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By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
March 17, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey General Assembly last week advanced two bills that would strengthen maternal health care and improve services for pregnant women. The Assembly Health Committee on March 9 advanced A-947 and A-948, both sponsored by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, a Mount Laurel resident who ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — With the New Jersey winter now hopefully behind us, Bobby Ring is already looking ahead to summer.“It’s time to get your cooling system checked for safety,” Ring, the president of Meyer & Depew, said. “We want to make sure your unit is ready to go before the first time it’s 80 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ -- One of the most common misconceptions about St. Patrick's Day is that the Irish eat corned beef and cabbage. In actuality, it did not originate as an Irish dish.The meal gained in popularity during the mid-to-late1800s, a time that saw an influx of Irish immigrants land on ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL —Coral Springs’ annual celebration of all things in the natural world is coming up, and it’ll include a plant giveaway to make the occasion. The city will host its annual Earthfest Celebration from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Sawgrass Nature Center & ...
NEW JERSEY — Most local St. Patrick’s Day parades are over, but scores of Irish-Americans will still raise pints of Guinness to celebrate Ireland's patron saint with their family and friends today, enjoying Irish music, dance and customary cuisine.For your enjoyment, TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret has ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ -- One of the most common misconceptions about St. Patrick's Day is that the Irish eat corned beef and cabbage. In actuality, it did not originate as an Irish dish.The meal gained in popularity during the mid-to-late1800s, a time that saw an influx of Irish immigrants land on ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ -- One of the most common misconceptions about St. Patrick's Day is that the Irish eat corned beef and cabbage. In actuality, it did not originate as an Irish dish.The meal gained in popularity during the mid-to-late1800s, a time that saw an influx of Irish immigrants land on ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School players present “Shrek the musical” as their spring musical for 2026, with performances starting this upcoming weekend.The production will take place starting on Friday, March 20 and run until Sunday, March 22. Friday and Saturday’s shows will be at 7 p.m. and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Diner located at 614 Boulevard announced the 2026 St. Patrick's Day special. “Celebrate with a classic Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner” the diner posted. “Served with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage, plus your choice of soup or salad and fresh soda bread." The ...
NEWARK, NJ — The Archdiocese of Newark is experiencing a record-breaking number of people becoming Catholic or completing their initiation into the Church during the 2026 Easter season. This continues a rapid growth trend that began after the COVID-19 pandemic.According to newly released ...
RED BANK, NJ: The soil remediation at the park is starting this week! There will still be access to the field house bathrooms and the pickleball court during remediation.Actualización de East Side Park: ¡La remediación del suelo en el parque comenzará esta semana! Durante los trabajos, el acceso a ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - In order to keep the borough's older residents comfortable and independent at home, the Spotswood Division of Senior Services, in conjunction with Robert Wood Johnson's Empowering Seniors Fall Prevention Network, is offering free home safety assessments to Spotswood's 55-plus ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Another new phone scam is making its rounds. So, Middlesex County residents should beware of unsolicited telephone or smartphone calls with a caller claiming to be a representative of the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office. According to a warning posted by the Middlesex County ...
CLARK, NJ — The Kiwanis Club of Clark is holding its annual Pancake Fundraiser Breakfast on Sunday, March 29. Stop by and enjoy a delicious breakfast for a good cause.The event will take place at Applebee's, located at 1255 Raritan Rd. in Clark, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.All proceeds benefit the Arthur ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Another new phone scam is making its rounds. So, Middlesex County residents should beware of unsolicited telephone or smartphone calls with a caller claiming to be a representative of the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office. According to a warning posted by the Middlesex County ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Opa Grill located at 550 Boulevard announced the 2026 St. Patrick's Day special. Please see the above flyer for details. Call ahead at (908) 324- 4078 for reservations or for pick-up.Opa Grill is open every day from Monday – Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and Sunday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 ...
First Some Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day:The Shamrock: Saint Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Christian Trinity to the Irish, and it’s been an emblem of Ireland ever since.Green Rivers: In addition to the Chicago River, other places—such as the Forth and ...
MIDDLEBURGH – On Thursday, March 12, the Middleburgh Town Board addressed the issue of the use of public space for political campaign material, and the question, ‘When is a town road not a town road?’ The campaign material issue had to do with a letter to the Board, charging that campaign material ...
A New LookAs we continue to receive more and more submissions for our Community News section, we have started to group the stories by location to make finding news of your or neighboring communities a bit easier.If you have news you feel fits in this section, please send at least a week in advance ...
SCHOHARIE – Schoharie County now has a cannabis dispensary. Dayzed, at 434 Main Street, Schoharie—in the Valley Plaza, near Your Way Café—held its grand opening on Saturday, March 14. “We’re growing everything we’re selling,” said co-owner Jake Karker, in regard to the flower products.Karker, who, ...
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 ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Toko Kajaia ended his Long Branch High School wrestling career as one of the best to ever do it.The College of New Jersey wrestling commit began his individual playoff journey with a first-place finish of the NJSIAA District 6 tournament, defeating second-seeded sophomore Tim ...
SPARTA, NJ – A dull township council ordinance with a long title was approved at the March 10 meeting. The 32-page Ord 26-03 codifies fees related to low- and moderate-income housing as well as defining and prescribing rules related to Sparta’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan or ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ — The Alfred H. Baumann Free Public Library is inviting poets of all ages to enter its 2026 Poetry Contest.Participants may submit original, unpublished poems in any form. Poems should be typed or printed on a single sheet of 8.5 by 11 inch paper. Submissions can also be done ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Borough has announced the new police chief as the borough bids a fond adieu to Police Chief Dean Ackermann on March 31, 2026.Michael Trover will step in as the new chief of police beginning April 1, 2026. A ceremonial swear-in scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 8 ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton Planning and Zoning Board is expected Thursday to review plans for a private school at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus, a 1.7 million-square-foot office park that once served as the home of IBM.According to the city documents, the board will consider a resolution ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Another new phone scam is making its rounds. So, Middlesex County residents should beware of unsolicited telephone or smartphone calls with a caller claiming to be a representative of the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office. According to a warning posted by the Middlesex County ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County residents who may be spring-cleaning can safely recycle electronics and hazardous waste at the seasonal recycling event held by the Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA.) During this collection, residents can dispose of aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.