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April 5, 2026

TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving from Montclair to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor’s official Princeton residence, according to a statement from her office.Sherrill, 54, will be the state’s first governor in two decades to live full-time at Drumthwacket, and only ...

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NEW JERSEY — In response to a growing number of serious and fatal accidents involving electric bicycles, the State of New Jersey has enacted a comprehensive new law regulating e-bikes. The new law, now in effect, applies to all classes of e-bikes, including pedal-assist, throttle-operated, and ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — This Easter season, homebound residents unable to attend holiday festivities or other activities and events were not forgotten by members of Rahway's St. Thomas Byzantine Catholic Church. Parishioners worked diligently the day before Easter, preparing special baskets filled with eggs, ...

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The Easter Bunny has become one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the Easter holiday, especially for families and children across New Jersey and the United States.The tradition of the Easter Bunny traces its roots back to Europe, particularly in Germany, where early folklore spoke of ...

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The Easter Bunny has become one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the Easter holiday, especially for families and children across New Jersey and the United States.The tradition of the Easter Bunny traces its roots back to Europe, particularly in Germany, where early folklore spoke of ...

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 NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Easter Bunny is on the way, and the forecast for Sunday across North Plainfield, Green Brook, and Watchung calls for mild spring conditions, with temperatures around 60 degrees, cloudy skies, and a chance of showers.While Easter often brings egg hunts, candy, and family ...

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🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter! 🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter!🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter! 🐰 🐣 🐇 Today, Christians around the world celebrate one of the most joyful and meaningful days of the year—the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of new life. In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on April 5, marking the culmination of Holy ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — New Providence will host a community Freecycle event on Sunday, May 3, at the NP Community Pool Parking Lot, 1378 Springfield Ave.The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with item drop-off ending at noon. Residents are invited to donate or “shop” for gently used items ...

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 WARREN, NJ — The Easter Bunny is on the way, and the forecast for Warren this Sunday calls for mild spring weather, with temperatures around 60 degrees under cloudy skies and a chance of showers.While Easter often brings images of egg hunts and family gatherings, the holiday holds deep religious ...

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 SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Watchung Hills delivered a dominant offensive performance on April 4, defeating Morris Catholic 15-4 in a Public vs. Private Challenge matchup at Seton Hall.Leading the way for the Warriors were Olivia Videla, who went 3-for-4 at the plate with five RBIs, driving in runs in key ...

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Linden, NJ - The Summer EBT Program is a federal program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Eligible families will receive $120 per child to purchase groceries. In New Jersey, benefits will be loaded onto an EBT card and mailed to your home. The card can ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The New Jersey Suburban Youth Football League thanked DJ Catalano with a prestigious award.And then the head coach of the Bridgewater-Raritan High School football team returned his thanks to the people who helped him achieve a historical season.The New Jersey Suburban Youth ...

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The Easter Bunny has become one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the Easter holiday, especially for families and children across New Jersey and the United States.The tradition of the Easter Bunny traces its roots back to Europe, particularly in Germany, where early folklore spoke of ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Shopping for a college student's first off-campus apartment? There are plenty of reasons to love a good yard sale, which is why residents will want to put Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center on the calendar. The East Brunswick ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Being able to stay in their homes and remain independent is a big concern for many seniors. The term aging in place simply means living in one's own home instead of moving to a care facility or with relatives when people get older. While some seniors may not be super ...

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I LOVE SKUNKS and saw one foraging in a field just before our weekend and another brief snowstorm. It lumbered along, poking its nose down in the sod, and began rapidly digging out goodies to eat. This one had broad white stripes and a magnificent, fluffy tail that could rival a Maine Coon Cat. It ...

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CARTERET, NJ - It's certainly been a week to remember for Spotswood High School varsity softball pitcher Mikayla Ott. Ott threw a perfect game earlier this week in the Chargers season opener against Metuchen High School on March 31. The senior then picked up her second victory of the season on the ...

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 SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Watchung Hills delivered a dominant offensive performance on April 4, defeating Morris Catholic 15-4 in a Public vs. Private Challenge matchup at Seton Hall.Leading the way for the Warriors were Olivia Videla, who went 3-for-4 at the plate with five RBIs, driving in runs in key ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — George ee Luna will not appear on the June Republican primary ballot for mayor in Berkeley Heights after his nominating petition was successfully challenged and determined to fall short of the required number of valid signatures.Petitions were due March 23, with challengers ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Borough officials joined business owner Divya Patel on Friday, April 3, to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Good Karma Dispensary, a woman-owned cannabis retail shop that recently opened following a soft launch in February.Mayor Larry LaRonde, along with council ...

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CLARK, NJ — We at TAPinto Clark extend a very Happy Easter to everyone in the community! May you all have a very lovely day.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clarknews. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.]

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RAHWAY, NJ — We at TAPinto Rahway extend a very Happy Easter to everyone in the community! May you all have a very lovely day.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.]

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth Harding Student Travels to Portugal to Play in Prestigious Soccer CompetitionFree Mulch Program ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners is set to approve its $559 million budget later this month, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy (the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes) from 2025.With the revenue and appropriations, the budget is ...

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MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Charter Study Commission in its March 31 meeting discussed when voters should decide whether to adopt a new form of government.A majority of commissioners indicated support for a June 2026 special election as opposed to placing the question on the general ballot next ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Top athletes know that getting rest and recovery is just as important as strength training and practice if you want to be competitive on the field. That is why the West Orange High School (WOHS) Softball Team has partnered with Custom Fundraising Solutions (CFS) Beds and the West ...

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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Lights, camera, Hackettstown!The Town of Hackettstown is set to make its mark on the small screen as scenes from the upcoming Big Mistakes will appear in Episode 5 of the highly anticipated new series.Filming took place in September 2025 at the Hackettstown Livestock Auction on ...

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It might be spring break at Bloomfield High, but the sports scene should be plenty busy over the next week.Here's a look at the sports, and the upcoming schedule.BASEBALL:  Head coach Mike Policastro's team will play four times, beginning with an April 6 game, at home, versus Belleville, starting ...

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NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey State Police (NJSP), along with other law enforcement agencies, is currently targeting aggressive driving across the region as part of a coordinated initiative.  Now through April 26, the NJSP, in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police, the New Jersey Division of ...

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NEW LEBANON—A dance exercise class for ages 16 and up takes place at the New Lebanon Community Center, 523 US Route 20, Wednesdays starting April 8 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Dance, sweat, smile. A free, gentle, joyful movement class for everyone based on modern and jazz dance basics.Trina Porte leads ...

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