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By FRED J. AUN
February 28, 2026
ROXBURY, NJ – In the biggest protest to take place so far in Roxbury against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about 1,500 people gathered today (Feb. 28) at Roxbury Town Hall, a site very close to the warehouse ICE plans to use to process detainees.So many anti-ICE activists showed ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ - The New Jersey Lottery announced that a winning lottery ticket was sold.A Jersey Pick 5 ticket was sold at Shoppers Express on Washington Ave. The drawing took place on February 21. The ticket is worth $764,968.
SUMMIT, NJ — Residents will have a front-row seat Tuesday as the Common Council considers zoning changes that could bring new affordable housing and redevelopment to Summit neighborhoods, while also honoring this year’s Officer of the Year, Keith Kwiatek. The council will meet at City Hall, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - In the classic film, Auntie Mame promises to have her grandson back from Karachi in time for the first day of school, the day after Labor Day. Nutley parents planning global adventures this summer are going to have to adjust their holiday schedules as the Board of Education approved ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Eighth‑seeded Summit came out firing Friday, dominating ninth-seeded Carteret 41‑25 in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Tournament and proving the team is ready to make noise in the postseason.Charlotte Yarnall scored a team‑high 14 points, and Kate Shin added 11 ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
CAPITOL REGION – The attack on Iran by United States and Israeli forces earlier Saturday morning is drawing both praise and rebuke from two of the Capital District’s congressional representatives. President Trump announced the action shortly after 2 a.m., explaining the mission was primarily to ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
CAPITOL REGION – The attack on Iran by United States and Israeli forces earlier Saturday morning is drawing both praise and rebuke from two of the Capital District’s congressional representatives. President Trump announced the action shortly after 2 a.m., explaining the mission was primarily to ...
CLARK, NJ — Carl H. Kumpf Middle School recently hosted an exciting and engaging Family Feud Night, bringing together students, families, and staff for an evening of friendly competition and community fun. The event featured eight teams, each competing in a bracket-style tournament using survey ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Osborn Cannonball House Museum (1840 Front St., Scotch Plains) will be open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, offering visitors a chance to step back in time and explore local history.The museum will feature a Civil War–era exhibit, highlighting gowns from ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Firefighters face an increased risk of cancer due to repeated exposure to toxic smoke, carcinogens and hazardous materials on the job. The Hackensack Fire Department met with Representative Josh Gottheimer on Feb. 27 for his presentation of the bipartisan FIRE Cancer Act, a ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Today marks our final day as the owners of TAPinto Ridgewood. Before we pass the torch, I want to thank our readers and the community for their continued engagement over the past five years.Long before I ever published a story about this town, I experienced it as so many community ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Firefighters face an increased risk of cancer due to repeated exposure to toxic smoke, carcinogens and hazardous materials on the job. The Hackensack Fire Department met with Representative Josh Gottheimer on Feb. 27 for his presentation of the bipartisan FIRE Cancer Act, a ...
TRENTON - The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme to “Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to inspire the next generation to share the importance of ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Three candidates have qualified to have their names appear on the May 12 ballot for Mayor of Bayonne, City Clerk Madelene Medina confirmed to TAPinto Bayonne.Councilman Loyad Booker; former Councilwoman, and previous mayoral candidate, Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski; and Bayonne Board of ...
WAYNE, NJ - Two years ago, it was older brother Joel Thornton who, at 10-years-old won a national honor in the USATF-NJ Athlete of the Year program. And now his younger brother, Vincent has one-upped him by winning two Athlete of the Year honors for his national performances in the High Jump and ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - Youth horseback riding lessons are returning this spring to the Lord Stirling Park stable, marking another milestone in Somerset County’s ongoing effort to expand and modernize the popular equestrian facility.The program, offered through the Somerset County Park Commission, is ...
Basking Rideg, NJ - Youth horseback riding lessons are returning this spring to the Lord Stirling Park stable, marking another milestone in Somerset County’s ongoing effort to expand and modernize the popular equestrian facility.The program, offered through the Somerset County Park Commission, is ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Washington Elementary School third grade teacher Karen Geddis is retiring at the end of the school year.The announcement was made during the personnel portion of the Feb. 10 Westfield Board of Education meeting, during which the board accepted her retirement.Per the announcement ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, who lives in Monroe Township, retired from the NJ ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Friday, both Whippany Park basketball teams traveled for the opening round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 Tournament, competing in separate road match-ups as sectional play began.Whippany Park Girls’ Season Ends with Road Loss at Arts High SchoolThe Whippany ...
STOCKHOLM, NJ – The top-seeded United ice hockey team moved easily through the second round of the NJSIAA North, Public Co-Op tournament on Thursday afternoon. They took down eighth-seeded West Milford 8-2, earning their way to the semifinal round.Maximo Rodriguez and Braydon Sisco dominated on ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Monroe defeated Bergen Tech, 2-0, in the final of the NJSIAA Group 4 Boys Bowling State Championship match on Friday in North Brunswick. The Knights advanced to the final Friday morning by defeating Seton Hall Prep, 2-0, in the semi-finals.Monroe won game one by a score of ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Monroe defeated Bergen Tech, 2-0, in the final of the NJSIAA Group 4 Boys Bowling State Championship match on Friday in North Brunswick. The Knights advanced to the final Friday morning by defeating Seton Hall Prep, 2-0, in the semi-finals.Monroe won game one by a score of ...
CLERMONT—Vendors are wanted for the Chancellor’s Sheep and Wool Showcase which takes place at Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Avenue, Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The vendor application deadline is March 11.This is the first fiber festival of the season in the region and is an ...
Add a bit of greenery to your home’s décor with a few new plants. Match the plants to your style and the growing conditions in each room to create the desired results.Consider the time you have and want to invest in caring for plants when selecting and placing them throughout your home. If you ...