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April 17, 2026

WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A Walmart store in West Boca Raton is among dozens across Florida slated for upgrades as part of the retailer’s broader effort to modernize its shopping experience.Walmart on Thursday announced plans to remodel 58 stores statewide in 2026, including locations in Palm Beach ...

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POMPANO BEACH — Production crews spent Friday on the sand on the south side of the Fisher Family Pier, unloading crates of sound and lighting equipment as the city prepares for the 5th annual Pompano Beach Jazz Fest this weekend. The soundstage, positioned next to the Atlantic Ocean, is the ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – From live music, comedy and major stage performances to student athletics, cultural celebrations, local history programs and community events, Morris County is packed with things to do this weekend. Events scheduled for Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19 include:FRIDAY ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – From live music, comedy and major stage performances to student athletics, cultural celebrations, local history programs and community events, Morris County is packed with things to do this weekend. Events scheduled for Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19 include:FRIDAY ...

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SPARTA, NJ – The boys' lacrosse game against Scotch Plains-Fanwood was about the second half. Both teams battled to a 4-4 tie in the first half.  The Spartans fell flat in the second half, netting only two goals while the Raiders scored 10, handing Sparta a 14-6 loss on Cassels field on Thursday ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Youth Foundation of Jersey City is inviting the community to an evening of music, performance, and philanthropy at its annual “Night of Broadway” fundraiser.The event, scheduled for Thursday, April 30 at 6 p.m., will take place at the Jersey City Medical Center Offices, ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - The City of Hoboken is calling on residents, local businesses, and community groups to sign up for its ninth annual Spring Fling, a citywide day of service focused on beautifying parks and public spaces.The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with projects ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken boys tennis team swept visiting North Bergen 5–0 without dropping a single game on Thursday.The win evens the RedWings’ record at 2–2.Benjamin Gavin rolled at first singles, 6–0, 6–0, overpowering Chris Patel. Alexander Koulouthros matched the effort at second singles with ...

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Spring is here, which means allergy season is too. In this Q&A, Catherine A. Monteleone, MD, Director of Allergy and Immunology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and affiliate of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, shares how this spring’s ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway High School boys volleyball team continued its strong mid-season surge with a decisive 2-0 victory over Morristown on Friday at home, improving to 6-3 overall and 5-1 in the GMC White Division.Piscataway controlled the match from the opening serve, winning in ...

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PATERSON, NJ - A new collaboration between the City of Paterson, St. Joseph’s Health, and the Paterson Police Department is expanding how officials respond to residents experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises.The city’s Connect and Protect Co-Response Program pairs police officers ...

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PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson man was arrested following an investigation into the distribution of powdered and crack cocaine, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo announced.According to a statement, Quashic Colvin, 48, was identified by the Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Narcotics (BON) as allegedly ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ -  The PNC parking lot on Stanley Street will be temporarily closed this weekend as part of ongoing improvements, borough officials announced.The lot will be closed beginning the evening of April 17 through Sunday, April 19 to allow for paving work, according to a notice issued by ...

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PATERSON, NJ -  Eastside's flag football team remained unbeaten with a 25–0 win over Kennedy on Thursday, improving to 4–0 on the season.The Ghosts built an early lead and maintained control throughout the game, scoring 18 points in the first half and adding seven more in the second. Eastside ...

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 BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots beat the Reading Fightin Phils 9-8 at TD Bank Ballpark Friday night in 10 innings.Somerset picked up its first walk-off win since 9/6/25 vs. NH (Jake Gatewood) last year, moving to 1-1 in extra inning games this season. The Patriots pounced with a five-run ...

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 BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots beat the Reading Fightin Phils 9-8 at TD Bank Ballpark Friday night in 10 innings.Somerset picked up its first walk-off win since 9/6/25 vs. NH (Jake Gatewood) last year, moving to 1-1 in extra inning games this season. The Patriots pounced with a five-run ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - Connecting to the community through patient care is the kind of thinking that has Bergen New Bridge Medical Center recognizing Laura Genovese Behrmann at its first-ever Founders Awards Dinner on Thursday evening, April 16, 2026.“Receiving the Founders Award is truly humbling,” ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Down five goals late and still finding its footing in a rebuilding season, the Gov. Livingston girls lacrosse team delivered a comeback Friday that may prove defining.The Highlanders erased a five-goal deficit and outlasted DePaul Catholic in double overtime for a dramatic ...

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STAFFORD — The Southern Regional boys tennis team delivered a clinical performance on Thursday, April 16, but the final score was only half of the story. While the Rams cruised to a 5-0 sweep over Jackson Township, the afternoon belonged to Head Coach Evan Brosniak, who officially reached the ...

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MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Melbourne Beach has hired a new code enforcement officer who will begin work April 21, Town Manager A. Marie Smith said during her report at a Wednesday Town Commission meeting.Smith said, “I just wanted to give you a really nice update on the code enforcement officer ...

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Early business includes site plan approval, zoning updates, and affordable housing ordinances before moving to larger discussionsThe South Orange Planning Board kicked off its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with a full agenda and a focus on moving efficiently through several ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Blackwell Art Show held its annual awards reception last week at the Morris Museum. Out of the hundreds of Morris County high school applicants, 18 Chatham High students were exhibited in the show. CHS students Morgan Leung, Annabel Lau, Noella Dalpe, Amelia Saski, Kaelyn ...

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                          The Schoolhouse @ 500 Washington StreetIn the heart of Hackettstown, nestled along Washington Street, the building currently known as Hackettstown Middle School stands as more than just a place of education. It is a cornerstone of community, tradition, and academic ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – Union scored 10 runs in the top of the first inning, later fell behind, but then rallied back for an 18-14 baseball victory over Summit on Friday.Nick Bertolotti hit a grand slam to highlight Union's 10-run first inning. After Summit went ahead, 12-10, Union (5-6) scored seven runs in ...

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BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne earned a boys' volleyball victory over St. Peter’s Prep on Friday, winning 25‑19 and 25‑22 in an HCIAL American Division match.Haldane Fogoe finished with 11 kills. Abijjah Simon added eight kills, and Jordan Marroquin contributed five kills and three blocks.Sean Manavaga ...

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BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne scored five runs in the first two innings and went on to a 6-4 baseball victory over North Bergen on Friday.Chris Cunningham went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs batted in for Bayonne (8-1), which led, 5-0, after two innings and 6-3 after three.Savun Raparelli closed out ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Beginning May 1, fourteen communities across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties will unite to launch the second annual “Paint the Town Green” campaign in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Coordinated by the New Jersey Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, participating ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — When Gov. Livingston's baseball team went undefeated last year, Albert Maldonado of Elizabeth might have pitched the best game anyone did against the Highlanders all season.In their first look at the rangy, flamethrowing right-hander since the Union County Tournament ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Carts of Caring, a ministry of Franklin Reformed Church, Nutley, will march in the Memorial Day Parade to collect non-perishable food for the Nutley Family Services Food Pantry (NFSB).Members of the congregation will march along the parade route with shopping carts on loan from Nutley ...

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MT. ARLINGTON, NJ — The Route 80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington is scheduled to be closed and detoured for about two weeks beginning Monday, April 20, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).The closure is necessitated by the ongoing “Bridges over ...

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