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March 20, 2026

FANWOOD, NJ — From a young child dancing in the waiting room of a Garwood studio to performing around the world with one of the most prestigious modern dance companies, Fanwood native Devin Loh has followed a path shaped by passion, discipline, and her hometown roots.Loh, 29, grew up on Beech Ave.

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The waiting ended on a Saturday evening in March.I had settled in beside my husband to watch television — a quiet hour, or what passes for quiet when you are checking a security camera every few minutes. I had been doing this for weeks. Reading the footage the way a sailor reads weather: looking ...

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EDISON, NJ – Brett Epps, a former Rutgers Prep wrestling star who has been searching for a kidney donor since October 2014, has finally found a match.After several unsuccessful attempts, one coming as close as the operating table until complications arose, the 27-year-old is getting a working ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...

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BOCA RATON, FL – Long before Shores Automotive became one of Boca Raton’s go-to shops for European and exotic car repairs, the business was rooted in something much simpler: a family pumping gas and fixing cars along a highway in Virginia.That was in 1953, when Billy Craven’s father opened a small ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ – Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The exclamation of the borough's, and now the county's, official Town Crier, called out by none other than Tim Yuskaitis. The Bergen County Board of County Commissioners officially appointed Fair Lawn resident Tim Yuskaitis as the County Crier of Bergen County ...

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — More than two dozen Woodbridge Township police officers rushed into icy ocean waters here for last weekend’s annual “Polar Bear Plunge” to raise money for Special Olympics New Jersey. Mission accomplished. Officers from Woodbridge PBA Local 38 raised a cool $6,430 with ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ – Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The exclamation of the borough's, and now the county's, official Town Crier, called out by none other than Tim Yuskaitis.The Bergen County Board of County Commissioners officially appointed Fair Lawn resident Tim Yuskaitis as the County Crier of Bergen County ...

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — More than two dozen Woodbridge Township police officers rushed into icy ocean waters here for last weekend’s annual “Polar Bear Plunge” to raise money for Special Olympics New Jersey. Mission accomplished. Officers from Woodbridge PBA Local 38 raised a cool $6,430 with ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — There are meals you enjoy, and then there are meals you remember. For TAPinto’s Foodie Columnists, “OG and The Publisher,” a visit to The Office Tavern Grill proved the latter — and all for 76 cents a wing.The Office, located at 61 Union Place just steps from Summit’s train station, ...

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With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Union County residents will have multiple opportunities this spring to safely dispose of sensitive documents, household hazardous waste, and scrap metal through a series of county-sponsored recycling events.Kicking off the schedule, a Paper Shredding Event will be held this ...

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Azaleas add welcome color to the spring garden and some, like Encore®, Perfecto Mundo® and ReBLOOM™ offer additional blooms in summer and fall. With beautiful flowers in an array of colors and sizes and a variety of growth habits it’s no wonder the National Garden Bureau has declared 2026 the Year ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...

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ROXBURY, NJ — The state and Roxbury Township today filed a lawsuit against the federal government, contending the courts should block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from converting a Ledgewood warehouse into a detained immigrant processing facility.Roxbury Mayor Shawn PotilloThe ...

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Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal.  Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and available ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ – Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The exclamation of the borough's, and now the county's, official Town Crier, called out by none other than Tim Yuskaitis.The Bergen County Board of County Commissioners officially appointed Fair Lawn resident Tim Yuskaitis as the County Crier of Bergen County ...

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — More than two dozen Woodbridge Township police officers rushed into icy ocean waters here for last weekend’s annual “Polar Bear Plunge” to raise money for Special Olympics New Jersey.Mission accomplished. Officers from Woodbridge PBA Local 38 raised a cool $6,430 with generous ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — Coming up at the top of the week is an opportunity to shop for all things crafty!Taking place at Paramus High School on Sunday, March 22 is the Spring Craft Show. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., nearly 150 exhibitors across three states will be present, offering arts, crafts and ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — Coming up at the top of the week is an opportunity to shop for all things crafty!Taking place at Paramus High School on Sunday, March 22 is the Spring Craft Show. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., nearly 150 exhibitors across three states will be present, offering arts, crafts and ...

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RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Central School District presented a proposed capital improvement project to the board of education during its March 11 meeting, outlining a plan designed to address infrastructure needs identified in the district’s most recent Building Conditions Survey.“Tonight we ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood community is rallying their support for Jennifer Manke, a beloved George Washington Middle School Teacher.Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late February of this year, Manke is known for her kindness, creativity, generosity and unwavering support for others. “Jen has ...

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EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – With the spring officially here and the weather getting a little bit nicer, consider a few things to do this weekend around East Windsor and Hightstown. Fish Fry Fridays: As the Lenten Season continues, so do the Fish Fry Dinners at the Hightstown Elks Lodge 1955 is ...

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One of the many discoveries that I’ve made on this journey through the years is that the older you are, the less the big problems of youth bother you. The options concerning how I will wear my hair have been eliminated. I am no longer worried about losing my hair — I now keep it in a small box in ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - That furry harbinger of spring will be making stops around the borough on Saturday, April 4, 2026.The Easter Bunny will be doing the ultimate ride-along with the Fair Lawn Fire Department throughout the day on the Saturday before Easter Sunday.The truck will stop at various ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - The 24th Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) will return March 26 through March 29, 2026, bringing more than 200 films from around the world to venues in Cranford and Asbury Park, along with filmmaker events, live podcasts, industry panels, and networking opportunities.In Cranford, the ...

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