March 1 as Montville residents, politicians, and community members gathered to break the fast of Ramadan with Boonton and Parsippany area clergy and the JMIC congregation.The Purpose of the FastRamadan began ...
CLINTON TOWNSHIP – The AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador program will again join the groups working to stabilize a section of eroding bank along the Raritan River.AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors educate the public on watershed science and encourage them to get involved in local stewardship ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ – Join the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (BCEC) to help rid one of the community’s parks of invasive species.The BCEC will be hosting its next Garden Work Day on Sunday, March 8 from 10AM to 12PM at Lime Kiln Alley Park.Invasive plants can degrade soil, which leads to ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is underscoring the importance of awareness and vigilance on Thursday, March 5, which is considered “National Slam the Scam Day.”In a social media statement, Sheriff Kemler wrote, “Scammers are getting more aggressive and cunning. They will use ...
ANCRAM—A major motion picture that was shot in multiple locations, including Ancram for two days in May 2024, makes its debut in U.S. theaters March 6.The film is “The Bride!” written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. It is a “genre-blending reimagining of Bride of Frankenstein and Frankenstein,” ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ —The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) will once again be holding its annual Junior Police Academy this summer for students who are currently in the 6th or 7th grade.Held at Harrington Middle School, this year's Junior Police Academy will take place from July 20 through July 24 ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Winter storms are about numbers.So that’s what Dan Bush, director of the Hunterdon County Department of Public Works, provided at the March 3 meeting of the county board of commissioners.The county overall has seen about 37 inches of snow during the 2025–2026 winter, which ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Irritating some of the anti-ICE activists attending a town council budget meeting on March 3, Roxbury Deputy Mayor Mark Crowley stressed the township’s ability to stop a Ledgewood warehouse from being turned into an immigrant processing site is limited by the U.S. Constitution.Deputy ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This town will go ‘shamrock green’ on Sunday, March 8th for the 52nd annual St. Patrick's Day parade, thrilling scores of local spectators, visitors from Middlesex County, and across New Jersey.The American-Irish Association has named John M. Mitch – one of Woodbridge’s most ...
Califon, NJ – A recent headline in the weekly newspaper suggesting that a portion of Main Street could become a one-way motivated a couple of Califon Borough residents to attend the March 3rd Council meeting. The headline indicated Council was going to consider a traffic change on Main Street, and ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – “Where Are They Now” Committee recognizes two Sayreville War Memorial HS alumni this month. Class 2012 graduate Arthur MidiangoAfter graduating Sayreville War Memorial HS in 2012, Arthur Midiango launched his career in finance and government, working in analytical and fast‑paced ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Motorists are paying more at the tank this week than they have at any time so far in 2026.In Springfield, as of Wednesday, March 4, regular gas was selling for $3.15 at the Wawa on Morris Avenue, $3.13 at the Shell station at 245 Mountain Ave., and $3.05 at the BP at 5 Meisel ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Jessica Alfone, superintendent of the Middletown Township Public School District, will retire in June at the end of the current school year, stepping down as the district prepares to implement a controversial school consolidation plan.Alfone announced her decision Feb. 12 in a ...
PARAMUS, NJ – The Bergen County Boys All County team has been announced, and the impact that Bergen Tech and Hasbrouck Heights made this year in the county has been recognized.Bergen Tech placed five bowlers on the team, including two on the First Team. Hasbrouck Heights placed two on the team, ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Senior guard Michael MacAniff received some good advice during halftime of Wednesday's state sectional semifinal game vs. South Plainfield.“The coaches were telling me if I could catch the ball and rip it right away, I could take my guy off the dribble,” MacAniff said. “So that's what ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Middletown Township is committed to providing dependable curbside services while being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. Aside from public safety and insurance, curbside collection of trash, recycling, and bulk materials represents the Township’s largest annual operating ...
UNION, N.J. — Union business owners and community leaders will take part in the township’s 2026 Women in Business and Leadership Panel, part of Union’s Women’s History Month celebrations.“The Women in Business and Leadership Panel continues to be a highlight of our Women’s History Month ...
LAWRENCE, NJ — Fourth-seeded Middletown South rallied in the fourth quarter and went on to a 64-62 overtime victory over top-seeded Lawrence in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 boys basketball tournament on Wednesday night.Freshman guard Ryan Gannon sank the game-winning ...