News
By MATT DOHERTY
March 14, 2026
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park City Council has approved hiring outside legal counsel to conduct an independent review of the City’s redevelopment agreements governing several of the boardwalk’s most prominent historic properties.Through Resolution 2026-155, the City authorized a contract with ...
Members of the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad freed a trapped motorist whose SUV slammed into another after she lost control of the vehicle.The Nissan Murano was headed east on Morlot Avenue when it rammed a parked Acura MDX and landed on its passenger side around 11 p.m. yesterday (Fri., March ...
NEWARK - Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township police officers conducting an investigation into a local business posing as a health spa uncovered prostitution at the strip mall, according to the agency.The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) says they had received complaints regarding ...
WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Township Council last week introduced an ordinance that could allow the township to hire police officers who have already completed police academy training, a move the mayor says could shorten hiring timelines by months and reduce recruitment costs.The proposal — Ordinance #17 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park City Council has approved hiring outside legal counsel to conduct an independent review of the City’s redevelopment agreements governing several of the boardwalk’s most prominent historic properties.Through Resolution 2026-155, the City authorized a contract with ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is set for Saturday, March 28 at Rabkin Turf Field.“We’re excited to bring the Union Recreation Easter Egg Hunt back for another year,” said Robert Cowper, Superintendent of Recreation. “This event has become a well-loved annual tradition that allows ...
RED BANK, NJ: Black Rock Enterprises, Inc. has been contracted by the Borough of Red Bank to complete roadway and streetscape improvements along Linden Place, between Broad Street and Spring Street, as part of the ongoing Linden Place Improvement Project.Construction began this week, and will ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights passed one ordinance on introduction and eight ordinances on public hearing at the March 10th meeting of the Mayor and Council in Council Chambers at Borough Hall. Ordinance on Introduction:Ord. No. 2598 – An ordinance to amend and supplement Chapter 206 of ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. — A razor-thin Boca Raton mayor’s race finally ended late Friday afternoon with Andy Thomson winning the race following a manual recount conducted on Friday by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.He won with 7,572 and political newcomer Mike Liebelson got 7,567 votes, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A string of Facebook messages led Coral Springs police to a Parkland home and the arrest of a man accused of violating a court order.The arrest happened Sunday, March 8, after Coral Springs police were called to a condo complex in Coral Springs to investigate a report that a man ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Repertory Theatre took on the Broadway classic Guys and Dolls, a musical comedy set in 1950s Times Square. The story focuses on gambler Nathan Detroit's struggle to find a location for his illegal craps game and the pressure his fiancée ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - If you like them BIG, we have an excellent group of dogs looking for homes. We recently had a group of 4 Cane Corsos surrendered and they are the friendliest dogs you’ll ever meet. They love everyone and have Labrador personalities. They love playing, cuddling, taking walks and ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ =New Jersey has become an unexpected epicenter of the film industry, with a deep well of local talent and camera-ready landscapes that have contributed to the increase in film productions throughout the Garden State. Somerset County’s central location and wealth of resources make it ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ =New Jersey has become an unexpected epicenter of the film industry, with a deep well of local talent and camera-ready landscapes that have contributed to the increase in film productions throughout the Garden State. Somerset County’s central location and wealth of resources make it ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday, March 7, the South Plainfield Library hosted a transformative six-hour Babysitting Safety course, equipping 16 local residents with the skills needed to become responsible and prepared caregivers.The intensive workshop was presented by Little Hearts, Big ...
Princeton, NJ – Mayor and Council of Princeton met Thursday, March 12, for three hours of serious goal setting. The fast-paced meeting covered the waterfront of municipal issues, from social equity in procurement issues, review of parking rates, internal and external communications, and budget ...
Atlantic Health is home to four Castle Connolly Top Hospitals for 2026, including Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, one of only 38 Gold Standard Hospitals in the nation. The Top Hospitals list is an annual assessment of hospitals across the nation conducted by the health care research firm, ...
Princeton, NJ — Editor’s note: TAPinto Princeton Community News invites residents to offer their views and comments on the candidates for Princeton Council. Please include the name of the street you live on. E-mail your letter to rrein@tapinto.net. Letters will be posted at periodic intervals – not ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to downtown Morristown on Saturday, March 14, with the line of march featuring pipe bands, Irish dance schools, first responders, veterans groups, community organizations, local businesses and youth sports teams.The parade is ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Brevard Zoo in Melbourne will host Illumi-Nature, a nighttime event featuring over 1,000 illuminated sculptures, from March 13 to May 10. The event, designed to provide "a magical experience," will run daily from 7 p.m. -10 p.m. through March 29 and on select Thursdays through ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The tent is up, the bagpipers are piping, the Guinness is flowing, and the good times are rolling at the annual St. Patrick's Day Festival held at Darby Road in Scotch Plains this weekend. Events continue throughout the weekend:Saturday, March 14: Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County officials announced that the historical documentary “Monmouth County at War: Rebels, Raiders, and Revolution” will premiere at the Garden State Film Festival on March 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The screening will take place at Asbury Lanes, located at 209 4th Avenue in ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Residents looking for a creative way to celebrate Women’s History Month are invited to an evening of art and community at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center.The center will host a Collage Workshop on Monday, March 23, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., offering participants the chance ...
RENSSELAER – The Rensselaer City Fire Department says the effort to locate and rescue a person who reportedly jumped off the Dunn Memorial Bridge Friday afternoon have concluded without success. Emergency crews from both Rensselaer and Albany counties spent many hours searching the water, an effort ...
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan. 27, 2026), the public is invited to join us for our 49th annual SOMA Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Service on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The march will begin at the Community Fridge (corner of Indiana & Springfield) at 2 p.m., and follow ...
SPARTA, NJ – It was a record year for fundraising for the annual Ralph Rojas Scholarship. This year, $31,000 in scholarships will be available to county residents, veterans and their family members.“Sparta VFW Post #7248 is unwavering in our commitment to Veterans and their families across Sussex ...
NEWTON, NJ — Newton officials introduced a proposed $17,080,346 municipal budget, outlining a spending plan that maintains core services while addressing rising financial obligations.The proposal was reviewed during the Newton Town Council meeting on March 9, where officials examined key line items ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A South African reality TV couple is accused of scamming a Boca Raton grocery store out of more than $5,000 by repeatedly manipulating self-checkout prices, according to police.Petrus Viljoen, 47, and Melany Viljoen, 39 — who appeared on “The Real Housewives of Pretoria” and “The ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. — A razor-thin Boca Raton mayor’s race finally ended late Friday afternoon with Andy Thomson winning the race following a manual recount conducted on Friday by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.He won with 7,572 and political newcomer Mike Liebelson got 7,567 votes, ...