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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
March 4, 2026
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Four champions from first-place West Essex High School were crowned in the NJSIAA District 8 wrestling tournament last weekend.West Essex also had four second-place finishers and one third-place finisher in the individual tournament.As a team, West Essex finished in first place ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Almost all comments following President Donald Trump’s marathon State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night have come down on whichever side of the political aisle you sit. It’s really no different when speaking to the Capital Region’s three members of ...
Two local human services organizations serving vulnerable populations in Warren and Washington counties have been awarded state funding through the New York State Supportive Housing Program.State officials said the latest NYSSHP funding round totals $63 million in grants awarded to 130 supportive ...
EDISON, NJ - The Menlo Park Mall will be offering photos with the Easter Bunny starting on Friday. The last day to take photos will be Saturday, April 4. To book an appointment, click here.The Easter Bunny will be taking photos Mondays through Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Fridays from 11:00 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Hopatcong resident Peter Ecklund has been named Parade Starter for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County. The role is both an honor and a key component of the parade, which steps off at noon on Saturday, March 14 in Morristown.As the Starter, Ecklund will open the ...
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 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Central Bucks Regional police said that a homeowner on North Main Street was the victim of a swatting incident on Tuesday night.A little after 10 p.m. on March 3, 2026, police were called to the Clear Springs Court neighborhood of the borough, which is down the hill from the Bucks ...
As the season winds down, the Bloomfield High track & field team has some big meets coming up.The Bengals will compete at the Eastern States Indoor Championships, on March 3, at the 168th Street Armory, in New York City. On March 8, three Bloomfield High standouts will compete at the prestigous ...
Hard work on and off the athletic field has provided Bloomfield High's Tyler Frantantoni with a prestigious award.The Bengals' senior and captain of the football and wrestling teams, was recently awarded the National Football Foundation's Scholar Athlete Award for 2026.The award notes Tyler's ...
WESTFIELD, NJ – After finding themselves in a 19-point hole at halftime, the members of the Union girls basketball team played an inspired third quarter, but the comeback effort wasn't enough to overcome that slow start in a 51-30 loss to second-seeded Westfield in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA ...
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A state appellate court has ruled that David C. Shroitman of Somerville is not competent to stand trial in the fatal stabbing of Maryrose Fealey, an anti-drug activist and the 27-year-old daughter of Cranford High School teacher James Fealey.The Appellate Division affirmed ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Board of Education met for its first meeting of the month on Tuesday. At the conclusion of the public non-agenda portion of the meeting, Spotswood Board of Education President Dan Lennan announced his intention not to seek re-election in November. Lennan was first ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A new national study from Florida Atlantic University and University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire has found a sharp rise in teen sexting, exposing adolescents to serious risks including sextortion, coercion, and privacy violations.Researchers surveyed a national sample of 3,466 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A pair of Coral Springs realtors are appealing to Broward County Circuit Court a series of violations and fines levied by the city for allegedly violating vacation rental standards.Georges Cadet McNally and Fabienne McNally filed a lawsuit last week on Feb. 23, appealing final ...
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EDISON, NJ - Edison Firefighters responded to two vehicle fires within 24 hours, according to IAFF Local 1197. No injuries have been reported at this time.According to a post on Facebook, Edison Firefighters responded to Interstate 287 on Tuesday at approximately 10:00 AM. Firefighters arrived to ...
Who’s War is It?While many republicans are beating their chests and taking a victory lap over President Trump’s decision to take out Iran’s Supreme Commander and dozens of his top brass, there is a lot of misinformation and disinformation being disseminated about Tehran’s nuclear capability.
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Community members teed off Monday at GolfCave New Providence to support a meaningful cause, participating in the “Swing for a Cause” fundraiser to benefit Blood Cancer United and seven-year-old Megan Stitz, a Berkeley Heights resident currently undergoing leukemia ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Community members teed off Monday at GolfCave New Providence to support a meaningful cause, participating in the “Swing for a Cause” fundraiser to benefit Blood Cancer United and seven-year-old Megan Stitz, a Berkeley Heights resident currently undergoing leukemia ...
GREENVILLE — The Greenville Central School District Board of Education reviewed the largest portion of the proposed 2026-27 spending plan during a budget workshop Feb. 25, focusing on the program component that funds instruction, staffing and student services.District officials began working on the ...
At what began as a routine Township Committee meeting, Maplewood residents received unexpected news: Councilmember Dean Dafis announced he will not seek re-election.“I’m going to use my report to make an announcement,” Dafis began, noting the sparse audience in the room. “This evening, I am ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Residents of Little Falls will have an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents and unwanted electronics during the township’s Spring Shred Event on Saturday, April 25, 2026.The free event will take place from 9 am to 1 pm at the Town Hall Municipal Parking Lot, ...
There’s an “exchange” that runs between all of us.It takes on a form that is either spoken or implied between us that occurs quite naturally, often without being noticed. Unlike money, it doesn’t deplete when spent but actually grows outwardly the more it then circulates.It’s the multifaceted ...
Family StorytimeThursday, March 5, from 10-10:30 a.m.This fun participatory storytime for the whole family includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration is required. For ages 0-5.Romp and ReadFriday, March 6, from 10-10:30 ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — If the recent “warm” spell has you craving Spring activities, you are in luck next weekend. The Burlington County Farmers Market will be holding its first of four Pre-Season Markets on Saturday, March 14 from 10AM to 1PM. Enjoy seasonal produce, prepared foods, veggie and herb ...
BURLINGTON, COUNTY, NJ — The St. Patrick's Day season is finally here, and the 2026 Burlington County Parade is set to step-off on Saturday. The Burlington County St. Patrick's Day Parade will be one of the first parades to happen in New Jersey this season, as it is set to take place on Saturday, ...
WARREN, NJ - In an unexpected turn of events, thousands of residents in Long Hill and Warren have found themselves without electricity Wednesday morning. In response to the outages, utility companies have mobilized crews to assess the situation. Residents have been advised that their outages have ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Library System has created an online hub of resources available for area residents to brush up on their local history as the country prepares to celebrate American 250 - the birth of the nation. The Library System has cultivated books for adults and children.
WARREN, NJ - In an unexpected turn of events, thousands of residents in Long Hill and Warren have found themselves without electricity Wednesday morning. In response to the outages, utility companies have mobilized crews to assess the situation. Residents have been advised that their outages have ...
A Paramus police car collided with an SUV, knocking it over, as the officer was responding to a call, Police Chief Robert Guidetti said.Both the officer and the other driver -- a 62-year-old woman from Washington Township -- were taken to The Valley Hospital with injuries that the chief said ...