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By MELISSA MANEY
April 15, 2026
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Defense didn’t just win the game for the Girls Varsity Flag Football team today; it provided the bulk of the scoring. Showcasing the mental toughness that has become their trademark this season, the girls out-hustled and out-smarted their opponents on the way to a gritty 18-7 ...
PARKLAND, FL- West Boca Medical Center expanded its heart care capabilities with the opening of a new cardiac catheterization lab that began operations in December. The immediate effect of the new “cath lab” is that Parkland area residents who are experiencing heart issues, including potential ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A simple act—cleaning out your closet—could help fund classroom projects for local teachers while making a difference around the world.The Mountainside PTO Grant Committee has launched a community-wide shoe drive fundraiser running from April 1 through the end of May, with a goal ...
Bernardsville, NJ — A new chapter is beginning for one of Bernardsville’s most recognizable dining spots, as celebrity chef David Burke prepares to relaunch the longtime local restaurant as Station Tavern later this month.The restaurant, located at The Station on Mine Brook Road, is set to reopen ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Branching Out Foundation, in collaboration with local artist Jaime Sands, welcomed community members on April 9 for the unveiling of a newly completed mural — a moment that blended celebration, remembrance, and purpose. Held during Autism Awareness Month, the event ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
BAYVILLE, NJ – Raum Desai's RBI double in the eighth inning gave Holmdel a 6-5 baseball victory over Central Regional on Tuesday.James Murphy had a hit and two RBI for Holmdel (3-3), which had a 5-0 lead after the first two innings.Massimo Sperduto had a hit, an RBI, a run scored and two walks for ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The mid-80s weather made it warmer than usual for the Chatham boys lacrosse team on Tuesday afternoon, but the Cougars didn't turn up the heat on Bergen Catholic until the second half at sun-splashed Cougar Field.Senior attack Kyle Gibney scored five of his career-high seven goals in ...
UNION, NJ — Union Police Director Christopher Donnelly addressed the public during Tuesday night’s Township Committee meeting, providing an update on the ongoing investigation into a shooting at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 that left one person dead and six others injured.“As you are aware, this is an ...
CRESSKILL, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights scored eight runs in the first inning, and freshman Emma Vallone struck out 12 as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Cressill, 15-2, in a NJIC non-divisional match-up on Monday in Cresskill. Both teams are now 5-2 on the season.Haley Wixon had three hits and five RBI to ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
RED BANK, NJ - Canopy Crossroad, a NJ licensed, women-owned, locally operated cannabis dispensary in Red Bank, today announced the launch of its cannabis delivery service, Canna Sedana, offering a secure, discreet way to order cannabis products for home delivery.The new service will initially offer ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Livingston bounced back from a streak-ending loss against Johnson with a 7-4 victory over Cranford on Tuesday, improving to 7-1 on the season.Gov. Livingston struck first and never trailed, scoring in five of the first six innings while collecting 10 hits. Zach ...
LEBANON, NJ — The office of Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) is accepting submissions for an essay contest to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The contest is to open to all students in grades 3-6 residing in New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District, which includes a section of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Dance has always been a way of life for South Plainfield High School senior Ryann Nicholson. She was just five years old when Nicholson took her first dance class. Nicholson remembers tapping her tap shoes in time to the music. She might not have known it at that tender young ...
LEBANON, NJ — The office of Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) is accepting submissions for an essay contest to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The contest is to open to all students in grades 3-6 residing in New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District, which includes Somerville. Using their ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa Borough Council has formally endorsed an amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, advancing the municipality’s strategy to meet state-mandated affordable housing requirements through 2035.The resolution, adopted April 14, follows action by the borough’s Planning Board on ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Kevin Arroyo and Ishaam Jasani combined on a one-hitter to lift Woodbridge to an 8-0 baseball victory over Monroe on Tuesday.Arroyo went 5 ⅔ innings, allowed one hit and one walk and struck out three batters. Jasani worked 1 ⅓ innings, allowing one walk and no hits and striking out ...
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — History lovers and trivia fans are invited to put their knowledge to the test as Long Branch celebrates 250 years of history with a special History Trivia Night later this month.The event will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Long Branch Senior ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Davis Zhang, Grayson Rivera and Chris Allen all won their singles matches for Chatham in its 4-1 boys tennis win vs. Morris Hills on Tuesday at the Colony Courts.Allen came from a set down to defeat Aryan Nageet, 5-7, 6-1, 1-0 (10-3). Chatham (8-2) also received a win from the tandem ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- James Keneally drove in three runs and Lucas Feuerstein pitched three scoreless innings to lift New Providence to a 9-5 baseball victory over Elizabeth on Tuesday.Troy Faucher hit a two-run single, Alex Chomiak singled in a run and Luke Askins knocked in a run with a single ...
WARREN, NJ — Ridge scored five runs in the top of the seventh inning to rally for a 12-10 baseball victory over Watchung Hills on Tuesday.Ridge trailed, 10-7, going to the seventh inning. A bases-loaded walk to Jake Dolan got the Red Devils within two runs, 10-8. Then, Casey Kucerka came up and hit ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ — The Jefferson Boys lacrosse team suffered a 10-8 road loss against Voorhees.Brendan Fox scored four goals for Jefferson. Tommy Del Masto added two goals. Del Masto won 15 of 22 face-offs on the day for the Falcons.Steven Cruz recorded his second-straight five-assist game.The ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Undefeated Ridgewood, ranked No. 2 in the state, upended No. 1-ranked Chatham, 8-6, in girls lacrosse on Tuesday.Annie Irish and Simone Claps each scored twice for Chatham (5-2), which took a 6-5 edge into the halftime break. Riley Furst also scored in the first half for the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Old Bridge scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning and held on for an 11-10 baseball victory over East Brunswick.Jaidon Coello went 2-for-4 with three runs batted in for East Brunswick (2-5), which racked up 10 hits, but committed five errors on defense and walked 11 ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Boys golf team built upon its early-season success with two wins over Kinnelon and Newton, respectively. The Falcons sit at 7-1 on the season and have won five matches in a row.The Falcons faced off against Kinnelon at Berkshire Valley golf course on April 12.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Somerset Patriots defeated the Reading Fightin Phils by a score of 9-6 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Tuesday night.Somerset, down 3-0 in the sixth inning, pounced with nine runs to complete its largest come-from-behind victory of the season.Somerset notched 10 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Somerset Patriots defeated the Reading Fightin Phils by a score of 9-6 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Tuesday night.Somerset, down 3-0 in the sixth inning, pounced with nine runs to complete its largest come-from-behind victory of the season.Somerset notched 10 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - An investigation is continuing into an April 9 shooting that left a Jersey City man in critical condition.According to reports, at approximately 2:39 p.m. on the day of the incident members of the Jersey City Police Department responded to the area of Pavonia Avenue and Corbin ...