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May 28, 2026

FLORENCE, NJ — A popular local four-day carnival has been canceled after multiple fights broke out on the opening night of the event. The Roebling Carnival, originally slated to run from Wednesday, May 27 through Saturday, May 30 at Nyikita Field in Florence, has been canceled for its remaining ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown will be hosting its annual Strawberry Festival this weekend.The event is taking place on Saturday, May 30 from 6PM to 8:30PM at the Church, located at 420 Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown City. Celebrate the season of strawberries with an ...

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CHESTERFIELD, NJ — An inmate from Newark that had been incarcerated at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Chesterfield has been charged with killing his cellmate, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw announced on Wednesday afternoon.Xavier Cepin, 22, was charged on May 22 with ...

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NEW JERSEY – Governor Mikie Sherrill has stepped into the controversial debate about the creation of data centers in several New Jersey towns. On Wednesday, May 27, Sherrill announced a four-part comprehensive plan that she says will put guardrails on data centers in the state. Data centers house ...

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Sample ballots for the New Jersey Primary Election are on their way to the mailboxes of thousands of Burlington County voters, and election officials are advising those voters to bring them to their polling place to save time checking in.“Sample ballots are important for ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Rep. Herb Conaway (NJ-3) is holding an kick-off session for students interested in participating in the annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC).Founded in 2015, the Congressional App Challenge was founded in 2015 as a bipartisan initiative by the Congressional Internet Caucus to ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. will be holding a four-day Book Sale beginning on Thursday at the Burlington County Library System's Main Branch in Westampton. The Book Sale will be taking place on the following dates:Thursday, May 28 — 6PM to 8:30PMFriday, May ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ – The Bordentown Regional School District administration has ruled that high school seniors cannot wear the cords that they earned from nearly a decade of scouting at their high school graduation ceremony, resulting in a heavier wave of emotion as that day approaches for the students ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Job seekers should brush up their resume and practice their networking skills to prepare to attend the annual Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce's Job Fair. During the 2025 job fair, hundreds of job seekers and more than 50 businesses connected during the ...

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FLORENCE, NJ — UPDATE: The final three nights of the Carnival have been canceled after multiple fights broke out on opening night, according to Florence officials. An exciting four nights of fun returns to the area beginning on Wednesday night. The Roebling Carnival is being held from Wednesday, ...

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Early voting for the New Jersey Primary Election kicks off on Tuesday, May 26. A total of 10 early voting locations will be open during the 6-day early voting period from May 26 through May 31, with a new early voting site for 2026 located at the Hainesport Township ...

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FLORENCE, NJ — UPDATE: The town hall has been canceled due to crowd size concerns. Read More Here: Emergency Town Hall on Potential Falls Township, PA Data Center Canceled Due to Crowd Size ConcernsOne of Bordentown's representatives in the state Legislature will be holding a community meeting this ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ  – The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is looking for individuals seeking a meaningful career in public service by joining their Communications Unit as a dispatcher.Under the leadership of Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler, the office is looking for motivated, detail-oriented ...

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DELRAN, NJ —Families of our nation’s veterans are invited to attend an upcoming information session next month focused on survivor benefits and available support services through the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs.The Survivor Benefits Information Brief will take place on Monday, June ...

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TRENTON, NJ – When the Trenton Ironhawks take the ice at Cure Arena for their inaugural hockey season, they will do so under a National Hockey League (NHL) affiliation agreement with the New York Islanders. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, the team will play at the CURE ...

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LUMBERTON, NJ — A man has been charged with fatally stabbing his aunt inside her Lumberton residence earlier this week, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Lumberton Township Police Chief Anthony D. Nippins announced on Sunday. Jason Mutschler, 40, of Hainesport, was charged on May ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals.  Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially ...

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TRENTON – Governor Sherrill declared New Jersey in a State of Emergency, effective immediately, following the conclusion of loss assessments conducted to evaluate agricultural damages from prolonged freezing temperatures that impacted the State between April 19 and April 22. The assessments, ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Nothing beats a cool, creamy dessert on a hot summer day. We’ve got a customizable recipe for no-churn ice cream that starts with two simple ingredients.The trick to making ice cream without an ice cream maker? Folding in fluffy whipped cream.For the base, you need a 14-oz. can of ...

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NEW JERSEY — While communities across the Garden State will honor fallen soldiers at ceremonies on Memorial Day, New Jersey ranks among the bottom five states for military retirees, according to a new 2026 report released by WalletHub.The study, released in recognition of Military Appreciation ...

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NEW JERSEY – With increased congestion on the roadways and waterways for Memorial Day weekend due to travelers heading to the shore, parks, lakes, and family gatherings, the New Jersey State Police is making safety a top priority by increasing patrols. In addition to regularly scheduled patrols, ...

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NEW JERSEY — With temperatures expected to climb into the mid-90s this week and Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, New Jerseyans are being reminded to use water wisely as drought conditions continue across the state.Gov. Mikie Sherrill has emphasized the need for continued ...

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TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey General Assembly on Monday unanimously passed two bills sponsored by a legislator representing Bordentown that are aimed at easing financial burdens for veterans and military families by reducing barriers to professional licensing and employment opportunities.“Veterans ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Memorial Day is a holiday honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, occurs this year on Monday, May 25.Memorial Day is a State and Federal holiday, so all State and Federal Offices ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ — Are you a new driver, or maybe have a teenager who just received their license? Are you interested in an auto insurance rate discount or maybe a point reduction on your driving record? The Burlington County Sheriff's Department has the program for you!The Sheriff's Department will ...

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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — EVENT UPDATE:  The Ceremony is canceled due to inclement weather and poor site conditions, says Bordentown Township. "We encourage residents to take a quiet moment this weekend to reflect, remember, and keep those who made the ultimate sacrifice -- along with their ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) is celebrating the achievements of one of its graduating senior-athletes. Julianna Morolda has been chosen as Bordentown Regional High School's 2026 NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete. Morolda and other student-athletes from each NJSIAA member school ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — One of the most popular annual events to take place in Bordentown City is happening next month.The Bordentown Historical Society's 2026 History in Bloom Garden Tour will be taking place on Saturday, June 6 from 11AM to 4PM throughout Bordentown City. The self-guided walking ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for much of New Jersey, including Bordentown and Fieldsboro, that will be in effect until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. According to the National Weather Services office in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, the ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Bipartisan legislation to honor a South Jersey singer who was killed in 2016 has advanced in the New Jersey Legislature.The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee advanced the bill, SJR-137, on May 18. Sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Senator Latham Tiver ...

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