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May 8, 2026

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Township Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 municipal budget at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. South Brunswick's 2026 budget was introduced at the April 15 township council meeting as a part of the consent agenda. It was ...

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LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ โ€” What began as a routine senior assembly at Linden High School quickly turned into a gripping lesson on survival, responsibility and resilience as two survivors of the deadly 2000 Seton Hall University dormitory fire shared their story with the Class of 2026 on Wednesday, ...

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RARITAN TOWNSHIPย  โ€“ Looking east is memory.The sweeping fields of the Hilltop Reserve lead the eyes to a tree line and the roofs of homes, then to the horizon that on clear sunny days glints with the glimmer of Manhattanโ€™s skyscrapers.One day 25 years ago, that horizon was smudged with smoke.It is ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ โ€” Every town has its mayor, its regulars and its local legends. In Roselle Park, one of them answers to Duke.A true community effort, from all around the borough, resulted in Duke being named as just one of 18 dogs selected for the New Jersey Lottery's โ€œJersey's Top Dogsโ€ contest.

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MORRIS COUNTY/PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ โ€” The June 2 primary election is less than a month away.Here is some important information about who is on the ballot and how to vote.Registering to VoteIf you are not registered to vote, you have until Tuesday, May 12.Voters can register in-person, online or by ...

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CALDWELL, NJ โ€“ Mount St. Dominic dipped its toe into the sport of flag football this spring for the first time.ย ย ย ย While flag football will not be an official NJSIAA sport until next season, the sport has been building significantly over the last few years as a girls sport in the state.ย ย ย ย Mount ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ โ€“ MAY 6, 2026 โ€“ Five Atlantic Health medical centers earned top marks for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group in its Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grades. Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL โ€” Monster Mini Golf in Coral Springs closed this week, according to a notice posted on the businessโ€™s front door.The monster-themed indoor entertainment center, known for its glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcade games and family outings, announced the closure in a letter posted at ...

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WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PAโ€”Customers of the Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority will be able to resume paying their bills online next week, but theyโ€™ll first need to re-enroll using different account numbers.The water and sewer authority announced that it would stop taking online payments from ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ = Robbinsville High School Assistant Principal Tom Brettell will assume the top spot on July 1.According to an announcement Brettel, who has been in his role since 2023, was picked to replace current principal Molly Avery after an extensive interview process. Avery has served as ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ โ€“ The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has announced the high school students who will compete in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 21 to July 2, 2026. Among them will be Berkeley Heights resident Tara ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ โ€“ The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has announced the high school students who will compete in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 21 to July 2, 2026. Among them will be Berkeley Heights resident Tara ...

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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ โ€” Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Franklin? From a spring comedy night and a massive food truck festival to Motherโ€™s Day-themed events and a community walk supporting Special Olympics New Jersey, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend.

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DOYLESTOWN, PAโ€”The latest round of hospital safety ratings by a national organization gave three local hospitals an โ€œAโ€ in its latest report.The Leapfrog Group gave top scores to Doylestown Hospital, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital and St. Lukeโ€™s Grand View Hospital as part of its Spring 2026 Hospital ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - On May 1, the Cranford Dramatic Club held its opening night forย Fiddler on the Roof, continuing the theaterโ€™s 107th season.ย Fiddler on the Roof opened on Broadway in 1964, with its original run lasting for over 3,000 performances and receiving nine Tony Awards.ย The musical takes ...

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LOPATCONG, NJ -- The Council unanimously introduced the ordinance amending zoning regulations on digital signage on Wednesday evening, My 6, 2026.ย ย The ordinance must be reviewed by the Planning Board to see that it is aligned with the Master Plan, and will appear on the agenda for adoption in ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - A man from Orange faces a vehicular homicide charge in relation to a July 2, 2025 motor vehicle crash in Harding Township that took the life of Daniel โ€œDJโ€ Ortiz, a Hopatcong resident who drove tow trucks for Roxbury-based Ron & Sons Towing, said officials today (May 6).Daniel ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - At the May 5 meeting of the Spotswood Board of Education, the budget for the 2026-27 academic year was a main topic on the agenda. Spotswood School District Business Administrator Adrian Osofsky presented the budget prior to the vote on Tuesday. Osofsky started her presentation by ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Nearly $74,000 in state funding will be utilized by the Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA) to remove litter from the area communities and public spaces, and to support responsible stewardship of the environment, Mercer County Executive Dan Benson told TAPinto.ย โ€œEvery ...

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BAYONNE, NJ -ย  Bayonneโ€™s seventh annual food truck festival will take place on Sunday, May 10. The original date of May 9 was changed due to predicted inclement weather.The event will take place on Sunday from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. and is sponsored by the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone ...

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TRENTON, NJย  โ€“ Third party reservation services will now have to have a written agreement with restaurants they promote under a new law signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill.The legislation, spearheaded by Assemblyman William Sampson and Assemblywoman Katie Brennan is intended to prevent outside ...

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TRENTON, NJย  โ€“ Third party reservation services will now have to have a written agreement with restaurants they promote under a new law signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill.The legislation, spearheaded by Assemblyman William Sampson and Assemblywoman Katie Brennan is intended to prevent outside ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - Donning hard-hats and looking professional, students in Roxbury High School's Structural Design and Fabrication (SDF) program on Thursday watched the modular home they built get lofted in the air by a towering crane, loaded onto trailers and gently situated at its new home on West ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ โ€“ The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has announced the high school students who will compete in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 21 to July 2, 2026. Among them will be Berkeley Heights resident Tara ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ โ€“ The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has announced the high school students who will compete in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 21 to July 2, 2026. Among them will be Berkeley Heights resident Tara ...

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ย HOBOKEN, NJ โ€” The Hoboken Board of Education presented a $102.3 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year during a public hearing on May 5, with district officials defending the spending plan as necessary to maintain academic programs, preserve class sizes and address continued enrollment ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ โ€“ The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has announced the high school students who will compete in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 21 to July 2, 2026. Among them will be Berkeley Heights resident Tara ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Residents gathered Wednesday at A Better Market in Paterson for a community health event focused on diabetes education, access to healthy food and connecting local residents with resources.The event featured a new series of diabetes education videos created by students from the ...

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TRENTON, NJ - Legislation introduced by Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (D-Passaic/Bergen) aims to crack down on landlords who harass tenants, establishing new criminal penalties for coercive and unsafe housing practices.Stewart announced the bill recently, saying it is designed to protect tenants ...

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TRENTON, NJย  โ€“ Third party reservation services will now have to have a written agreement with restaurants they promote under a new law signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill.The legislation, spearheaded by Assemblyman William Sampson and Assemblywoman Katie Brennan is intended to prevent outside ...

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