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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
March 9, 2026
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has made an arrest in the case of the fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred in downtown West Caldwell two months ago.Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that a West Caldwell man has been charged in connection with the fatal ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — The Montville area is set for a taste of spring to start the week, with sunshine and temperatures climbing well into the 70s before showers and a cooler pattern return later in the week.Sunny and Warm to Start the WeekMonday was sunny with a high near 72 degrees, as a light west ...
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Southern Regional girls wrestling program continues to cement its legacy as a powerhouse in the circle. Following a weekend of high-stakes competition at the 2026 NJSIAA Region Tournament hosted by Absegami High School, the Rams are officially sending two standouts to ...
NEW YORK – Marcus Valenzuela continues to make his senior year his best by placing second in the 3200 at the 2026 NJSIAA Meet of Champions Indoor Track & Field event, running a personal-best time of 8:56.14 and breaking a 20-year-old Chatham High record in the process.Valenzuela erased his ...
School District of South Orange and Maplewood 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040 Frank Ceurvels 973-762-5600 X 1801 Acting Board Secretary_____________________________________________________ FAX: 973-378-9464
TRENTON - New Jersey law enforcement agencies will participate in the next “Goal: Zero High‑Visibility Enforcement” detail tomorrow, March 10. This month’s enforcement will focus on impaired and distracted driving, with agencies across the state conducting coordinated operations during this period.
NEW JERSEY — Drivers across New Jersey and the Northeast are seeing a quick run-up at the pump as crude oil prices surge and global supply concerns intensify amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to an update released by AAA Northeast.AAA Northeast reported that as of March 4, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—PennDOT wants the public’s feedback on its plans to replace a bridge over a well-traveled road.The bridge on Edison Furlong Road between Pebble Hill Road and York Road isn’t scheduled to be replaced until 2028, but it will cause enough delays that PennDOT has scheduled two in-person ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - A 1.3-magnitude earthquake hit about 5 kilometers northeast of Whitehouse Station Sunday evening.The earthquake was felt around 9:04 p.m. March 8, and it was at a depth of about 8.4 kilometers.There have been a number of small earthquakes in the area recently, including a ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - A 1.3-magnitude earthquake hit about 5 kilometers northeast of Whitehouse Station Sunday evening.The earthquake was felt around 9:04 p.m. March 8, and it was at a depth of about 8.4 kilometers.There have been a number of small earthquakes in the area recently, including a ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Residents looking to stay active this summer are now able to sign up for a wide variety of recreational programs offered by the Cedar Grove Recreation Department. The department’s Summer Program lineup includes activities for youth, adults, and seniors, providing opportunities for ...
LINDEN, NJ — More than 200 staff members from across Linden Public Schools gathered for an afternoon filled with energy, reflection, and professional growth during the district’s 3rd Annual Women’s Wellness Wins Leadership Conference, built around this year’s theme, “Give to Gain.” The conference ...
Editor's Note: Additional information has been added to the story based on a late evening press release from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office.FLEMINGTON, NJ - An Asbury man was charged with carjacking Monday after he attempted to steal a vehicle parked in the area of Capner Street, ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – For three decades, “1996” sat in isolation on a banner on the north wall of the James Caldwell High School gymnasium, representing the only sectional championship the school's girls' basketball program had ever won.The point guard on that 1996 Chiefs team that beat Mendham, ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - Having split the season series with the RFH Bulldogs going into the championship match, with Bulldog center Luke Cruz out the first game, it was Blake Ahmaan who dominated the game, hitting for 31 points in a 65-47 win, only to have the Warriors push back in game 2 by winning 43-32.
HOOSICK - Like the wicked witch of the west in the Wizard of Oz, the ice surface is melting away. Nearly 1,500 community members came out to skate over the twenty-seven sessions offered at the Reynolds/Gilchrest Skating Rink this past winterThe Town’s Recreation Director, Ashley St. Onge, manages ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - To fulfill the mission of empowering young people to demonstrate "Service Above Self" and take action in their communities, members of Governor Livingston High School’s Interact Club volunteered their time at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey on March 4. Although they spent only a ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has made an arrest in the case of the fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred in downtown West Caldwell two months ago.Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that a West Caldwell man has been charged in connection with the fatal ...
RAHWAY, NJ — TAPinto Rahway has Rahway Community Action Organization's (RCAO) March newsletter available in the link below.The newsletter includes information about activities that took place in the previous weeks as well as upcoming events.RCAO is a community-based nonprofit organization in town, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A snake in the dashboard sent a driver to a fire station in Coral Springs for help.It happened around 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Station 43, according to an announcement the department released on Monday. A vehicle pulled up to the ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The City of Elizabeth’s City-Wide Garage Sale is making its annual return. The sale will take place on June 6 and June 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City of Elizabeth says there is no rain date in the event of inclement weather. Apartment buildings cannot participate. All sales must ...
TRENTON - New Jersey law enforcement agencies will participate in the next “Goal: Zero High‑Visibility Enforcement” detail tomorrow, March 10. This month’s enforcement will focus on impaired and distracted driving, with agencies across the state conducting coordinated operations during this ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - A 1.3-magnitude earthquake hit about 5 kilometers northeast of Whitehouse Station Sunday evening.The earthquake was felt around 9:04 p.m. March 8, and it was at a depth of about 8.4 kilometers.There have been a number of small earthquakes in the area recently, including a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Irish dancing is a longstanding part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in New Jersey, known for its fast footwork, traditional music, and cultural connection to Ireland’s heritage. Performances often accompany parades, festivals, and pub gatherings during the March holiday ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...
NEWARK — The Museum of Makers + Innovators (MOMI) is inviting Essex County families to a day of hands-on learning filled with playing, tinkering and making in celebration of New Jersey Makers Day.MOMI, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a future children's museum in New Jersey that ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - A 1.3-magnitude earthquake hit about 5 kilometers northeast of Whitehouse Station Sunday evening.The earthquake was felt around 9:04 p.m. March 8, and it was at a depth of about 8.4 kilometers.There have been a number of small earthquakes in the area recently, including a ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ — A Bloomingdale Police Department investigation into suspected elder fraud has resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old man accused of deceiving a Bloomingdale resident and profiting more than $25,000 from the alleged scheme.During the month of January, Bloomingdale Police Officers ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—The Central Bucks School District will hold a college and career fair on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at CB South High School from 6:30-8:30 p.m.The event will give high school students and their families a chance to connect with hundreds of universities and businesses.
NEWARK — A slice of home and tradition in the form of pastrami on rye sandwiches, potato knishes and pickles stands on the corner of Branford Place and Halsey Street – the legendary Hobby’s Delicatessen & Restaurant. Time is frozen inside Hobby’s, with New Jersey Devils memorabilia and framed ...