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March 18, 2026

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Public Library is hosting NJ Maker Day festivities on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Registration is not required for this free, family-friendly event that isa perfect pick for all ages. NJ Makers Day began in 2015 in the Garden States as a way for ...

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MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Two days after powerful winds swept through the region, some residents in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains were still without electricity, as lingering outages and long waits for customer service added to frustration across Morris County.According to the outage ...

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MADISON, N.J. — Madison residents of all ages are invited to take part in the first annual Madison Youth Day of Service on Sunday, April 26, a new town-wide volunteer event designed to bring the community together in support of local and regional nonprofit organizations.Presented by The Grove ...

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WAYNE, NJ - This month's Where in Wayne contest showed a picture of Ellen & Roseanne celebrating winter fun. The game is simple; just tell us where the picture was taken, and you have a chance to win a $50.00 Visa gift card from the Ellen & Roseanne Real Estate Team from Coldwell Banker.Do ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department announced a road closure on Madison Hill Road on Wednesday, March 18.The announcement stated, “Madison Hill Road will be closed to all traffic from Raritan Road to Rainbow. Detour will be from Raritan to Walter arounf to Rainbow.  Follow officer directions ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark will conduct pickup of bulky items for Ward 4 on Monday, March 23.For the posting on the Township of Clark's website, click here.For more information on the Township of Clark's bulk pickup program, click here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go ...

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Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal.  Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and available ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Check washing, shoplifted infant formula and porch piracy were among the incidents reported last week, Westfield police said Tuesday.On March 9, someone reported a fraudulent $2,000 withdrawal from his business checking account, police said.“The victim stated that the suspect ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Being Somebody, the critically acclaimed real-life father-daughter theatrical experience, is coming to the JCC MetroWest (760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange,  NJ 07052) for a special one-time performance on Thursday, March 26 at 1 p.m.The play was written and is performed by Dr.

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ELIZABETH, NJ - The Tia Maria Foundation held its second annual Scholarship Gala at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains on March 13. The evening brought together community leaders, educators, supporters, and friends of the Foundation to celebrate the impact of education and honor ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township residents are invited to join the Environmental Advisory Commission for the 2026 Annual Stream and Community Cleanup on Saturday, April 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., with lunch to follow. Volunteers will meet at Kuser Farm Park, 309 Newkirk Ave., to receive ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - Mayor Robert Kubert has issued a proclamation declaring March as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Awareness Month, recognizing a rare and still largely unexplained cause of death among young children.Kubert presented the proclamation to Bayonne residents Roy and Colleen ...

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As a working parent in Somerset County, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind financially—not because you’re careless, but because the "rules" of getting ahead feel gatekept by jargon.I’m not a financial advisor; I’m a neighbor who built stability the steady way. If you’re overwhelmed by ...

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When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...

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Next Week, the Huntedon County Library's North County Branch in Clinton will be hosting a special program: “The 1759 Vought House: A Loyalist Homestead in Revolutionary Hunterdon County”On Thursday, March 26th at 7 pm in the first floor program room.  The event is free, Register online ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — Just before Oscar weekend, Montclair’s Bellevue Theatre earned a place on the global cinematic stage, ranking No. 94 on Time Out Magazine’s list of the 100 greatest cinemas in the world, placing the historic venue alongside iconic movie houses in cities such as Paris and Los ...

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When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...

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 HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The Town of Hackettstown has introduced two new ordinances addressing local infrastructure and municipal employee compensation, continuing efforts to invest in both community development and town operations.The first measure, Ordinance 2026-03, proposes the appropriation of ...

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 WATCHUNG, NJ — Drivers are being urged to avoid the area of Bonnie Burn Road and Valley Road following a motor vehicle accident that is currently obstructing the roadway, according to an alert from the Watchung Police Department. The crash has caused significant disruption in the area, with ...

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 WATCHUNG, NJ — Drivers are being urged to avoid the area of Bonnie Burn Road and Valley Road following a motor vehicle accident that is currently obstructing the roadway, according to an alert from the Watchung Police Department. The crash has caused significant disruption in the area, with ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The hallways of Roosevelt Elementary were filled with a sense of pride and discovery this week as students in Ms. Arielle Cardile’s class successfully completed their comprehensive State Research Project. The multi-week initiative transformed the classroom into a vibrant map of the ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — This weekend is the last chance for residents to visit Coconut Creek’s Hometown Market this season.The market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Township Plaza, 4400 West Sample Road. It takes place on the first and third Saturday of each month, from October ...

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WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A West Boca Raton closing agent is accused of stealing more than $4 million from the title company where he worked, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators say Michael Mansueto, 42, carried out an extensive scheme to divert funds from Bankers Title ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School’s newest musical “Urinetown” is set to hit the stage for opening night on March 19. The funny yet thought provoking musical uses bathroom humor, slapstick comedy and exaggerated situations to navigate a dystopian society where private bathrooms ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Walk through the hallway, leading to the parking garage in Coral Springs Cornerstone development’s north building, and a Florida panther and pink flamingo come into full view. Pedestrians in the area can now see the new murals depicting Florida animals and wildlife on the walls ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Burlington County will be hosting a public meeting next month about a plan to replace a bridge on the border of Mount Laurel and Moorestown.  The County, in cooperation with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is developing a plan to replace the Parkers Creek ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – Ten students from Millburn and surrounding communities recently participated in the Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program, a three-day leadership conference held February 26–28 at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Pa.The students were nominated by Daniel Cannon, Commander ...

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FIELDSBORO, NJ — White Hill Mansion will be hosting an event this weekend that is perfect for the historical areas of Fieldsboro and Bordentown. Friends of White Hill Mansion will be holding its 4th Annual Living History Day on Saturday, March 21 from 11AM to 3PM at the Mansion, located at 217 ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Students from East Windsor and Hightstown will have the opportunity to perform on one of the nation's most iconic stages.  The Hightstown High School Advanced Choir and Schola Cantorum Honors Choir have been extended a prestigious invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Impostors who claim they’re from the Sheriff’s Office are phoning people to demand money to settle active warrants. However, the real Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred S. Scott is warning people: Don’t get scammed.In a prepared statement, Sheriff Scott said the Middlesex ...

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