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By MAUREEN MCVEIGH-BERZOK
March 14, 2026
PISCATAWAY, NJ — It begins soon - the week-long celebration of St. Patrick's Day. First, quick stop for a pint of Guinness Extra Stout. (I once made the poor fashion choice of purchasing a t-shirt with that product name written on it. Not good.) We have sorted out our shopping lists for the ...
UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council has unanimously introduced an ordinance to vacate a portion of Thomas Place. The ordinance will be up for public hearing and adoption on Wednesday, March 25.Thomas Park is a dead-end street located off of Grandview Avenue off of Route 1. It is across from Roosevelt Park and ...
WEST BOCA RATON — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 29-year-old Boca Raton man last month after he was accused of shooting a duck behind a local school while it was in session.At 2 p.m. on Feb. 23, deputies responded to a call about a man armed with a rifle behind La Petite Academy ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The reopening of Pride Promoters Park in Coral Springs has been pushed back to April after delays installing the park’s new asphalt basketball court, city officials said.The park, located at 4391 Riverside Drive, had been expected to reopen in February while undergoing a series ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The Coconut Creek High School chess team recently earned first place in a regional competition called Chess4Life. The competition was held last Saturday, March 7, at J.P. Taravella High School in Coral Springs.For Coconut Creek High School chess club members, preparing for ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — As the Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade approaches this Saturday, officials are reminding residents and visitors to plan ahead for a safe ride home and avoid getting behind the wheel after drinking.In a public safety message issued ahead of the celebration, officials stressed ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — It begins soon - the week-long celebration of St. Patrick's Day. First, quick stop for a pint of Guinness Extra Stout. (I once made the poor fashion choice of purchasing a t-shirt with that product name written on it. Not good.) We have sorted out our shopping lists for the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway High School (RHS) journalism program is responsible for producing the student-led high school newspaper, Rho Eta Sigma, both in its old-fashioned physical form and online, in the pages of TAPinto Rahway. Recently, the student staff has been relying more heavily on its online ...
NEWARK - Bagpipes echoed down Mulberry Street on Friday, carrying with them the story of generations of Irish Newarkers — from famine-era immigrants who arrived in the 1800s seeking opportunity to the families who continue to honor that legacy in the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.Friday ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for film and television productions now that they have been deemed “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVIC) within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.As previously reported ...
NEWARK, NJ — Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Joyce Kilmer School held its annual March Madness festivities on March 6 at the Parkview School Gymnasium. This March favorite is one of the primary fundraisers for JK's eighth grade class. The Friday, March 6 game was the 22nd. This family-friendly event features two basketball ...
GHENT—The Columbia Land Conservancy sponsors a Timberdoodle Trek at the Siegel-Kline Kill Public Conservation Area, 1452 Church Street, March 19, 7 to 8 p.m.“Timberdoodle” is a common nickname for the American Woodcock. During this guided walk, led by experienced birder Spencer Crawford, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - From the classroom to the athletic field to branches of the military and beyond, East Brunswick residents are making their mark and here are a few highlights for this winter. Anna Sawicki is a graduate of East Brunswick High School and a member of Lebanon Valley College's ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick School District announced this week that online registration is open for their upcoming summer camps. Summer camps options are offered through the district in the following sports and activities:Boys basketballBoys and girls soccerBoys volleyballGirls ...
UPDATE: Landing Lane Bridge is now open.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Drivers traveling between Piscataway and New Brunswick are being advised to avoid the Landing Lane bridge on Saturday, March 14, after officials announced the roadway will be closed in both directions for several hours due to utility ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
Hunterdon County (NJ) - Check out the photos as we kick off a whole weekend of excitement for the 2026 Hunterdon County Irish Festival, presented by the Friendly sons of St. Patrick of Hunterdon County and amazing sponsors!Don't Miss Hunterdon County's Biggest Parties of the Year: 2 more nights of ...
NEWARK, NJ - Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
PATERSON, NJ - City officials gathered outside City Hall to raise the Irish flag on Thursday in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, honoring the city’s Irish heritage and recognizing the contributions of Irish Americans to Paterson’s history.As part of the annual tradition, Mayor Andre Sayegh and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey’s politically influential Middlesex County Democratic Party endorsed East Brunswick Mayor Brad J. Cohen to replace Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman in the 12th Congressional District when she retires.Cohen, a 65-year-old physician, has been East Brunswick’s mayor since ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Wharton Arts, a New Jersey non-profit dedicated to arts education, invites residents to experience the joy of music at Wharton Arts Day 2026, a free afternoon of interactive musical activities and live performances on Sunday, March 22, from 1:30–5:30 p.m. at The Mills at Jersey ...
KINNELON, NJ — Students at Kinnelon High School are inviting local seniors to a special evening of music, food, and fun during the school’s 2026 Intergenerational Prom, scheduled for Thursday, April 23, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.The free event will take place at the high school and is designed to bring ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan High School will have two wrestlers earn state medals.Bridgewater-Raritan wrestlers Matt McCann and Trent Levash will conclude their individual tournament runs as state medalists on the final day of the wrestling season.While the only remaining question is ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - A Hillside High School senior was recognized as a 2026 Union County Unsung Hero. The student recognition ceremony took place on Wednesday at Rahway High School. Hanlet Cerda was nominated by Ms. Jeanna Martinez, Hillside High School Counselor, and then chosen by the Hillside High ...
LINDEN, NJ – Linden Fire Department is offering local middle school students opportunities to learn more about firefighting and emergency services. Registration opens on March18,2026 for the 2026 Junior Fire Academy. The program is open to students in Linden who are either graduating from 7th or ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The St. Baldrick's fundraiser at Bernards High School was a huge success once again! On the evening of March 4th, 2026, a total of 16 students and one staff member volunteered to have their heads shaved for a very worthy cause, as nearly 150 attendees cheered them on! At the ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Roselle Park resident and author Jezebel Rivera announced the release of her new book, ‘Mommy, Where’s My Dad?’Rivera explained that the heartfelt children’s book was created for families navigating the absence of a parent and the complex emotions that come with it. Written for ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - With Spring rapidly approaching, Leaf collection will return to the Township of Cedar Grove. Collection will take place from March 30 to April 29. Paper leaf bags will be accepted. Plastic bags, grass, debris, and branches will not be collected. The collection schedule will be as ...