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By MELINDA MYERS
April 23, 2026
Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and ...
POMPANO BEACH — A shoplifter learned that it's a losing venture after she and an accomplice were caught running a "tag-team" theft operation at a Ross store in Pompano in recent days. Jomaisha Irish Samuel, 47, was arrested and charged with felony coordinated retail theft, use of an ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Newark man was arrested on Tuesday evening after an hours-long standoff with police that began with a domestic incident at a Sandra Circle residence, Westfield Police said in a statement on Wednesday.No one was injured, police said.According to Westfield Police Chief Christopher ...
PARAMUS, NJ — All lanes of traffic on Route 17 North were blocked for some time Wednesday afternoon as the result of a motor vehicle collision, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti announced.The crash occurred near Sears Drive, and involved a dump truck full of dirt, which overturned. Officers ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne residents will have the opportunity rid their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday. On Saturday, April 25, recognized nationally as Take-Back Day, residents are encouraged to bring their medications for disposal to the ...
Every day, unused or expired prescription medications—especially opioids—pose a serious risk in our homes and communities. Far too often, these medications become sources of misuse, and/or accidental poisoning. According to the DEA, most misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The theft of an SUV from a driveway and missing scaffolding from a construction site were among the incidents reported to police last week, according to the Westfield Police Department.On April 13, a resident reported multiple unauthorized purchases on their credit cards, police ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — People and families can clean out medicine cabinets of expired or unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday so they can be safely destroyed.From 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, there will be a specially-marked container in the Woodbridge Municipal Complex parking lot at One Main Street ...
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 ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -Robbinsville business owners are being invited to a Bagels & Business Breakfast hosted by the Robbinsville Township Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC).Described to TAPinto Robbinsville as “a morning designed to foster connections, provide valuable resources, and ...
READINGTON, NJ – The debate over what students should be allowed to read in Readington Township schools continued at the board of education’s April 14 meeting with two of Policy and Regulation 2535’s most vocal critics – Kathryn Czarniak and Catherine DeLuca – again expressing their opposition ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - With the fourth marking period underway, now is the time to start making those summer plans for the kids. Spotswood Recreation Department's popular summer Arts and Crafts Camp is running from July 6 through August 7 at the Appleby School. Camp is from 9 a.m. until noon Monday ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council on April 13 approved a resolution authorizing a one-year parking garage lease agreement with Open Road Mazda of East Brunswick, continuing an existing partnership at the township’s Transportation and Commerce Center.Under Resolution #26-140, ...
BRIDGEWATER – The plan to convert a Somerset County Improvement Authority maintenance lot into a 20,000-megawatt battery storage system continued on April 14 with an emphasis on the safety of the site.After 90 minutes, the hearing was adjourned to July 28.Applicant Rockland APV Bridgewater Energy ...
LINDEN, NJ — The City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite the community of Linden and families to enjoy a day of outdoor fun at the annual Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The free community event will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wilson Park, ...
PHILLIPSBURG — Get your hats ready and your imaginations primed! The Saints Philip and James School Drama Club is preparing to turn the town upside down (in the best way possible) with their upcoming production of Seussical Kids.Whether you’re a Who from Whoville or a citizen of the Jungle of Nool, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - At the Wednesday, April 15 regular meeting of the South Brunswick Township Council, resolution 15698 on the consent agenda pertained to the introduction of the 2026 municipal budget for the township. The resolution passed along with 21 other resolutions. During the public ...
CATSKILL–CREATE Council announces Create In Process, a series of ongoing and new gatherings for creatives to connect, share, and learn.As CREATE continues to evolve toward a more collaborative, accessible, and community-centered approach, Create In Process aims to foster spaces where creatives can ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something different to do with mom this Mother's Day weekend? Then be sure to secure tickets to the upcoming Mother's Day Brunch on Ice at the East Brunswick Ice Arena sponsored by the East Brunswick Recreation and Parks Department on Satuday, May 9 from 10 a.m.
HOPEWELL, NJ – Steinert scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning and held on for a 5-4 baseball victory over Hopewell Valley on Wednesday.Anthony Prosdocimo drove in four runs for Steinert (7-5) with a pair of singles. The Spartans took a 5-3 lead in the top of the eighth before Hopewell ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Police Department Officer Ashley Correa was honored with a Lifesaving Award at this week’s Summit Common Council meeting after her off-duty actions helped save a woman experiencing a medical emergency in Clifton earlier this year.According to police officials, Correa was ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison baseball scored in three different innings and pulled away for a 9-2 victory over Whippany Park on Wednesday, April 22.After a scoreless first inning, Madison took a 2-0 lead in the second, then answered Whippany Park’s two-run fourth with a four-run inning of its own to go ...
ALLENTOWN, NJ – Senior right-hander Tyler Bunnell pitched a one-hitter to lead Robbinsville to a 6-0 baseball victory over Allentown on Wednesday.Bunnell, a Division 1 University of Pittsburgh commit, struck out nine batters and walked two in 97 pitches. He was also 2-for-3 at the plate with two ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Winning pitcher Brooke Gillen hit two home runs to power West Essex to an 8-4 softball victory over Livingston on Wednesday.Gillen drove in three runs on the day. She pitched all seven innings, struck out six batters and walked only one.Brooke Rampone had two hits and two RBI in ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Hillsborough built an early lead and never let up Wednesday, defeating Morristown, 14-1, in a shortened game.The Raiders scored four runs in the first inning, added two more in the second and another in the third before breaking things open with a seven-run fifth. Morristown scored ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — A Notre Dame High School guidance counselor charged with sex offenses involving a student was a trusted family friend whose daughter was also friends with the teen, according to court records detailing the events leading up to the alleged incident.As previously reported, Antoine ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — New Providence Recreation, along with members of the Sustainability Committee, brought Earth Day to life for its youngest residents this week, hosting a hands-on event that gave children the opportunity to plant their own seeds, decorate a paper wrap for their container and ...
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 ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham's Lafayette School third and fourth graders probably couldn't imagine what was happening at their school in 1976, but they'll get a glimpse into the past on June 11th when an assembly will be held to reveal the contents of its recently excavated time capsule.Cheryl Russo, the ...