News
By FRED J. AUN
March 23, 2026
ROXBURY, NJ – About 20 Roxbury School District employees will lose there jobs and the owner of a home valued at $500,000 will pay about $41 per month more in school taxes next year under a budget introduced Monday (March 23) by the Roxbury Board of Education.Facing substantial increases in ...
FREEHOLD, NJ — Families looking to unplug, explore nature, and enjoy an affordable local escape can soon head to Turkey Swamp Park, where the campground is set to open for the season on Wednesday, April 1.Operated by the Monmouth County Park System, the family-friendly campground features 64 wooded ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Senior outside Ryan Klepper knocked down eight kills and turned in six digs and senior setter Spencer Mathews collected 18 assists and two service aces as the Chatham boys volleyball team opened the season with a 2-0 win vs. Morristown on Monday.Junior libero Emmet Stitely ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Dorothy “Ms. Dot” Linson of Melbourne will receive the 2026 Service Act Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society as part of its Citizen Honors Awards on March 25, according to a society press release.The society stated that five individuals and one nonprofit organization ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Planned improvements in Little Falls, Totowa and Woodland Park are among the projects highlighted as Passaic County marks 25 years of its Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund.County officials said the program has helped municipalities enhance parks and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School proudly held its annual Student Lighthouse Election on Tuesday, March 17, giving students the opportunity to experience the excitement of a real-world voting process. The election was led by Student Lighthouse Advisor Ms. Ramos, with the help of Ms. Farrar, ...
STAFFORD TWP, NJ — Get ready to travel back to the golden age of rock and roll. The world’s premier Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute act, Creedence Revived, is bringing its high-octane, soul-stirring performance to [Insert Venue Name] on [Insert Date].Known for selling out venues across the ...
STAFFORD TWP, NJ — Get ready to travel back to the golden age of rock and roll. The world’s premier Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute act, Creedence Revived, is bringing its high-octane, soul-stirring performance to [Insert Venue Name] on [Insert Date].Known for selling out venues across the ...
KEYPORT, NJ — The Keyport baseball team will open its season on Friday at Perth Amboy Magnet School.The Red Raiders are coming off a 6-9 season under head coach Kyle Keelen, but now they have what Keelen says is "a strong senior core and several returning starters who have gained valuable ...
CLARK, NJ — On Sunday, March 1, the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) Crusader football team held its annual post-season awards banquet. Head football coach Gus Kalikas presided over the event as all athletes were honored for their contributions to Crusader Football. In addition, numerous scholarships were ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee marked a series of meaningful recognitions and updates during its latest meeting, highlighting community inclusion, advocacy, and transparency through special presentations and proclamations.Transgender Day of Visibility ProclaimedCommittee Member ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As drivers travel through the areas that slated to become MainStreet at Coconut Creek after crews clear the land for the project, some may wonder what’s replacing the greenery that was covering the tract of land. Part of the MainStreet at Coconut Creek project includes a number ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A week before voters cast ballots in the March 10 municipal election, Boca Raton mayoral candidate Mike Liebelson filed a lawsuit in Palm Beach County Circuit Court accusing his opponent, Andy Thomson, and three political groups aligned with Thomson of conspiring to defame him and ...
DOVER, NJ — Two Northfield men have been charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping in Dover that authorities say began with an emergency SOS alert from the victim’s Apple Watch and ended with the victim being found injured in the back seat of a suspect vehicle.Morris County Prosecutor Robert ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Mount Tabor Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire in a residential neighborhood last Thursday evening, March 19th.At approximately 7:00pm, crews were dispatched to the area of Park Road and Ironwood Drive for a possible brush fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Township Board of Education met Monday night, March 23rd, with discussion focusing on student space needs and several key district updates.One of the notable topics raised during the meeting was student lunch arrangements, including the use of the gymnasium as an ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Robert C. Craig, seen by many as the right-hand man to the former, and very influential, Superintendent of Bayonne Schools, Patricia McGeehan, passed away on March 9. He was 78.Born in Jersey City, Craig was a 70-year resident of Bayonne, working for the school district where he ...
MAPLEWOOD AND SOUTH ORANGE, NJ April 25 - Health Officer Candice Davenport has announced that April 25, 2026 has been scheduled for the annual Health Fair for both communities.The Community Health Fair will be held at DeHart Ave, 129 Burnett NJ in Maplewood. The Fair is scheduled from 10 AM until ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Epsilon Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.® (AKA) recently celebrated a remarkable milestone, at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie in Cadwalader Park, honoring both Women’s History Month and 74 years of service. The event brought together chapter members, ...
In Hunterdon County north of New Jersey’s capital — where more than 130,000 people live, work, and send their kids to school — not a single full-time journalist is covering the news. New Jersey as a whole has just 5.1 local journalists per 100,000 residents, ranking 49th out of 50 states, according ...
An ex-con climbed in through the bathroom window and began strangling and trying to rape a sleeping woman in a Hackensack boarding house when two fellow residents rushed in and subdued him, authorities said.Jermin Fordyce, 36, of Hackensack, had pulled down his pants, climbed on top of the woman ...
UNION, NJ — TAPinto Union is dedicated to providing original, reliable, up-to-the-minute local news on issues that matter to Union residents.Readers across the area are turning to TAPinto Union’s free daily newsletter to stay connected to the news that’s happening all around town.By signing up, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A lucky lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting a $4 million prize on a scratch-off ticket purchased in South Plainfield.The winning ticket was sold at David’s Stationery, a local shop known for selling New Jersey Lottery tickets located on Sampton ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Board Administrator Katine Slunt presented the tentative budget for the 2026-2027 school year at the Montville Township Board of Education March 17 meeting, stating that there were no new programs, merely continuing programs.Slunt’s presentation highlighted the "pinch point" created ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Republican Committee has announced its slate for the June 2nd primary election, endorsing current Councilman Mike DeBlasio for mayor and longtime resident Suzanne Anan for Borough Council.Both candidates bring deep local ties and a history of community involvement, with the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A simple lunch run could make a meaningful impact this week as Jersey Mike’s Subs prepares for its annual Day of Giving on Wednesday, March 25, inviting the Asbury Park community to turn sandwiches into support for a powerful cause.The closest store is just outside Asbury Park on ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out. Monte Cristo, served with Sweet Potato FF $15.50Shrimp Carbonara Linguine, garlic bread $15.50Homemade Roast Beef & Muenster Cheese, Sautee Onions, & Garlic Aioli, on a ...
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. — Residents are invited to connect with local law enforcement during a “Coffee with a Cop” event hosted by the Morris Township Police Department on Sunday, April 19.The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Jersey Artisan Café, located at 14 Burnham Road in ...
TROY – When the all-Democratic City Council approved the so called “good cause eviction” bill at their March 5 meeting, Mayor Carmella Mantello promised she would veto it. On March 18, she did. In her veto message the Mayor said, “let me be clear: I strongly support efforts to protect tenants and ...
PATERSON, NJ - In the streets of Paterson’s 4th Ward, Aquila Lockhart is known by a different name, Mamma Quills. However, this name isn’t a title she gave herself, it’s one she earned as a high risk Interventionalist with the Paterson Healing Collective (PHC). Stepping into some of the city’s most ...