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April 7, 2026

FANWOOD, NJ — Residents of Fanwood are invited to showcase their creativity and hometown pride through a new community photography contest celebrating what makes the borough special.The contest, open to Fanwood residents of all ages and skill levels, encourages participants to capture images that ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library has a stacked calendar of events for all ages!Check out what's coming up:Tuesday, April 7Connecting Coversations for CommunityTime: 7-8:30 p.m.Register here (18+ event).Wednesday, April 8Paramus is a Tree City CelebrationTime: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Session ...

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 BINGHAMTON, NY -  The Somerset Patriots and Binghamton Rumble Ponies game at Mirabito Stadium on Tuesday, April 7, has been postponed due to freezing temperatures.  The Noontime temperature was 31 degrees, falling into the mid-twenties by midnight. The game will be made up as part of a ...

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 BINGHAMTON, NY -  The Somerset Patriots and Binghamton Rumble Ponies game at Mirabito Stadium on Tuesday, April 7, has been postponed due to freezing temperatures.  The Noontime temperature was 31 degrees, falling into the mid-twenties by midnight. The game will be made up as part of a ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany PAL Blood Drive is going on now at the PAL building up until 2:30pm.See information below:  

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston Band Parent Organization will host its 2026 Highlander Band Basket Raffle on Friday, April 10, at Governor Livingston High School, 175 Watchung Ave., Berkeley Heights.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the drawing set for 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Police Department is actively investigating the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl. Bella Rae Caceres, of Phillipsburg, was reported missing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from the 500 block of South Main Street, according to a statement from the ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Located at 505 North Michigan Avenue, Sculpt Fitness recently announced the April Member of the Month. Please see the following message from Sculpt Fitness.“International Fitness Body Building Pro Brandon R. If you’ve trained here, you’ve seen it. Always showing up. Always putting ...

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NEWARK - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...

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Diesel fuel is now above $5 per gallon. You might think that doesn’t matter to you, but that would be an erroneous and costly assumption. That’s because diesel fuels the main engine of our economy, commercial transportation. If you think gas prices are soaring due to President Donald Trump’s ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council have approved the submission to a grant benefiting Hackensack, Englewood and Teaneck.The Joint Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) Challenge Grant allows municipalities and counties to grow partnerships and create efficient services ...

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By 8:17 a.m., you have already reached a perfectly reasonable conclusion: this entire operation would run a whole lot smoother if a few key individuals would get with the program.Instead, the inbox sits there. Silent. Mocking.I wish the file would upload. I wish the progress bar would stop lying to ...

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NEWARK - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown kicked off its annual fishing derby on Saturday morning, ushering in the first day of trout fishing and giving a new generation of anglers an experience that many will remember for years.An estimated 500 young anglers accompanied by parents and siblings stood ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A former hostage held in Gaza for more than two years will share his story during an upcoming event at the Chabad Jewish Center in Coral Springs.Bar Kupershtein is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the center, 11325 W. Atlantic Blvd., recounting his experience ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A former hostage held in Gaza for more than two years will share his story during an upcoming event at the Chabad Jewish Center in Coral Springs.Bar Kupershtein is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the center, 11325 W. Atlantic Blvd., recounting his experience ...

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WAYNE, NJ — For years, the restaurant along Packanack Lake had slowly deteriorated to the point where one man felt he needed to step up. His vision for what it could become is now a reality as Lake Drive Tavern is now open. What was once a busy local spot — known over the years by many names: ...

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BYRAM, NJ – Beginning April 13 Lackawanna Drive a/k/a CR 607 from Route 206 to Old Wolf Lake Road will be closed daily through September for the installation of gas lines, according to township officials.Drivers will find alternating lanes of traffic around the construction areas from 8 p.m. to 6 ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Municipal Court has now reopened at a new location in Robbinsville Township.The court location is part of a shared services agreement between Hightstown Borough and Robbinsville Township. The court was moved from the Route 130 location since the trailer which ...

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East Brunswick, NJ – A spirit of generosity and community came to life at Saint Bartholomew School as students, families, and faculty joined forces for a meaningful cause, collecting more than 1,100 cereal boxes to support local families facing food insecurity.Over several weeks, the school ...

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NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown baseball brought the tying run across in the seventh and put pressure on West Morris late, but the Colonials’ comeback came up short in a 4-3 loss on Monday afternoon.The teams traded early runs before West Morris took control in the middle innings. Morristown got on the ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ — At the recent Manasquan Council meeting, officials outlined progress on a series of major projects advancing in 2026, reflecting a coordinated effort to upgrade infrastructure, enhance public spaces, and secure funding ahead of the busy summer season and beyond.Leading the list is ...

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NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...

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For years, transit-dependent commuters in New Jersey have faced a stubborn problem: regional bus routes do the heavy lifting on the highway, but getting to the bus stop in the first place, especially in suburban neighborhoods, could mean a long walk, a hunt for parking, or simply giving up on ...

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CLARK, NJ — Disembarking in Naples by 9 a.m., the Clark teachers and students continued their spring break trip in Italy, headed directly to Pompeii, the famed city destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Students marveled at the incredibly preserved city and how advanced it actually was. “They had ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison softball jumped out to an early lead Monday, but Bernards answered with a steady offensive push to hand the Dodgers an 8-6 loss.The setback dropped Madison to 1-3 on the season, while Bernards improved to 1-2.Madison came out swinging in the top of the first, scoring four runs ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ — Recently the Kenilworth Police Department, in conjunction with David Brearley High School/Physical Education Staff, was proud to host a DUI Simulator prevention program for our students. This important program included a hands-on experience to give students a realistic look at how ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department has issued an announcement about a road construction site in town for Tuesday, April 7.“Be advised,” the announcement stated, “Madison Hill Road southbound lanes from Rainbow Drive to Amelia Drive are closed due to road construction.”[Don’t miss any TAPinto ...

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Linden, NJ — Linden Police are investigating the fact that multiple cars were vandalized at Brookside Garden Apts. They have confirmed that 19 vehicles were vandalized at that location sometime between 3:30 – 4:00 a.m. Detectives believe that a single suspect is responsible for this damage, as well ...

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