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By TAPINTO NEWS STAFF
March 5, 2026
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran appear to be wreaking havoc on gasoline prices at the pumps and home heating oil prices in Central New Jersey and the Northeast, according to data from AAA Northeast. Since President Donald Trump launched “Operation Epic Fury” on Feb.
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – West Essex High School has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the the Class of 2026.Talia Machin will serve as the valedictorian and Siena Jacobs as the salutatorian.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Get ready to lace up the skates and grab those hockey sticks because the grand opening of the East Brunswick Ice Arena is on the horizon. A full day of events is on tap. So, be sure to mark the calendar for Sunday, March 22. The grand opening celebration is filled with lots of ...
MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County is close to adding another significant property in Springfield to its inventory of preserved farmland and open space.The Burlington County Commissioners voted in February to authorize the Department of Resource Conservation to enter into a final contract agreement to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg continues to prioritize resident safety following a roadway collapse and multiple sinkholes at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Lewis Street.On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Town declared a State of Local Emergency in response to several sinkholes that have ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The pieces are falling into place for the annual Hightstown Porchfest, so now the call is out for bands and performers to participate in the festivities. Presented by the Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission, the 2026 Hightstown Porchfest will be held on Saturday, May 9 between ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Round out the weekend with a free concert at the Mount Laurel Library.The Bob Canzanese Trio will be performing at the Library on Sunday, March 8 at 2PM as part of the Library's Second Sunday Concert Series.The Trio features Bob Canzanese on guitar and vocals, his brother, Nick, ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Borough Council has proposed a change to its tree replacement policy, which would mandate such trees be consistent with the species of trees designated by the borough.The Council, which introduced the amended ordinance on February 24, would also increase the fee for ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Seventh-seeded Mendham advanced in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 girls basketball tournament with a 45-29 victory over third-seeded Millburn on Wednesday.Amelia Eichman scored 14 points for Mendham (13-14), which outscored Millburn, 15-5, in the fourth ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — Borough officials are moving forward with a series of zoning and regulatory changes aimed at meeting New Jersey’s latest affordable housing requirements while protecting the town from potential lawsuits tied to the state’s Mount Laurel doctrine.At a recent Borough Council meeting, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Hopatcong resident Peter Ecklund has been named Parade Starter for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County. The role is both an honor and a key component of the parade, which steps off at noon on Saturday, March 14 in Morristown.As the Starter, Ecklund will open the ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — The Bloomfield Fire Department has carried out its first Basic Life Support (BLS) patient transport, an operational step that township officials say will strengthen local emergency medical response.Under the expanded service, firefighters will be able to transport patients when ...
LINDEN, NJ — Linden broke open a close game with a dominant second half Tuesday night, defeating Union 54–35 in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 semifinal.With the victory, second-seeded Linden (19–9) advances to the sectional championship game Friday night, where the Tigers will host ...