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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
March 27, 2026
ESSEX FELLS, NJ – Essex Fells police arrested a Newark man on drug charges after an incident that occurred on local roads last Saturday.On March 21, 2026, at approximately 10:35 a.m., Officer Rigas observed a vehicle traveling northbound on Roseland Avenue with a Georgia temporary registration ...
TAP play button below for highlights from kick-off event at D'Arcy's in Bradley Beach for County Craft Beverage Month Kick-Off/100 day countdown to FIFA World Cup: MONMOUTH COUNTY– With the FIFA World Cup set to bring a surge of international visitors to the region—and more than $3 billion in ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Ridge Oral Surgery and Dental Implants continued its outreach to the local dental community last week, hosting a professional study club event as part of its ongoing Ridge Oral Surgery Study Club series.Led by Dr. Prakhar Mehrotra, the event brought together area dental professionals ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The second annual Boca Street Fest in Boca Raton's Mizner Park is Saturday afternoon with thousands of people expected to descend onto downtown. Here's what you need to know about the event, which will have music playing from two stages and vendors lining the plaza from 12 p.m. to ...
TRENTON, NJ – Mercer County Executive Dan Benson presented his proposed budget on Thursday evening before the Board of County Commissioners, which he says “is fiscally responsible budget that navigates rising costs and severe cuts to Federal funding, while investing in critical County services and ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Coach Christopher Eckert is three years into building the New Providence girls softball program, and the pieces are falling into place. With a 23-15 record in his tenure and a roster that blends proven seniors with a promising underclass, the Pioneers enter 2026 with ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald has replaced Chief of Detectives Francisco Roman with Deputy Chief Meredith McKay following Roman's arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and careless driving on East Main Street early Saturday morning, March ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Burlington County Farmers Market on Centerton Rd. Holding Next Pre-Season Market This Weekend: If the start of Spring has you craving warm weather activities, you are in ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Board of Education at its March 23 meeting approved two contracts with Generations Services for upgrades at Jonathan Dayton High School.The first contract is for the project proposal for audio at Jonathan Dayton High School for $123,775.68.A separate project to ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A protest rally organized by Somerset County Indivisible in opposition of President Trump will be held at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse Saturday, followed by a march through downtown Somerville.The “No Kings” event will be one of 50 in New Jersey, and 3,000 nationwide.The ...
HUDSON--Summer youth employment, new and renewed police contracts, and a request to the state legislature came out of the Columbia County Bard of Supervisors meeting March 11, in addition to questions about the form and seat of the county government (see side bar).The board authorized this year's ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Bordentown this weekend? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered!Eagles, World Cup Fans Can Win Great Prizes at Clara Barton, MacFarland PTO's Annual "Tricky Tray" This Weekend: Philadelphia Eagles and World Cup soccer fans can have a chance to ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The West Orange High School Technology Student Association competed in the 10th annual pumpkin contest at Picatinny Arsenal on March 13 and took second place in the hotly contested event.Due to scheduling delays, the team used cantaloupes instead of pumpkins."The students ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A 49-year-old woman is accused of running a prostitution and money laundering operation out of a Coconut Creek apartment.Jacqueline Arias’ operation ran from October 2024 through October 2025 and was based out of a unit at the Vista Verde complex, on West Atlantic Boulevard, ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge High School boys volleyball team kicked off its 2026 season with an impressive road victory, defeating Jefferson in straight sets, 25-11 and 25-15.Ridge showcased a balanced and dynamic offensive attack in the season opener, recording kills from nine different ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Melt N Dip, a dessert café with locations across the country and Florida, may soon be coming to Coral Springs. But first, city hall has to approve an exception in the number of required parking spaces for a restaurant in the plaza at 2367 N. University Drive in Coral Springs, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - 2026 marks 80 years of scouting for longtime borough resident Tony Sarao. Sarao first became a Boy Scout when he was 12 years old after reading about the organization in a magazine in the library.“I saw it in Boy's Life,” Sarao said. “It looked like a good thing to join, so I ...
UNION, N.J. — An elderly woman died Thursday after being struck by a cargo van while crossing a street in Union, police said.The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Vauxhall Road, according to authorities. Police said the woman was in the crosswalk ...
Bethlehem Township, NJ – At the March 19th Township Committee meeting, the Committee introduced the 2026 budget which offered two pillars of positivity – a 10.31% decrease in the municipal tax rate and one last payment that will result in the elimination all debt owed by the municipality.The 2026 ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The "other" French general who helped the ragtag Continental Army defeat the British at Yorktown in 1781 met with his counterpart and ally Gen. George Washington on Saturday at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse."History on the Green" featured six hours of interactive history ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the meeting by shining a spotlight on Mary Ferraro and Dana Colindres, applauding their unwavering commitment and volunteerism to the Red Bank Volunteer Fire Department and community through the annual Santa Run — an event that has raised thousands of ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – It is going to be difficult to repeat last year’s success for Hasbrouck Heights boys tennis. After a 14-3 season, including a 12-0 Meadowlands Division record and a regular-season Meadowlands Division Championship, the team will need to replace several starters, and is ...
Get ready for an exciting stretch in downtown Red Bank! There's a lot going on over the next few weeks. From an in-store celebrity signing to an epic egg hunt there is a lot to look forward to! This weekend we are excited to celebrate the quarter-century anniversary of a downtown Red Bank ...
WAYNE, NJ — From new coffee shops to major housing developments, nearly every project in Wayne starts in the same place: the township’s planning department.“If you're constructing anything, or if you're a new business coming to town, you have to start in the planning department,” confirmed ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Following a lengthy absence, Wood-Ridge is fielding a golf team. “We are a brand-new team this year and bringing golf back to WR for the first time in decades,” stated Wood-Ridge golf coach Joe Sartori. “We have a roster of eight kids total for this first season, and we are very ...
UNION, N.J. — In honor of Women’s History Month, Autumn Lake Healthcare hosted an appreciation luncheon Tuesday, March 24, to recognize the contributions of women in law enforcement at the Union Police Department.The event, held in the department’s Roll Call Room, welcomed Mayor Michele ...
WAYNE, NJ - After back-to-back 17-win seasons and two straight trips to the state sectional semifinals, the Wayne Hills baseball team enters 2026 with a clear identity—and unfinished business.Head coach Mike Abate (64-56 overall) has steadily built a consistent winner, but this spring brings a new ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, March 27Harvest & General Store Days at Verdi EcoSchool; 1851 Highland Avenue, Melbourne; 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.The Prince of Egypt; The Henegar Center, 625 E New Haven ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The political scramble to replace outgoing Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill took an unexpected turn as former Montclair Mayor Bob Russo revealed plans to withdraw from the race for Essex County Commissioner-at-Large.Russo’s impending exit trims an already crowded field, ...