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By MELINDA MYERS
April 22, 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 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – In a game that saw multiple lead changes, lots of physical play, and an epic battle between Scotch Plains-Fanwood sophomore FOGO Nate Filler against West Morris Senior Luke Grouse, one of the top players in the state, the No. 7 Raiders defeated the No. 15 Wolf Pack, ...
WAYNE, NJ — Monday night’s Wayne Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was filled to beyond capacity. Residents came out in droves to question or support the building of a new mosque on Colfax Road. This was the first of several scheduled hearings on the subject, and it began chaotically. Officials ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - A public command staff meeting: sounds a little intimidating, but Chief Joseph Dawicki held court at borough hall, at times injecting humor while explaining the annual police report. Commanding officers answered questions from the public, including those about crossing guards, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh led a community cleanup effort in downtown Paterson on Wednesday as part of the city’s observance of Earth Day, calling on residents to take an active role in improving their neighborhoods.Volunteers gathered at City Hall before spreading out through the downtown ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Public Schools is relocating several special education classes across the district as part of a broader program reorganization tied to its Middle School Model and 2025–2030 Strategic Plan.The Paterson Board of Education approved a resolution last week to eliminate and ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of programs for May. Programs marked with an * require registration. All Ages: 5/23 at 2:00 pm, Allegro Singers Concert: Fairytales from Classical Music5/27 at 6:30 pm Phyllis Wheatley Reenactment by Dr. Daisy Century5/28, ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL —Coral Springs’ annual celebration of all things in the natural world is coming up, and it’ll include a plant giveaway to make the occasion this weekend. The city will host its annual Earthfest Celebration from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Sawgrass Nature Center ...
NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...
GOLD COAST, NJ — After two years of owning and publishing TAPinto Gold Coast, I will be stepping down at the end of this month to focus full-time on a business I previously led and recently had the opportunity to acquire.Earlier this month, I completed the acquisition of RoverInsights.ai ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township will commemorate Arbor Day with a pair of community programs – a free tree seedling distribution and a call to plant memorial trees. The boost of these programs comes as the Township has been named a “Tree City USA" for the 26th time by the National Arbor ...
SCHOHARIE – At the April 17 Board of Supervisors meeting, Schoharie County Economic Enterprise Corp. (SEEC) Executive Director Julie Pacatte asked, during the Economic Development committee report, for the Board of Supervisors to pass Resolution 45, which requested that officials reaffirm the two ...
HARTFORD – Spending would decrease by slightly less than 2% under a $14.17 million budget for the 2028-27 school year approved April 13 by the Board of Education, while the amount to be raised by taxes would grow by nearly double that figure.Total spending will drop by $284,000 – from the current ...
CLARK, NJ — The Kiwanis Club of Clark and the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School Key Club are holding a clothing drive on Saturday, April 25.The clothing drive will take place at ALJ High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.For a list of items you can donate, see the ...
WEST HAVEN, Vt. — Devil’s Bowl Speedway will celebrate the start of its 60th season of racing this Saturday, April 25, with a full night of dirt-track action highlighted by the 60-lap “King of the Clay” feature.The historic track traces its roots back to 1966, when promoter C.J. Richards ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
NUTLEY, NJ — A new 77-seat Panera Bread will be built on Prism's On3 campus near Route 3 East. Panera is joining the upcoming Chase Bank and Chipotle locations. Starbucks is already on the Clifton side of the ON3 campus. These businesses will front Rt. 3 east, and will be accessible for those ...
BAYONNE, NJ — For the second time in a month, Bayonne residents heard firsthand testimony from a Holocaust survivor, but this time, it nearly didn’t happen.A series of transportation issues threatened to prevent Maud Dahme from appearing at Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Day observation.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The group behind many of Doylestown Borough’s biggest events is looking for volunteers to spruce up the town this weekend. Discover Doylestown is seeking volunteers to help pick up trash and litter around the center of town on Sunday, April 26, from 9-11 a.m. Trash bags will be ...
🌸 Mother’s Day is coming… don’t get stuck cooking.This year, give Mom what she actually wants:✔️ A beautiful meal✔️ Time with family✔️ No stress in the kitchenOur Mother’s Day Catering Packages are designed to make your day effortless—from brunch to full Italian dinners.🍽️ Brunch Packages (serving ...
WAYNE, NJ — Monday night’s Wayne Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was filled to beyond capacity. Residents came out in droves to question or support the building of a new mosque on Colfax Road. This was the first of several scheduled hearings on the subject, and it began chaotically. Officials ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Looking to make an impact in education? There may be the perfect event for you taking place next month.The Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Burlington County Special Services School District (BCSSSD) are hosting a District-Wide Job Fair on Thursday, May 14 ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown will hold the Annual Autism Celebration service on Sunday, April 26 as a vibrant and meaningful worship service honoring the gifts, talents, and faith of people on the autism spectrum.This special worship service will be led by members of ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Board of County Commissioners is once again championing local businesses and community connections with the return of its highly anticipated Spring Made in Monmouth Expo. Set for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will take place at Brookdale Community College, ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ - Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now, one of the most compelling exhibits to come to Perth Amboy in years, is now open at the historic Surveyor General's Office, 260 High St., and runs through Sunday, April 26. Admission is free. The exhibit is part of ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood baseball team took on arch rival Westfield in a rare night game on Tuesday, April 21. The Raiders dedicated the game in honor of Lisa Bolton, the mother of two varsity baseball players, to celebrate her life, strength, and the lasting impact she had on ...
VERONA, NJ - With summer just around the corner, residents of Verona can officially start the countdown—opening day at the Verona Community Pool is only 30 days away.The pool will open for the season on Saturday, May 23, offering a refreshing way for families to enjoy the warmer months close to ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Coming soon to The Plaza at Woodbridge is a new Indian eatery and sports-themed bar that will replace the former TGI Fridays at this popular Route 1 Iselin shopping center. Urban Edge Properties, owners of The Plaza at Woodbridge, has announced The Mango People Collective (formerly ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Alyssa Ricca recorded five goals and one assist to lead Passaic Valley's lacrosse team to an 8–4 win over Clifton on Tuesday.The Hornets (2–4) was paced offensively by Ricca’s six-point performance, while Chloe Culver added a goal and an assist. Magdalena Foucaud and Lindsay ...