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By TAPINTO BAYONNE STAFF
March 18, 2026
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne public school district is expected to see an increase of almost $6 million under the budget recently proposed by Governor Mikie Sherrill.The additional funding, Board of Education President Mary Jane Desmon said, will be important as officials seek to offset an increase of ...
The Living Room Bar at W Hoboken invites guests to an interactive evening of creativity and cocktails with a hands-on candle making experience. Set in the hotel’s stylish lounge, this intimate class blends craft and mixology in a lively social setting. RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE.Guests create a custom ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City has contracted with an independent outside firm to conduct a comprehensive audit of all health insurance claims paid by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield during its tenure as the City's third-party health insurance administrator, Mayor James Solomon announced on ...
TRENTON, NJ – An East Windsor company has been listed on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's (NJDOL) Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) for failure to pay wages in line with state laws. The East Windsor company, Prolutions, LLC, violated the NJ Wage Payment ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Staff at Horace Mann Elementary School received training on supporting students with Tourette Syndrome and related conditions during a faculty in-service presentation earlier this month.On March 10, the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) hosted the ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in Bordentown City later this month to help honor its namesake month in a fitting location.The blood drive will be taking place on Tuesday, March 24 from 2PM to 7PM in the gym of Clara Barton Elementary School, located at ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Did you know that someone in the United States needs a blood donation every 2 seconds? The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive in Mount Laurel this week for members of the community to give blood donations. The blood drive is taking place on Monday, March 20 from 12PM to ...
Elvis was definitely in the building for the Saturday night screening of the new Elvis Presley documentary film “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” at the Crandell Theatre in Chatham on March 14. Columbia County native Elvis Rock posed for photos and regaled the audience with dancing and renditions of ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Omega Psi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has just announced a scholarship opportunity for residents of Rahway.The chapter's 2026 scholarship program includes those who reside in Elizabeth, Linden, Rahway, or Roselle or those who attend schools in those towns.The ...
COLTS NECK, NJ — This Monmouth County town could be New Jersey’s and the nation’s first community to put President Donald J. Trump’s name on a public school.The school board proposal has made national and statewide news. School board member Robert Scales suggested honoring Trump at the board’s ...
GREENVILLE — Three members of Greenville High School’s newly established DECA Club competed at the state competition in Rochester: junior Alannah MacDonald-Katz, senior Nicole Chase, and freshman Isabella Acker. Two students earned a spot to compete against 25,000 students from around the world at ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The local soccer community is buzzing this week as one of its brightest stars, 14-year-old Jackson Feeney, officially prepares to take the next major step in his professional development. The Southern Regional student and standout defender has signed with the FC Cincinnati ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs man is accused of repeatedly harassing his neighbor, including spitting on her door and Ring camera, vomiting on her doormat, making obscene gestures, and causing thousands of dollars in damage to her vehicle.The victim at the apartment complex called police ...
Back in the 1950s, major publications like the The New York Times held new employees to an exceptionally stringent standard of requirements that included excellent posture, appearance, demeanor and efficiency. Go figure that.I know this for a fact because my paternal grandmother was not only ...
WELLS, Vt. — A basket raffle fundraiser to benefit Haynes House of Hope will be held Saturday, March 28 at the Modern Woodmen of America Hall in Wells.Doors will open at 11 a.m., with raffle drawings beginning at 1 p.m. Admission is $5, which includes one sheet of 25 raffle tickets. Additional ...
SPARTA, NJ – Smiles, words of praise and congratulations, flowers and a pickle highlighted the annual presentation of Governor’s Educators of the Year at the February Sparta Board of Education meeting.After an introduction by Superintendent Matt Beck, each school building principal took the podium ...
When a year is too long to wait, one New Jersey nonprofit is stepping in to accelerate autism diagnosis and treatment.For many New Jersey families, securing an autism diagnosis — and access to life-changing therapy — can take up to a year or more. During that time, young children miss critical ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School players present “Shrek the musical” as their spring musical for 2026, with performances starting this upcoming weekend.The production will take place starting on Friday, March 20 and run until Sunday, March 22. Friday and Saturday’s shows will be at 7 p.m. and ...
When a year is too long to wait, one New Jersey nonprofit is stepping in to accelerate autism diagnosis and treatment.For many New Jersey families, securing an autism diagnosis — and access to life-changing therapy — can take up to a year or more. During that time, young children miss critical ...
Linden, NJ — Lidl US has issued a voluntary recall of its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat (3.52 oz boxes) after discovering the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts, posing a potential risk to consumers with nut allergies.According to the company, the affected product carries ...
PATERSON, NJ - Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old Paterson resident, has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being detained for over a year, city officials and advocacy groups confirmed Monday. An immigration judge had set bond at $100,000 during a Friday ...
CLARK, NJ — Spring yard cleanup begins in the Township of Clark on Monday, March 23.The Clark Department of Public Works (DPW) states the cleanup will take place from “March 23 through April 27. Place leaves, lawn debris and branches cut to a maximum 4 foot length. Debris should be 1 foot from ...
HUDSON -- The Columbia County Board of Supervisors announced March 11 that its Chairman Matt Murell (Stockport) has selected a committee to explore the “advisability” of getting a county administrator or manager. “I am keenly interested in seeing how such a position could work for us,” he ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Board of Education is proposing a $134 million budget that is projected to increase the tax levy 3.78% over last year, or approximately $500/year for the averaged assessed home.Superintendent Mark Schwarz and Business Administrator Richard Matthews presented the tentative budget ...
Family StorytimeThursday, March 19, from 10-10:30 a.m.This fun participatory storytime for the whole family includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration is required. For ages 0-5.Lunchtime BooksThursday, March 19, from 12-1 ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Membership registration is open for the Springfield Community Pool, which will again be operated by the Summit Area YMCA.Register at www.thesay.org/scpNew additions at the pool in 2026 will include: New 9-Hole Mini Golf CourseMembers can enjoy mini golf:• Weekends• Weekdays after ...
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Board of Education recognized standout Linden High School student-athletes, capping a winter season defined by speed, strength, and state-level success.The recognitions took place during the Board’s February 27 public meeting, where Athletic Director Mike Firestone ...
GRANVILLE — Artist Chris Levy will return to the Slate Valley Museum later this month to teach the art of Pysanky egg decorating during a workshop scheduled for Saturday, March 28 from noon to 3 p.m.The workshop will take place at the Slate Valley Museum, located at 17 Water Street in ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough is selling a commemorative coin that celebrates the 158th anniversary of the town’s Memorial Day Parade and the 250th birthday of the United States.The coin commemorates the two occasions, one on each side. It’s being designed through a Central Bucks School ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Logan Forgatch, a junior at Parsippany Hills High School, was the only wrestler from his school to compete at the New Jersey State Wrestling Finals in Atlantic City last weekend. Forgatch earned an impressive seventh-place finish in the 113-pound weight class at the NJSIAA State ...