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March 28, 2024

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Hundreds of people gathered at the Muslim Center of Middlesex County (MCMC) on Saturday evening for one of Piscataway's most anticipated events of Ramadan, the annual Interfaith Community Iftar Dinner hosted by the center. Muslims fast throughout the day during the month of ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council found itself once again dealing with the Lackawanna Plaza redevelopment plan at its March 26 meeting, as a first-reading ordinance.  The plan was voted on again to address the concern that the original ordinance approving the plan was improperly passed ...

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Unity Charter School's recent production of Annie Jr. proved to be a delightful and heartwarming theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. Under the guidance of dedicated teachers and directors, the young performers showcased their talent and enthusiasm, bringing the beloved characters of ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg Councilpersons Keith Kennedy and Meliss Paulus each proposed immediate but different "freezes" on town expenses in an attempt Wednesday night to make the unprecedented 11 percent tax hike in the 2024 budget more palatable. Councilman Keith Kennedy initiated a ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Several residents reported incidents of fraud last week, police said Tuesday.  On March 18, a resident on the 200 block of Eaglecroft Road reported losing $2,600 to fraud, police said. The resident informed police that an unknown suspect made several unauthorized cash withdrawals ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  Applications for the 2024 Morris County Public Safety Youth Academy program is now open. The program is open to all Morris County high school students entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2024. The program is free and will take place from July 22 to July 26. Applications ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — TAPinto Rahway's favorite theatre pipe organist, Ian Fraser, is back in Rahway tonight, March 28. He'll be performing at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), located at 1601 Irving St. Fraser will be providing theatre pipe organ accompaniment for UCPAC's Black and White ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  Applications for the 2024 Morris County Public Safety Youth Academy program is now open. The program is open to all Morris County high school students entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2024. The program is free and will take place from July 22 to July 26. Applications ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Apologize and resign. That was the message from many individuals who said they were offended by Councilwoman Paula Gilligan's meme she recently posted on Instagram. The meme: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship. Happy ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Community members are invited to a Garden Bird walk with the New Jersey Audubon in the gardens of Macculloch Hall Historical Museum on Saturday April 9. The walk will begin at 9am.   Guests will listen and search for resident and migrating birds during this quiet morning ...

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NEWARK — Leading up to the 2022 municipal election, Team Baraka received 590 campaign contributions totaling $713,375.76 and made 497 expenditures totaling $731,728.32 - but failed to report any of those transactions as required by law, according to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement ...

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MADISON, NJ - Search for Shelly the Easter Egg has begun and will continue through March 29. Children are invited to participate in an Easter egg hunt to find Shelly, the Easter Egg at participating businesses.   This is a free event and open to the public.   For a list of participating ...

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Add a warm, cozy feel to this year’s gardens with the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. It was selected for generating a feeling of kindness and tenderness and encouraging sharing, community, and collaboration. Consider including this color in your garden to convey these emotions or as a ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – East Main Media is thrilled to announce that Brian Brodeur, our Founder & CEO, has won the Best Home Grown Music Video Award at the 2024 Garden State Film Festival. The award recognizes outstanding projects fully produced in New Jersey and honors Brodeur’s work producing and ...

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On a chilly February afternoon, Pedro Rosario drove from one Camden school to another, delivering snack-sized bags of popcorn to children in after-school programs. The Dominican-born Rosario, 39, owns three businesses — DPL Warehouse, DPL Transport, and DPL Brokers — as well as an estimated $25 ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- The Bridgewater-Raritan baseball team had a historical season last year that featured just about everything except a title that the Panthers could call their own. Bridgewater-Raritan, which opens its season on Monday morning against Rancocas Valley, tied a school record for ...

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Willie Nelson's annual Fourth of July Picnic, which reached its 50th year in 2023 and is almost always held in Texas, will celebrate Independence Day on Camden's waterfront this summer. Nelson, who turns 91 in April, wanted to be close to Philadelphia for this year's picnic, which will be held ...

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VERONA, NJ -- The Verona baseball team will open its season on Monday, April 1 at West Orange. The Hillbillies posted a 13-15 record last season, and their chances of getting back over .500 this season will depend largely on whether they can reduce last season's team earned-run average of ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board met for only the fourth time in 2024 on March 25.  The meeting did not involve a hearing for a project, rather it concerned a review for one.  The review centered on a capital project planned by the Montclair Board of Education that would produce ...

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PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - The untimely death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik earlier this year has spurred a race for the seat. Currently, there are three candidates in the running, two Democrats who will face off in a June 4 primary and one Republican who has secured the support of her ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - A local business already known for its support of the community recently donated a drone for use by Bayonne public safety officials. Said to be the most technologically advanced model, the drone, donated by Bayonne Energy in conjunction with the Guardian Foundation, has the ability ...

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TRENTON, N.J. –  Gerard Beauzile, 63, of South Plainfield, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before former Chief U.S. District Judge Freda L. Wolfson to an indictment charging him with one count of wire fraud. U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp imposed the sentence on March 26, 2024, in Trenton federal ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – At the March 25 Cranford Board of Education meeting, Dr. Scott Rubin announced that Anthony Good will be the new assistant principal of Cranford High School, effective July 1, 2024. He will be succeeding Gary Sorrentino, who recently retired. “There's an old saying about how we ...

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PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - The untimely death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik earlier this year has spurred a race for the seat. Currently, there are three candidates in the running, two Democrats who will face off in a June 4 primary and one Republican who has secured the support of her ...

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LEWISBORO, N.Y. - The New York State Police are attempting to locate the suspect who used a hammer to break into Vista Wine & Spirits, located in Oakridge Commons.  On Tuesday, March 26, at approximately 1:12 a.m., a light-skinned male wearing a black ski mask, neon-colored gloves, a ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The iconic Libby's property in Paterson is set to go up for auction. The property, located within the Great Falls Historic District, spans roughly 25,800 square feet on just over half an acre of land. The freestanding single-story retail facility has remained vacant and abandoned for ...

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HAMILTON/ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Municipal offices in both Hamilton Township and Robbinsville Township will be closed in observance of Good Friday on March 29. Garbage pickup will still take place in both towns.

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HAMILTON, NJ -  In an effort to keep residents safe from the ever-growing range of cybersecurity risks, Hamilton officials have made comprehensive training and resources to equip residents with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves online available on the Township website. From 7 ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — A stolen vehicle and a possible attempted home burglary were reported in town last week, police said Tuesday. On March 17, a resident on the 500 block of Cumberland Street reported that their 2021 Hyundai was stolen overnight, police said. The vehicle, valued at $24,000, was ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - While the classic 1980s Back to the Future movie series predicted that people would be traveling in flying cars by 2015, Hudson County residents from Bayonne to Guttenberg have, instead, been saddled with the impact of low flying helicopters in their communities.  Liberty ...

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