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By TAPINTO STAFF
March 30, 2026
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating a 57-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Union City on Monday, March 23, 2026. Luis Marin, North Bergen, has been charged with Murder, Unlawful ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Three Phillipsburg residents have been arrested in connection with the alleged illegal dumping of dogs across Sussex County, authorities said.Joshua R. Ciemniecki, 18, Robert Ciemniecki, 74, and Kaila McNeill, 30, all of Phillipsburg, in Warren County, NJ were charged with animal ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating a 57-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Union City on Monday, March 23, 2026. Luis Marin, North Bergen, has been charged with Murder, Unlawful ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School District may raise taxes by 5.7% for the 2026-2027 year—and still face a $22 million deficit.At last week’s school board meeting, school board member Daniel Kimicata said that even with that increase, the district is looking at a projected deficit of $22.3 ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville residents interested in running in this year's municipal election for Township Council may request a petition starting on April 1 by completing this form and submitting it to the Township Clerk.Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballot for one candidate ...
BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ – Even with an unusual twist to the calendar, the Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade proved once again that tradition runs deep at the Jersey Shore.Rescheduled from its original March 1 date due to a late-February snowstorm, this year’s parade was pushed to Saturday, ...
Denville, NJ - Don't miss the deadline! High School Seniors who are Denville residents can apply for Denville Rotary's A.R. Spinola Scholarships. Three $5,000 scholarships are being awarded for academic performance, extra-curricular activities and a commitment to community service. One will be ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls Council and Mayor James Damiano discussed proposed safety changes coming to Route 23, a busy road that begins in Verona and stretches north through Essex County to Port Jervis.The township has been in contact with the New Jersey Department of ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Veterans Council honored the wives of Vietnam War veterans during a ceremony Sunday, highlighting their enduring support and sacrifice. The event, which culminated with a wreath-laying at Hayden Heights Memorial Park, took place in recognition of Women’s History Month ...
A massive new Target has opened at West Orange Plaza in West Orange, NJ. The approximately 150,000-square-foot Target is the retailer’s 55th store in New Jersey and one of three it has opened in the state over the past year. Target said earlier this month it plans to increase its capital investment ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Recently at St. Theresa's School, Mrs. Keating’s second grade class and Mrs. Forfa’s third grade students received a surprise visit from Revolutionary War heroine, Molly Pitcher. The life-sized doll was created by Kenilworth Historical Society members Susan Pinto and Karen DeMaio.
PATERSON, NJ - Literature to Life (LTL), a nonprofit organization that transforms classic American literature into professionally staged adaptations, will host the second series of its Books Unite: Literature to Life program in Paterson this month, featuring The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Randolph, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) invites high school students, teachers, career changers and curious minds to explore the rapidly growing field of engineering on Friday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free community event, with lunch provided, will take place ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Middle school students will have the opportunity to reach for the stars this summer as County College of Morris (CCM) hosts its first NASA Astro Camp® on campus. Designed for students in grades 6 through 8, the free, four-day camp will immerse participants in hands-on engineering ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — From March 15 to March 21, three Westfield residents reported incidents of fraud to police, including one that cost the victim nearly $30,000, according to the police department.On March 18, a resident told police that an investment account was hacked and a wire transfer of $29,600 ...
EDISON, NJ - The township's annual fishing derby will be on Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lake Papaianni. The event is $10 per person and registration is required by Friday, April 10. Residents aged 65 and over can participate for free. To register, click here.This year, the derby ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — An overturned vehicle on I-295 has forced a lane closure and is causing delays on Monday afternoon. According to 511nj.org, the incident occurred on I-295 Northbound, north of Exit 57 in Bordentown Township, at about 3PM on March 30. The right lane is closed, as well as ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The Reynolds Family Foundation will host a day of community festivities on Saturday, featuring the 3rd Annual Bunny Hop 5K on LBI and a subsequent afternoon visit from the Easter Bunny at the shops on East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin.The day’s events begin at 9 a.m. with the 5K and ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — People gathered Saturday at Veterans Park and along South Street for a peaceful No Kings Rally, the third such demonstration held in New Providence. The event was part of a nationwide series of rallies taking place in communities across the country.Organizers described the ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — Barnegat Recreation has announced the return of its popular "Dock Concert Series" for the 2026 summer season, featuring a lineup of tribute acts and local favorites spanning three months.Bring your chairs or blankets and be ready to enjoy performances beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays ...
SCHOHARIE – Assemblyman Chris Tague hosted a CHIPS press conference with local leaders at the Schoharie County DPW on Main Street in Schoharie on Friday.The Republican urged the governor and state lawmakers to significantly increase funding for CHIPS—the Consolidated Local Street and Highway ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Two Conackamack Middle School students are earning national recognition after helping lead their competitive dance team to a championship performance at one of the country’s premier events.Eighth-grader Lillian Wilkins and seventh-grader Aria Rogers, members of the Jersey Girls All ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) is now accepting applications to be a part of their elite law enforcement team as part of the upcoming class of recruits. The agency has more than 120 career paths with specialized training opportunities. State Troopers earn a starting salary of ...
TRENTON, NJ – How much do you know about New Jersey's historical and cultural roots? Under a proposal by New Jersey lawmakers, a new interactive statewide website would be developed to highlight New Jersey’s historic sites and historic districts, including historical and cultural roadside ...
COBLESKILL – The Ramada Inn—on Burgin Drive above Price Chopper in Cobleskill—had its grand opening on Friday. Bruce Tryon, president of Cobleskill Partnership Inc., opened the ceremony at the newly refurbished hotel. “After many years of waiting with anticipation, we in this community and region ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education presented its proposed $63,396,297 budget for the 2026-27 school year Thursday night, a spending plan that district officials say holds the line at the state-allowed 2% tax levy increase while absorbing rising costs in health ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Young artists with a passion for creativity and the environment are invited to take part in a Children’s Earth Day Drawing Contest, encouraging kids to showcase their ideas for helping the planet.The contest is open to children ages 3 to 10, who are asked to draw a picture ...
EDISON, NJ - On Tuesday, the Edison Board of Education passed their preliminary budget, which includes a nearly 12% increase in school taxes. The preliminary budget passed with a six-to-two vote; voting no was Board Members Christopher Lugo and Virginia White. According to the board, this is the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — For decades, Dr. Bessie Cristwell has helped Coral Springs students get to college and made sure children in need had what they needed — from scholarships to clothing.On Wednesday, the city plans to recognize that work.Coral Springs City Commission is set to honor Cristwell at ...
NEW JERSEY - Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation requiring the Commissioner of Education to recommend uniform dates for spring break in school districts statewide aims to alleviate logistical challenges for families.Currently, each New Jersey school district determines when it will schedule ...