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March 19, 2026

CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The city’s art scene is set to shift as the Coral Springs Museum of Art plans a move to a new downtown space in the coming months.The relocation is scheduled to take place through August, with the gallery expected to open in its new location during the summer of 2026.The museum ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man is facing felony charges after a state investigation revealed he allegedly pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in sales tax collected from customers at his restaurant.Samuel Anthony Saravia, 26, of the 700 block of Northeast 23rd Court, surrendered to authorities at ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek is now giving residents containers and bags for composting, opening a new way to turn food scraps into soil.The city recently added a community food waste container at the South Recycling Drop-Off Center where residents who participate in the program can drop off ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — A senior at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, Zoey McVoy, is recovering after a severe skiing accident in Vail, Colorado, last week that required multiple surgeries.Zoey, who was vacationing with a friend’s family during spring break, sustained a life-threatening spleen injury, ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – A 21-year-old Asbury Park resident has admitted to attempting to intimidate a witness connected to a prior homicide case, while also pleading guilty to a separate weapons offense, according to information released by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.Jaisun Z. Brown entered ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – An unusually high turnout of 150 residents packed the Township Committee meeting on March 10, with many focused on one goal: preserving the historic greenhouses at the Condurso’s Farm property on River Road.The surge in public interest led the Committee to unanimously table ...

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BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Woman’s Club has officially opened applications for its 2026 scholarship program, continuing a longstanding annual tradition that provides meaningful financial support to local students pursuing higher education.The scholarship, offered each year by the community-focused ...

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Clinton, NJ – On a chilly Thursday morning, March 19th, the Town of Clinton officially welcomed back the popular Walgreens store located on Old Highway 22, next to Just Subs and JD’s Wine & Spirits. Just two years and three weeks ago a fire broke out (February 25, 2024) inside Walgreens, and ...

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — In a clash of South Jersey golf titans, Mainland Regional High School proved why they remain the team to beat, carding a blistering 151 to hand Southern Regional its first loss of the season at Ocean Acres Country Club.The 151-169 victory keeps Mainland’s perfect record intact ...

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Come by the Nutley Apothecary on Friday, March 20, 2026 for a Spring Equinox Special! Create your own unique bath soak or bath scrub and be your own Alchemist! Select your scent, and YOU mix it in. Write your intention for the season on a wildflower seedling paper that can be used with the included ...

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BARNEGAT  – Barnegat High School has seen a marked increase over a three-year period in students enrolling in Advanced Placement classes and the AP exam pass rate. The numbers have roughly doubled from 2022 to 2025, from 146 exams given and 82 passed (56%), to 280 exams given and 188 ...

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NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Board of Education and Board of School Estimate introduced a $90.5 million tentative budget for the 2026–2027 school year during its meetings on Wednesday, outlining a proposal that includes a 4.93% increase in the local tax levy to support district operations and ...

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Newark schools are making gradual gains in reading proficiency, with economically disadvantaged students also receiving better marks in state English Language Arts (ELA) testing, according to data from the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies at Rutgers Newark. But achieving the ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ: From classrooms to careers, County College of Morris (CCM) is helping students turn their ambitions into real opportunities. Prospective students, families, adult learners and Veterans are invited to attend CCM’s Open House on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to Noon, to discover how ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - Students from Hanover Park High School earned top honors at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference.Leading the way, Aakar Annamalai and Sabas Vega captured first place in Supply Chain Management, earning the title of state champions. The duo’s ...

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TRENTON – Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) today sued one of the nation’s largest subprime installment lenders, OneMain Financial, Inc., for deepening the affordability crisis for consumers by selling them exorbitantly priced loans and charging them ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live ballet and local music performances to hands-on workshops, outdoor cleanups and family-friendly events, our area is packed with things to do this weekend. Whether you’re looking to explore the arts, give back to the community, enjoy live entertainment or simply get out ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live ballet and local music performances to hands-on workshops, outdoor cleanups and family-friendly events, our area is packed with things to do this weekend. Whether you’re looking to explore the arts, give back to the community, enjoy live entertainment or simply get out ...

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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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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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HACKENSACK, NJ — Thousands of foodies were asked to rank the best after-midnight places to dine nationwide. New Jersey's top three of the poll included one of Hackensack's very own cozy late-night eateries. Here are the rankings, surveyed by ACE.com:Clinton Station Diner, ClintonFalcon Diner, ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township Schools will be in session on Friday, April 10, 2026, following a revision to the district calendar to make up for recent weather-related closures.Schools were originally scheduled to be closed that day for spring break. District officials said the change makes ...

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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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TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS., NJ – Over the weekend, several members of Sayreville PBA Local 98 took the plunge — the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside — to raise funds for Special Olympics New Jersey. Sayreville officers and partners together raised $3,173 for the cause. A special shout-out goes to two ...

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EDISON, NJ - The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI) has named Edison Township one of the Mayors Wellness Campaign's Healthy Town for 2025. Edison is one of 45 towns to be designated as a Healthy Town for its health and wellness initiatives, including access to physical activity, ...

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As the winningest wrestler in Rutgers Preparatory School history, Perth Amboy native Brett Epps will be inducted into his alma mater’s Athletics Hall of Fame this year.Epps defeated 107 opponents during a stellar scholastic career, but all those wins combined fall immeasurably short of his victory ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.

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 RED BANK, NJ: Join the Parker Family Health Center for their 16th Annual 9-Hole Golf Outing, a day of fun and philanthropy in support of community health! This exciting event will take place at the scenic Rumson Country Club on Tuesday, June 9. Golf enthusiasts of all levels are welcome to enjoy a ...

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