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By TAPINTO STAFF
March 5, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme of "Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to inspire the next generation to share the importance of ...
VALATIE–The Town of Kinderhook Comprehensive Plan Committee and their planning consultant are hosting a series of topic meetings to discuss various issues of importance to the future of the town. All local town residents, business and property owners are invited and encouraged to attend to help ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Update: The missing person has been located, according to the Mount Laurel Police Department. The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Township woman. According to the MLPD, Margaret M. Noble, 67, left her residence on the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A fight outside the gymnasium during a sold-out state playoff basketball game at Piscataway High School Tuesday night led to the arrest of a 17-year-old and prompted a significant police response as authorities worked to restore order, officials said.The disturbance occurred ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Wednesday night at around 9:16pm, New Jersey Transit Police responded to a report of a body near the tracks west of Plainfield Train Station, near the New Street Bridge.The body was found on the large right of way near the tracks, and Raritan Valley Line trains were temporarily ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran appear to be wreaking havoc on gasoline prices at the pumps and home heating oil prices in Central New Jersey and the Northeast, according to data from AAA Northeast.Since President Donald Trump launched “Operation Epic Fury” on Feb. 28th, ...
Boost the beauty and pollinator appeal of your gardens and containers with flowering bulbs. A combination of spring- and fall-planted bulbs can provide season-long color and nectar for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.Include a few dahlias known for their excellent pollinator ...
Boost the beauty and pollinator appeal of your gardens and containers with flowering bulbs. A combination of spring- and fall-planted bulbs can provide season-long color and nectar for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.Include a few dahlias known for their excellent pollinator ...
CAMDEN – The city government has responded to the small-business sector’s call for assistance with tremendous results, Mayor Victor Carstarphen said during a speech to a room of business and organizational representatives at Subaru of America's headquarters in Camden on Wednesday. “We heard you ...
CRANFORD, NJ - When the Cranford St. Patrick’s Parade steps off at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, one of the most distinctive sounds along the route will come from the Union County Police and Fire Pipes and Drums, a band marking its 25th anniversary this year.The group will be marching in Cranford ...
William R. Ansel-McCabe, of Pleasant Avenue, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026.Bill was born 75 years ago on November 17, 1950 in McKeesport, PA. to Tressa (Osterhoudt) and William J. McCabe. His father worked in construction so the family moved a lot when he was young, finally ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – In a college athletics landscape where winning on the field is increasingly linked to revenue-generating initiatives and name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities off it, Rutgers announced Tuesday the formation of Scarlet Knight Enterprises.Scarlet Knight Enterprises is a ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough will continue participation in the New Jersey Safe & Secure Communities Grant Program, following a Feb. 26 resolution approval by the borough council.The vote took place during a virtual meeting held in response to the snow emergency that had closed streets, and borough ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - When should high school students begin looking at the colleges as well as trade or technical schools they want to apply to? Finding the right college, trade or tech school can be challenging. A lot of different factors go into finding the post-graduation institution that is the ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Last Week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted a SALT roundtable discussion, bringing together realtors, certified public accountants, mayors, and local elected officials from across Somerset County. The conversation focused on the positive impacts of the restored State ...
THE VERNAL EQUINOX marks the official start of spring and will happen on March 20, 2026. Is official spring just two weeks away? This past week, I finally heard, then found a singing male red-winged blackbird and two companions. They were perched on reeds in a frozen, snow-covered marshy area of a ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - With the cold winter and big snowstorms, getting the pups outside for walks, runs and playtime has been challenging for dog owners. Well, with temperatures for the upcoming days rising and giving everyone a peek at spring, it's time to get those dogs outside. South Brunswick's ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It's been an exciting winter for Memorial Middle School students seventh grader Lonnie Campbell and eighth grader Paige Hogan. The pair have the opportunity to participate in regional musical ensembles sponsored by the Central Jersey Music Educators Association and have been ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - The Hunterdon County board of commissioners, by resolution, added another farm to the growing list of preserved farmland in the township.At the Feb. 17 meeting, the commissioners approved a development easement for the 32.75-acre Malavasi Farm on Oak Grove Road, a section of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School hosted the Big Nick Classic Feb. 26.Each year, 25 eighth graders are chosen to play against faculty, and a faculty cheerleading squad has a chance to cheer, as do the eighth grade cheerleaders.The event is done in memory of Nick Klecz, a ...
BOCA RATON, FL - If you enjoy chili, live entertainment, and a lively community gathering, Boca Raton residents will have plenty to savor this weekend.The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Community Cookout and Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, March 7, bringing an afternoon of food, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — 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 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Mindy’s Munchies is putting one of its classic sweet treats back in the spotlight, encouraging locals to “snack” their way through a batch of chocolate-covered graham crackers.In a recent social media post, the Morristown-based shop said the chocolate-covered graham crackers are ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — 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 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Mindy’s Munchies is putting one of its classic sweet treats back in the spotlight, encouraging locals to “snack” their way through a batch of chocolate-covered graham crackers.In a recent social media post, the Morristown-based shop said the chocolate-covered graham crackers are ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Police are investigating after a dead adult male was discovered on a playing field of Central Bucks West High School on Wednesday night.Details are scarce, but a message to community members from school district officials said that the body was found near Pettine Field, a practice ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Newly released recordings from the NJ Attorney General’s Office shed light on the fatal Jan. 5th police-involved shooting of Jordan Barnes, 29, of Piscataway, after authorities say officers responding to a 911 call discovered three other family members dead inside a River Road ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Mindy’s Munchies is putting one of its classic sweet treats back in the spotlight, encouraging locals to “snack” their way through a batch of chocolate-covered graham crackers.In a recent social media post, the Morristown-based shop said the chocolate-covered graham crackers are ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Irritating some of the anti-ICE activists attending a town council budget meeting on March 3, Roxbury Deputy Mayor Mark Crowley stressed the township’s ability to stop a Ledgewood warehouse from being turned into an immigrant processing site is limited by the U.S. Constitution.Deputy ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Parking Authority (MPA) announced March 6, 2026 that it has implemented a formal Abandoned Vehicle Policy covering all parking facilities managed by the Authority, a move officials say is intended to address vehicles left unattended for extended periods in municipal ...