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By MATT DOHERTY
March 30, 2026
BELMAR, NJ – After months of closures, detours, and temporary fixes, the Main Street Bridge over the Shark River has officially reopened to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic as of 2 p.m. on Friday, March 20, marking a significant milestone for residents, commuters, and local businesses in ...
FLORENCE, NJ — Rep. Herb Conaway (NJ-3) will be hosting an in-person town hall this week to update constituents on what is happening in Congress.The event will allow residents “to ask questions, share concerns and stay informed about the work we're doing for our community,” said Conaway in the town ...
Linden. NJ-The City of Linden is pleased to offer a special garbage pickup service for our Jewish residents in preparation for Passover. We understand the importance of removing all leavened products (chametz) from the home before the holiday begins. To help make this tradition a little easier, a ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) is now accepting applications to be a part of the elite law enforcement team as part of the upcoming class of recruits. The agency has more than 120 career paths with specialized training opportunities. State Troopers earn a starting salary of $77,000 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Preparing its annual budget, Hackensack caps increases at 2% as part of the Local Government Cap Law, unless given the green light by ordinance to increase to 3.5% over last year's final appropriations.Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council believe it is necessary to promote the ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Rising healthcare costs, increases to the financial commitment to Mercer County Community College and the Special Services School District, and “essential investments” for the County’s Public Safety agencies and services have all contributed to an overall six percent increase in ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Max Weinberg, the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, will take the stage in Boca Raton next month for an interactive concert where the audience helps decide what gets played.The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will host An Evening with Max Weinberg ...
GREENVILLE — Local residents braved temperatures in the 30s for the No Kings protest in Greenville on Saturday.About 60 people gathered at the intersection of Routes 81 and 32 to voice their discontent with the policies and administration of President Donald Trump.Betsy Marshall, of Greenville, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — On an early and frigid opening day to the high school baseball season, Gov. Livingston was putting its 34-game winning streak on the line, and New Providence was looking to establish a strong foundation after going 7-16 last year.To that extent, both teams achieved their ...
SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ — When Columbia hosts Livingston in the opening game of the 2026 baseball season on Tuesday, the Cougars will do so with four of their top five pitchers back from last year.That's a luxury any head coach would sign up for, and Columbia coach Ryan Muirhead hopes to be able ...
See article below and TAPimage ⬇️ to register and see the list of job opportunities: MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Board of County Commissioners is inviting job seekers from across the region to attend the 2026 Workforce Development Spring Job Fair, set for Thursday, April 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The ...
Fear and anxiety are negative byproducts of modern life, trying to influence us away from God. Our jobs are often stressful, our relationships and finances, and even our children struggle with social pressures we hardly faced when we were their age. Some people turn to natural remedies, like the ...
COEYMANS — A stalwart presence in the local faith community is marking a historical milestone this year.Riverview Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.The church got its start in 1926, when it was founded by a group of African-American people who had come to ...
Dear Rusty: The Trump Administration is saying now there will be no taxes on Social Security benefits. Since we’re getting ready to complete our 2025 income tax return, can you explain how this all works? Signed: Confused Taxpayer Dear Confused Taxpayer: You are obviously referring to the ...
NEWTON, NJ — Three young residents were recognized by local officials after their actions helped save a neighbor who became trapped beneath a fallen tree.The Newton Town Council presented civilian awards during its March 23 meeting, honoring Anthony Lucky, Ethan Smith, and Eric Smith for their ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Drivers will want to avoid the area of Route 535 and Route 32 on Monday afternoon. A motor vehicle crash has closed the southbound side of Route 535, according to a Nixle advisory from the South Brunswick Police Department. Drivers are being advised by the SBPD to plan ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Drivers will want to avoid the area of Route 535 and Route 32 on Monday afternoon. A motor vehicle crash has closed the southbound side of Route 535, according to a Nixle advisory from the South Brunswick Police Department. Drivers are being advised by the SBPD to plan ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Drivers will want to avoid the area of Route 535 and Route 32 on Monday afternoon. A motor vehicle crash has closed the southbound side of Route 535, according to a Nixle advisory from the South Brunswick Police Department. Drivers are being advised by the SBPD to plan ...
SPARTA, NJ – The township council voted to introduce Ordinance 25-06 that would end the practice of providing a tax refund for up to two prior years for veterans who have been deemed 100% disabled at their March 24, 2026 meeting. This is the second time this ordinance was on the agenda. In ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — An ambitious initiative to digitize Montclair’s downtown aims to change how residents and visitors engage with community experiences in real time.Designed to spotlight both culture and commerce, a newly launched app from Downtown Montclair is already generating buzz as a one-stop ...
WAYNE, NJ – Announcing this month's Wayne History Challenge! Winner — a monthly contest sponsored by Conan Ward – Your Wayne Edward Jones Financial Advisor. The winner each month will receive a $100 gift card.Here is March's question: There are two big malls in that little round tail of southern ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police charged a 23-year-old man they said ripped a bedroom door off its hinges as he tried to attack a victim during a domestic disturbance.On March 28, police called to Basswood Court talked to a victim who said that David Wayne Southworth had turned an argument ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick softball team, which was scheduled to open its season Monday afternoon against A.L. Johnson of Clark, has a tough act to follow.The Bears also have the talent to do it.Last year, East Brunswick went 23-4, losing in the semifinal rounds of both the Greater ...
SPARTA, NJ - After a 1-7 start for Sparta softball in 2025, the team was tasked with trying to dig themselves out of that hole. The team was competitive the rest of the way, but the 2026 squad will look to begin the season on the right foot this spring. With many strong seniors having graduated ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The often-challenging task of locating the right therapists and services for a child’s unique needs has been made easier thanks to the collaboration of two Westfield parents who’ve launched The Developedia, a free service helping parents connect with board-certified developmental ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The four New Providence School District recipients of the Union County Teacher Recognition Program award were honored at the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026. One teacher from each school was selected from nominations collected from students, parents and ...
CLARK, NJ — Students in Ms. Alessandra Savarese’s Italian classes at Arthur L. Johnson High School recently celebrated International Women’s Day, March 8, with a special act of appreciation for the women who help make their school community strong every day.Inspired by the Italian tradition of ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The real challenge during the first round of this year’s Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt wasn’t finding the eggs, although a few were cleverly hidden, but rather to select the appropriate colors.The deep chill of a day earlier was gone by the time the kids came to the ballpark, and the ...
WEST SAND LAKE – Following the February 19 fire that burnt a portion of the 43 Mall to the ground, the popular West Sand Lake business is preparing to re-open in a new location, at the other end of the Mall.Unbreakable Nutrition has posted on their social media site, they will hold a grand ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Library is inviting residents and community supporters to take part in Library Giving Day on Wednesday, April 1st, a nationwide celebration dedicated to supporting local libraries and the essential services they provide.Library Giving Day is an opportunity for the ...