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By JOHN FRAISSINET
March 29, 2026
So what's the plot of True West (opening April 10th @ Nutley Little Theatre) directed by John Fraissinet????True West, a play by Sam Shepard, revolves around the complex and volatile relationship between two estranged brothers, Austin and Lee, who reunite at their mother's California home.The play ...
Peaceful Pines offers a welcoming home environment, as seen in the photo above. MONMOUTH COUNTY: As communities across the country celebrate both Women's History and International Women's Month, the story of two local entrepreneurs stands out as a powerful example of leadership, compassion, and ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — What began as a campaign rooted in remembrance and generosity has taken a heartbreaking turn for a local law enforcement family, prompting an outpouring of community support.Captain Tom Rizzo of the Howell Police Department recently concluded a months-long effort to compete in a ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — What began as a campaign rooted in remembrance and generosity has taken a heartbreaking turn for a local law enforcement family, prompting an outpouring of community support.Captain Tom Rizzo of the Howell Police Department recently concluded a months-long effort to compete in a ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — What began as a campaign rooted in remembrance and generosity has taken a heartbreaking turn for a local law enforcement family, prompting an outpouring of community support.Captain Tom Rizzo of the Howell Police Department recently concluded a months-long effort to compete in a ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The “Keep Wood-Ridge Beautiful” Committee will hold its 26th annual downtown cleanup day on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. All volunteers are invited to participate. No need to sign up, please arrive at 11:30 am. The Borough will even provide Wendy’s lunch at ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – There will be a very new look down at Depken Field this season for Hasbrouck Heights High School baseball. The Aviators, after sharing a Meadowlands Division Championship in 2025, have been shifted to the Colonial Division for 2026, joining Glen Rock, Pompton Lakes, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Chatham senior defender Lochlan Mahoney was looking pretty much at home on Saturday night at a place he'll be calling home for the next four years.The Rutgers commit gave a glimpse of what Scarlet Knights lacrosse fans can look forward to when he produced two goals — the second an ...
WAYNE, NJ — A property that sparked a contentious zoning debate just a few years ago is back in play.A new proposal has been filed for 1777 Hamburg Turnpike, where the owners are now looking to build an urgent care facility on the site, according to reporting by NorthJersey.com.The plan calls for a ...
GRANVILLE – A truck crashed into a building at the intersection of Main Street and North Street Saturday afternoon, prompting a response from fire and EMS personnel.Units were dispatched to the scene of the former Washington County National Bank site on Main Street at approximately 1:45 p.m. after ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School boys tennis team, under the coaching of Michael Muller, hit the court for the 2026 season on Wednesday, March 25 with their home opener against Vernon.The Braves hosted Vernon on Wednesday in the first match of the season and won 5-0. The results are as ...
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — In a classic rivalry showdown that lived up to the hype, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys lacrosse team went into enemy territory and edged Westfield, 9–8, in a thrilling early-season match-up at Gary Kehler Stadium on Saturday, March 28.The Raiders shook off the cold morning start ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Enjoy a free readers theater performance on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Nutley Little Theatre of “With A Capital C.” A free staged reading of an original script written by Drew University Alum, Lawrence Paone and directed by Mead Winters. There will be a talkback with the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – With the high standards the Chatham girls' lacrosse team has established under coach Helen McCutcheon Oliver, there are always questions about how the lineup will be filled when the seniors move on.The 2026 season opened for Chatham on Saturday with the same questions and Oliver got ...
An 87-year-old lending officer who'd worked at a bank in Glen Rock was arrested on child pornography charges.Neil E. Kops was taken into custody at his duplex apartment just off Ridge Road in North Arlington before dawn Thursday (March 26th) as part of an investigation led by the New Jersey ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Recreation Department hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages three through 10 on Saturday, March 28 at the Active Adult Center on Main St. Roughly 200 kids brought baskets to scramble for colorful eggs and treats. Each child left with a chocolate bunny and the ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Criticized for smiling recently when an anti-ICE activist described the Roxbury Township Council as being “all white” and callous, Mayor Shawn Potillo on Tuesday snapped back by saying laughing it off is his best defense against racism.Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo at March 24 Council ...
SPARTA, NJ - Despite chilly weather, the Sparta UNICO annual Easter egg hunt drew an excited crowd Saturday, March 28, as families gathered for a morning of seasonal fun.Children were divided into three age groups and searched the park, patio and playground behind Mohawk Avenue School for eggs ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The City of Long Branch has added its first fully electric police vehicle to the Long Branch Police Department fleet, marking a new step toward cleaner energy and modernized public safety.Funded in large part through a competitive state grant, the vehicle reflects the city’s ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday night, around 9:12pm, the Plainfield Fire Department responded to a house first on the 300 block of McDowell Street. The South Plainfield Fire Department was also on the scene for the blaze, which caused severe damage to one half of the home. By the time TAPinto ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Town Council passed a resolution March 25 supporting the allocation of funds from a plenary liquor license sale and future cannabis revenue for improvements at Camp Jefferson. This would return $290,000 that was removed from the Camp Jefferson budget line when the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Voices for democracy echoed outside the municipal building Saturday as residents gathered for a local demonstration tied to the nationwide “No Kings Day of Peaceful Action,” joining a coordinated wave of protests across the country focused on voting rights, civil liberties, and ...
Princeton, NJ — My 94-year-old friend Leonore is reading Marcel Proust’s seven-volume novel “In Search of Lost Time” for the third time.Although several years younger than Leonore, I have been around a long time with ample time to read Proust but never made the time to do so. My admission of such a ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Some traditions are temporary.Established as a varsity sport at Bridgewater in 1980, so far, the Bridgewater-Raritan High School boys’ lacrosse team has produced seven Somerset County tournament crowns, seven state championships, and three more trophies from the NJSIAA’s Tournament of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A $55 million municipal budget was introduced at Tuesday’s town council meeting, representing a slight increase over 2025 that would result in an $80 tax increase per year for the average homeowner. The number of Westfield bagel shops will soon double when PopUp Bagels opens at the ...
Newark, N.J. — Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Millburn Police Chief Brian Gilfedderannounced today that an investigation is underway into a car crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Millburn. On Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 8:42 p.m., the Millburn ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Board of Education unanimously approved the submission of the tentative 2026-27 budget to the Department of Education for approval during the March 24th meeting. Final adoption of the budget will be voted on during a public hearing and presentation at the board ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The Hackettstown High School Varsity Boys Baseball and Varsity Girls Softball teams have returned home after an incredible trip to Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach—bringing back not just valuable game experience, but memories that will last a lifetime.This year’s trip was even more ...
LINDEN, NJ – The City of Linden, Derek Armstead, and the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee hosted a beautiful celebration of Women’s History Month at the John T. Gregorio Center. This ceremony this year recognized Tiffany Andrade DiCarlo, Tamecka Dixon, Evelyn Rivera, and Mikki ...