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By NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
March 10, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, “She Gets It from Me,” was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on Feb. 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...
UNION, NJ – The NJSIAA North New Jersey, Section II, Girls’ Wrestling Individual Tournament was contested Sunday, March 8, at Union High School in Union.Contestants who qualified for their respective region tournaments placed in the top four of their corresponding district tournaments the weekend ...
NEWARK, NJ — Legendary Hobby’s Delicatessen & Restaurant is well-known for its piled-high pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, its homemade potato knishes and soups, its Kosher pickles and delicious desserts.Now, The Takeout – a respected national foodie website – has put Hobby’s Delicatessen ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 27-year-old man who was the subject of a regional search has been found, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.Detectives announced that Omar Castonon Diaz has been safely located.A missing persons alert was originally issued for Diaz on Saturday, March 7, after he disappeared ...
International Woman's month is a fantastic time to recognize the amazing women in our community. Today, TAPinto spoke with Monmouth County's much-loved Siobhan Fallon Hogan. She is perfect for this TAPinto's Amazing Women Section, where local women will be highlighted every day, for the rest of ...
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA—New Britain Township police are looking for two young men in connection with a retail theft at the Wawa on Butler Avenue near County Line Road on Feb. 13, 2026.Stills from surveillance video show two males in the parking lot and the store. No word from police about what was ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A dump truck driver from Bergen County died on Monday, March 9th, when his vehicle plowed into two tractor-trailers stopped on the shoulder of the New Jersey Turnpike near the Grover Cleveland Service Area, authorities said.The 9:55 am collision claimed the life of 34-year-old ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — The Spring Lake Borough Council approved a resolution at it's most recent meeting authorizing a mediation agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center, a step officials say will help the borough maintain compliance with New Jersey’s affordable housing requirements and protect the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Easter Bunny may be visiting Coconut Creek soon as children race across a field to fill their baskets with eggs scattered around the grass during the city’s spring egg hunt at the community center.The event is set for Saturday, April 4, at the Coconut Creek Community Center, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Developers can move forward with their plan to construct the tallest building in Middlesex County on a vacant lot in downtown New Brunswick.The Planning Board on Monday night approved NB Plaza Owner LLC’s application for a 45-story, mixed-use building that includes a 501-space ...
Update, March 10, 2026, 5:32 p.m.: After publication, Mayor Adrian Mapp contacted TAPinto Plainfield to clarify the administration's position on virtual public comment.PLAINFIELD, NJ — Near the beginning of Monday night's Plainfield City Council meeting, Council President Julienne Cherry addressed ...
NEWARK, NJ – The United ice hockey team, with players from Sparta, Kinnelon and Jefferson high schools are once again the best in the state, winning the NJSIAA Public Co-Op Championship under coach Jeff Myhren. On Monday, playing on the Devil’s home ice at the Prudential Center, the United team ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Some of our businesses share a sense of legacy that binds them together. At The Rebecca Collection, Sharon Markowitz and Bari Marder carry on the spirit of Sharon’s mother, Rebecca, selecting gifts that come “from their heart.” This dedication to history is echoed at The ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Save the date for “egg-citing” fun at an annual Burlington County event taking place later this month. The 2026 Resource Fair and Sensory-Friendly Egg Hunt will be happening on Saturday, March 28 from 10AM to 1PM at the Burlington County Special Services School District (BCSSSD), ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — A longtime fixture of Bordentown City's business community is hosting a series of fundraisers to support the charity created by its President to benefit mothers and children worldwide.Riverview Studios will be hosting the next of its monthly events, “Music Night”, on Friday, ...
Erin Henley is the proprietor of Rock-n-Raw Edibles which are handmade, small batch seasonal pestos with raw greens and milk. She also sells cheeses sourced from local farms. Ms. Henley says that the Hudson Farmers’ Market is one of the best. Photo by David LeeHUDSON--The indoor Hudson Farmers’ ...
Linden, NJ—One by one the mystery unfolded..Gasps quickly turned to cheers inside classrooms at School No. 2 as surprise guests stepped through the doors, each carrying a book, a smile, and a shared mission: to spark a love of reading.The special visits (Feb. 27) were part of the school’s “Mystery ...
FAIR HAVEN — A Granville, N.Y., man was arrested on a driving under the influence charge after police responded to a report of a vehicle off the road March 6. According to the Fair Haven Police Department, officers responded to South Main Street at about 2 p.m. for a report of a single vehicle off ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — After a strong response to its inaugural Upstairs/Downstairs Tour last weekend, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is bringing the experience back for a second round on Saturday, March 14.The Morristown museum announced the additional tours after what it described as overwhelming ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Police Department recently met with community leaders to discuss immigration-related concerns while also announcing upcoming enforcement efforts aimed at reducing impaired and aggressive driving.During Monday's council meeting, officials reported that Police Chief John ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce has officially begun their search for a new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead one of the state's most active business organizations. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown in January, current chamber ...
Irish roots run deep in Morris County.They run through Jockey Hollow, where Gen. George Washington declared an army holiday on St. Patrick’s Day to thank his Irish soldiers.They extend to Hibernia (Latin for Ireland) in Rockaway, so named because the region’s iron mines attracted countless Irish ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris Township has selected Samantha Rothman to fill the vacant Township Committee seat left by the resignation of Committeeman Mark J. Gyorfy, officials announced.Rothman was nominated and approved by the committee to serve in the seat on a temporary basis until the general ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Board of Education held a budget workshop Feb. 25 as district officials outlined early plans for the 2026-27 school year, including rising costs and potential staffing adjustments to address fiscal pressures.The district remains in the early stages of developing ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Three women with longstanding ties to the Woodland Park community were honored by borough officials last week in recognition of Women’s History Month, highlighting their achievements in law, education and community leadership.Judge Toni Damiano, Jamie Partridge and LaTysha "Ty" ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Zoned Sports Academy, in Bridgewater, held its annual signing day Feb. 26, celebrating students from around the area who had committed to college, including six from Gov. Livingston High School.From GL, Jaiden Fernandez committed to FDU - Florham Park, Michael Basile committed to ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Board of Education is moving forward with its search for the next leader of the Bernards Township School District as the district prepares for the retirement of its current superintendent at the end of the school year.Superintendent Nick Markarian recently ...
GREENVILLE — Superintendent of Schools Michael Bennett announced his resignation from the Greenville school district effective April 13.His resignation, announced March 9, ends a four-year tenure that started in March of 2022.“I’d like to thank you all for entrusting me with the responsibility of ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Residents of Little Falls may see new opportunities for affordable housing in the township as local officials implement zoning changes designed to comply with state housing mandates while seeking to protect the community’s planning goals.The Township Council approved the zoning ...